Craft Diva on Betterfly.com
I just setup a page on Betterfly.com to offer beginning and intermediate level glass fusing classes at my home studio in Delray Beach, Florida: betterfly.com/craftdiva. Although the Betterfly page shows the classes being offered on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, the classes can be set up any day of the week. Contact me at lynn@craftdiva.net to arrange a day and time that works best for you.
Above: the Craft Diva's home based studio.
Home Studio
- Country Club Acres
- Delray Beach, FL 33484
I have a large 200 square foot studio set up in my house. I can accommodate up to 4 students at a time. Class prices include all necessary supplies. I have additional craft, bead, jewelry making and glass supplies for sale at the studio. I offer all of my students a 20% discount off the retail price of any instock supplies purchased from me on the day of the class.
Above: fused glass pendants by Lynn Smythe. This is an example of the types of projects you can create in the beginning fused glass class.
Beginning Fused Glass Class
- Pricing: 180 minutes - $75.00
- Appointment type: Private appointments and groups available.
- Level: Beginner
- For Ages: 15 - 99
Beginning level fused glass class taught by Lynn Smythe. Learn how to cut, layer and embellish glass then fire the glass in a kiln.
Because of the small size of the pieces being made, we can utilize my beehive style kiln. If you are taking this as a private class, you should be able to fuse, anneal and cool down all of your pieces during the class. If a group of 2 or more students signs up for this class, you will need to arrange a time within 2 weeks of taking the class to stop by my studio to pick up your finished pieces.
You will make 6-8 pieces of fused glass - cabochons, beads or pendants. You can utilize your finished fused glass pieces in a variety of mediums including wire wrapping, silver smithing or bead embroidery.
The class includes all necessary supplies including glass, tools and use of the kiln.
Above: This photo shows a variety of fused glass plates and bowls created by Lynn Smythe. You can create these types of projects in my intermediate fused glass class.
Intermediate Fused Glass Class
- Pricing: 360 minutes - $150.00
- Appointment type: Private appointments and groups available
- Level: Intermediate
- For Ages: 18 - 99
Intermediate level fused glass class taught by Lynn Smythe. Learn how to make 2-4 pieces of decorative glass work, in either the form of bowls, plates or vases.
This is a 2 part class. The 2nd part of the class can be taken either the day after or the week after the first part of the class.
PART I
You will design, cut, layer and embellish your glass pieces in the first class, which will last 3 hours. After this class, the instructor will fire each piece in the kiln, which takes 6-8 hours for a full fuse firing.
PART II
You will learn how to clean up your glass, using either a glass grinder or diamond band saw, before slumping your glass pieces in the kiln, using whatever plate, vase or bowl patterns you picked out, this takes another 6-8 hour firing in the kiln.
You will need to arrange to pick up your finished class pieces within 2 weeks after finishing part 2 of the class.
The class includes all necessary supplies including glass, tools and use of the kiln.
Above: learn the technique of pin weaving while creating a one-of-a-kind fiber art doll which can be worn as a pin or necklace.
Techniques Taught by Craft Diva
The Craft Diva, AKA Lynn Smythe, specializes in a variety of techniques including fused glass, metal clay, beading and fiber arts.
I can teach classes in a variety of different techniques at my home based studio. Here is a brief listing of the types of projects I can setup as classes:
- Macrame
- Kumihimo
- Pin-weaving
- Beaded loom weaving
- Seed bead techniques - peyote stitch, square weave, herringbone, spiral rope, brick stitch, right angle weave and more.
- Metal clay - Art Clay Silver and Precious Metal Clay
- Fused glass
- Altered art
- Scrapbooking
- Art journaling
- Sewing
- Art dolls
- Art quilts
Questions or Comments?
What type of art, craft and jewelry making techniques would you like to learn more about? Leave a comment on this post, or contact me directly at lynn@craftdiva.net with your tips, questions and comments.
Lynn sells a variety of her beaded jewelry and fused glass gifts, along with a selection of craft supplies on her ArtFire store: craftdiva.artfire.com.
Craft Diva blog: www.craftdiva.net
Facebook page: www.facebook.com/pages/Craft-Diva/150257278375933
Take care,
Lynn Smythe AKA the Craft Diva
