This is a photo of my sculptural bead class at the Gathering. I know, I should have taken some snapshots of their wonderful work, but the students are more important.
left to right: Barbara, me (Marcy Lamberson), Alison- sitting, Cathy, Max, Rachelle and Lee.
What a fun group of students they were too. We made all kinds of beads to learn sculpture- seashells, puppies, cupcakes, birds, self portraits and more. What made me the happiest was seeing them interpret an item (3-D & 2-D) that I didn't demonstrate and get it so spot on. It meant that they could look at almost any photo or object and figure out how to make it in glass. I have to say their little Vikings were wonderful too.
I'd like to thank FlameTree Glass for donating the glass for our class. Lisa St. Martin and Larry Brickman ran the class area with efficiency, professionalism, such a great attitude and helpfulness. Thanks to them too. But most of all, thanks to my students. I really liked all of you and enjoyed teaching you my passion for sculpting glass. I hope you'll send me photos of your work as you try new subjects.
Tomorrow, more about the Gathering. Perhaps a little about the presentations.
Looks like fun. So will I be able to sign up for a Marcy class next year at the gathering?
ReplyDeleteHi Maggie,
ReplyDeleteI won't be teaching next year at the Gathering, unfortunately. Usually it's people who are presenting a demonstration there, has an option to teach a class. I presented last year in Oakland, but waited until this year to teach. Some cute Italian glass artist named Vittorio Constantini needed my slot. ;) I just wish I could have been in his class.
I can reapply to present at another Gathering a few years down the road. But in the meantime, I'm going to try to find places who want me to teach in their studio, so I can travel a bit too.
I am booked for a week at Appalachian Center for Craft in Tennessee next summer, which is exciting. If you know of another spot, please speak up.
The Mandrel in Redondo Beach is great! Plus all those California surfers. You should talk to Donna about coming west.
ReplyDeleteOh LOOK! There's my friend Barb! I love that woman-she's awesome!
ReplyDeleteShe is totally awesome and she made some great beads too.
ReplyDeleteOooh I would love it if you came to California to teach! Your class at the gathering sounds really interesting. Self portraits would be fun to learn!
ReplyDeleteAw, I would love to come to California to teach. The best way for me to get there is for people to tell the studios who bring in teachers that they want to take the class and to please contact me. (studiomarcy@gmail.com)
ReplyDeleteI think one of the best things about the class is that when you're done, you know how to look at a photo or an object and can figure out how you can make it in glass. It opens up so many avenues for sales and fun.
Marcy