May 11th & 12th (Saturday & Sunday), 10am–3:00pm
Day 1: In this beginning workshop, students will learn how to make glass beads by melting a glass rod in a torch flame and winding it onto a metal rod. Instruction will cover the use of heat, gravity, and centrifugal force to shape the molten glass. Class will alternate between demonstrations of decorative surface treatments and work time for you to learn and make you beads.
Day 2: You will learn how to clean your beads rom the previous day and then move on to new techniques. There will be demonstrations of decorative glass applications, enamel, silver foil, and encasement and color investigations. All tools and equipment will be provided.
Class size: 5 students (max)
Ages: 13 and up
Tuition: $260, Material pack: $30
Prerequisite: none
Instructor: Michal Ann Carley
Cost: $260 (+$30)
For more information contact:
Bloomington Creative Glass Center
(812) 369-4777
[email protected]