Glass Bead Making Classes in Colorado

Glass Bead Making Classes in Colorado Lehr Furnace

Make your own glass beads!

Gray Parrot Glass Studio offers two classes in glass beadmaking:

Beginning Beadmaking Class introduces the student to basic lampworking techniques. Use of all necessary equipment is included. The 8-hour class is $150.

Intermediate Beadmaking Class offers advanced techniques, including silver and gold foil, dichroic glass and bead casing. Beginning Beadmaking or instructor's permission required. The 8 hour class is $150.

Studio torch rental by appointment includes tools, use of kiln and a selection of glass rods, $15 per hour.
Organize your own glass class! If you would like Valerie to come to your location to teach beadmaking, contact Valerie for arrangements.

Be sure to wear natural fiber clothing to classes and studio rental time. Just bring yourself and your desire to learn about hot glass!

CLASS INFORMATION

TWO DAY CLASSES This is a special 2-day class for those who would really like to immerse themselves in the art of glass beadmaking. We can cover more techniques and have more practice time with the additional day of this session.
Cost: $275.

ONE DAY BEGINNING BEADMAKING CLASS This class is scheduled at the beginning of the two day sessions. You may sign up for Saturday only.
Cost: $150.

NEXT CLASS:
Valerie's next scheduled classes are a two-day classes on June 14th -- 15th and June 28th -- 29th 2008. Both classes will be held if a minimum of 2 students per weekend are enrolled.

Valerie is now scheduling students for the next two-day classes on June 14th -- 15th and June 28th -- 29th 2008.
Cost for the two-day class is $275.

NOTE: Valerie will be out of the studio May 27th through June 2nd. She will be checking email during her absence as well as soon as she returns. Please send an email if you are interested in reserving your space in either of these classes. Valerie will be moving after July 28th, 2008 -- She doesn't know at this time when she will be able to resume classes.

A $50 deposit is required to hold your place in class. This is a non-refundable deposit, so double check your schedule before signing up. Please make checks payable to Gray Parrot Glass Studio, PO Box 900, Berthoud CO 80513. Credit cards are also welcome. Call for directions to the Studio in the Barn (970) 532-3700 or go to Mapquest and enter our address (4900 Meining Rd., Berthoud, CO 80513).

Here are some examples of Valerie's beads and what you can learn to do in class!

A collection of bright beads!	Learn to make faux boro beads in class!	Use of silver foil in beads!
Learn to make interesting patterned beads	In class we will work with controlled bubbles!	Silver foil with cobalt! You can do it too!

Gray Parrot Glass Studio is dedicated to the advancement and appreciation of glass arts, including lampworking, fusing, and slumping.

Valerie Logan, glass artist and Gray Parrot owner, has studied glass lampworking with Lewis Wilson of Crystal Myths, Inc. of New Mexico and with internationally known glass artist Loren Stump ( I have taken Loren's class 4 times because it is so fun)! She has also taken a class with Suellen Fowler who is known for her beautiful glass vessels and her expertise in color mixing with mineral oxides. Valerie also spent two weeks in Murano Italy. While there she participated in classes taught by Italian glass masters Lucio Bubacco and Vittorio Costantini. She also brings the paperweight expertise of Chris Buzzini to her lampwork, having studied under his expert tutelage.

For more information on glass bead making classes, or to arrange a studio visit, contact Valerie Logan at (970) 532-3700, or email to val@grayparrotglass.com .