Mirror, Magic, Motion–A Kaleidoscope Making Adventure

$475.00

Full

Kaleidoscopes

Brasstown

Weekend

Ages

Nov

Fri

Nov

Sun

04:00

12:00

Schedule Type Title: Every Day of the Week

Schedule Description: Daily

Program Area: Kaleidoscopes

Instructor: Melissa Triplett

Studio/Location: Jewelry Studio

Student Materials: Please bring the following: - blue painter's tape - scotch tape - ruler Please bring the following: - 1 or 2 terrycloth old hand towels - A magnifying device, such as an OptiVISOR or reading glasses, may be helpful for detail work. OptiVISORs are also available in the studio, if needed. - Safety glasses. (If you wear glasses, try 3M Eyeglass Protectors, #47030, that fit comfortably over glasses -- available at building-supply stores.) Safety glasses are also available in the studio, if needed. - A particle dust mask (3M #8233 or rated equivalent) is advised when using the polisher in the Jewelry studio. The mask can be purchased from Rio Grande, item #201-654 (1-800-545-6566 or www.riogrande.com). You may also find them at your local hardware store. - Fine-point, black Sharpie pen - Notebook and pen - Something to tie your hair back with, if applicable - Apron or old clothes, recommended - Non-flammable clothing and close-toed shoes, recommended NOTE: The fluctuating cost of metals and glass used in this class may result in changes to the estimated materials fees at the time the class is run. - Estimated materials fee depends on the number of scopes you make.

School Fee & Materials: no Folk School fee

Instructor Materials: instructor will bring all necessary materials / instructor materials fee $150- $300 depending on the number of scopes you make

Equipment Needs: regular studio equipment

Skill Level: All levels

Total Materials Fees: $150- $300

Jewelry Studio
1 FOLK SCHOOL RD
BRASSTOWN, NC 28902-8008

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Curious about how kaleidoscopes come to life? Spend a joyful weekend discovering just that! Learn to cut mirror and glass, shape stringers, design magic chambers, and add playful touches like patterned ends and creative exteriors. Whether you love precision, color, or the pure delight of that first turn, you’ll leave with a scope (or two or three) that’s uniquely yours. Come ready to experiment, create, and laugh. All levels welcome; bring your curiosity and a willingness to play.

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Curious about how kaleidoscopes come to life? Spend a joyful weekend discovering just that! Learn to cut mirror and glass, shape stringers, design magic chambers, and add playful touches like patterned ends and creative exteriors. Whether you love precision, color, or the pure delight of that first turn, you’ll leave with a scope (or two or three) that’s uniquely yours. Come ready to experiment, create, and laugh. All levels welcome; bring your curiosity and a willingness to play.

$150- $300

Melissa Triplett is a lifelong creator, drawn to the beauty of transformation through creativity. She took her first class at John C. Campbell Folk School in 1996, continuing a family tradition of learning, teaching, and craftsmanship. For her, making anything is more than a skill—it is a way to reconnect with and bring creativity into daily life, and see the world through a new lens. With an undergraduate degree in Accounting from Western Carolina University and a Master’s in Business from NC State, Melissa has always been fascinated by the interplay of structure and creativity, precision and flow. Kaleidoscopes are the perfect embodiment of this balance—rooted in geometry and science, yet unfolding into ever-changing beauty and magic. Melissa’s passion lies in pattern design, metal etching, and glasswork, crafting kaleidoscopes that invite wonder and joy. The process is much like life itself - each turn revealing something new, every iteration a reflection of growth.

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