Leah Fairbanks in St. Charles, IL - March 23 & 24th
 

Leah Fairbanks at Fine Line Creative Arts Center in St. Charles, IL – March 23 & 24, 2012!

Space still available! Come learn to make Leah’s beautiful Floral Gardens Beads. This two day workshop will increase your skill level and expand your knowledge of beadmaking. Techniques to be covered will include floral and cased canes, surface decorations, feathering, several different types of latticino canes and clear casing. There will be an emphasis on design, color blending and precise application of surface decorations with a focus on florals, perfecting your bead shapes and refining ends. A variety of materials will be provided to experiment with including palladium, copper and gold leaf, silver foil, powders, multi-colored handmade frit and dichroic glass. All equipment and materials will be supplied. Bring your note-taking materials and 2 dozen 3/32 mandrels.

Register at www.fineline.org and check out the other great classes and upcoming workshops in 2012!