Learn the basics of glass bead making during this day-long class.
- Basic skills covered: stringers, bi-colors, lines, dots, textures and frit.
- Basic shapes covered: droplets, round, tube, barrel, cone, bi-cone, and tabs.
- Safety discussion: torch safety guidelines and studio rules.
- Basic Art Glass overview: types of glass, torches, COE, variety of glass art techniques and their uses.
- Work with soft glass rods which come in a fabulous range of colors. Cost of glass included in tuition.
- Make 4 – 8 finished beads during class.
Tuition includes 2 hours of guided studio time on the torch – post class.
Beginner student's beads
Beads will need to cool down slowly….so plan to come in the next time our studio is open to retrieve them.
Suggested reading: The Complete Book of Glass Beadmaking, by Kimberley Adams.
Class Duration: 6 hours (w/lunch break)
Tuition: $200 for individual study, or $160 each for two students
Note: Tuition includes studio fees, cost of glass and equipment usage.
Gia Rosa Creativity Studio
2657 Camino Chueco
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 629-8316
julie.giarosa@gmail.com
