Lampworking: Basics of Bead Making Part II

This class takes you beyond the basics and on to the next step in your glass art journey. Learn how to select and operate a gas torch, prepare your mandrels for bead making, and operate the kiln. Build on the skills you learned in the Basic Bead Making Class with added decorating skills and color combinations. Twisties, bead shapes, color combinations of glass and heat control will all be covered in this Part II course.
Pre-Requisite: Basic Bead Making Class

Saturday, September 13th
10-1pm

Features:

• Projects: soft glass beads utilizing 104COE soft glass
• Small class size of 4 students for more personal instruction that provides you an opportunity to meet other students, ask your instructor questions with a focus on educating you on the “how to” while furthering your glass skills
• Safety instructions for all tools
• Instructor demonstration of projects before students begin to work at their own pace
• Use of studio torches, tools, and glass during class session.
• Class fee includes glass for your projects and annealing in our kiln.
• Taking this class provides you future access to Open Torch Rentals at the Crystal Forge Studio within the Hot Shops Art Center.
  • Studio access is available for an additional hourly rate and can be arranged after the completion of the Beginner Series of Basic Bead Making and Basics of Bead Making Part II.

Location: Crystal Forge Studio, 1st Floor
Instructor: Lori Skupa

Cost: $135
*Pre-Registration Required*

Students will be required to return the next or by other arrangements to pick up annealed beads. Instructions will be provided on how to clean beads too.

For the workshop: 100% cotton, fitted clothes (blends are ok, with heavy cotton percentage) No tank tops. Closed toe shoes. Long hair tied back.

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Class Cancellation Policy
We understand that plans can change. Please review our cancellation policy before registering for a class:
• Cancellations One Week to 24 Hours Before Class: Cancellations made between one week and 24 hours prior to the start of the class are eligible for a 50% refund, minus processing fees.
• Cancellations Less Than 24 Hours Before Class: Cancellations made less than 24 hours before the class are not eligible for a refund.
• Processing Fees: All refunds are subject to a 5% non-refundable fee to cover credit card processing costs.