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zondag 08 juni 2008

Hallo, mijn naam is Maria Louisa.

Ik ben altijd al gefascineerd geweest door glas.
Zelf met heet glas aan de slag gaan was een onwaarschijnlijke droom.
Sinds september 2006 is dit wel mijn nieuwe passie. In mijn atelier breng ik vele uren achter de brander door met het vormen van vloeibaar glas tot unieke ontwerpen, glas kralen en sculpturen.
Alle kralen gaan nadat ze gemaakt zijn in een speciale oven. Als glas verhit wordt ontstaat er spanning in het glas, dit kan leiden tot breuk. Om de spanning uit het glas te halen is het van belang de kralen langzaam af te koelen tot kamertemperatuur.

Ik gebruik voornamelijk 'zachte' glassoorten als: Moretti/Effetre, Vetrofond, ASK/Kugler, Precision/R4, Double Helix, Creation is Messy (CIM), Lauscha, Tsjechisch/Ornelia en Reichenbach.

Om mezelf te blijven ontwikkelen volg ik workshops bij internationale glaskunstenaars:

Februari 2007: Flameworking - Julie Anne Denton http://www.glassodyssey.co.uk
Cursusomschrijving:
Tijdens de cursus werden verschillende manieren geleerd om het menselijk figuur vorm te geven in zacht glas. Daarnaast kregen we diverse andere opdrachten om de vaardigheden met betrekking tot het sculpturen maken te verbeteren.

Oktober 2007: Silver Secrets - Sarah Hornik http://www.glassbysarah.com
Info from: http://www.facet-design.nl/workshops/sarah_hornik/index.php

Silver Secrets
In this class we explored some of the endless possibilities of silver. We used silver in different forms (leaf, foil, wire, mesh) on it's own and along with specialty glasses, to create beads from earthy organics to magical beaches to space-like beads from another world. We also covered using specialty glasses (Raku and silver glass) on a HotHead!

1. Organics with a Twist
You won’t find these in nature! We will use silver on different backgrounds to create fun organic beads and learn to make silvered twisties, wig-wags and more.

2. Space and Beyond
Using silver reactions and specialty glasses such as Kronos and Raku to create beads from another world.

3. Magical Beaches
We will create abstract “beach” beads with silver, silver glass colors and frit. Use your imagination!

4. Q&A Session

Cursusomschrijving:
Het ontdekken van alle eindeloze mogelijkheden betreffende het werken met zilver. Het gebruik van zilver in verschillende vormen (leaf, foil, wire, mesh) apart en samen met speciale glassoorten om kralen te maken die variëren vanaf aards organisch naar magische stranden naar universumachtige kralen vanuit een andere wereld. Ook heb ik er geleerd om met zilverglas en Raku te werken op een HotHead.

29 Februari 2008: Stringer and Dot Applications - Dora Schubert http://www.doraschubert.com
Info from: http://www.facet-design.nl/workshops/dora_schubert/index.php

In this workshop I learned how to apply straight/curvy lines and dots on my beads. I'm also taught on how to adjust the flame which is necessary for the application of thin stringers and small dots. The workshop began with the different ways of pulling stringers and pulling various thicknesses of stringers.

Along with the demonstrating of various techniques, Dora talked about color combination, design elements and sources of inspiration for beadmaking.

6 & 7 Maart 2008: Flower Power 1 - Michaela Maria Möller
http://www.glassart-m.com/index.php?english
Info from: www.stipglas.com

Een workshop speciaal voor kralenmakers die ook weleens wat anders willen maken dan een ronde kraal. Binnen deze workshop zijn we met Michaela aan de slag gegaan met de montage techniek om sculpturale bloemen te maken. Daarbij is ook aandacht besteed aan het mengen van kleuren, het trekken van stringers en het maken van holle kralen (ook met de holle buis techniek).

Cursussen gepland voor 2008:

13 & 14 September 2008: Pati Walton http://www.patiwalton.com
Info from: http://www.facet-design.nl/workshops/pati_walton/index.php

This 2 day class will be "all about the Garden". We will make lots of different flowers and canes and incorporate them into our beads. Of course, Pati will also teaching other tricks she has developed over the past years. Also she will show how to work with a riviting machine to line beads.

8 & 9 November 2008: Teresa Laliberté http://www.lavendercreek.de
glasdesign-volkmann@t-online.de

16, 17 & 18 November 2008: Sherry Bellamy http://www.orcabeads.com
Info from: http://www.facet-design.nl/workshops/sherry_bellamy/index.php

Implosions and Pods: Taking the Plunge!
In this class we'll be doing some off-mandrel work, making components that we'll later add to our beads. This technique will hugely increase the scope of your designs, and you'll become comfortable with working in "stages". "Pods" are floating shapes that drift within transparant glass, you'll learn to create them, using a special tool, and you'll learn how to make "impossible designs with them as well!
We'll make beads in a variety of shapes, and explore some "non-bead" concepts as well.

Shipwrecks and Other Watery Subjects!
Shipwreck beads are a great way to bring all of the techniques that you've learned together, in these beads, creativity reigns! You'll learn how to create a harmonious seascape without really trying: by layering colors and building a design from the ocean floor up. We'll discuss how to use scale in your designs, and how to shape your bead to use your ideas to the greatest advantage.

Manipulation of Meshes and Metals!
In this class we will explore the endless ways to use various types and shapes of metals inside a bead, often changing the shape of the 'inner glass' with mesh, and a bit of gentle persuasion. We'll create some Chaos! Some of the work we'll cover is:

Chaos, Big and Small - We'll begin with a smaller Chaos bead, using fine copper mesh, and discuss the specific techniques for this style. Once you''re comfortable with the moves, you'll make a big Chaos bead, and I'll teach you how to use Chaos as an element in a dramatic design!

Silver Sirens - Layering silver foil with different colored glasses for a sophisticated, interior effect!

Miscellaneous Metal Madness - We'll also spend some time working with brass, fine silver mesh, and various foils that can be added to your glass creations, and I'll show you how to make some little "silver surprises", as well! We'll discuss how to integrate these patterns and designs into your work, and how the different colors of glass work (and sometimes don't work) with certain metals.

Workshopfoto's Julie Ann Denton: