Intro to Beads: Charmed I'm Sure

In this 3-hour workshop, students will learn a variety of basic flameworking and bead making techniques in soft glass. The class will focus on making your own glass charms, and students can expect to create with 3-6 finished beads as well as some not so finished practice pieces. We’ll go over how to control the heat and flame, shaping techniques with tools, and adding small details with stringers. 

What to Expect: The workshop will begin with a few demonstrations and a talk about safety in the flameworking shop. Then students will be able to create on their own with some help from Emily to make the charms of your choice. Note taking, pictures, and videos of demos is encouraged! Clean-up time is included in the duration of class, and usually the last 20 minutes of class are dedicated to cleaning your workstation. Read more about how to prepare for class on our Registration Info page. 

While beadmaking, participants primarily engage in seated activities such as working with glass rods and torches. The environment can be bright and loud at times. Handling glass and tools may require a certain level of dexterity. To learn more about accessibility the Accessibility page on our website.

Eligibility: No previous experience required. Open to ages 12 and up.

Pick-up: The glass needs to cool down overnight then be carefully removed from the mandrels, so the students will have to return to UrbanGlass once notified to pick up their work. 

This is an in-person class taking place on-site at UrbanGlass. Health and safety guidelines will be emailed to you upon registration

We recommend registering for classes early to reserve your spot! We base materials, and teacher needs off of student enrollment. Early registration not only guarantees your spot in class, but also helps to ensure the class will run. Classes with low enrollment may be cancelled within two weeks of the start date of class. Contact our Registrar of Education, Ari Eshoo, at arianna@urbanglass.org if you have questions about the class or would like to arrange a payment plan.

Class Schedule

• Beginner / All Levels | 1 Session: January 20th
  Wednesday, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm