Symmetry, Complexity, Control & Surprise

$950.00

Full

Kaleidoscopes

Brasstown

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Schedule Type Title: Every Day of the Week

Schedule Description: Daily

Sessions: 6

Session Hours: 6.00

Program Area: Kaleidoscopes, Stained Glass

Instructor: Marshall Fisher

Studio/Location: Jewelry Studio

Student Materials: 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.

School Fee & Materials: - 6 Rolls of paper towels

Instructor Materials: All kaleidoscope-making materials

Equipment Needs: Jewelry/Metals Studio - Buffing wheel (buffer) & polishing compound - Glass grinders - Lens cutters - Carbide wheel glass cutters - Cutting surfaces - Breaking/grozing pliers - Belt sander

Skill Level: All levels

Total Materials Fees: $110-$140

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

Description

A kaleidoscope has four parts–an eyepiece, the turning object, an outer body, and a mirror prism. Together they provide four aspects of the human experience–symmetry, complexity, control, and surprise. Discover them all while experiencing the magic of creating your own unique stained glass kaleidoscopes with multiple interchangeable wheels in a blend of science, beauty, and wonder. No experience needed, just a readiness to try something new. $

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A kaleidoscope has four parts–an eyepiece, the turning object, an outer body, and a mirror prism. Together they provide four aspects of the human experience–symmetry, complexity, control, and surprise. Discover them all while experiencing the magic of creating your own unique stained glass kaleidoscopes with multiple interchangeable wheels in a blend of science, beauty, and wonder. No experience needed, just a readiness to try something new. $

$110-$140

Marshall Fisher has worked in stained glass (both copper foil and lead came methods) and art glass kaleidoscopes for over twenty-five years. He has extensive teaching experience in multiple disciplines and has completed architectural glass projects on scales both large and small. He is a systems engineer by profession with advanced degrees in software engineering and mathematics. He currently serves as the Secretary of the international Brewster Kaleidoscope Society. His work has appeared in galleries and exhibits in Washington, D.C.; St. Louis, MO; Bethesda, MD; Black Mountain, NC; and Kyoto, Japan.

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