GLASS BEAD MAKING for beginners

What could be more satisfying than not only creating your own jewellery, but MAKING your own Lampwork Beads!!! 

This class is mainly for 1 student at a time and is suitable for 12 years old to adults or younger if you are comfortable sitting with a gas flame!  However it may be shared with a friend.

After demonstrating how to make a round bead, then it is your turn in front of the gas flame to make a bead.  Then once made, you will place your bead in the vermiculite for it to slowly cool.  

This process will be repeated until such time that your beads will be cool enough so I can show you how they are cleaned.

Once cleaned, you may take them home, admire your handy work and use the beads as you wish.

Important Workshop Information

• Booking IS essential.

• Cost includes everything needed
• 1 student (or share with a friend): $40 per hour

• Location: Cherryville, 5134.

• Parking: Our courtyard is limited to 3 cars, so if possible, carpool with a friend. Alternatively, you can leave a car in the old school grounds at 49 Cherryville Road which is about 1.5 kms before our studio and walk down hill to our place.  If you have access to a 4WD, you may prefer to use it.

Workshop dates can be found on my Facebook page.  

Should these workshops be fully booked, you may like to have your name added to the waiting list and I will notify you when a space becomes available. 

Looking for a unique gift idea? A Gift voucher could be your answer.

 Simply contact me and once I have received payment, I will post you a voucher.

FEEDBACK

I did two lessons with Jen and I have to say they were great. Jen was very professional and guided me to create my own pieces with unpressured assurance.  My favourite bead ever is still the encased flowers we did in lesson two.  Can only highly recommend the classes and seeing her own stock on display was a wonderful encouragement.  from Anna H

I had a great time at my bead making class. 
Jen is a patient instructor and helped to make me feel comfortable and 
confident to have a go at this totally new style of art.  
I can't wait to put what I've learnt into practice. Thanks.  from Tanya A

Jen, it has been so amazing being taught by you. You have supported me so much throughout my project and have been a great mentor.  Thank you so much for answering all my questions. I will definitely be coming back soon to make some more glass beads. You have been so helpful and I have recommended you to all my friends who have shown some interest.  Thanks.  from Isabella M. age 12

I have taken several lampwork bead making lessons with Jen, who is a patient tutor.  Totally fascinating to progress slowly towards making an interesting bead. At first lesson I managed only to wind a few coloured beads on the mandrel, but have since progressed to incorporate different colours and designs into the bead, resulting in a more sophisticated appearance. I can't wait for my next lesson. from Lynette A

"Thanks Jen, this was a very inspiring session,  Can't wait to get some gear and have a good crack at it.   Am feeling how much I don't know though!!"  Olwyn F

Jen, it has been so amazing being taught by you.  You have supported me so much through out my project and have been a great mentor.  Thank you so much for answering all my questions.  I will definitely be coming back soon to make some more glass beads.  You have been so helpful, and I have recommended you to all my friends who have shown some interest. Thanks."Isabella

 

 

 

 This is some of my students works from my Make Glass Beads class.