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offers a variety of classes taught by world famous instructors.
New classes are scheduled all the time. Be sure to check back frequently.
Jul 17/18, 2010 Beginning Glass Beadmaking - Craig Milliron
Sep 11/12 & 17/18 & 19/20, 2010 Lampworking with Anastasia - Anastasia
Sep 25/26, 2010 Light and Shadow, The Art of Photographing Glass - Doug Baldwin
Oct 16/17/18, 2010 Organic Beads Workshop - Kimberly Affleck
Oct 30/31, 2010 Creative Sculptural Beadmaking - Sharon Peters
Nov 20/21, 2010 Excellent Enamel Adventure - Margaret Zinser & JC Herrell
Registration, etc.
Area Hotels
Beginning Glass Beadmaking
Instructor: Craig Milliron
In this exciting two day class you will learn: how to work glass in a torch, making shapes, designs, adding gold, silver and palladium leaf, glass powders and mica powders. No previous lampworking experience necessary! You will go home with lots of wonderful beads!
This class is continuously added to the teaching schedule. Current scheduled dates are listed below. It is always a two day class held on weekends.
Two day class. Hours are 9 to 5.
Cost is $275. Includes lunch and all materials.
Dates:
July 17 & 18, 2010
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Lampworking with Anastasia – Tree Beads, Enamels, and Ocean Shapes
Instructor: Anastasia
 
 
 
In this two-day workshop, Anastasia will cover three topics – Tree Beads, Enamels, and Ocean Shapes.
Tree Beads – Focusing on the use of hair-thin stringers, students will learn how to shape a focal bead to accommodate a tree, how to use different glass, enamel, frit and silver leaf to create backgrounds, as well as create the anatomy of a tree and different applications of leaves with enamels and/or dots.
Enamels – Exploring different ways to use enamels by creating a focal bead with leaves and flower petals using a raking technique, students will learn how to safely apply enamels, how to layer and mix enamel colors and how to separate colors from each other. Students will also learn how to work with different backgrounds, color reactions, transparent stringers and simple murrini cane, all using enamels.
Ocean Shapes – Focusing on shaping, students will learn different techniques to create organic/abstract shapes with concentration on heat control. Techniques include squeezing without using a press, experimenting with different glass for various results, shaping by adding glass, applying enamels and hair-thin stringers, and manipulating glass by cutting, pushing and pulling. Students will also learn how to apply layers of sculptural components in a balanced composition by creating waves, corals, tide pools and other elements.
See Anastasia's website.
Students should be intermediate level, comfortable working on a propane/oxygen mix torch, and have good working control of their glass.
Two day class. Class hours 9 to 5.
Cost is $575. Includes lunch and all materials.
Dates:
September 11 & 12, 2010 Saturday and Sunday This class is filled
September 17 & 18, 2010 Friday and Saturday This class is filled
September 19 & 20, 2010 Sunday and Monday This class is filled
Light and Shadow, The Art of Photographing Glass
Instructor: Doug Baldwin
 
The group of pictures on the left are variations of "Bad" photographic techniques.
The group on the right illustrates what the simple application of proper setup, composition, lighting and Photoshop software will do to showcase your work to the world. All of this you will learn in this extremely valuable two day class from world class professional photographer, Doug Baldwin. While we have all heard, "A picture is worth a thousand words", we also know, "Presentation is everything".
Come learn the secrets of how to shoot your glass beads and other glass art with Doug Baldwin, commercial photographer and glass artist.
During the first day you'll learn specific techniques of lighting glass and how to build your own simple lighting setups using inexpensive materials found at your local big box store. See how to utilize the camera you already own to successfully shoot glass objects.
On the second day you'll learn how to utilize the tools and techniques in Photoshop to create color accurate image files ready for use on your website, in magazine articles, books and portfolios. Plus, you'll learn how to purchase the full version of Photoshop at a huge discount.
Students should plan to bring at least 6 glass beads or similar glass objects and their camera. They may also bring a laptop to follow along in Photoshop. If you don't have Photoshop installed, a 30 day free trial version will be available during the class.
You'll leave the class empowered to create photos as beautiful as the glass art you're photographing.
See Doug's website.
Two day class. Class hours are 9 to 5.
Cost is $295. Includes lunch.
Dates:
September 25 & 26, 2010
Organic Beads Workshop
Instructor: Kimberly Affleck
Class description and pictures coming soon.
See Kimberly's website.
Students should be intermediate level, comfortable working on a propane/oxygen mix torch, and have good working control of their glass.
Three day class. Class hours are 9 to 5.
Cost is $650. Includes lunch and all materials.
Dates:
October 16, 17 & 18, 2010
Creative Sculptural Beadmaking 1: Bringing Your Silly Stuff To Life
Instructor: Sharon Peters
  
  
  
