Come join us on a Venetian Bead making adventure!!
United States of America (Press Release) May 9, 2008 --
Come join us on a Venetian bead making adventure May 24 & 25, 2008, 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM. at 205 Lavinia Street in Milton Delaware. We are happy to present Marilyn Nugent as our expert instructor. Marilyn is a widely renown teacher and artisan of the coveted Venetian techniques. She is graciously offering her insight, her skill, and her knowledge for your enjoyment and benefit. Make, shape and decorate beads with dots, stringers, latticino and combing techniques. Home studio setup will be discussed.
Beads made in Venice and the near-by Island of Murano are among the most recognizable and coveted beads made worldwide. Venetian glass artisans have been influencing bead-makers from around the world for several centuries, and their production methods and designs have been most obviously emulated in many countries including India, America, China and the Czech Republic, many of whom buy their glass rods for making the beads from Murano itself. Many new collectors are surprised to find out that beads known commonly as "African Trade Beads" were made most profusely in Venice and Murano during the 15th and 16th centuries and beyond.
The most well known beads produced in the Venetian region are usually made using the wound lamp-work (torch and mandrel) and drawn (pulled cane) methods. The lamp-work method is the most time consuming, as each bead is made individually. Using a torch for heat, glass cane (also produced in Murano) is heated to a molten state and wrapped around a metal rod until the desired shape is formed. Several layers of glass in varying colors, as well as gold and silver leaf, may be used to produce the desired effect. The bead is then cooled very slowly and removed from the rod, thus producing a hole for eventual stringing. Don't miss this rare opportunity.
The cost is $250. which includes two sessions and supplies.
Minimum age is 12 years.
To Register: Call 302-684-3379 or Visit www.205lavinia.com
Beads made in Venice and the near-by Island of Murano are among the most recognizable and coveted beads made worldwide. Venetian glass artisans have been influencing bead-makers from around the world for several centuries, and their production methods and designs have been most obviously emulated in many countries including India, America, China and the Czech Republic, many of whom buy their glass rods for making the beads from Murano itself. Many new collectors are surprised to find out that beads known commonly as "African Trade Beads" were made most profusely in Venice and Murano during the 15th and 16th centuries and beyond.
The most well known beads produced in the Venetian region are usually made using the wound lamp-work (torch and mandrel) and drawn (pulled cane) methods. The lamp-work method is the most time consuming, as each bead is made individually. Using a torch for heat, glass cane (also produced in Murano) is heated to a molten state and wrapped around a metal rod until the desired shape is formed. Several layers of glass in varying colors, as well as gold and silver leaf, may be used to produce the desired effect. The bead is then cooled very slowly and removed from the rod, thus producing a hole for eventual stringing. Don't miss this rare opportunity.
The cost is $250. which includes two sessions and supplies.
Minimum age is 12 years.
To Register: Call 302-684-3379 or Visit www.205lavinia.com
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