Beaded Flower Garden
 
ABN: 59 808 709 242
 
 Store Hours: Monday: Classes
Tue-Fri: 10am - 5pm
 Saturday 10am - 3pm
 221 Dorset Road
 Boronia, VIC 3155
 
 (03) 97626578


Akihiro Ohkama Class

 


Akihiro Ohkama Workshop Deposit
Akihiro Ohkama Workshop
 
8-13 May, 2008
Special Techniques - Tonbodama beads
Intermediate/Advanced glass beadmaking
 

 
In this workshop, Aki will demonstrate Japanese murrini construction techniques and beadmaking.
 
Some of the techniques that will be covered are:
 
How to use Japanese torch
How to use Satake glass
Pulling thick canes
Murrini construction (Rose, Butterfly, Lily, Leaves etc)
How to use murrini
Bead constrction
 
*please see bottom (in blue) to see the typical class schedule*
 
Aki in Germany demonstrating murrini construction
 
  We will be using Satake lead glass rod from Japan.  A variety of materials will be provided to experiment with including metal leaf and bubble powder, etc.
Aki’s style of teaching balances demonstration with one on one attention.  Throughout the workshop, students will be assisted with their individual needs by Aki and his assitant.
  

 3 classes held in Melbourne only
 

Venue

Beaded Flower Garden
221 Dorset Road, Boronia

Date

1st class Thursday 8 - Friday 9 May (Rose)
2nd class Saturday 10 May - Sunday 11 May (Butterfly)
3rd class Monday 12 May - Tuesday 13 May (Lily)

Fee

$700 (glass extra!!)
 
*Pre-requiste: Beginner Beadmaking knowledge.  Should know how to pull canes, using metal punty and encasing**
 
*What to bring: Safety glasses,your favorite tools, such as marvers, pokers, and metal leaf etc. Satake Lead Glass. Glass list to be emailed.  Satake glass kit and Japanese tools will be available for purchase.
 
*Please note: camera is allowed, however video taping of workshops/demos is not permitted.
 
Classes will be taught with B8 Japanese torch.  I will be ordering torches later in the year for the class.  If you would like to order your own torch, please let me know.  It is US$370 plus shipping from Japan (Approx $25). Special offer: 10% off torch for the students.
No oxygen cylinder or concentrator required.  However, you will need to purchase an air pump, which is available in the aquarium store.
 
Please take your time to read this fine print!
 
Payment details:
$150 deposit (per class. e.g. if you are doing two classes, then $300) is required which will secure your spot for the class. 
 
  Deposit is due by 15th June ($150)
1st Payment is due by 1st September($200)
 Balance due by 1st February($350)
 
 
How to pay: 
Deposits: Visa/Mastercard, Cheque, Money Order, Internet Transfer. 
Subsquent pqyments:Credit card payment will incur 2% charge. Cheque, Money Order, Internet Transfer.  Payment plan available.
 
Deposits are non-refundable, unless workshop is cancelled. 
 
Cancellation policy:
 
Workshops may be cancelled, if minimum bookings are not received.  In this case, you will be notified and full refund is issued.
 
 
Accommodation suggestion: Lifestyle Apartment. Self-Service 2 bedroom apartment can accommodate up to 6 people. $190 a night.  Safeway (Woolworth), 7 Eleven and BlockBusters videos nearby. 10 minutes drive from studio, however free pick up/drop off available from studio to apartment.  Please let me know if you would like me to book on your behalf.
 
Where the heck is Boronia?: Outer Eastern,  foot of Mt Dandenong.  About 40min-1hr from the Tullamarine airport.  Studio is 5 minutes walk from Boronia station.
 
Questions? :  Please email me or phone (03)97626578
 
Example Glass Schedule (rose class)
1hour - Aki to demonstrate how to pull thick cane.
1hour - Aki to demonstrate how to make inner part of rose
1hour lunch
1.5 hour -  Students to make inner part of rose
1.5 hours - Aki demonstrates how make rose murrini
2-3 hours - Students to make rose murrini 
* some people might make mistakes,  then it will take 3 hours.
Anneal rose murrni for few hours, or murrni will get broken.
 
2nd day
1hour - Aki to make leaf murrini
1.5 hour - Students to  make leaf murrini
1 hour lunch
1 hour - Aki to make a bead with leaf and rose murrini
3 hours - Students to make bead with AKi and My assistance
While annaling bead, Aki demonstrates some bead technique.
 
 
Last but least, this item is only available for the beadmakers who expressed their interests.  If you are not on the class list, please email me.  Thank you!
 
Price:$150.00
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