hand crafted art glass beads and jewellery

About Me

I come from a very creative family. My mother has always been a major artistic influence on me. She was an artist when I was young, and then became a Potter, as well as a major dabbler in all things art and craft. Dad was a Carpenter and musician and taught the guitar. I look back and think about that wonderful environment and feel privileged to have experienced it. One thing I learned was to set no limits or boundaries for your art and to experiment, I also learned to find inspiration everywhere.

After my oldest daughter was born, I started my artistic odyssey into Photography, and followed interests in victorian crafts and tassle making. I continued sampling different crafts like mosaics and ceramic painting and then finally started making my own jewellery. After travelling to New Zealand on holidays, I saw some fantastic Paua Shell jewellery there and decided to use this in my jewellery.

While looking for beads on the internet for my victorian crafts, I came across lampwork beadmaking in the US and was totally enthralled. I was lucky enough to be able to attend a 2 day workshop on glass beadmaking in 2004. I haven't looked back and find my journey into glass beadmaking and all facets of glasswork one of the most interesting and fulfilling artforms I have ever come across. I feel I have finally found my medium and I am challenged and captivated by the glass every time I use it. I am inspired to make jewellery by the beads and glass & being a jewellery designer inspires me to make the beads - the perfect symbiotic relationship!!!

I hope you enjoy sharing this journey with me.

Tracy A. Brown

MY NEW BRISBANE

ART GLASS BEADMAKING TEACHING STUDIO

IS NOW OPEN at

30 Badminton Street, Mt Gravatt East, Qld 4122,

My Studio is fully ventilated and Air Conditioned for your comfort

Please phone before you visit to make sure I am there as I am currently working between home and studio.

Phone: (07) 3216-8612, Mob: 0414-874-382

Current Brisbane Classes Available at your convenience:

"Introduction to Glass Beadmaking" - an introduction to this addictive art form

"The next step in Glass Beadmaking" - this is a follow on class to the introductory class and is the "next step" with more techniques demonstrated and practiced.

" Intermediate techniques and Glass Reactions" - Further techniques with the glass are demonstrated to hone your skills base.

These Beginner Classes are designed as a comprehensive introduction to glass beadmaking as well as a fun play with the glass. The class runs from 9.30am sharp to approximately 4.00pm. The cost of the class is $ 165.00 for the day. This includes all materials, use of all equipment, tuition & class notes. I will cover the safety issues involved with using a torch, melting hot glass & using gas etc., as well as introducing you to the properties of glass and other interesting facets of glass beadmaking.

My Next Step Classes aim to continue buildling your skill levels and increase your confidence with the torch and glass. I will work at your pace and tailor these classes to your personal needs.

Further follow on and Intermediate Classes are available in my new Brisbane Studio during the week as well as on weekends. I am also offering "torch time" and "hourly tuition" to help fine tune your skills and techniques. From time to time I will be offering specialist classes with "Guest Artists" that truely are not to be missed!!!

If you are interested in booking a class, please contact me to make a booking & arrange a deposit to secure your spot in the class. My maximum class number is 10 students.

Phone: (07) 3216-8612, Mob: 0414-874-382

email: wildlightstudio@optusnet.com.au or thru the website email system.

For Classes outside of Brisbane, please contact Flying Arts Inc on:

web: www.flyingarts.org.au, email: info@flyingarts.org.au, Ph: (07) 3109-7350

My beadmaking & jewellery workshop at home & Studio Images: