Anastasia Tree Beads, Enamels, and Ocean Shapes. Tree Beads – Focusing on the use of hair-thin stringers, students will learn how to shape a focal to accommodate a tree, how to use different glass, enamel, frit, silver leaf to create backgrounds, as well as create the anatomy of a tree and different applications of leaves with enamels and/or dots. Enamels – Exploring different ways to use enamels by creating a focal bead with leaves and flower petals using a raking technique, students will learn how to safely apply enamels (respirator needed), how to layer and mix enamel colors, and how to separate colors from each other. Students may also learn how to work with different backgrounds, color reactions, transparent stringers and simple murrini cane, all using enamels. Ocean Shapes – Focusing on shaping, students will learn different techniques to create organic/abstract shapes with concentration on heat control. Techniques include squeezing without using a press, experimenting with different glass for various results, shaping by adding glass, applying enamels and hair-thin stringers, and manipulating glass by cutting, pushing and pulling. Students may also learn how to apply layers of sculptural components in a balanced composition by creating waves, corals, tide pools and other elements. 2 day class Lunch will be provided on each day. Tuition:  $475.00 September 24 & 25, 2010 September 26 & 27, 2010