Some members of the Artisans of WMass will be representing at the Old Deerfield Spring Sampler in March. The Old Deerfield Craft Fairs happen multiple times a year, showcasing high quality crafters and artists from the local region and around the country. This year’s Spring Sampler will feature our very own artisans, Lou’s Upcycles, Moon and Sundries, Katie Ray Arts, and Sieber Designs. They will be in booth spaces #147-150. Be sure to pay them a visit!

The event will take place on March 13th and 14th, 2010 at the Eastern States Exposition’s Young Building in West Springfield, MA. The cost of admission is $6 and takes place from 10am to 5pm. For more information visit: www.deerfield-craft.org/

This post is about a fun upcoming class with Katie Richardson of Katy Ray Arts. Live in Western Massachusetts and interested in learning to make glass beads? Take a look to find out more…

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This fun class will introduce students to flameworking by learning to make
stunning glass beads. Basic techniques such as using stringers, cane, dots,
layering, and raking will be covered, and students will leave with a variety
of beautiful handmade beads, maybe even small sculptures.

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Glass Bead Making Workshop
6 wks…..February 23, March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Tuesday…..7:00 – 9:00 pm
Instruction, materials & tools: $175.00
Instructor: Katie Richardson

www.MudspunArtsCenter.com for more info or to sign-up.

Katie Richardson of Katie Ray Arts will be teaching a glass class at the end of February. On Katie’s blog she says about the class:

Starting Tuesday, February 23, and continuing for 6 weeks, I’ll be teaching an intro glass class. The class will be an introduction to flameworking using a portable set up that allows us to create stunning beads out of moretti glass. Learn how to melt glass, form beads and decorate with a variety of technique including dots, stringers, raking, plunging and more. Class is 7-9 Tuesday nights at the Mudspun Art Center in Belchertown.
You can find more info at www.mudspunartscenter.com.

Want to learn more about working with glass? Support a local artisan and learn something new with Katie!

One of our wonderful members, Underhill House, has created another fantastic Etsy treasury, featuring Western Mass artists and crafters. Take a look at the Chestnuts Roasting treasury! And while you’re at it, now is a great time to pick up some holiday gifts for your loved ones.

Chestnuts Roasting… More treasures from WMASS.