Lillstreet Art Center Winter 2015 Class Catalogue | Page 11

FUN NIGHT OUT — FUSING GLASS FUSING OPEN STUDIO (1 DAY) For students who have taken at least one five-week fusing class in the past year. Saturday February 28 Sheet glass is available for sale. A monitor is on hand to help answer questions but not to instruct. You must sign up online or in person at least one week prior to your session and pre-pay the OS fee. Material fee includes one 8 ½ x 11 box to fill, the use of tools, firings and scrap glass. $20 fee for each additional 8 ½ x 11 box filled. 5-8pm Prerequisite: 5-week fusing class Friday January 23 6:30-9:30pm LeJean Easley LeJean Easley (1 DAY) Starting out as a maker and looking for honest advice? Mid-career and feeling stalled? Meet with craft business pro Brigitte Martin, Founder and Editor of Crafthaus, for an indepth, one-on-one session to discuss your work, your goals and your career in the arts. Focus on what’s important to you and how to move forward. Get answers from a craft world insider. Saturday February 7 Sunday January 25 2-3pm $65, Members $60 10am-1pm $25 materials fee 3-4pm LeJean Easley 4-5pm DATE NIGHT — FUSING $30 Material fee 5-6pm (1 DAY) Have fun with your sweetie. Experience what glass fusing is all about in a relaxed environment. No experience necessary. Learn how to cut glass and put together several fused pieces you can use as gifts. Tools and materials are provided. Extra glass can be purchased from instructor. Friday February 13 6:30-9:30pm GLASS BEAD OPEN STUDIO Work on projects and improve skills outside of class in our highly recommended open studio. Glass and mandrels are available for sale; tools will be available for use. A monitor will be on hand to answer questions but not instruct. $60 for 5 sessions ($12 each session) Or $14 per single session. Punch cards may be purchased at the front desk. Saturday March 14 SUCCESSFULLY SELL ON ETSY (1 DAY) Start with learning how to open a shop, set your policies and add items. The importance of good pictures and how it’s possible to take them yourself will be discussed. Learn tips, tricks and applications to make selling on Etsy easier. Finally, we will talk about the Etsy culture and how to get noticed in the sea of millions of other items. Sunday February 8, 10am - 1pm Wednesday February 25, 6:30-9:30pm METALSMITHING Explore the wonderful world of fusing. No experience necessary. Learn how to cut glass and put together several fused pieces you can use as gifts. Tools and materials are provided. Extra glass can be purchased from instructor. ONE-ON-ONE INTENSIVE: PORTFOLIO REVIEW AND CAREER ADVICE Sunday March 22, 11am - 2pm Karla Wheeler $75 Members $70 10-11am 11am-12pm 12-1pm 1-2pm Brigitte Martin $125 Members $120 LeJean Easley Saturday March 7 5-8pm LeJean Easley $65, Members $60 $25 materials fee BE MY VALENTINE (1 DAY) Bring your sweetie and join us in creating valentine-inspired beads for yourself or a loved one. Using traditional lampworking techniques, learn shaping, heat control and how to apply decorative elements to create heart-shaped beads or those with hearts inside. No experience needed. Friday January 30 6:30-9:30pm Cynthia McEwen $85, Members $80 $20 Material fee REGISTER TODAY! VISIT WWW.LILLSTREET.COM OR CALL 773.769.4226 11