HomeClassesVirtual CoachingOur StudioGlass ArtContact Us

Turn hot glass into cool stuff!
3333 Lake Shore Rd.
Buffalo, NY 14219
  716-481-5664
How to Make Glass Beads (3-hour intensive)
Select a date from the following drop-down list
If none of these times works for you, please contact us for additional options
Provide your contact information. If you are 15-17 years old, you must be accompanied by a responsible adult and your parent/guardian must sign a liability form on your behalf.
   STEP 1   
   STEP 2  
Provide information about any other person with whom you are registering:
   STEP 3 
Your First Name
Last Name
Telephone
E-Mail
Age
Their First Name(s)
Their Last Name(s)
Age(s)
E-Mail 
(if none, please provide telephone)
Click the "submit" button to register. 
Then continue with Step 5 to save your seat.
   STEP 4
   STEP 5 
Your seat will be held upon receipt of all class-related fees. Full payment must be received at least 7 days before the first class. We accept PayPal, money orders, gift certificates, and personal checks. To pay now using PayPal, click the following button.
Pay for your class now and save your seat.
   STEP 6 
Confirmation
Glass beads made by first time beadmakers
Glass beads made in first class
You will be notified by e-mail or phone when your space is confirmed.  Your space is not reserved until class fees are paid in full. Please refer to Policies and Pointers for important information.

Information and Registration Form

​Learn how to make your own beautiful glass beads and enter the mystical and ancient world of "lampworking." This 3-hour clinic will introduce you to the art of safely flameworking soft glass. By the end of this session, you should have enough skill to work at the torch independently.You will learn to melt glass rods, wrap molten glass around thin steel rods (mandrels), and create basic beads and explore various surface decorations. You will produce 3-6 colorful treasures that you can turn into jewelry on your own.
 ​
Age: 15 years thru adult, younger students considered case-by-case
         If under 18 years old, must have parent's written approval

Prerequisites: none

Price: $75, includes all materials and equipment, plus 1 hour complimentary studio time to be used within 30 days of the class

Class size: maximum of 4 

Duration:  3 hours, plus 1 hour of free studio time within 30 days to practice your skills