{"id":1306,"date":"2013-12-03T22:25:48","date_gmt":"2013-12-03T22:25:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/userblogs.ganoksin.com\/metalwerx\/?p=1306"},"modified":"2013-12-03T22:25:48","modified_gmt":"2013-12-03T22:25:48","slug":"metalwerx-fiamma-glass-offer-flameworking-workshop","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/userblogs.ganoksin.com\/metalwerx\/2013\/12\/03\/metalwerx-fiamma-glass-offer-flameworking-workshop\/","title":{"rendered":"Metalwerx and Fiamma Glass team up for Flamework Class"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Bead making has been traced as far back as the third millennium BCE, and is proof that the uniquely human inclination to adorn oneself is almost as old as civilization itself. <a href=\"http:\/\/metalwerx.com\">Metalwerx<\/a>\u00a0 is partnering with a local glassmaking school, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.fiammaglass.com\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\">Fiamma Glass<\/a>, to offer a workshop that combines these two popular materials for jewelry making, precious metal and glass beads.<\/p>\n<p>Fiamma Glass was founded in 2009 by Caterina Urrata and David Weintraub, who say, \u201cWe came together through glass and it was and is the third member of our partnership. We began separately, as flameworkers making a living producing craft. Not long after becoming a couple we both decided to pursue fine arts\/glass degrees through Massachusetts College of Art and Design.\u201d\u00a0 After graduation, they settled in Newton and have spent the last few years establishing their flameworking studio, Fiamma.<\/p>\n<p>Since it opened its doors, Fiamma has expanded to 8 torch stations and offers a full range of flameworking classes, which, David and Trina say, \u201chas allowed us to share our passion for glass with hundreds of new students, which has in turn been an incredible learning experience for us.\u201d Fiamma has hosted more than a thousand students who have discovered that glassmaking is not as daunting as it might seem. Students who take a two-hour introductory flameworking class go home with anywhere from four to six finished beads, David said.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.metalwerx.com\/blog\/12-13Beads.jpg\" width=\"469\" height=\"348\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">\u00a0<strong><em>Left: Beads made at Fiamma Glass<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong><em>Right: Silver and glass necklace by Joy Raskin<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Flamework, or lampwork, differs from the more commonly recognized method of making glass, in which a hot furnace is used to melt the glass onto rods, after which it is molded and shaped as it cools. This method is more physically demanding, requires exacting concentration, and at least two people are often needed to handle the rods, he\u00a0 said. This method is also quite the energy hog, as the furnaces sometimes run for days to maintain their roaring temperatures.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe big advantage we have is that we use torches, and it is more energy efficient,\u201d David said. The torches at Fiamma Glass use a combination of natural gas and oxygen, and have bigger tips than those usually found on jeweler\u2019s torches. Students will work with rods and tubes of color as well as granulated powder.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.metalwerx.com\/blog\/12-13Fiamma%20Glass%20making%20bead.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"456\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong><em>Flameworking in progress<br \/>\n<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Metal and glass are very compatible in many ways,\u201d he said. \u201cThere are natural correlations between the equipment and processes. The two materials meld well, physically and conceptually.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>David and Trina write, &#8220;As artists with a strong background in craft we both have a creative philosophy that involves a high degree of technical proficiency and refinement, and while we generally strive to make sure it isn&#8217;t there as it&#8217;s own end, we also don&#8217;t shy away from using it where we think it serves the purpose of expression.\u00a0 We believe that the material itself can be a powerful creative influence, especially in the hands of competent artisan who can show restraint and originality in the application of technique.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.metalwerx.com\/blog\/12-13David%20Weintraub%20working%20copy.jpg\" width=\"559\" height=\"332\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><em><strong>David at work, and the result<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Fiamma Glass Studio and Metalwerx\u2019s collaborative workshop, \u201c<a href=\"http:\/\/www.metalwerx.com\/workshop\/633\" target=\"_blank\">A Perfect Pair: Glass Beads and Silver Jewelry<\/a>,\u201d begins Saturday, December 14, at the Fiamma studios in Newton Upper Falls, Massachusetts. Participants will spend three hours learning the fundamental skills of flameworking (lampworking) to produce about six unique glass beads in a variety of shapes, including rondel, bicone, tubular, and spiral disc.<\/p>\n<p>Veteran Metalwerx instructor Joy Raskin takes over the teacher\u2019s bench on Sunday. Students will fabricate findings for their custom beads by shaping sterling silver wire into earrings, necklaces, bracelets, rings or small sculpture. Joy will also share easy methods for cleaning, polishing, and finishing work. The workshop is ideal for beginners, those with no experience in either glassmaking or metal working, or for people looking to do something fun during the holiday season.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.metalwerx.com\/blog\/12-13Glass%20Bead%20Necklace%20Joy%20Raskin.jpg\" width=\"420\" height=\"332\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong><em>Silver necklace with glass beads by Joy Raskin<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em><\/em><\/strong>The Fiamma studio is located at 293a Elliot Street in Newton Upper Falls, MA.<\/p>\n<p>There are a limited number of spaces available for this class. To register, click\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.metalwerx.com\/workshop\/633\">here<\/a>, or call 781-891-3854.<\/p>\n<p><em><br \/>\n<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bead making has been traced as far back as the third millennium BCE, and is proof that the uniquely human inclination to adorn oneself is almost as old as civilization itself. 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