STUDIO CLASSES & OVERVIEW
I'M IN THE PROCESS OF CREATING THE
SPRING AND SUMMER CLASS SCHEDULE
FOR 2010 ~
PLEASE CLICK HERE TO EMAIL ME if you'd like
further information regarding classes/prices/details
Note: Beginning Beadmaking classes are always available
A BIT ABOUT THE STUDIO....
The studio is nestled in the hills
of the southern tier of NY above
beautiful Hemlock lake. Inspiration,
beauty and tranquility abound ~ a
perfect setting for students who
seek a total creative experience!
Only 30-40 minutes from Rochester NY
from the north or Corning NY from the south
the studio is a reasonable drive from Buffalo,
Syracuse and Ithaca.
In this nature filled setting students feel
as tho they are 'truly imersed in
nature and art' during class sessions!
Within the finger lakes wine district
the studio is a mere 10 minute
walk from Hemlock lake. Near the studio
my 'frog pond' and various pieces
of outside art set amid the 3 acres
of fields and forest classes
here are a truly restful, creative
experience!
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~ Classes ~ Quick List Reference Below~
(If you'd like to receive class update info email me)!
CLASSES OFFERED
Working with soft or effetre glass
*Introduction to beadmaking
*Intermediate beadmaking
*Advanced beadmaking
**Also Advanced 'off mandrel' beadmaking
for students with advanced level skill sets
interested in exploring working with punties...
Classes offered in borosilicate glass (hard glass):
*Introduction to beadmaking
*Intermediate beadmaking
*Advanced beadmaking
*Introduction to sculpture (basic)
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Jewelry Creation Classes:
Step-by-step~ How to design and create:
*Earrings and bracelets
*Necklaces - focal only and stringing
** Advanced design ~ "Find your design voice" micro-seminar
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Business and Marketing Classes:
A series of eight classes which can be taken
in order - or stand alone independently -
allowing the student to chose and take only
that which is useful to them on their path
in 'art as a business'.
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TEMPEST IN A TEACUP Micro-Classes!
This offering continues to be exceedingly
popular/requested, so I'm offering it again!
Be it in glass, jewelry design, business or
marketing there's often one or two things that
vex the artist and /or business person!
TEMPEST IN A TEACUP sessions are a
class offering I designed
10 years ago to give my student the opportunity
to spend time - one to one at the studio with me -
unraveling their specific problem and then
exploring various solutions that will work best for
them towards a long term solution!
"TEMPEST" classes can be as short as one hour/one session
or several hours or multiple sessions based solely on
what the student needs.
Email me and we'll chat about what tempest is brewing
in YOUR teacup, lol and custom design a class/classes
to meet your needs and budget!
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The classes I offer each year at my studio are numerous and varied in content. Certain classes provide a specific agenda of techniques and skill set(s) while others are designed to teach one specific technique OR address specific skill challenges. The offerings vary to a degree each year ~ and if I listed everything I have/am/will be offering I'd no doubt put you to sleep :-) So below you'll find a brief outline of SPECIALITY classes and details.
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One day classes for intermediate/advanced students
The following are topic specific
classes currently available
*Pond life! ~ Frogs and Salamders on beads
*Florals! ~ Several floral techniques are covered
*Aquarium Beads! ~ Fish and seaweed everywhere!
*Tempest In A TEACUP* Crisis Clinic for beads!
Concentrating on a specific area of beadmaking
that you (the beadmaker) feel is a stumbling
block and would like to work on specifically.
I add additional NEW CLASS AGENDAS
as time and schedule allow, so do stop by to
view updated offerings!
Suggestions/Requests for class topics are
warmly and happily welcome - email me!
Please feel free to email or call for current and
upcoming class offerings/details!
*Email me by 'clicking' HERE or contact me
by phone: 315 521 1219. I'm often at the studio so
if I don't answer I'm most likely at the torch!
You can either text message me at the above
number or leave a msg at the number or email me...
Also feel free to contact me if you have
questions, suggestions, would like information
about arranging a demonstration or for
details/open dates available for
teaching at your studio location.
(You can also write just to say hi! lol!)
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CLOSING THOUGHTS
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I'm a second generation glass worker,
apprenticed via my father David Davis
who has worked glass both scientific
and artistic for 55 years.
If you've ever seen either of us
'at the torch' you know
the passion we have personally
and collectively for the art of
lampworking glass
is extreme.
First time....
or lifetime....
time at the torch...
is always a wonderful experience!
Warm regards!
Faith (Davis Ferris)