Workshop Registration
Shayla Windstar Behrman
"Drawing with Glass Inside & Out:
Secrets to Stringertech!"
Flameworking
May 27 - 30, 2025 (4-day workshop)
Join us for this 4-day class where we will explore the multiple techniques of stringer drawn images including surface drawn, flip discs and cut and flip. This class will show students how to begin drawing their own images and also teach the tips and tricks that will give students the power to expand their creative style.
We will learn color theory, application, as well as going over which colors not to use and when not to use them. We will explore our creativity, have discussions on finding your own personal style, and how we can then clearly translate these concepts and ideas to the glass we are working with and then in turn our audience of finished work.
Once we have established the basic ground works for these techniques, we will explore how we can bend and even break these rules to further our own creative journey in the world of glass.
Students can expect to get a hands-on learning experience mixed with, teacher lead demos, discussions and a relaxed, fun and memorable experience.
This class is considered to be intermediate to advanced skill level and a minimum of 2 years of flame working is required. Students should be adept at working both hollow and solid glass and be prepared to put in real work toward learning these advanced techniques.
This class meets from 9am to 5pm each day, Tuesday through Friday, with additional studio time Tuesday through Thursday, from 5pm to 9pm. Materials for participating in the course are included.
About Shayla:
Shayla Windstar Behrman grew up surrounded by strong men and women who worked with their hands, creating art, creating music, and creating a life through the crafts that fed their family and the families of those around them.
Not surprisingly, Shayla developed a passion for the arts and working with her hands, including sketching, macramé, carving, beadwork, needlework, pottery and, eventually, glass. Her mother, a successful entrepreneur who owned several smoke shops, approached her about making production glass for her customers and it was love at first sight.
After starting her own studio in Pueblo, Colorado, Shayla honed her work into a technique combining stringer tech, with dark lines and transparent colors, that she calls "stained glass tech." This -- combined with her strong foundational skills and striking sculpting -- earned her numerous awards at glass shows, competitions and venues across the United States.
Additional Information
- Participation limited to students 18 years of age and up.
- Lunch is available for an additional fee; $80 for 4-day workshops.
- Classes meet 9 am to 5 pm each day, Tuesday through Friday. Students will have additional practice time Tuesday through Thursday, from 5 pm to 9 pm.
- Materials for participating in the course are included. If you have specific colors you are interested in working with please bring them with you.
- Any work from the final day of the course remaining in a kiln will be available for pick up beginning the following Monday. Students may have finished worked shipped for an additional fee.
Cancellation and Refund Policies
- Salem Community College is not responsible for non-refundable travel expenses. There is always a chance, due to unforeseen circumstances, that a class could be cancelled unexpectedly. In these instances, refunds on registration will be issued, and Salem Community College will not be responsible for non-refundable travel expenses.
- Classes are subject to a minimum enrollment policy. In the event that we do not meet our minimum enrollment for a course we will refund your purchase. Students will be notified no later than 45 days prior to their class start date if their workshop is subject to cancellation due to enrollment.
- Student cancellation/refund policy- Cancellations made more than 45 days prior to the start of the class are subject to a $150 cancellation fee. Cancellations made 2 weeks prior to the start of a course will receive a 50% refund for the registration fee. Cancellations within 2 weeks of the course are not eligible for a refund.
Discounted Hotel Information
Hampton Inn Swedesboro Philadelphia
2 Pureland Dr. Swedesboro, NJ 08085
May 26-31 - https://group.hamptoninn.com/ln341c
Last day to make reservations: 5/4/25
Key Features of the Hampton Inn Swedesboro: Complimentary Hot Breakfast - Clean and Fresh Hampton bed - Free Wi Fi - Microwaves and Refrigerators in every room - Spacious Guest Rooms - Outdoor Seasonal Pool - Outdoor Grill area - 24/7 Fitness Center featuring a Pelton Bike - 24/7 Business Center - Guest Laundry - Digital Key / Digital Check in for Hilton Honors members - Nearby shopping and restaurants
Share With Others
