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| bottle cap ring and bracelet student |
Seems like I have been waiting forever for my fall classes to start. I had a nice long break (I must say!) but now, I am eager to get back into the swing of things. I miss working with the kiddos and all their creativity and eagerness. With that being said...Classes start next week!
This fall I am teaching jewelry and glass fusing. Two separate series although there is some overlap in materials.
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| student dish fused glass |
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| Cool leather earrings made by student |
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| wire and glass fused snail student! |
Where can you find me this fall??? You can add classes using these links or go to my calendar page for more information including dates and times. You can add on that page as well.
Please click on the links above to get directed to websites to enroll in class- all information regarding fees and age requirements are on the websites.
There are a few spots left...its time to enroll!
Returning students always welcome...Build on what you have learned!!
Not sure what fused glass is? Check out my Fused glass page!
Interested in having a art party? Check out my Workshops page!
Course descriptions:
Jewelry with Nikki Contini
Students will use traditional and non-traditional materials and methods to create their own jewelry. The class will be making many of their own beads- glass, paper, leather, sculpey and other up-cycled treasures are some of the possibilities! Super fun and unique! I will also have lots of beautiful new and vintage beads to choose from. Watch out for the cool customized jewelry masterpieces your child will be making! Necklaces, bracelets, earrings, pins and more. Wearable art to wear and share with their family and friends. Great for the holidays coming up... ALL materials are included in this class and healthy snacks are provided. (nut free)
Students will use traditional and non-traditional materials and methods to create their own jewelry. The class will be making many of their own beads- glass, paper, leather, sculpey and other up-cycled treasures are some of the possibilities! Super fun and unique! I will also have lots of beautiful new and vintage beads to choose from. Watch out for the cool customized jewelry masterpieces your child will be making! Necklaces, bracelets, earrings, pins and more. Wearable art to wear and share with their family and friends. Great for the holidays coming up... ALL materials are included in this class and healthy snacks are provided. (nut free)
Glass Fusing with Nikki Contini
This class is all about fun while learning the ancient art of glass fusing! I will teach the class how to safely cut glass and assemble beautiful creations which will then be fired in the kiln. Each week there will be a cool new project that will focus on different aspects of fusing glass. Your child will come away from the class with lots of amazing glass work and a firm understanding of the craft of fusing. Great gift making for the holidays!! Returning students are always welcome. Class fee covers all glass, firings and materials. Healthy snack provided. (nut free)
There are a few spots left...its time to enroll!
A little background on me...
Nikki Contini is a local glass, eco-artist and educator. She teaches glass fusing, jewelry and eco-art to children in after school enrichment programs throughout the school year. Her art parties and workshops are also very popular for both children and adults. Nikki brings her enthusiasm for crafts of all kinds to her classes and is committed to helping her students joyfully explore their creativity. Her art work is colorful and whimsical and has been exhibited in many shows over the last 15 years.
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| making our paper beads |
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| student bottle cap bracelet |
What did I do this Summer?? ( besides my wonderful family trip to Club Med for a week of tropical paradise...)
Well, I taught a summer school session in Larkspur- Super Cool Summer School! ( A super cool program...they also have paid and intern jobs for tweens and teens-check it out-excellent program) This was a month long extravaganza of jewelry and sculpey ( a clay like material) I taught two- 2 week sessions and had a total of 60 students! I learned so much and developed so many new projects! 4 classes a day- 2 jewelry and 2 sculpey. This was a huge undertaking for me, as I usually only teach one class a day, maybe 3-4 times a week. I had to really pump up my energy,(careful of my tender back) stay on task, keep it fresh, manage the classrooms (especially with the younger crowd) and keep track of supplies. I was also learning about more about sculpey as I went. The kids really taught me alot! I had a blast. So, look for sculpey beads in jewelry class this session. Your child will be making some of their own beads sculpey and on a side note...perhaps, I may introduce a sculpey class in the spring. There is so much potential. Check out all the miniature food. I had several students making restaurants. I was always hungry after class.
1st session: Eco-Art/Mixed Media
(I may do a sculpty session too...)
2nd: Session Glass Fusing
See ya all soon I hope! Breathe, enjoy life...no matter how busy you get! We are all in this together!
Questions? Please contact me, I would love to hear from you.
