Classes from Helios Glass in Austin!

Picked up this information from Helios Glass in Austin. So if you live in Texas and want to learn more about glass fusing try Helios…

Hello Glass Fusing Enthusiasts & Artists!

This is just a quick note to let you know that Helios Kiln Glass Studio – the same folks who bring you FusedGlass.Org – have publish the class catalog for fusing classes through June 2011!

One class we want to bring to your attention is our new “Intermediate Fused Glass Boot Camp” on January 3 – 7.

This five day intensive is an exceptional opportunity for glass fusers who want to expand their abilities to create a much more complete range of fused glass artwork. In this one class you will learn strip bowl and pattern bar construction methods, many frit and power techniques, coldworking and much, much more.

You can read the full class description here:

http://www.heliosglass.com/classes_bootcamp_intermediate.htm

Helios is located in Austin, Texas – where the average January daytime temperature is 60° F, the live music is non-stop, and the barbecue is always delicious.

Make your 2011 New Year resolution now to invest in yourself and advance your skills as a glass artist.

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Marita Clementz said in her book Knit Modern Scandi Sweaters that she wanted bolder, more colorful designs inspired by nature.

The book opens with a brief overview of needed supplies (plus the yarn she used to make her sweaters, which may be difficult to find in other countries), a discussion of yarn weigh, increasing or decreasing evenly across a project, color dominance, sizing and ease and general sweater construction. All of the garments are worked in the round from the top down, and several include short rows at the neck. She also talks about reading and adjusting charts.

The patterns follow, with lots of pictures and a large copy of the chart. Some of my favorites include Anemone, covered all over with large flowers that remind me of the 1960s; Lofoten, which features colorwork diamonds and is shown in three different colorways with three neckline options; and the cheerful zig-zagged Svalbard, inspired by the mountains and midnight sun of the island of Spitsbergen. I’m not finding the book on Ravelry as I write this but you can see some of the patterns in the preview on Amazon, linked above or the publisher’s website, linked below.

There are lots of floral motifs and geometric designs, and the patterns don’t do a ton of hand holding, so it would be good if you’ve knit a few sweaters before you try these. The skill ratings are on a scale of one to five: six are rated three, four are four and two are level five. (None are rated one or two.)

All the designs have seven sizes, which range in chest circumference from 34 to 53 inches, or 85 to 133 cm. Garments are shown on young adults and men and women (all the author’s family I think).

This book is a lot of fun if you like bold, colorful designs and cozy sweaters with a Scandinavian flair.

About the book: 128 pages, paperback, 12 patterns. Published 2025 by David & Charles. Suggested retail price $24.99.

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