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Mar 31/Apr1, 2011 Beginning Glass Beadmaking - Craig Milliron Feb 25, 2012 Kaleidoscope Making - Lori Riley
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The following instructors, as well as several others, will also be teaching at Arrow Springs in 2012. Dates and in some cases, subject yet to be set.
Creative Sculptural Beadmaking - Sharon Peters
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: March 31/April 1, 2012
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Kaleidoscope Making Instructor: Lori Riley

 In this fun filled one-day class you will make an incredible kaleidoscope. The kaleidoscope is designed around a black powder coated square steel tube with an "eight point", three piece front surface mirror system that has two different fused glass wheels. All to create an endless collage of infinite color variations so crisp and clear, you'll have a hard time putting it down.
The kaleidoscope is 12" in length and comes with a black wood stand specifically designed to complement the body shape of the kaleidoscope.
You will start by doing simple lampwork to make components for the primary color and secondary accent wheels. No previous lampworking experience is necessary. We'll have lampworked parts available for those that do not want to do lampworking. Then, using your lampworked parts, glass chards, frit, dichro and colored glass sheet, you will design and assemble all the components on glass disks to be kiln fused.
While the glass wheels are fusing you will assemble and install all the body components; optical lens, viewing cap, mirror system and break for lunch. By then the wheels will be ready to apply trim and axle hubs followed by attaching them to the body.
You will leave with a beautiful kaleidoscope for yourself or as a great gift for family or friends valued at $250.00, and learned how to do simple lampworking, fuse glass, construct a mirror system and fully trim out an elaborate kaleidoscope.
No previous experience required.
One day class. Hours are 9 to 5. Cost is $250. Includes lunch and all materials.
Date: February 25, 2012
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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: Class dates will soon be scheduled for 2011 or 2012. If you are interested, please call us at 1(530) 677-1400 or e-mail to be put on the the list for this class. Those on the list will have the first opportunity for signup.
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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
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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 14 days 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 14 days 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.
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