New Member Only Workshop: (You are considered a new member for up to 6 months after joining.)

Join us to design a sparkling winter tree using mostly clear glass. You will also be perfecting your nipping skills in this workshop.

Your tree will be built on a 7"x4" clear triangular base, We will be adding layered " branches" of nipped clear glass onto that base. You will construct two layers of branches that be all clear - or a mixture of clear and transparent green.You can also add embellishments (dots, stringers, vitrigraph, or frit if you wish. The instructors will have some embellishment materials available for those who might need them. We will also have lots of clear scrap and some scrap colors available to use for the branches.

YOU MUST BRING THE FOLLOWING MATERIALS TO THIS WORKSHOP:

* a 12"x6" sheet of COE 96 clear glass

* Optional - a 6"x6" COE 96 transparent green glass ( if you want to add some green branches in amongst the clear)

* a box to use for nipping

* any embellisment materials you might have

YOU MUST ALSO HAVE THE FOLLOWING GENERAL MATERIALS FOR THIS WORKSHOP:

* Glass cutting tools: Toyo Cutter, Running Pliers, Grozers, Nippers, Cutting Surface (Quilt-type mats work best)

* Glues: Elmer’s (clear or white), Needle nosed bottle with non-aerosol hairspray

* Writing Tools: Black Sharpies (fine and regular), Pen & Pencil

* Other helpful items:Tweezers, Toothpicks, A carrying box for projects

* Safety Items: Safety glasses, Closed-toe shoes, Band-aids

* A firing ticket

For further assistance or questions, please contact the instructors: 

Judy Stodieck 763-516-1769

Helaine Prince