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Beginning Bead Making Class 101

Make your own glass beads!  Whether you are a jeweler designer who longs to create one of a kind beads to enhance your designs, of just curious about the art of glass bead making, this class is for you.

In this class you will gain a basic understanding of of this fantastic molten material.  You will learn how to utilize heat and gravity while using a torch.  You will use rods of colored and transparent glass to make glorious BEADS!

Yes!  You will have beads for yourself after this class.  All tools and materials will be provided and covered in this 3.5 hour class.

The fee for this class is $125 and there is a maximum of 3 students.

We will cover

• Tools, materials, safety

• Pulling stringers

• Basic bead shapes

• Application of dots

• Layered dots (warring states techniques)

• Flowers

Jannine Scott has been making soft glass beads for the past 12 years.  Please see J9 Glass on Facebook or www.J9Glass.Tumblr.com for examples of current work and portfolio.  Jannine has shown at Art and Craft shows nationwide, several bead collector shows, as well as many galleries and boutiques.  Glass is Jannine's true passion, and she enjoys sharing her experience with others.  She is always ready to take it to the next level, which will (happily) never end.

Call For Reserving a Date:  505.256.1675

Glass Paperweight Making 101 - Hot Shop

If you ever wanted to experience glass blowing, this is the place to start. This is a 4 -5 hour class. One student, one instructor. Typically, the student makes 4 - 6 pieces, which they will keep. The following day they will do cold work (grinding) if needed. All materials provided. $250

Glass Blowing 202 - Hot Shop

Same as above, except the pieces will be hollow. Blowing glass is harder than making paperweights and it is recommended you take the paperweight class first. All materials provided. $250

Pulling Glass Flowers - Hot Shop

Let your creativity bloom. This is a 3 hour class that can accommodate 1 -3 students. Technically, this is the easiest of the hot shop classes and can be a good first step toward playing with hot glass. Get 2 friends together and split the cost.

1 - 3 Students: $240 total

This selection of five glass

fusing classes covers beginning

fusing, jewelry, plates,

and slumping. 

For class descriptions click here.

Hot Shop Rental

After completion of a hot shop class, hot shop rental is available. We will pair you with another student. You will take turns assisting each other and split the rental cost of $40 per hour.

You also may rent all the shop time and we will arrange an assistant for you.