August

Beginning Lampwork with Jennifer

Saturday, August 23rd, 2008 1pm - 5pm
Crystal Forge in the Hot Shops Art Center

$120.00 per student.

This class consists of demonstrations, lessons and
hands-on experience for making Lampwork Glass Beads.
We'll discuss basic safety information about the torch,
equipment and proper handling of the fuels/gases.

The class fee covers all the materials & equipment rentals.
The class will be taught on Nortel Minor Bench Burner Torches.
 
Call 402-980-0506 or email hottemperedglass@cox.net
to schedule this class.

http://www.hottemperedglass.com/classes.htm

September

PMC - Precious Metal Clay Workshop

Instructor:  Merrilee Hansen
Certified PMC Instructor

Saturday, September 20th
12:00-4:00
Hot Shops Art Center
1301 Nicholas St, Omaha

$115 per student.

Pre-registration and deposit required. 
In order to register, please contact mlgkelli@cox.net

In the 4+ hours of class, you will learn everything you need to know
to confidently handle Precious Metal Clay. The first project will be a
pair of earrings which will teach the basics of handling the clay:
shrinkage, required thickness,
texturing, attaching findings, kiln firing, and finishing. The
earrings will be completed in time to take home. The second project is
a pendant which will teach how to handle a more dimensional piece, gem
setting, and self- bail {what a chain goes through}. I do not dictate
what the third piece will be as many have come with an idea; but, I
demonstrate and bring equipment for everyone for making a three
dimensional piece, a bead. All projects are preceded with a
demonstration. I bring examples of my own work, PMC books and
magazines, and touch upon more advanced techniques such as applying
gold, using with other metals, and using other types of PMC and
equipment. The last two projects will be fired and finished by me and
returned by mail as the gem will fracture if not cooled slowly. All
your questions will be answered and a positive atmosphere is promised.
Thank you for considering the class.
 

October

Midwest Lampworkers Guild All Member Show

Opening Reception: Friday, October 3rd
6:00pm-9:00 pm

featuring the music of Alec Anderson
acoustic / folk rock / blues

Gallery will be open Saturdays & Sunday from 12-4 throughout the month
Special engagements available.



1301 Nicholas Street, Omaha
in the Hot Shops Art Center

October

Gallery Walk & Pizza Party

Tuesday, October 14th following our business meeting
join the guild for a discussion on their current All Member Show and enjoy pizza.
Bring your own beverage and $3 for pizza.
Pizza topping requests will be taken during the September meeting.

October

Art in the Bag
Benefitting Cancer Awareness, Research and Care
  Friday, October 17th
7:00 pm

for more information, click here

October

Fall Bead Retreat

Saturday October 18th from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

Crystal Forge Studio
Retreat coordinators:  Sue Harr & Jennifer Bull

Come for as little or as long as you want!

Fee $10

Quick connects for torches will be available. 
Please bring your torch and all glass supplies.
Limited number of torches are available to borrow from Crystal Forge
 

October

Octoberfest
All Member Show Closing Reception

Sunday, October 26th
12:00pm-4:00 pm

for more information, click here

November

Loren Stump Workshop

November 4-8, 2008

Hot Shops Art Center - Crystal Forge Studio
1312 Izard St, Omaha, NE

This 5-day course will be divided into three parts:
Murrini, Sculptural Techniques and Encasement

Register with Ed at the Crystal Forge Studio
402-578-1081

www.stumpchuck.com

  View pictures from the 2006 Crystal Forge Workshop

December

Hot Shops Open House

Saturday, December 5th & Sunday, December 6th

13th & Nicholas St
Omaha, NE

www.hotshopsartcenter.com

December

 Midwest Lampworkers Guild Holiday Party

Celebrate the holidays!
Tuesday, December 9th
Hot Shops Art Center - 3rd Floor
6:30 pm

Bring a dish to share!

Optional gift exchange, please bring a wrapped gift no more than $10 in value.