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Lampwork (sometimes called flamework) is the art of forming and shaping glass with a few simple tools, gravity, and the heat of a torch. Learn to make these amazing beads with their rich and ancient traditions even if you are a little afraid to use a torch! 

Glass fusing is a very different process than lampwork. Beautiful functional and decorative items are begun by cutting and assembling glass sheets. Each piece is then kiln fired one or more times to fuse the glass together. 

If you would like to create your own unique jewelry without traditional metalsmithing techniques, try your hand at metal clay. Start with a little piece of "clay" and mold, carve, stamp, pinch and shape. After drying, the work is fired in a kiln and finished. In the kiln, the organic binder that makes it feel like clay burns away, leaving the metal behind.

In enameling, heat is used to fuse crushed glass to metal (or other glass). A torch or kiln can be used as a heat source. The result is colorful, glossy and gorgeous.

If you enjoy making collages, cards, scrapbooks, or hand-bound books, why not decorate your own fabulous paper. Each paper is a unique work of art. You may even want to frame it. 

These fun and diverse classes may include things like macramé, friendship bracelets, shrink plastic jewelry, upcycled jewelry, stained glass, soldered projects, and more.