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◈ Carolyn Bennett ◈ Scott Cole ◈ Marshall Fisher ◈ Steve Kittelson ◈ Sheryl Koch ◈ Dan Land ◈
◈ Sue Rioux ◈ Barbara Spikes ◈ Marc Tickle ◈ Laura Wilde ◈ Koji Yamami ◈
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Carolyn Bennett and
Dawn Baker Flip Your Lid! An interchangeable kaleidoscope
Make a scope that you can interchange endlessly. Learn the little and big things that go into making a kaleidoscope! A little science, optics, some history and a lot more.
This class will go over many of the basics included in Scope-ology, Carolyn's latest book. This is not an advanced scope making class but you will learn a lot.
The scope you will make will be inter-changeable, Six inches long, made of acrylic with first surface mirrors. The end cap will flip open to allow you to change the selection of beads.
A great class for anyone who wants to know HOW Kaleidoscopes work!
There will be a focus on how to use recycled materials to create scopes at home or in the classroom.
All components will be supplied. This fun explorative class will also include an entertaining media presentation. The class is suitable for anyone age 10 and older. If you are a teacher this class will be a practical and fun way to share kaleidoscope making with your classes.
Saturday June 15th, 1pm - 4:30pm Sonora C
Cost: $100 Slots remaining:13
Carolyn Bennett
Cosmic Cone
Create a Cosmic Cone with Carolyn Bennett. Using Carolyn’s unique craft technique called Chainbow combined with some of the treasures of the Corki Weeks bead collection, you will create your own unique 10”Cosmic Cone. All materials supplied. Half day class.
No experience necessary. (This is not a kaleidoscope) Minimum Age: 10
Thursday June 13th, noon - 4pm Sonora C
Cost: $85 Slots remaining:14
R Scott Cole
Seed Your Kaleidoscope Collection
Using a small Terra-cotta flower pot, we will build a high quality kaleidoscope with glass magnifier, tapered front surface mirrors (for a more 3-dimensional image), and lots of specially designed magic (including Saguaro cacti). Each pot will be able to be personalized with designs of your choosing (templates will be provided if you want them). The result will be a fresh, truly unique kaleidoscope.
Seed Your Kaleidoscope Collection
Using a small Terra-cotta flower pot, we will build a high quality kaleidoscope with glass magnifier, tapered front surface mirrors (for a more 3-dimensional image), and lots of specially designed magic (including Saguaro cacti). Each pot will be able to be personalized with designs of your choosing (templates will be provided if you want them). The result will be a fresh, truly unique kaleidoscope.
Saturday June 15th, 9am - noon Sonora D1
Cost: $95 Slots remaining:11
Marshall Fisher “Smooth Jazz”
In this class you will create a 2-mirror kaleidoscope with a multicolor fused glass body with integral walnut stand and interchangeable oil-filled and dry cells. You will assemble a precision mirror system, attach a magnifying lens, enclose the mirror system in the scope body, and create a dry cell with components you select (a completed oil-filled cell is also provided).
Cost: $180 Slots remaining:0
In this class you will create a 2-mirror kaleidoscope with a multicolor fused glass body with integral walnut stand and interchangeable oil-filled and dry cells. You will assemble a precision mirror system, attach a magnifying lens, enclose the mirror system in the scope body, and create a dry cell with components you select (a completed oil-filled cell is also provided).
Friday June 14th, 1pm - 4:30pm Sonora D1
Cost: $180 Slots remaining:0
More information about this scope can be found in the BKS Kaleidoscope Gallery.
Steve Kittelson “Walnut Polarized Kaleidoscope”
Steve will furnish a walnut barrel with a cherry eyepiece ready for the mirrors and object cell. This class will focus on mirrors and how to make object cells. Steve will bring stressed plastic suitable to make a terrific image. Feel free to bring some of your own to test. The kaleidoscope’s finished size is approximately 2 1/2” x 10” and a Walnut stand will be furnished.
Saturday June 15th, 1pm - 4:30pm Sonora D1
Cost: $250 Slots remaining:6
Sheryl Koch Get Ready to Tumble!
Solid Brass spiral tube, eyepiece and rings; glass magnifying lens, equilateral 3 mirror, lots of magic to choose from! We will also make glass stringers. This gem of a scope is high quality and stunning images! Size: 5”L x 2.25” H (with stand), Wheel, a little over 1.5”
Cost: $120 Slots remaining:0
Solid Brass spiral tube, eyepiece and rings; glass magnifying lens, equilateral 3 mirror, lots of magic to choose from! We will also make glass stringers. This gem of a scope is high quality and stunning images! Size: 5”L x 2.25” H (with stand), Wheel, a little over 1.5”
Thursday June 13th, Noon - 4pm Sonora D1
Cost: $120 Slots remaining:0
Dan Land Chorus Line with a Kick
In this class you will be assembling a Chorus Line kaleidoscope with a turning object chamber (hence the kick). The wooden kaleidoscope will feature a checkerboard body and turning ring (not like the picture). A 3D printed component will be used to assemble the bearing, body, and turning ring. You will learn how to create a four-sided mirror assembly.
