DUE TO THE WONDERFUL 2011 FESTIVAL I AM TAKING BOOKINGS EARLY FOR NEXT YEARS SEPTEMBER FESTIVAL!
PLEASE BOOK EARLY ITS A POPULAR FESTIVAL
DATES TO BE CONFIRMED BUT ITS USUALLY AROUND 8TH - 22ND SEPTEMBER

(these beads are crystal clear hollow beads with teeny pink glass beads captured inside )

During the St Ives September Festival 2 weeks I will be offering one day special introductory workshops /TASTER DAYS
This workshop will run EVERY DAY OF THE FESTIVAL

This is a unique experience as this will give the student chance to decide if they wish to continue to learn more of the skill of glass beadmaking/lampworking

These workshops will be available ONLY during the Festival

The day will begin at 10.30 a.m. and the morning will be spent with tuition on safety at the torch and then onto basic bead making, after lunch you will be able to practise on the torch to perfect your new skill

The workshop will end at 4.00 p.m.

This day workshop is aimed at fun and an introduction to the torch, however you will learn how to make a bead!
We will cover safety , how to light the torch,equipment and how to dip mandrels (thats the name of the rods we make the beads on), technique ie how to make a simple bead and annealing

Please bring a packed lunch,biscuits and drinks will be provided

THE ST IVES SEPTEMBER FESTIVAL
is world known bringing artistic people to the town for the special 2 weeks that the Festival runs for every year, it is a wonderful time to visit St Ives for a holiday or mini break
The Festival gets more response every year and the atmosphere is wonderful, live music, arts workshops, poetry readings, street entertainers, talks, walks, comedy, films, theatre and the very special open studio days, these days are when the local artists open the doors of their workspace and allow the Public a glimpse inside. Guided tours take visitors around the Town or you can wander at your own free will and browse in the fascinating studios and purchase direct from the Artists if you wish