The Craft Guild of Dallas not only has state of the art studios and equipment, but we are also proud to host amazing guest instructors from all across the country, and indeed around the world. Listed here are our upcoming guest artist workshops. Grab your spot soon as these workshops are limited and always fill quickly!
Upcoming Workshops
Tim Lazure
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Ring 360° Concentration in Stone Setting - Tim Lazure
Friday Nov 15 - Sunday Nov 18
10:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Registration fee $450
Adorning the finger has been a tradition for ages. Rings are loaded with historical meaning. They can symbolize love /marriages, evoke nostalgia, embody authority or status, and portray accomplishments or affiliations. They can be made for everyday use or for special events. They can be understated or fancifully flamboyant.
In this class we will have three days dedicated to learning a variety of different fabrication techniques involved in the construction of rings. We will also dive into a variety of stone settings including tube setting, flush setting, handmade prong setting, and bezel setting faceted stones. You will be shown each technique then given the time to practice each one. We will also cover how to make a tool or two that will assist in the stone setting process.
INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED LEVEL
Ian Chadwick
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Advanced Pattern Making in Glass: An Investigation of Linear with Ian Chadwick
Friday, November 29 - Tuesday, December 3, 2024
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Registration fee $1,290
Immerse yourself in the captivating world of symmetry in this advanced course with artist Ian Chadwick. Symmetry, as both man and nature's chosen tool for bringing order and harmony to chaos, offers a unique design aesthetic that resonates with balance and familiarity. This course offers you the opportunity to harness this powerful design element in the field of glasswork.
Delve into the complexities of advanced pattern forming in fused glass. With pre-formed Bullseye colored glass striped sheets as your canvas, you will broaden your understanding of kiln forming and coldworking techniques to craft intricate, mandala-like patterns. These patterns draw heavily on geometric symmetry, culminating in an end product that is as hypnotizing as it is harmonious.
Guided step-by-step through the creation process, you will learn to form, fire, deconstruct, and reassemble Bullseye glass striped sheets. Discover how strategic arrangement of tone and color can dramatically enhance the optical allure of your design, and learn to lay out patterns using principles of four-fold and eight-fold symmetry.
By the end of the course, these newfound concepts and techniques will empower you to create your very own glass tile, boasting a pattern design that is uniquely yours. Embark on this journey of symmetry, geometry, and creativity in the fascinating realm of glasswork design.
PLEASE NOTE: Good cutting skills are a must for success in this workshop. INT/ADV LEVEL
Amy Roper Lyons
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Plique-a-jour Enameling with Amy Roper Lyons
Friday December 6 - Sunday December 8
10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Registration fee $525
In this workshop we will explore the exciting technique of plique a jour, using the soldered wire method. Students will construct a framework out of fine silver wire and enamel the openings, resulting in a stained-glass effect. Fired without a backing, only surface tension holds the molten glass in place while in the furnace. We will learn how to fabricate and solder the framework, to apply the enamels, to create smooth color gradients in the cells, to fire successfully, and methods for finishing the work. Important considerations when designing plique a jour will be discussed, as well as ways to create three dimensional objects.
Level: Intermediate - Students should have some soldering experience. No enamel experience necessary
Supply Fee $40 Paid to Instructor
Cheri Dunigan
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Colorful Coiled Fiber Baskets (All Levels) Cheri Dunnigan
Saturday January 18 - Sunday January 19 2025
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Registration fee $475
Join Cheri and learn how to make beautiful colorful coiled baskets using a variety of materials
including Raffia, Wool Roving and fibers. After learning the basic coiling technique, we will move
on to explore methods for shaping a simple vessel while stitching, layering and blending fibers
to create dynamic radiating color.
Supply fee $68 Paid to instructor
