UP AND COMING CLASSES

Important Information

A 50% deposit will be required to hold a place for you, providing the class is not full by the time your deposit is received. Due to the costs associated with the running of the course, the 50% deposit will not be refunded if less than 14 days notice from the course commencement date, of inability to attend, is given. The deposit will be refunded in full if the course is cancelled by the Guild due to lack of numbers.

Please be aware that for safety reasons fully enclosed shoes need to be worn. For the Beadmaking course slacks or trousers should be worn.

Parking is also available on the Glass Guild's premises or out on the street.

BEGINNERS LEADLIGHTING & INTRO TO COPPER FOILING

18th September to 13th November 2008                   Thursday evenings 6:30 to 9:30 pm for 9 weeks

No experience necessary. There are 3 designs to choose from. Each of these designs will teach you all the necessary skills and techniques you will need to go onto more advanced projects. Week 9, we will concentrate on the technique of copperfoil

Cost: $220, includes all materials except glass cutter (see note **)

BEADMAKING

9^th and 10^th August                                 Saturday and Sunday. 9am to 4pm both days

No experience necessary. Learn how to make glass beads by melting compatible glass around a steel mandrel, using a gas flame. A winter sport only!

Cost: $180 for the weekend. All materials supplied.

BEGINNERS MOSAIC
First option

4 Sunday classes 9:30am to 4:30pm.

21^st and 28^th September, 5^th and 12^th October

Second option

8^th October 26^th November                  Wednesday evenings 6.30 to 9.30pm for 8 weeks

No experience necessary.

Cost: $180 includes all materials for class project except glass/mosaic cutter (see note **)

ADVANCED MOSAIC

16^th July to 3^rd September Wednesday evenings 6.30 to 9.30pm for 8 weeks

Previous mosaic experience is a requirement for this class.

Cost: $180 includes most materials for class project except glass/mosaic cutter (see note **).

Students will need to source some additional materials specific to their individual projects (minimal cost).

Further information will be provided by teacher during the first class session.

FUSING & SLUMPING

First option

12^th, 13^th and 20^th September Friday 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm, Saturday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

No experience necessary, though ability to cut glass is an advantage for Sunday's class. Friday evening introduction, basic theory and design selection, Saturday float glass project and more technical information, Sunday a coloured Spectrum glass project.

Cost: $250 includes all materials for two class projects. (Except glass/mosaic cutter (see note **).

SANDBLASTING

No experience necessary.

16^th and 30^th of August Two full Saturdays 9:30am to 4:30pm

Cost: $180. Includes all materials.

INTERMEDIATE WORKSHOP (not a beginner's level class)

15^th July to 19^th August Tuesday evenings 6.30 to 9.30pm for 6 weeks

26^th August to 30^th September Tuesday evenings 6.30 to 9.30pm for 6 weeks

7^th October to 11^th November Tuesday evenings 6.30 to 9.30pm for 6 weeks

Cost: $75 per block of 6 consecutive classes. No materials included. Materials to be purchased separately. Fee covers workshop time, and having tutors available. Project of own choice. For those who have already done beginners level projects, and want to continue in a class environment with a tutor (or two) available to help. Workshops continue throughout year, so participants can work at their own pace.

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DEPOSIT: A 50% deposit will be required to hold a place for you. This is fully refundable should the class not go ahead due to lack of numbers.

** NOTE: For all classes with the exception of Bead making and Sand blasting, you will need to purchase/ bring a suitable glass cutter (approx $40 - $70, depending on type of cutter chosen). The Guild has these available for purchase during the classes or on Saturdays 9am to 12 MD when our shop is open.

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