I haven't seen this advertised, and I will be very, very sad if the class doesn't have enough people to run, so I'm doing my part to make sure that doesn't happen.
http://potekglass.com/course/262/lam...andrel_spinner
Lampworking for Big Kids on the Electric Mandrel Spinner with Julie Nordine
In this 2 day class, you will learn how to work bigger & more efficiently. Julie will start out by having you jumping in with both feet, shortening the learning curve of the ultimate beadmaking tool: the Electric Mandrel Spinner (EMS), which will be used throughout the class.
You’ll learn:
• shaping techniques for end of mandrel pendants
• earring pairs (2 on 1 mandrel)
• encasing & the pleating technique
• “chemical reactions”: working with silver glass, wire & foil
• big hole charm beads
• large hole rings & bud vases
• working your way up to extra large kaleidoscope beads
• finishing techniques for end of mandrel pendants/earrings, kaleidoscopes & utensils, as well as capping & coring big hole beads.