Saturday June 15th, 9am - 4pm Sonora D3
Cost: $250 Slots remaining:4
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Sue Rioux
Sue is offering two different classes “Amazing” and “Southwest, the “Amazing” class is available on Friday and Saturday.
Sue is offering two different classes “Amazing” and “Southwest, the “Amazing” class is available on Friday and Saturday.
Amazing (Friday)
The image in this scope is Amazing ! It’s only 4 1/2 inch’s tall but has a huge image! Students can choose from a 2 or 3 mirror system, fill the oil cell with colorful and beautiful pieces of glass!
Friday June 14th, 1pm - 4:30pm Sonora D3
Cost: $180 Slots remaining:8
The image in this scope is Amazing ! It’s only 4 1/2 inch’s tall but has a huge image! Students can choose from a 2 or 3 mirror system, fill the oil cell with colorful and beautiful pieces of glass!
Friday June 14th, 1pm - 4:30pm Sonora D3
Cost: $180 Slots remaining:8
Southwest
This beauty is about 7 inches long and sits on a wood stand, Sue will have lots of paper to put inside if anyone wants to bring their own image you can contact me ahead and I’ll give you specific size. Students can choose between a 2 or 3 mirror system and fill the oil cell.
Thursday June 13th, Noon - 4pm Sonora D3
Cost: $195 Slots remaining:8
This beauty is about 7 inches long and sits on a wood stand, Sue will have lots of paper to put inside if anyone wants to bring their own image you can contact me ahead and I’ll give you specific size. Students can choose between a 2 or 3 mirror system and fill the oil cell.
Thursday June 13th, Noon - 4pm Sonora D3
Cost: $195 Slots remaining:8
Amazing (Saturday)
The image in this scope is Amazing ! It’s only 4 1/2 inch’s tall but has a huge image! Students can choose from a 2 or 3 mirror system, fill the oil cell with colorful and beautiful pieces of glass!
Cost: $180 Slots remaining:2
The image in this scope is Amazing ! It’s only 4 1/2 inch’s tall but has a huge image! Students can choose from a 2 or 3 mirror system, fill the oil cell with colorful and beautiful pieces of glass!
Saturday June 15th, 1pm - 4:30pm Sonora D3
Cost: $180 Slots remaining:2
Barbara Spikes Book Nook
Calling all Harry Potter Fans and Beyond Come join me, Barbara Spikes, a Brewster award winning designer, in making a book nook parlor scope. You will be able to pick a favorite completed book nook. Choose from Diagon Alley, Under Staircase, Railway 9 ¾, Hotel, Saloon, and The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe. Let me know which one you want to work on. Participants will construct their own mirror system and oil chamber from pre-cut components. Students will decorate their scope in their own personal style and there will be additional book nook kits available to purchase for the participants of this class. No experience necessary.
Saturday June 15th, 1pm- 4:30pm Sonora D2
Cost: $335 Slots remaining:9
Marc Tickle Mark is offering three different classes this year.
Crack the Code! Mastering the elusive 30°60°90°
I’ve always loved the images produced by the 30,60,90 mirror system. Essentially, there are three different mandalas, all interlocking in a harmonious, kaleidoscopic dance, and everywhere you look, there is a new wonder unfolding. They’re also quite rare because mastering this mirror system is quite hard… that is unless you have the master formula! In this class I will explain the formula and teach you how to use it to conquer this mirror system, and how to apply it to the 45°45°90° as well. I’ll show you how to use this simple formula and achieve super-accurate angles and therefor, super-pleasing symmetrical images! Participants will create their own mirror system, and complete a beautiful, liquid filled cell, ending up with an heirloom kaleidoscope to be proud of for years to come. Specially designed lamp-worked dichroic glass and hand made ribbon canes will be included for your cell. No experience necessary.
I’ve always loved the images produced by the 30,60,90 mirror system. Essentially, there are three different mandalas, all interlocking in a harmonious, kaleidoscopic dance, and everywhere you look, there is a new wonder unfolding. They’re also quite rare because mastering this mirror system is quite hard… that is unless you have the master formula! In this class I will explain the formula and teach you how to use it to conquer this mirror system, and how to apply it to the 45°45°90° as well. I’ll show you how to use this simple formula and achieve super-accurate angles and therefor, super-pleasing symmetrical images! Participants will create their own mirror system, and complete a beautiful, liquid filled cell, ending up with an heirloom kaleidoscope to be proud of for years to come. Specially designed lamp-worked dichroic glass and hand made ribbon canes will be included for your cell. No experience necessary.
