• Glass Bead Making (Lampworking),
• Glass Fusing (pendants and tiles, platters), and
• Precious Metal Clay. 

Who can do glass bead making? 

• 15 years  old and up    •   Good eyesight    •     Use of both hands

• Able to follow safety procedures

• Please notify our staff if you are pregnant or have other health issues.

Who can do glass fusion? 

• 10 years old and up    •   Good eyesight    •    Use of both hands  

• Able to follow directions and safety procedures

All classes require closed toed shoes, long pants.

Please notify our staff if you are pregnant or have other health issues.

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G L A S S    B E A D M A K I N G

Beginner Glass Bead Making Workshops 
Introduction to Glass Bead Making: Part One
 
Learn how to use Italian Glass rods and using a glass torch to create beautiful glass beads.  Using transparent and opaque coloured glass you will uncover your creative side whilst having a great time. You will be able to make about 6-10 original glass beads in this 3 hour workshop. Beads will be ‘annealed’ overnight for cleaning and collection the next day.   3-8 students in this class.
 
Annie Rose Tutor: Vicki Leismann / Judith Sleavin
Cost:   $95 includes materials 
Day Classes:    Every Thursday 1pm – 4pm 
or
Evening Classes:
Dates:  Tuesdays - Jan 12, Feb 9, Mar 16, Apr 13
Time:   6:00pm - 9:00pm

Introduction to Glass Bead Making: Part Two

Once you’ve done Part One—Introduction to Glass Bead Making, this is the next step.  Learn more techniques, gain more confidence and experience on the torch and have fun.  Once you have completed this workshop you are set to go solo and rent studio space at your leisure or make the most from a beginners weekend workshop.
Annie Rose Tutor: Vicki Leismann / Judith Sleavin
Cost:   $95 includes materials 
Day Classes:    Every Thursday 1pm – 4pm

More Advanced Glass Bead Making Workshops
“Just The Knob For You“

Door knobs and drawer pulls—a fun, funky way to personalise your home.  Imagine colourful, stylish designs handmade by you out of Italian glass on your doors and drawers. 

Bring your favorite tools and your own flame working glasses.   1 hour for lunch - bring your own lunch and drink bottle or purchase from one of the local cafes.  Advanced Beginner level.

Annie Rose Tutor: Vicki Leismann
Cost:   $225 includes materials. 
 Dates:  Tues Mar 16, Wed May 19
Time:   10am - 4pm

Double Helix: Cool Reactions, Hot Glass

An exciting new workshop using the metallic reactive Double Helix Glass.  Add Double Helix to your palette today.  This reactive glass adds a unique dimension to beads.  Come play and explore this new range of possibilities.  Advanced Beginner level.
Please contact us to register your interest.  info@annierose.com or ph 09 4300817.

Annie Rose Tutor: Karen Irwin
Cost:   $265 includes materials. 
 Dates:  Saturday, date to be confirmed
Time:   10am - 4pm

Murrini Plate Workshop

6 hours of torch time learning and making simple Bullseye murrinis and using them in the design of a fused  and slumped small platter or dinner plate.
Intermediate level torch work required (no prior fusing experience necessary).

Annie Rose Tutor: Judith Sleavin
Cost:   $225 includes materials. 
 Dates:  Sat Jan 30 , Mar 27
Time:   10am - 4pm

Glass Bead Making Studio Rental
 $20 Per Hour

The perfect way to get more torch experience after attending one of our glass bead making classes.  Studio rental includes use of  Carlisle mini CC torch, basic tools, flame working glasses and dipped mandrels.  Larger torch (Wildcat) available @ $25p/hr.  Frequent user card available for multiple use.

Glass Beadmaking Private Tuition
$80 per hour

 If you’ve always wanted to give it a go but at a time to suit you AND have the benefit of one on one tuition, this could be the answer for you.  Beginners to advanced level.
All materials provided.  Work at your own pace in a friendly and fun atmosphere.
Annie Rose Tutor: Vicki Leismann / Judith Sleavin

For more information email info@annierose.com or phone 09 4300817
 

International Glass Artist—Workshop One
Sarah Hornik May 2010
Intermediate Two Day Workshop
Dates: Thurs 20 & Fri 21 May 2010 Cost: $975 excl for the two full days
Day 1  – In day one of the workshop you will be focussing on the amazing effects that Sarah gets from her glass.   Focussing on the reactive colours within the 104 palette you  will  cover  an  introduction to colour reactions creating a series of beads including: Reactive rounds, Glass tie-dye effects, Sarah’s signature flower power beads

Day 2  – On the second day you really get to free your mind and creative juices in the Freestyle focal fun session. On this day you  will learn how to make: Streaky swirly beads, Liquid beads and the amazing  Wig  Wag  stringer  effects  ending  the  day  with Faux-Retticello beads.
 

International Glass Artist—Workshop Two
Sarah Hornik May 2010
Intermediate/Advanced Two Day Workshop
Dates: Sat 22 & Sun 23 May 2010  Cost: $975 excl for the two full days
Day 1 – In day one of the workshop you will be focussing on the amazing effects that  Sarah gets from the use of silver. Focussing on the reactiveness of silver and the 104 palette you will learn how to make Sarah’s signature style beads including: Organics with a twist, Space and Beyond (Kronos silvered glass and Raku) and also Magical beach beads

Day 2 – On the second day you will get to use reactive frits and frufru as well as the use of Gold leaf, Dichro and Paladium. Gravity is our friend on this day as we use it to create shapes and styles including  Sarah’s famous silk beads

Space is limited and filling fast. Deposit required to secure your place.
CONDITIONS APPLY: Please note, deposits are non refundable unless we have a waiting list or if the workshop is cancelled.)

Annie Rose’s Annual Glass Bead Week
18th - 22nd May 2010

A week of glorious workshops;
Silver Clay   -   Curved Beads   -   Drawer Knobs   -   Plate Fusing and Slumping   -   International Tutor from Israel Sarah Hornik

May 18 (Tuesday): 10am-3pm, $150 plus supply pack.  Curved  Beads
Tutor: Judith Sleavin (Torch Studio).  In this totally awesome class, venture out of your comfort zone and learn how to create a venetian glass curved bead.

May 19 (Wednesday): 10am-12pm, Silver Clay workshop, $95
Tutor: Jenny Crundwell (Fusing Studio). 

May 19 (Wednesday): “Just the Knob For You”.  Funky door knobs and drawer pulls.  Tutor: Vicki Leismann (Torch Studio)

May 20 (Thursday) 10am-5pm Silver Clay & Wire Work
Make a silver clay piece and incorporate it into a piece of jewellery.  Learn how to make your own clasps and other wire work  to create your final piece.  Cost to be advised.  
 
May 20-22 (Thursday, Friday, Saturday): Bullseye Fusing/Slumping Plates with torch elements $295      
Tutors: Judith Sleavin and Michele Anderson (Fusing Studio)

Our Guest International Glass Artist Sarah Hornik will be running a 2 day Intermediate and a 2 day Advanced workshop;

May 20-21 (Thursday- Friday) Sarah Hornik, Intermediate level Glass Bead Making (Torch Studio) $975 excl GST.

May 22-23 (Saturday-Sunday) Sarah Hornik, Advanced Level Glass Bead Making (Torch Studio) $975 excl GST

May 22 (Saturday morning) AGM NZGBA 8:30am-10am

May 22 (Saturday night)         
Annie Rose Black and White Dinner Party and Bead Competition Awards Night—a special first prize this year—to be unveiled soon—watch this space!

Don’t miss out!  Contact us to book or register your interest.
09 4300817, info@annierose.com