Classes
&
Demonstrations  (please check back later for updates!!!  Classes may change as time gets closer)

We are offering a variety of classes in the beginner to intermediate levels. This page will change periodically as more people step forward to offer a class. We recommend that you pre-register for a class as the number of students per class is fairly limited to be sure that everyone in the class can get the attention they need. To pre-register for a class, please call South Park Pottery at 719-836-2698.  Payment should be made to the teacher at the beginning of the class.

If something comes up and you need to cancel after you register, it would be greatly appreciated if you would call to let us know so others might take your place.  However, we will keep a waiting list and possibly offer more than one class session if there is a big demand. Walk-ins on the day of the class are welcome if there is room. There will be an information board at South Park Pottery to direct you to where the classes are being held. Don’t forget your glasses if you need them. Please contact us if you have any questions about these classes or if you would be willing to teach a class. We offer complimentary booth spaces for any one willing to teach a class.

WIRE WRAPPING
	Description	This class will show you how to turn a bead into a pendant using complimentary beads and silver wire and make a matching set of earrings as well.
	Cost	$25.00 (Materials Provided)
	Tools Required	round nose pliers, flat needle nose pliers and cutters
	Time	Saturday 2pm
	Length	About 1.5 Hours
	Location	South Park Pottery & Back Room Beads parking lot
	Class Size	7
	Teacher	Jennifer Ross
	Other Info	If you have any of the tools, please bring them, if not, we can share.

BEGINNING Stringing
	Description	This class will teach the very basics of how to string a necklace using crimp beads, clasp, and wire, and how to make a simple pair of earrings.
	Cost	$25.00 (Materials Provided)
	Tools Required	none
	Time	Saturday and Sunday 11:00pm
	Length	About 1.5 hours
	Location	South Park Pottery & Back Room Beads parking lot
	Class Size	10
	Teacher	Marcene Mohr
	Other Info	kits will be provided

FELTED BEADS
	Description:	This class will teach you how to work with fiber, blending colors into beads.
	Cost	$25
	Tools Required	None
	Time	Saturday 1pm and Sunday 12:30pm
	Length	1-11/2 hrs
	Location	South Park Pottery parking lot
	Class Size	8
	Teacher	Jane Wonder
	Other Info

			Description	This class will show you how to wire wrap a "cage" to hold a stone or glass cabachon.
	Cost	$30
	Tools Required	If you have needle nose pliers, cutters, and/ or round nose pliers, please bring them...otherwise we'll share.
	Time	Sunday 2:30:00pm
	Length	one and a half hours
	Location	South Park Pottery parking lot
	Class Size	8
	Teacher	Jennifer Ross
	Other Info	The stone on the left is an example of a wire wrapped cabachon.  The stone on the right is considered a free form wire wrap.

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LAMP WORKING FOR BEGINNER'S 2008
	Description	This class is a beginner's introduction to making lamp work beads. The class is open to anyone 15 years of age or older. Classes start at noon on Sunday and run until 3pm.  These half hour time slots will fill quickly, so pre-registering is strongly encouraged.
	Cost	$30.00 (Materials Included)
	Tools Required	None
	Time	Saturday &Sunday 1:00pm-3:00pm
	Length	30 minutes
	Location	South Park Pottery & Back Room Beads studio room
	Class Size	1 person per 1/2 Hour (6 Total)
	Teacher	Pat Pocius
	Other Info

Lampworking/Open Torch Demonstration 2008
	Description	Lampworking is the term for working glass in a torch flame and with a little practice, turning molten glass into beads. The demonstration will be like a class, but there will be no fees. After the demonstration, anybody that would like to attempt to make a bead is welcome to do so. There will be an experienced person on hand to help you. The OPEN TORCH will be from 1:30pm to 3:00pm on Saturday and again on Sunday. If you have a booth and really want to try this but can’t get away at those times, please contact me and we will try to make special arrangements for you.
	Time	Saturday 11:30am
	Length	1 Hour
	Location	South Park Pottery & Back Room Beads parking lot
	Teacher	Dan Pocius
	Other Info	There is no cost to take advantage of the open torch time.

RAKU BEAD FIRING Demonstration  2008
	Description	This will be a demonstration of a raku firing demonstrating the method I use to fire my raku beads and pendants.  Raku is an ancient Japanese firing that is an outdoor firing with an incredible amount of thermal shock to the pottery pieces.  This demonstration will depend on the permission of the Sheriff's department if we should be under a fire ban during that time.
	Time	Sunday 10:30am
	Length	30 Minutes
	Location	South Park Pottery & Back Room Beads parking lot
	Teacher	Pat Pocius

Drop Spindle Demo
	Description	drop spindle demonstration can be seen at Jane Wonder's booth throughout the day located in front of South Park Pottery
	Cost	no cost
	Tools Required	no tools
	Time	drop by
	Length	ten-15 minute demo