Introduction to Glass Beadmaking

Instructor: Belvia Sharp

Dates:

Saturday, July 17th 12:00pm-4:00pm

Level I

Prerequisite:

None

$55

Materials fee:

$25, payable directly to the instructor

Enjoy the day, learning to make basic glass beads in this fun filled hands-on workshop. Bea will teach you how to make glass beads using a non-oxygen torch and to lamp work unique glass beads at home with very little equipment. Learning to make your own beads is a great way to enhance your jewelry designs or add jazzy accents to fused glass. The class will cover safety, equipment, and students will learn the basics of glass bead making. The process is captivating. You will learn to use a torch to melt glass, to form and decorate your own glass beads.

Important: This class will be held off-site at B Sharp Accessories, 160 South Linden Ave #205, South San Francisco, CA 94080