Glass Bead Making / Lampwork / Flamework / Classes

Give the gift of Glass Art.


Our next beginner's class is posted for January 10th...it's a Sunday.

We've been offering lampworking from our Chicago Suburban location of Westmont since 2001 and have found the best way for someone to become proficient in flame working is to have their own equipment... at home... to practice on....and so, our class fee has ALWAYS included the basic starter tools and a bit of glass packaged together with the 6 hour introduction class for $185! Our class size has remained small with a 6 person maximum. Because of that, we're able to offer our beginner students individualized attention and support as the ease through any initial discomfort lighting the torch the first few times.

We are a retail supplier for the glass rods, Dichroic (flashy) strips, frits, pixie dust, books and ideas on how to use your beads.

Follow this link to read all about it:
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Tammy
TLD Design Center & Gallery
TLD Design Center & Gallery

Felt Making Classes including laminated (nuno) techniques

I visited the one of a kind show this past weekend...what a gorgeous show! I was elated to see all the felt art on exhibit this year! Of course it was fun to see so many of my own felting students in the mix. This medium is so awesome...so much room for individual expression. Jill Lynn was a new name to me...loved her work! I think she's from Minnesota.

Well...I've been packing our Class schedule with felting classes...nuno, included. In fact, I just started teaching this shawl (yes, it's a shawl worn to look like a wrap top)...but I'm going one on one with individuals because the piece is so large.

So, if you're looking for felt making classes, follow this link over to our classes: clicky on this!

Best Regards,

Tammy
TLD Design Center & Gallery
www.tlddesigns.com

Weaving School / Classes Chicago Land Area

We've had a whole lot of interest in our weaving classes this fall...so we've brought in more looms for students to work on. Students start out on rigid heddle or table looms...your choice...but then we love to turn you on to the "big girl" floor looms as fast as we can. They are a whole lot of fun!



This is Dottie threading a 4shaft 36" loom.



This is a hand painted (see the color changes)shadow weave pattern in Rayon Chenille (very cozy!)



This is Chris A with her table runner woven in rep weave.




For more info about our Weaving program:

Chicago Area Weaving School Classes

Recent Class Photos:

From our Glass Blowing Class on December 29th.
Susan, Sue & Christian

Millinery Art (Hat Making) Education: Oct. 10th through 19th

The poll results are in....registration is now taking place at our website: Click here to transfer

Featuring classes with:
Eia of Eia Millinery Design / Chicago
Jan Wutkowski of That Hat! / North Carolina
Tammy L Deck of TLD Design Center & Gallery

Hattie Sanderson : Metal Clay Class to be held at: TLD Design Center & Gallery in Westmont, IL on November 15, 2008

The poll results are in and we've tweaked the class offering to the following:

October 25th we are offering a Beginner's class in silver metal clay since there were 7 people who weighed in on that one. This class will be taught by Patty Pulliam since Hattie only has one date available on our schedule.

With the toss of a coin......

Hattie will be teaching the Mood Swing Pendant Workshop on November 15th!



Mood Swing Pendant Workshop

Construct a one of a kind interchangeable spinning bead pendant in metal clay. Change the beads to suit your mood! The design also allows you to vary the length and number of beads!



This is especially fortuitous since we have so many glass bead makers in our ranks. What a perfect technique to create your own change a bead pendants....don't you think?!

This class is an intermediate level class....so anybody that has taken an intro class....somewhere...or here (let's just say on October 25th) would be at an appropriate level to hang out with Hattie and be certain to get outstanding results.

Now you have it....our final answer. Please click over and register with a $100 deposit today to save your spot in either (or both) classes.
register for silver clay classes at TLD Design Center