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2007 class dates... updated!

No more repeating the same class descriptions in all the entries below! The page has been reorg'd to be more readable (organized? me? who am I, and what have I done with Sharon?) The new setup: SECTION 1 has class descriptions, and SECTION 2 has class schedules with dates & contact info.   A bit more rational, eh? Just don't forget to scroll down!

Here it is! Ready? THE CLASS DESCRIPTIONS:

Pics of some of the things you'll learn in class.... And more pics... These are all Intermediate Level Classes. If you're not afraid of fire (don't laugh, I've gotten those...) and can control hot glass, make base beads in a reasonable time, and are okay with dots, stripes, etc, you shouldn't have any problem keeping up in class.  NOTE: NEW CLASSES COMING IN 2008

Creative Sculptural Beadmaking #1: Bringing Your SillyStuff To Life
2 days, Intermediate level.

You’ll learn how to visualize and design sculptural beads from the inside out, how to diagram your designs, and how to create the design by working from largest to smallest detail. You’ll learn how to turn rancid dead beads into great fish, where to go for inspiration and design ideas, and how to find your own creative voice.

You’ll practice new techniques while making an assortment of strange creatures! You’ll learn to control the flame while making dessert! You’ll experience the amazing Beatles Bead Toss! If you’re lucky, you’ll Survive the Dreaded Poopypants Creativity Exercise! Fun guaranteed, and you'll learn tons! Really!

Mural & Sculpture Combo: 1 day of Stringer Painting & Surface Sculpture, and 1 day of Silly Sculpture (Monkey Heads & More!)
2 days, Intermediate level. One day Mural, one day sculpture

You'll learn beadmaking from the inside out - create picture beads with 3D surface detail, depth, and perspective. We'll make all the components (enamel and goldstone stringers, flower, leaf, decorative canes, etc.), then build layered encased picture beads with internal background designs and painted/sculpted surface details (think ponds with lily pads & frogs! Godzilla Stomping Tokyo! Then we'll have a day of Silly Sculpture, starting with monkey heads and butterflies, and who knows WHERE we'll end up?

You'll learn where to go for inspiration and design ideas, and how to find your own creative voice. You'll learn how to plan and diagram your designs, draw with stringers, make and apply off-mandrel components, and control the flame while making dessert! You'll experience the Amazing Beatles Bead Toss! Bundles of Fun!

And Now..... Yep!   THE CLASSES SCHEDULED SO FAR:

* 2008 * 2008 *   * 2008 *2008 *           * 2008 * 2008 * 2008 * 2008 * 2008 *

The studio is still being built, will update the class schedule later in the spring.   No classes scheduled yet... will update eventually! Thanks for your patience! *s*

COMING in 2008 - NEW STUDIO, NEW CLASSES! Aanraku Glass Studios
41 S. Railroad Ave, San Mateo CA 94401
Class Title
2 days, Intermediate level.  Info & registration, contact info:

Here it is!	Ready?	THE CLASS DESCRIPTIONS:

Pics of some of the things you'll learn in class....	And more pics...	These are all Intermediate Level Classes. If you're not afraid of fire (don't laugh, I've gotten those...) and can control hot glass, make base beads in a reasonable time, and are okay with dots, stripes, etc, you shouldn't have any problem keeping up in class. NOTE: NEW CLASSES COMING IN 2008

		Creative Sculptural Beadmaking #1: Bringing Your SillyStuff To Life 2 days, Intermediate level. You’ll learn how to visualize and design sculptural beads from the inside out, how to diagram your designs, and how to create the design by working from largest to smallest detail. You’ll learn how to turn rancid dead beads into great fish, where to go for inspiration and design ideas, and how to find your own creative voice.
		You’ll practice new techniques while making an assortment of strange creatures! You’ll learn to control the flame while making dessert! You’ll experience the amazing Beatles Bead Toss! If you’re lucky, you’ll Survive the Dreaded Poopypants Creativity Exercise! Fun guaranteed, and you'll learn tons! Really!


		Mural & Sculpture Combo: 1 day of Stringer Painting & Surface Sculpture, and 1 day of Silly Sculpture (Monkey Heads & More!) 2 days, Intermediate level. One day Mural, one day sculpture You'll learn beadmaking from the inside out - create picture beads with 3D surface detail, depth, and perspective. We'll make all the components (enamel and goldstone stringers, flower, leaf, decorative canes, etc.), then build layered encased picture beads with internal background designs and painted/sculpted surface details (think ponds with lily pads & frogs! Godzilla Stomping Tokyo! Then we'll have a day of Silly Sculpture, starting with monkey heads and butterflies, and who knows WHERE we'll end up?
		You'll learn where to go for inspiration and design ideas, and how to find your own creative voice. You'll learn how to plan and diagram your designs, draw with stringers, make and apply off-mandrel components, and control the flame while making dessert! You'll experience the Amazing Beatles Bead Toss! Bundles of Fun!

And Now.....	Yep!	THE CLASSES SCHEDULED SO FAR:

*** 2008 * 2008 ***	*** 2008 2008 **	*** 2008 * 2008 * 2008 * 2008 * 2008 ***

The studio is still being built, will update the class schedule later in the spring.	No classes scheduled yet... will update eventually!	Thanks for your patience! s

COMING in 2008 - NEW STUDIO, NEW CLASSES!	Aanraku Glass Studios 41 S. Railroad Ave, San Mateo CA 94401	Class Title 2 days, Intermediate level. Info & registration, contact info: