Introduction to Glass Beadmaking
Find out what it’s like to work with hot glass! Learn the basics of melting glass, shaping and manipulating it over an open torch to make wearable beads. In this workshop, the artist will guide participants through introductory techniques such as forming, stringers and simple canes. This class will give you a foundation for continued work on your own or be the stepping stone to another beadmaking class. (Or next week's beadmaking class.) Tools are provided for use; supply fee covers materials and glass rods used. No experience necessary.
Marjorie Langston has been making beads since 1993 and teaching beadmaking since 1999. She teaches regularly at the John C. Campbell Folk School, the Appalachian Center for Craft, the Jacksonville Center for the Arts and in her private studio. Her work can be found in a number of publications including The Complete Book of Glass Beadmaking and Bead Review 2005. She is the co-author of Just Plain Beads! Gallery
Beginners, Limit 12
Workshop Status: Confirmed