Guest Speakers ~ Sara Lukkonen and Jeff Barber

Sara is owner and artist of C-Koop
C-Koop was established in 1999 beginning with two sizes of beads using a propane torch, copper and enamel. It has grown into over 50 styles of beads, buttons, and pendants. The demand for different styles and the ideas of new products keeps C-Koop growing at a steady pace.

 

Jeff is a lampwork artist
Jeff began working with Glass in January of 1995 and began doing business as Lakeside Art Glass in 1998. He enjoys using a variety of glass types, Borosilicate, Bullseye, Moretti, and his current favorite Satake. Each has their own color palette and working characteristics, which allow him to create a wide variety of unique and interesting beads. He employs many techniques including the use of silver, copper and gold leaf, metal oxides, color mixing, murrini and iridizing.