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offers a variety of classes taught by world famous instructors.
New classes are scheduled all the time. Be sure to check back frequently.
       
       
Oct 22/23, 2011 Beginning Glass Beadmaking - Craig Milliron
Nov 19/20, 2011 Creativity and the Glass Corsage/Necklace - Sara Sally LaGrand
Dec 3/4, 2011 Techniques for Enhancing Your Style - Michael Barley
Feb 25, 2012 Kaleidoscope Making - Lori Riley
Registration, etc.
Area Hotels
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:
October 22/23, 2011
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Creativity and the Glass Corsage/Necklace
Instructor: Sara Sally LaGrand
 
 
This class will focus on the methods to create one or more glass corsages for necklaces, pins and bracelets. The first day will be the lampworking portion, followed by wire working and assembly the second day. You will learn 5 sculptural shapes; pod, crater, disc, berry and wing. You will learn how to create glass sculptures using creative methods with the final design in mind. A glass corsage of your OWN design, unique to your.
See Sara Sally's website.
Students should be intermediate level, comfortable working on a propane/oxygen mix torch, and have good working control of their glass.
Two day class. Class hours 9 to 5.
Cost is $425. Includes lunch and all materials.
Dates:
November 19/20, 2011
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Techniques for Enhancing your Style
Instructor: Michael Barley
 
 
 
 
 
 
The focus of the class will be on learning through experimentation. The goal for the class is to help the students learn techniques that will enhance their own style of beadmaking. This class is designed for intermediate students who have experience with propane and oxygen torches. You'll be working with Effetre (Moretti) glass. Michael will be demonstrating several techniques for blending colors to develop unique colors. You'll be working with silver leaf to achieve a variety of effects and to use it in ways to alter the colors of the glass. You'll be making canes using an optic mold and learn ways to apply the cane to achieve different designs. Michael will be showing ways to make custom molds for shaping your beads and demonstrating his method for clear casing, pulling twisted canes, shaping beads as well as how to use the custom molds that the students can make. The class is divided about equally between demonstrations and time for the students to practice on the torch.
See Michael's web site.
Students should be intermediate level, comfortable working on a propane/oxygen mix torch, and have good working control of their glass.
Two day class. Class hours 9 to 5.
Cost is $500. Includes lunch and all materials.
Dates:
December 3/4, 2011
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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
How to get to Arrow Springs and area attractions.
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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