Newbie Glass Help and Coffee House

KetchikanSculptor · #1 03-11-2006, 01:30 PM

Is there any interest in having newbie exercise work sheets for beginners? I have been tossing around this idea for a while in my head and have meant to post about it and ask. It would involve a weekly list of things to accomplish. Anyone interested?

Years later, as this thread has changed in many wonderful ways over the years, I (Maggie, aka BeadTowne) am adding a link to a list of most of the exercises that were worked on: newbie exercises.

As the internet changes daily, there are no promises attached on how long these links will be active. That's up to the original tutorial writers.

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Eva Larsen · #2 03-11-2006, 01:44 PM

Not an exchange, more like something you have to work on? That would be a great idea. If I have these tasks to complete I get much more done and I challenge myself much more.

Can I assist you someway?

Best regards
Eva

KetchikanSculptor · #3 03-11-2006, 01:51 PM

Hi Eva! Sure.... We could cook something together. Send me an email and we can discuss it.

GlassaFrass*Studios · #4 03-11-2006, 02:12 PM

As a somewhat newbie...(5 months ) I think that would be a really great idea and I would help in anyway that I can too! The reason I think it would be a great idea is simply because from a "newbie" stand-point, many times I sit behind my torch, fire it up, and have no clue what I am going to make mainly because there are so many methods I know I have barely skimmed the surface on what techniques to use...therefore I get stuck in a rut on either frit beads all the time or what ever...(does that make sense?)

Anyways, great idea and if you need help from me please let me know!

-Mary

Liann Beads · #5 03-11-2006, 02:53 PM

That would be great!!! How would it work?

KetchikanSculptor · #6 03-11-2006, 02:59 PM

I am thinking that we would start with basics and go from there. Have a weekly work sheet with posted progress pics and self evaluations.

Mary... send e an email... not a pm... k?

*Naos* · #7 03-11-2006, 03:14 PM

What I did when I first started out is I would concentrate on one discipline for 4-5 days. That might be a too anal for some but I find that within a few days, you can get really good at the new technique. By the end of the week, you are ready to move on to a new discipline.

Am

pittypat · #8 03-11-2006, 03:18 PM

Sounds great! count me in...I am going on two months and have enough dots to supply the world!!!

glassymom · #9 03-11-2006, 05:34 PM

It sounds like a neat idea.......this of course is coming from someone who has never done any lampwork at all.........stained glass and fusing is all I have done but I am DYING to get into lampworking!!! We are getting ready to sign papers on our new house (20th of march) and I'm figuring I will start there.
We have a place about 2 hours away that I could take a class.......its 155 for the class and some supplies. Did anyone here just go for it and self learn?? Anyone have any peticular place they would recomend for a "kit" I could purchase?? I am SO wanting to try this but I guess I'm a bit neverous........Your Idea would be awesome for someone new!!!
sue
central fla

rosebead · #10 03-11-2006, 06:25 PM

Ruth that sounds like a great idea!

Fana · #11 03-11-2006, 08:27 PM

I think that is a good idea, Ruth, I certainly could do with some stractured practice.

Tannis · #12 03-11-2006, 09:09 PM

I think it's a wonderful idea. I also sit in front of the torch not really knowing what I am doing, and not really trying new things. A to do list would force me to learn.
Great idea! Can't wait.
Tannis

Beaded Queen · #13 03-11-2006, 09:12 PM

I think its an absolute wonderful idea....as a newbie myself I have had some questions but afraid to post them. I have looked everywhere on here for some self help or some ideas and i'm clueless...any work sheets with a simple idea of how to do would be great for me!!!!

lindaglo · #14 03-12-2006, 10:21 AM

Sounds like HOMEWORK to me

Are we going to be graded and have to turn in our assignments (beads) to Ruth for grading? Hmmm smart thinking Ruth

Seriously tho I think its a great idea. You could post the "assignment" each week. After a few weeks we could "graduate" and do some kind of swap for our graduation gift!

Barbara Barteau · #15 03-12-2006, 10:46 AM

I would appreciate a worksheet. Sometime back, on WC, there was a bead thing where you made beads, ie a plain one, one with dots, etc and sent them in. That would be a good start for a worksheet.

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