Stained Glass
Original designs are done using the Glass Eye 2000 program and completed in copper foil. In addition, the artist has made jewelry boxes, mosaics and stained glass projects using bevel clusters and is starting to explore glass painting.
GlassFX classes
· Introduction to Stained Glass class (copper foil technique), Fall 2001
· Intermediate Stained Glass class (lead came technique), Spring 2002
· Advanced Stained Glass class (sandblasting, advanced techniques), 2002.
GlassCraftExpo 2004 classes
· Decorative Sculpted Solder & Beyond - Kay Bain-Weiner, Eastman Corporation, La Costa, CA
· Learning to Teach and Demonstrate with the New Portable Glass Shop - Linda "Scottie" Scott, Gingham Lady Stained Glass Center
· How to Photograph Glass - Peter McGrain, McGrain Glass International
· Sculptural Glass Cold and Fused - Geneva Perkins, West of the Moon Art Glass
· Creative Glass Etching - Karen Carney, Custom Stained Glass, Southgate, MI
· Unveiled Secrets of Stained Glass Design & Techniques - Peter McGrain, McGrain Glass International
GlassCraftExpo 2005 classes
· Brushworks on Glass - Colleen & Ralph Hansen, Studio One Glass Art
· Advanced Lead & Reinforcement Techniques - Tommy "G" Giambusso, Manhattan Stained Glass
· The Difference Between Doing Business & Making Money - Joseph Porcelli, Glass Craftsman Magazine
· Secrets of Fine Patina & Finishing - Joseph Porcelli, Glass Craftsman Magazine
· Hang Tough! (basic reinforcement techniques for hanging anything from a small sun-catcher to a large window or panel door - Pamela & Mark Wallace, The Emerald Rainbow
GlassCraftExpo 2006 classes
· Installation: Making your SG Panel into an Insulated Glass (IG) unit - Joseph P. Bremmer, Joseph 2bears Art Glass Studio
· Cutting Edge - Tommy "G" Giambusso, Manhattan Stained Glass
· History of Glass, Why should we care? - Boris Chasin, Les Verriers St. Denis, Montreal
· Take it to the Next Level: from Hobbyist to Professional - Linda Weissenburger. Weissenburger Stained Glass
Lampworking/Torched Glass Beads/Jewelry-making
Initial lessons at Glass Craft Expo. Additional instruction through the "Passing the Flame" book, various Spotlights booklets as well as "Corina & The Secret of Stringer Control" DVD by Corina Tettinger. Taught Intro classes and workshops at GlassFX, Champaign, 2006 where some beads are available for sale.
GlassCraftExpo 2004 classes
· Introduction to Beadmaking - Karen Stavert, Firework Studio
GlassCraftExpo 2006 classes
· That's A Wrap (Jewelry-making with glass beads wire wrapping class) - Linda Abbott, Linda Abbott Studios
· Int/Adv Bead Lampworking - Leah Fairbanks, Gardens of Glass
Fused Glass
The artist has incorporated fused glass pieces into stained glass projects and has fused glass earrings or cabachons, at times wire-wrapping them into hanging pendants. She is starting to explore slumping and frit molds as well.
GlassCraftExpo 2005 classes
· Get Fired Up! – Lisa Vogt, Originals in Glass
· Kiln Firing (technical discussion on what happens to glass during the three phases of firing – heating, process and cooling) – Dan Fenton. Fenton Glass Studio
· Glass Kiln Selection & Maintenance – John S Hohenshelt, Paragon Industries
· Kiln Quandry - Basic kiln maintenance and repair – Mike Glotfelty, Jen-Ken Kilns
GlassCraftExpo 2006 classes
· Finish it up - Coldworking – Kerry Transtrum, Glassfire Studio
Hot Glass Horizons 2007 classes
· Fusing with Irids – Jim Gregory, Spectrum Glass Company
· Dichroic Glass A to Z – Shirley Webster, Hot Glass Horizons conference instructor 25+ years
· Kiln Formed Bracelets – Jayne Persico, author
· Inside and Out – Vicki Day, The Stained Glass Shop in Glendale, Arizona
Chicago Hot Glass classes
· Fused Jewelry Workshop, November, 2007
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