Odyssey is pleased to announce that both Paul and Jenny will be sharing their wealth of knowledge on lamp making with workshops and a seminar at the Glass Craft & Bead Expo in Las Vegas this year. This annual event will be held at the South Point Hotel and Casino at the south end of the Strip April 2-6, 2008. For information, hotel reservations and class enrollment, contact the show management at <www.glasscraftexpo.com>. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from the pros!

Paul Crist

The Magic of Tiffany

     A lecture and slide presentation offering an in-depth look at Tiffany Studios from the stained glass artist's perspective. Topics to be covered will be a history of the Studios, the evolution of their glass production and how this unique glass was used in their windows and shades. Particular emphasis will be placed on the specialized character of their proprietary glasses and how they contributed to the sumptuous artistry that Tiffany is famous for. The lecture will feature over 500 slides of rarely seen Tiffany lamps with many close-ups of the glass work.

Time:  Thursday, April 3, 2008; 5:00pm-9:00pm.

Fee:  $50.00

Class Size Limit:  100

It's been 8 years since Paul last gave this seminar. The entire slide show has been newly digitized and reformated for enhanced color and brilliance. All of the Tiffany images of past seminars will be there, augmented by the addition of dozens of impressive new photos taken in the interim. Prepare yourself for a visual feast!

Jenny Hanley-Palmer

Tiffany Lamp-making/Odyssey Workshop

     These two classes offer a hands-on opportunity to learn about making lamps using the Odyssey system. You'll discover how easy it is to build a beautiful Tiffany lamp using American-made art glass....learn tips and secrets on cutting, fitting and choosing the right art glass. There will be a short slide presentation on the lamps of Tiffany Studios and students will be cutting glass and fitting it on an Odyssey mold. You'll leave with a fitted flower and a good grasp of what's involved in creating a beautiful reproduction Tiffany lamp.

Times:  Wednesday, April 2, 2008, 9:00am-5:00pm.

                Thursday, April 3, 2008, 9:00am-5:00pm.

Fee:  $250.00

Class Size Limit:  20

Students will need to bring their own glass cutting tools, safety glasses, scissors and a black "Sharpie" marker. An additional $10.00 material fee per person is payable to the instructor.

These are the first workshops Jenny has ever given! She brings to the classroom over 25 years of experience in using the Odyssey system and addressing every conceivable problem encountered by hobbyists across the country. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from a real pro.