INTRODUCTION TO DICHROIC FUSED GLASS JEWLERY MAKING

Learn How To Create Exquisite Dichroic Fused Glass Jewelry Adornments in our exciting series of TWO, FULL day-long classes!

*You MUST have basic glass fusing experience in order to take this class.*

*You need NOT have taken a basic class with the Lasses, we only ask that you have a firm grasp of basic fusing skills (i.e., how to create a firing schedule for slumping, draping, tack fusing or full fusing, the C.O.E. of glass and why it is important, annealing, etc.). If you do not yet possess these skills, our FUSING FOR BEGINNERS class will teach you these and other essential techniques.

Pippa (“Pip”) Cossette of TWO LASSES GLASS CLASSES, will once again be sharing her passion for glass fusing in TWO, FULL day-long classes that will teach you how to create exquisite fused glass jewelry using dichroic glass!

Sponsored and hosted by GLASS CRAFTERS, classes are conveniently held at the Glass Crafters studio, next to their store at 398 Interstate Court, (just off I-75 at the Fruitville Road exit) in Sarasota, Florida.

Each student will create FIVE uniquely different dichroic glass jewelry pieces including THREE pendant cabochons (two of which will feature a horizontal channel running through the glass, while the other will be an exercise in etching glass and will feature a glue-on bail), a pair of elegant, button-style earrings and an adjustable sterling silver ring featuring YOUR fused glass creation as the focal piece! Students will learn how to design their pieces for maximum beauty and sparkle using a fabulous assortment of dichroic glass and a specially developed intarsia technique! Production methods and etching techniques will also be taught in this fun and fast-paced class. Students will learn and practice finishing skills that will involve sawing, grinding, and drilling techniques, and will also be taught the proper methods for applying assorted findings to complete their jewelry designs.

The class fee is $300.00 for BOTH days and includes ALL the necessary materials and supplies, dichroic glass, and use of the tools and equipment. Classes begin at 9:00 AM and end at approximately 4:00 PM. Refreshments (drinks and snacks) will be provided by the Lasses but students will need to bring a brown bag lunch to BOTH classes! There will be a limit of SIX students per class. Those students who have taken the basic course with the Lasses will receive a 10% discount off the cost of the jewelry class.

UPCOMING CLASS DATES

SATURDAY, July 12th AND July 19th 2008.

(two consecutive Saturdays)

To register for any of our glass classes, contact Glass Crafters at (941) 379-8333. A non-refundable deposit of $75.00 will be required at the time of registration. Private, in-studio instruction is also available; please contact the Lasses at twolassesclasses@aol.com for details. We are located in Sarasota, on Florida's beautiful Gulf Coast.