The PA Guild asked that I post this info about some upcoming classes with Doug Remschneider in PA...
Sensational Silver-Luster Beads :: September 19
presented by the Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen
Friday: 10 am to 5 pm
560 S. Prince St, Lancaster, PA 17603
Instructor: Doug Remschneider
MEMBER: $210 NONMEMBER: $225
Register for this class by calling 215-579-5997 or 717-431-8706 or visit
www.pacrafts.org/workshops
Create fantastic beads with amazing movement that seems to come from within. Learn to use a variety of soft glass colors that are known for their mysterious luster due to a high metal content. Doug Remschneider, a workshop master, will share his vast knowledge of working with these challenging silver-luster colors. Class involves the use of a torch with open flame and gases. Glass kit included (contents listed below). Wear safety (didymium) glasses, cotton clothing and closed-toe shoes. Tie long hair back.
Level: Advanced Beginner.
Supplies to Bring: Didymium or safety glasses, writing materials, favorite lampworking tools.
Materials in Kit: Six rods of various high silver- and copper-content glasses; several varieties of frit from the above palette; two rods of white, black, and ivory; various sizes of clear soft glass.
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Boro Bead Magic :: September 20 & 21
presented by the Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen
Sat & Sun: 10 am to 5 pm
560 S. Prince St, Lancaster, PA 17603
Instructor: Doug Remschneider
MEMBER: $395 NONMEMBER: $415
Register for this class by calling 215-579-5997 or 717-431-8706 or visiting
www.pacrafts.org/workshops
Experience the magic of creating beautiful borosilicate beads with award-winning (and Guild favorite) lampwork artist Doug Remschneider. In this 2-day class, he will share his expertise in borosilicate beadmaking and off-mandrel projects. In the 2 days you will learn how to create beads that are drenched in colors by layering and color-mixing, flamestriking for exact color control, special annealing cycles for achieving pinks and purples and manipulating the glass to create exciting designs. Doug will also cover the chemical properties of borosilicate color which helps explain how this glass reacts to heat. With the perfect balance of instructor demonstrations and hands-on torch time this is a class not to be missed. Torch Experience needed. Glass provided. Please bring your own tools when possible.