Photos by Janice Peacock
Sharon is a nationally renowned sculptural glass beadmaker known for her great sense of humor as well as for her very humorous glass bead designs.
In this three day, intermediate class, you will learn how to visualize and design sculptural beads from the inside out, how to diagram your designs, and how to create the design by working from largest to smallest detail. You'll learn how to turn dead beads into great fish, and where to go for inspiration and design ideas, and how to find your own creative voice. You'll practice new techniques while making an assortment of strange creatures! You'll learn to control the flame while making dessert! Fun guaranteed, and you'll learn tons.
See Sharon's website.
Two day class. Class hours are 9 to 5.
Cost is $450. Includes lunch and all materials.
Dates:
October 30 & 31, 2010
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Excellent Enamel Adventure
Instructors: Margaret Zinser & JC Herrell
 
 
 
 
Joining the Excellent Enamel Adventure starts with Margaret and JC presenting the story of their love affair with enamels. JC and MZ both heavily utilize enamel in their work, but with different techniques for very different looks. This class will compare and contrast the different ways each of the instructors use enamel to their advantage, providing a great look at the flexibility of enamel. As a student, your adventure will begin by becoming comfortable with the properties of enamel and the safety concerns of working with them. Then MZ and JC will teach how to use enamel as a background, experimenting with bold bright colors as well as natural effects with both rolling and sifting. The adventure will continue with manipulation of enamel to produce less common effects, such as backfilling, mixing, distortion and blown enamel. Class is structured with practice time following each of the demonstrations and both instructors offering support (and entertainment) at all times. You'll walk away from the class with a new arsenal of enamel techniques and be thinking, "Totally excellent, man!", as you begin your own Excellent Enamel Adventure!
See Margaret's website.
See JC's website.
Two day class. Class hours 9 to 5.
Cost is $500. Includes lunch and all materials.
Dates:
November 20 & 21, 2010
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All classes are held at:
4301 A Product Drive
Shingle Springs, CA 95682
Phone: 1(800) 899-0689
Local Phone: 1(530) 677-1400
Fax: 1(530) 677-1600
E-mail: flameon@ArrowSprings.com
How to get to Arrow Springs and area attractions.
Class Registration and
Cancellation Policy
Please call or e-mail for class space availability, registration and any additional details not listed here.
Arrow Springs Staff Taught Classes
A deposit of $75.00 is required at time of sign-up.
The balance of the class fee is due 2 weeks prior to the class.
A full refund will be given if you cancel at least 14 days before the class.
The $75.00 deposit will NOT be refunded if cancellation is made within 14 days before the class, but any payments made over the deposit amount will be refunded.
Arrow Springs Guest Instructor Classes
A deposit of $150.00 or $200.00, depending upon the class, is required at time of sign-up.
The balance of the class fee is due 2 weeks prior to the class.
A full refund will be given if you cancel at least 30 days before the class.
The $150.00 or $200.00 deposit will NOT be refunded if cancellation is made within 30 days before the class, but any payments made over the deposit amount will be refunded.
If you cancel a class within the nonrefundable period, you can still receive a refund if either we or you can fill the spot with a qualified alternate at the posted class price.
If we cancel a class, we will inform you as soon as possible. It is very important that you give us as many contact phone numbers as possible, such as home, work and cellular, at time of registration. If you will be traveling for a period before the scheduled class, it is recommended that you keep in contact with us. If a scheduled class does not have the minimum required students to hold the class, it may be canceled. We will give you at least a one week notice. If an instructor is unable to teach the class, the class may be canceled, even at the last minute. In all situations, we will make every effort to assure that the scheduled class is taught. Arrow Springs will not be held liable for any cost incurred by you, other than the amount paid towards the class fee charged by Arrow Springs. This includes, but is not limited to, airline tickets, hotel accommodations and lost work.
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Area Hotels
We have arranged for discounts at several area hotels. Discounts are not always available throughout the year. You will need to call for the current rates. We suggest calling them all to find the best price available at the time. To receive the discounts, all you need to do is call the hotel, not the national reservations line, and say that Arrow Springs has arranged for discounts for our customers. You may need to spell out Arrow Springs. It is often misspelled as Aero. The Folsom and El Dorado Hills hotels are newer and upscale. Customer feedback tells us that the least expensive Motel is so for a reason.
Holiday Inn Express
4630 Town Center Blvd.
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
Ph: 1(866) 833-8773
ElDoradoHoliday.com
About 10 minutes away.
Courtyard by Marriott
2575 Iron Point Road
Folsom, CA 95630
Marriott.com
Ph: 1(916) 984-7624
About 12 minutes away.
Cameron Park Inns and Suites
3361 Coach Lane
Cameron Park, CA 95682
Ph: 1(530) 677-2203
CameronParkInns.com
About 2 minutes away.
Cameron Park Motel
3444 Coach Lane
Cameron Park, CA 95682
Ph: 1(530) 677-7177
Motel6.com Enter Cameron Park and California in the Find a Location area.
About 2 minutes away.
Placerville KOA Campground
4655 Rock Barn Road
Shingle Springs, CA 95682
Ph: 1(530) 676-CAMP(2267)
Ph: 1(800) 562-4197 Reservations Only
KOA@KOA-Placerville.com
KOA-Placerville.com
About 4 miles away.
Our location, how to find us with MapQuest and regional attractions.
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