Introduction to Glass Bead Making
Wed 1pm-4pm
Wed 6-9pm
Sat 9am-noon
Experience the art of turning molten glass into beautiful beads. You will learn the basics, including mandrel preparation and use of marvering tools to shape beads. Expect to finish several beads in this three-hour class. Arrive on time for important safety information, equipment and tool usage. Wear cotton clothing and closed toe shoes. You must be at least 18 years old to take this class.
Cost: $130 + extra materials
Continuing
Bead Making
Sat 9am-noon
Have you taken the beginning bead making class but don't feel ready for the advanced class? Do you want some time with an instructor to be able to ask questions and practice what you've already learned? Wear cotton clothing and closed toe shoes. You must be at least 18 years old to take this class and have completed beginning glass bead making, or have equivalent experience. Date: By appointment. Cost: $130 + extra materials
Advanced
Bead Making
Wed 6pm-9pm
Sun 1pm-4pm
Learn about foils and dichroic glass, hollow beads and other unique techniques. This class for the intermediate bead maker. Prior bead-making experience is required. You must be 18 years old and already have completed our beginning glass bead making class, or have equivalent experience. Wear cotton clothing and closed toe shoes. Three-day class. Date: Monday or Wednesday or Weekends by appointment. Cost: $260 + extra materials
Marbles
Two consecutive
Tue 6pm-9pm or
Sun 9am-4pm
Make it round, make it pretty. Plain, or with frit. Lattacino, implosions, and maybe a vortex marble are in your future. We will explore backing and decoration in this two session class. You must have some torch experience before taking this class. Arrive on time for important safety information, equipment and tool usage. Wear cotton clothing and closed toe shoes. You must be at least 18 years old to take this class.
Cost: $260, materials included
Christmas
Ornaments Made
on the Torch
Sat 9am-noon or
Sun 1pm-4pm
Make it round, make it pretty. Plain, or with frit. Lattacino, implosions, and maybe a vortex marble are in your future. We will explore backing and decoration in this two session class. You must have some torch experience before taking this class. Arrive on time for important safety information, equipment and tool usage. Wear cotton clothing and closed toe shoes. You must be at least 18 years old to take this class.
Cost: $260, materials included