The class will begin with an introduction to jewelry design, how to use photographs and imagery for inspiration and how to work with the best colors for wearable glass. You will learn how to make part sheets using wet and dry glass powder, etch Dichroic glass and cast reactive frit blocks in simple hand made molds. After firing, these will be cut, coldworked and layered with additional 2mm Opal and Transparent Bullseye glass. Each unique coastal pendant will have several firings and be finished to a high standard. 

All firing schedules have been specifically developed for jewelry. Coldworking techniques, adding detail with decals/mini screens, choosing and applying silver findings, and how best to display your work will all be covered during the first part of the class.

Midweek we will transition to powder landscapes - first studying basic composition, color theory and design, building on the skills you have learned and applying them to larger scale art. Working onto 3mm White Opal Bullseye glass, Claire will demonstrate her unique approach to creating landscapes and seascapes with glass powders. Three different techniques using dry powder, wet and dry, and wet on wet powder will be covered, and how to use each one or a combination to achieve a distinctive style. You will be shown how to layer, sift, and pinch powders; use paper stencils; experiment with simple tools and mark making techniques; and to understand how glass reactions will affect the outcome and enhance your work. Using multiple low temperature firings you will learn to evaluate your work, how to correct problems, and add more detail with low fire enamels, glass paints, and more glass powder.

Finishing work, mounting, and display will also be covered at the end of the course.