UPCOMING CLASSES         EGYPTIAN PASTE FAIENCE CLAY BEADS - January 14th and 21st, 2009   2-part class Saturdays, January 14th and 21st, 2009 Egyptian Paste (faience) is a colored self-glazing clay fired to 1900F. come experience the magic of this 3000 year-old process.   Frist session will include demonstrations of marbling, forming and molding, then hands-on bead/ornament making.  The final session includes stringing and assembling the fired beads into a finished piece. Workshop fee $35 for the 2 day workshop. This workshop is offered through North Kansas City Schools Community Education Services. Workshop materials fee $35 per person.                         Egyptian Paste (also known as Faience) is a colored self-glazing clay, fired to 1900° F. Come experience the magic of this 3,000 year old process. First session will include demonstrations of marbling, forming and molding, then hands-on bead/ornament making. Final session includes stringing and assembling the fired beads into a finished piece. Please send or bring your $35 to cover materials, handouts and firing. Limit 6 per class.             Rebecca Koop with her gang.         This workshop is ideal for kids summer activities, ages 10 to teen. We are presently contracted with the Kansas City Municipal Correctional Institute to teach bead-making classes to female inmates. (not pictured :) )

We accept personal and Cashiers Checks.  Prices do not include shipping and handling.  Delivery times vary. 
Please allow at least 3 weeks to instock pieces, and 8 weeks for custom orders.  Contact us for shipping costs to your zip code.  Prices subject to change.

All pottery, copywrite by Rebecca Koop    
Most Assorted Stoneware and Majolica Photos by Janet Ryan.