Heather Does the Twist and You Can Too!

In all honesty, I can not attest for teacher and glass beadmaker Heather Trimlett's ability to perform that famous retro dance from the 60's, but I can tell you she is an expert when it comes to twisting molten glass into gorgeous, symmetrical non-dog-boned lengths.  I don't know about you, but I'm a bit jealous.  

Well, we're in luck.  Heather has an awesome Twist tutorial that is available on her website, www.HeatherTrimlett.com.  And just like her classes, it is beautifully done, thorough, easy to  understand and filled with lots of extras like tips, step by step clear photos, FAQ's and even a supply list with photos.  

And if you are very experienced, it's a nice refresher course with probably a little new info and reminders.  I love her photos of her variety of filigrana applications- showing me what happens when you apply multiples.  Now of course I will not share my copy with others, but I know some of her hints will probably creep into my classes for private students.  I've taken two classes with Heather (in person) and loved her teaching style.  You can almost see the lightbulbs going off as she's showing and explaining her techniques.

So not only does Heather has this marvelous tutorial but I found that she has others too.  I don't know how I had missed them before, but three others are available as well.  "Foundations, Foundations, Foundations" (no tummy control, but great glass flamework basics), "Dots!" and "Bumps!"  Classic, techniques used in our beadmaking.  Sweet.

So don't expect dancing on these downloads, but do expect high quality, excellent information.  Hope you take a few minutes and check them out.

Space in Heather Trimlett's Class in Atlanta

October 22 & 23th (2009), Heather will be here in Atlanta teaching her Marble Beadmaking class for Southern Flames.

We're excited to have her back again. She's an excellent teacher.

But we have a couple of spaces in her class to fill and I'm hoping some of you can come and join us. The class is held at Beads by Design. (just 15 minutes from my house) and about 25 minutes from FlameTree Glass in Roswell. Come and visit, and you can hit the Glass Bonanza!

Speaking of Bonanza, stick around on Saturday evening and join us for the Southern Flames monthly meeting (same location as the class). You get an extra demo by Heather AND you can meet our really fun local members.

So here's the scoop. CLICK HERE for information. And if you are coming, please email me so I can come meet you for sure! (StudioMarcy@gmail.com)

Join Us for Heather Trimlett's Class

Southern Flames, (the Atlanta chapter of the International Society of Glass Beadmakers) has a few openings in upcoming instructor, Heather Trimlett's Marble Beadmaking class on October 22 & 23, 2009..

So here's the low down from my perspective. Heather is a fabulous teacher and although her style, is definitely not what I do, I'm taking her class. If you follow my blog, you know how I feel about learning from teachers who do things very differently than you do. I think it leads you to more interesting options in your glass adventures and opens your mind to new possibilities. And for me, Heather's wonderful deliberate technique provide a counterpoint to my whimsical sculptural style. Besides, I always feel like I "get it", when she's teaching.

So I'm hoping you can join us. If you can come, please contact our class coordinator Margo Knight, margo.knight@alston.com.. And visit our website for more details Southern Flames
And let me know you're coming. The Thursday/Friday class has openings.

I'm in the weekend one, but I'd love to pop by and say hi, if you're in town. We also have a reasonably priced hotel nearby, where everyone stays. If you stick around Atlanta for the weekend, our Southern Flames group has its meeting on Saturday night and we'd love to have you join us.

Hope you can make it. It's a first come, first served, so contact Margo right away for more information.

See you tomorrow for more fun and glass chat at http://www.StudioMarcy.blogspot.com