Thursday June 13th, noon - 4pm Sonora D2
Cost: $335 Slots remaining:0
Crack the Code! Mastering the elusive 45°45°90°
Crack the Code! Mastering the elusive 45,45,90. $335 12 spaces. No experience necessary Much like the 30,60,90 I’ve always loved the images produced by the 45,45,90 mirror system. Essentially, there are three mandalas, all interlocking in a harmonious, kaleidoscopic dance, and everywhere you look, there is a new wonder unfolding. They’re also quite rare because mastering this mirror system is quite hard… that is unless you have the master formula! In this class I will explain the formula and teach you how to use it to conquer this mirror system, and how to apply it to the 30°60°90° as well. I’ll show you how to use this simple formula and achieve super-accurate angles and therefor, super-pleasing symmetrical images! Participants will create their own mirror system, and complete a beautiful, liquid filled cell, ending up with an heirloom kaleidoscope to be proud of for years to come. Specially designed lamp-worked dichroic glass and hand made ribbon canes will be included for your cell.
Crack the Code! Mastering the elusive 45,45,90. $335 12 spaces. No experience necessary Much like the 30,60,90 I’ve always loved the images produced by the 45,45,90 mirror system. Essentially, there are three mandalas, all interlocking in a harmonious, kaleidoscopic dance, and everywhere you look, there is a new wonder unfolding. They’re also quite rare because mastering this mirror system is quite hard… that is unless you have the master formula! In this class I will explain the formula and teach you how to use it to conquer this mirror system, and how to apply it to the 30°60°90° as well. I’ll show you how to use this simple formula and achieve super-accurate angles and therefor, super-pleasing symmetrical images! Participants will create their own mirror system, and complete a beautiful, liquid filled cell, ending up with an heirloom kaleidoscope to be proud of for years to come. Specially designed lamp-worked dichroic glass and hand made ribbon canes will be included for your cell.
Friday June 14th, 1pm - 4:30pm Sonora D2
Cost: $335 Slots remaining:0
Ever-Changing Colors of the Dichroic Chameleon.
It was the pursuit of science that led Sir David Brewster to the invention of the kaleidoscope. Since then, we have an abundance of new materials to work with as we bounce light off mirrors, through lenses and into the brains of the lucky viewer. One of those items Sir B didn’t have at his disposal was dichroic mirror. In this class you will learn about the amazing qualities and attributes of using dichroic mirror in a kaleidoscope. The dichroic mirror in this kaleidoscope is what led to my creation of the Chameleon Collection. Using just three reflectors, participants will construct their own mirror system using front-surface mirrors and dichroic mirror. We’ll build a kaleidoscope with a liquid filled cell and put it all together to complete your own piece of state-of-the art dichroic wonderment! Specially designed lamp-worked dichroic glass and hand made ribbon canes will be included for your cell.
No experience necessary
It was the pursuit of science that led Sir David Brewster to the invention of the kaleidoscope. Since then, we have an abundance of new materials to work with as we bounce light off mirrors, through lenses and into the brains of the lucky viewer. One of those items Sir B didn’t have at his disposal was dichroic mirror. In this class you will learn about the amazing qualities and attributes of using dichroic mirror in a kaleidoscope. The dichroic mirror in this kaleidoscope is what led to my creation of the Chameleon Collection. Using just three reflectors, participants will construct their own mirror system using front-surface mirrors and dichroic mirror. We’ll build a kaleidoscope with a liquid filled cell and put it all together to complete your own piece of state-of-the art dichroic wonderment! Specially designed lamp-worked dichroic glass and hand made ribbon canes will be included for your cell.
No experience necessary
Saturday June 15th, 9am - noon Sonora D2
Cost: $335 Slots remaining: 0
Laura Wilde Desert Dreams
Take home a reminder of your visit to the Arizona desert! A wooden body of 3” wide x 5 ½” tall x 1 7/8” deep. 2 mirror system, dry or wet cell that turns independently. Mirror is precut, but attendees will make their own systems. Bodies are finished in a sand textured paint, and a variety of adornments will be provided including various desert icons (dreamcatchers, cacti, maybe a steer’s head).
Friday June 14th, 1pm - 4:30pm - Sonora C
Cost: $80 Slots remaining:9
Koji Yamami Venus
The kaleidoscope mirror system taught in this class is a three-mirror equilateral triangle. It is an oil type with handmade object parts in a spherical case to which glycerin is added. The kaleidoscopes are very compact and easy to carry around. The size is about 3 inches high.
Saturday June 15th, 9am - Noon Sonora C
Cost: $150 Slots remaining:15
