Thursday, February 1, 2007

February Workshop and Lecture

February's meeting will feature a lecture and slide show by Dr. Robert Liu on

Contemporary Glass Jewelry

Dr. Robert Liu, Co-editor of Ornament Magazine, will discuss contemporary glass jewelry, including the works of many bead artists. In 1975 Liu founded The Bead Journal, which changed its title in 1978 to Ornament, a journal of personal adornment. Self-trained as a jeweler and photographer, he has written extensively on ancient, ethnic and contemporary jewelry and personal adornment.

Glass Bead Making Workshop
Saturday, February 24, 2007
Location: Calico Art Glass

12:30 – 2:30 pm OR 3:00 – 5:00 pm.
Fee $65.

Learn to make glass beads for use with your spinning, weaving, knitting and other fiber arts. You will be taught basic safety, proper use of tools and glass working techniques to make copper enamel and clay mandrill beads. Each participant will go home with a selection of hand-made glass beads. No experience is necessary. The techniques you’ll learn are easy and fun.

Class size is limited to 4 members at a time. There are 2 sessions on Saturday afternoon; the first is from 12:30 – 2:30, and the second is from 3:00 – 5:00. When making your reservation, please specify which session you wish to attend. If more members are interested, another class (on a different day) can be scheduled.

To reserve your place in the workshops, email VP Elisa Purnell at epspinsATgmailDOTcom. To really reserve your place, also send a check for the class fees now to Elisa.

Reminder: There will be no program in March. Enjoy the Conference!

Please join us for our next meeting!

Date: Saturday, February 24, 2007
Time: 9:00 a.m. - Coffee & goodies. 9:30 a.m. - General Meeting
Where: 701 S. Del Norte Blvd. Units 115 & 120, Oxnard CA

For more info, please visit our website or leave a comment below (please include your email address) and we'll get right back to you.


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