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Glass Bead Making Classes
Glass bead making is one of the "hottest" trends right now. Take a class and join our community of talented individuals who made glass their passion.
For all our bead making classes, please wear non-flammable fabrics (cotton, denim, linen), no synthetics and no silk. Your sleeves should be tight or short, no ruffles. If you have long hair, please tie it back. Also, please read our Cancellation Policy.
- BEGINNER GLASS BEAD MAKING CLASS
- Dates: -Time: 9 am - 4 pm Saturday
- Price: $185, includes all the supplies and tool rental, as well as 4 hours of studio time. One-day class.
- Instructor: Rae Perry
- Come and play with fire - take our Beginner Bead Making Class. In this exciting class you will learn to properly use a special torch and how to melt glass and turn it into beads. You will concentrate on getting the basic shape right, and will learn to do some decorating. Your beads will be annealed for you in the kiln and you will be able to pick them up the week after the class.
- INTERMEDIATE GLASS BEAD MAKING CLASS
- Dates: Feb 18 Time: 9 am - 4 pm Saturday - 2 spots left
- Price: $185, includes all the supplies and tool rental, as well as 4 hours of studio time. One-day class.
- Instructor: Rae Parry
- Improve on your bead making technique, and learn more about this exciting medium. The focus of this class in on encasing, working with silver and floral designs. Your beads will be annealed for you in the kiln and you will be able to pick them up the week after the class.
In addition to our regular classes, we also offer SPECIAL TECHNIQUE CLASSES. They are ususally shorter, 2.5- 3 hours and focus on 1-2 elements. Scroll down to see the selection and times.
Learn (or perfect) how to pull stringers, make colourful twisties of several different kinds, as well as create your own murrini. All these elements can be used in bead making or fusing. Beginner - Intermediate Level
- OCEAN BEADS
- Dates: Please call us if you are interested Time: 9:30-noon
- Price: $95, includes all the supplies and tool rental, as well as 2 hours of studio time.
- Instructor: Irina Laird
Learn how to create beautiful and complex beads that evoke the feel of a tropical lagoon.Intermediate Level (Stringers, Twisties and Murrini class is recommended as a pre-requisite, but is not absolutely required.)-
- PRIMORDIAL SOUP BEADS
- Dates: Please call us if you are interested Time: 9:30-noon
- Price: $95, includes all the supplies and tool rental, as well as 2 hours of studio time.
- Instructor: Irina Laird
- Learn how to create these enchaning and ornate beads, using various decorative elements. Intermediate Level (Stringers, Twisties and Murrini class is recommended as a pre-requisite, but is not absolutely required.)
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- ORIENTAL BAZAAR BEADS
- Dates: Please call us if you are interested Time: 9:30-noon
- Price: $95, includes all the supplies and tool rental, as well as 2 hours of studio time.
- Instructor: Irina Laird
Learn how to achieve interesting effects and create intricate-looking beads using simple techniques and different colour combinations. Beginner - Intermediate Level -
GORGEOUS GODDESS!
Learn how to use sculptural techniqes and create a voluptious goddess!Intermediate - Advanced Level