Classes & Events

Tuesday, February 8, 2011

Like Murrini? Learn to Make It with John Rizzi!








John Rizzi will be teaching a one day beginning complex murrini class at Graceful Customs Studio on Saturday, March 12, 2011, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Students should be intermediate level and have good heat control
skills as we will be working off mandrel.

John will be teaching at least 2 designs in class a basic 3- 4 color flower and a feather murrini in the afternoon. We will also practice different ways of murrini application. The class will focus on creating murrini on steal punties and heat control to get a good consistent pull of your cane. We will use basic tools and learn how to create pattern and design in murrini from the inside out.

John has been a lampwork artist for the last 9 years. He creates a variety of sculptural, wearable and decorative art pieces. John has a special interest in the art of murrini making, you can view more of his work at his website
http://www.johnrizziglassworks.com

Or view many of his murrini designs at his etsy shop
http://www.etsy.com/shop/JohnRizziGlassworks
Contact Grace at grace@gracefulcustoms.com for more info! Class size is limited.