Class Schedules

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Classes are held at Westminister Presbyterian Church Craft Room (Room 104), 2701 Cameron Mills Road, Alexandria Virginia

                        



Open studio hours at Westminister Presbyterian Church Craft Room (Rm 104):
       Tuesdays 9:30am-12pm, 7:30-10pm
       Fee: Donation


Stained Glass for Beginners
Make three sun catchers for your windows as you learn to solder, cut glass, use lead came and copper foil.   Simple projects allow you to concentrate on technique.   12-hour workshop.

Instructors: Madeline Ramsey with Lauri Rhoades and/or Hadley Rowland
Fees:    Tuition: $85 city resident; $100 non-resident
             Materials - $45 (due at the beginning of class)
Enrollment: Min - 5; Max - 8
Dates: Thursdays, September 9, 2010 - September 30, 2010  7:00-10:00pm


Fused Glass Jewelry
Create at least five pieces using a variety of glass, including dichroic glass.   Using a kiln, you will fuse each piece for a beautiful finished product.  Note: Bring a bag lunch; beverages and desserts provided.   6-hour workshop.

Instructors: Madeline Ramsey with Lauri Rhoades and/or Hadley Rowland
Fees:    Tuition: $55 city resident; $70 non-resident
             Materials - $50 (due at the beginning of class)
Enrollment: Min - 5; Max - 5
Dates: Saturday, September 18, 2010  10:00am-4:00pm


Precious Metal Clay
Like any clay, Precious Metal Clay can be molded and formed, but it fires to pure silver (.999).   Learn to use this clay to make unique silver jewelry.   One pin or pendant will be completed in class.   4-hour workshop.

Instructor: Madeline Ramsey with Lauri Rhoades and/or Hadley Rowland
Fees:    Tuition: $35 city resident; $50 non-resident
             Materials - $52 (due at the beginning of class)
Enrollment: Min - 5; Max - 5
Dates: Saturday, October 30, 2010  10:00am-2:00pm


Bead Stringing & Knotting
Choose black onyx, rose quartz, or leopard jasper and learn to string beads, knotting between each.   3-hour workshop.

Instructor: Madeline Ramsey with Adina Russell
Fees:    Tuition: $35 city resident; $50 non-resident
             Materials - $45
Enrollment: Min - 5; Max - 8
Dates: Thursday, November 18, 2010   7:00pm-10:00pm


Mosaic Mirror
Mosaics are easy and a lot of fun.   Make a beautiful wall mirror for your home while you learn mosaic techniques that you can apply to other projects.   6-hour workshop.

Instructors: Madeline Ramsey with Lauri Rhoades and/or Hadley Rowland
Fees:    Tuition: $60 city resident; $70 non-resident
             Materials - $45 (due at the beginning of class)
Enrollment: Min - 5; Max - 8
Dates: Thursdays, October 28, 2010 and November 4, 2010  7:00-9:00pm



Last Updated: August 28, 2010