EVENTS
“Okeanos”, 2016, bamboo, steel, glass, waxed linen thread. 35″ x 82″ x 6″, Private Collection, Photo by Dan KvitkaHello, and thanks for visiting!
Below you will find listed bamboo or glass classes in my studio and other places, shows, lectures, and other events I am a part of. If you would like to know more about any of these events or register please follow the link provided or feel free to email my through my contact page if the class takes place in the Beaverton/Aloha studio.
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September 2019
Fused Glass Classes, Platemaking, Menorah Making, Ornament Making
Come and make a unique fused glass object for your home or as a gift! Bring sketches or be inspired by the samples I have in the studio. After an introduction into the materials and sample projects design your own glass art or use my pre-made stencils to create your project. Classes each week available through Airbnb Experiences! Children welcome with an adult. With 25 years teaching experience in the arts, you and your family are sure to create a…
Find out more »October 2019
“The Fine Art of Bamboo” at the American Bamboo Society Annual Conference 2019 Portland
As part of the American Bamboo Society 2019 Conference, a one day workshop will be taught in Charissa Brock's Studio. "The Fine Craft of Bamboo" one day workshop Until recently, the use of bamboo as an art material has been a mystery in the United States. Through examples, demonstrations and a project, students will learn how to use heat preparation, splitting, cutting, bending and tying. The end result will be a small-scale vessel which will be easy to take home.…
Find out more »March 2020
Harvest to Hand, Bamboo Basics From The Grove To The Studio
March 21-23, 2020 Bamboo Basics 3 day spring break class. Class: Harvest to Hand, Bamboo Basics From The Grove To The Studio Bamboo, long used in other cultures, has remained a mystery as an art material in the United States until recently. Information about bamboo as a living plant and an art material will be conveyed in this introductory workshop. The class will start at a local bamboo grove where students will learn about different varieties of bamboo and how…
Find out more »Studio classes
September 28-30, Bamboo craft TBA
October 4-5, Bamboo Craft TBA
November 3, 2018, 12-3 pm Fused glass menorah
November 9, 2018, 6-9 pm Fused glass menorah
November 30, 2018, 6-9 pm Fused glass Christmas ornaments
December 8, 2018, 12-3 pm Fused glass Christmas ornaments
To register please email me
Charissabrock@gmail.com
Private lessons
If you are interested in taking private lessons feel free to contact me. I would be happy to talk about what you want to learn, create a lesson plan, and schedule a class for us. Classes are $40 per hour with a minimum of three hours. Additional students can be added for a fee. I can teach school age children, teens and adults basketry, bamboo, and glass techniques. Classes can be tailored to Homeschool students.