2016 Festival workshops will boost local glass artists

The 2016 Festival of Glass will feature workshops for everyone from beginners to professionals.

Details of each workshop can be found at the Festival web site (www.festivalofglass.net.au).

FOR BEGINNERS
Sunday 14 February. Appraisal & evaluation of historic glass bottles. Paul & David Bruce. Old Court House Museum, 11 High St Drysdale. No booking needed. Free.
 
Saturday 20 February. 10.00am - 2.30pm. It's Your Turn: Lampworking & glass blowing. Peter Minson & Mark Eliott. Senior Citizens Centre, Drysdale. Book via Senior Citizens Centre. Free.
 
Monday 22 February. 9.00am - 4.30pm. Glass Flamework Sculpture (1 day). Peter Minson & Mark Eliott. 42-44 Buccleugh Street, Drysdale. Book via markeliottglass@gmail.com (0411 767 346). $290.00.
 
Friday 26 February. 10.00am - 2.30pm. It's Your Turn: Lampworking & glass blowing. Peter Minson & Mark Eliott. Venue TBA, Drysdale. Book via venue. Free.
 
Saturday 27 February. Beadweaving for Beginners: Crystal bling bracelet. Glenda MacNaughton. Bead Art Studio, 164 Wyndham Street, Drysdale. No booking required. $40.00.

FOR THE MORE EXPERIENCED
Monday 22 February. 10.00am - 5.00pm. Contemporary Floral Pendant (Flamework and Jewellery). Jennie Merritt. Totally Shattered Glass Studio, Queenscliff - Portarlington Road, Point Lonsdale. $250.00. Book via jenniemerrittdesigns@gmail.com (0415 049 330)
 
Tuesday 23 - Thursday 25 February. 9.00am - 4.30pm. Glass Flamework Sculpture (3 day). Peter Minson & Mark Eliott. 42-44 Buccleugh Street, Drysdale. Book via markeliottglass@gmail.com (0411 767 346). $790.00.
 
5 March. 2.00 - 5.00pm. Chrysler Beaded Bead. Janet Jenkin. Dax Bead Art Studio, 164 Wyndham Street, Drysdale. No booking required. $40.00. (Kits: $7.00, $6.50)