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Glass Bead Classes NYC

Learn the intricate art of glass bead making in NYC, where classes are available for beginners and advanced students to master techniques such as bead shaping, color blending, and surface decoration.

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Intro to Beads: Friendly Glass Monsters

UrbanGlass @ 647 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY

Unleash your creative side and join us for an exciting beginner workshop at UrbanGlass. Discover the art of creating your very own glass monsters in a fun and fast-paced environment. No previous experience is required.

(53) Beginner 12 and older

Beadmaking Weekend: Flameworking Fundamentals

UrbanGlass @ 647 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY

Unlock your creative potential and master the art of flameworking with fire in this two-day course. Learn the fundamentals of beadmaking and create your own unique glass bead creations under the guidance of expert instructors. No previous experience is required.

(53) Beginner 14 and older
$475

2 sessions

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Beads Beads Beads

UrbanGlass @ 647 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY

Learn the art of shaping and manipulating glass into stunning bead creations in this 3-week course. Develop your skills in soft glass flameworking, mastering heat control, and creating beautiful sculptures. No previous experience is required.

(53) All levels 14 and older
$375

3 sessions

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Intro to Beads: Dichroic Glass Beads

UrbanGlass @ 647 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY

Unveil the mesmerizing allure of dichroic glass beads in our introductory workshop! Learn to infuse your creations with vibrant hues and captivating textures as you master the art of beadmaking under expert guidance. Get ready to ignite your creativity and craft stunning pieces that shimmer with brilliance.

(53) All levels 12 and older
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Bottles to Beads

UrbanGlass @ 647 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY

One person's junk is another person's treasure! In this 2-day workshop, we will learn the recycling properties of everyday glassware and how to transform it in the flame shop into something new. Students will experiment with melting and pulling glass cane, while also learning the basics of flameworking glass beads. We will not only cover how to select the right type of glass to use, but where to find it, and how to up-cycle it into your own jewe...

(53) All levels 18 and older
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$425

2 sessions

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Pendants, Chains, and Sculptural Wearables

UrbanGlass @ 647 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY

This class will focus on creating jewelry elements in flameworked glass. Starting with the basics of safety and technique, students will delve into the possibilities of adorning themselves with beautiful glass wearables.  From traditional jewelry elements to more sculptural pieces, students will gain skill and complexity over the six week course. This class will focus mainly on borosilicate glass, with some exploration of soft glass bead techniques. ...

(53) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$800

6 sessions

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Let’s Focus: Shapes, Textures, Hollows, Metals

UrbanGlass @ 647 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY

Join instructor Sheila Checkoway in this hands-on workshop at UrbanGlass as she guides you through soft glass manipulation, including surface texture application, hollow glass bead making, and the use of copper and silver foils for unique finishes. Perfect for those with bead-making experience looking to enhance their skills and create stunning glass beads.

(53) Advanced 14 and older
No upcoming schedules
$650

3 sessions

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Weekend Bead-O-Rama

UrbanGlass @ 126 13th St, Brooklyn, NY

In this intensive, information filled weekend workshop students will learn the basics of flame working by learning to fabricate glass beads. A variety of shaping and surface embellishments will be covered, including dots, lines, encasing with clear, surface marbling, drawing swirls. Hollow bead forms and sculptural beads, such as flowers, will also be explored and coldworking techniques to bring the beads to a clean finish will be demonstrated....

(53) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$345

2 sessions

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Sculptural Beads & More

UrbanGlass @ 126 13th St, Brooklyn, NY

Students will learn how to construct and pull murine pattern cane and how to fabricate complex forms, bringing these techniques together in their final pieces. During this two day intensive class, the focus will be on constructing sculptural beads as well as figurative and abstract forms. Important Things to Note: Prerequisite: Beadmaking Part 1 or Basic Flameworking experience All materials provided. Q&A Q: Can I make up a class...

(53) All levels 12 - 18 years old
No upcoming schedules
$350

2 sessions

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Tops and Dreidels

Brooklyn Glass @ 142 13th St, Brooklyn, NY

Spiral your way into our flame-working studio for one of our most loved classes. Learn to craft one of a kind functional spinning tops and dreidels. Spend hours perfecting you spinning skills with your own handmade trinkets! Working with torches and borosilicate glass, students will first learn how to form the basic shapes and classic processes used to create tops and dreidels. Later in the class, students will move on to applying colors to their...

(369) All levels 14 and older
No upcoming schedules
$195
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Coldwork Your Beads

UrbanGlass @ 647 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY

Come learn hot and cold techniques for bead making in this weekend course. This class will begin with demonstrations on a range of bead techniques including dot patterns, marver textures, and frit application. Once cooled, students will learn how to clean beads and employ a wide variety of coldworking techniques to further embellish and treat the surfaces of their beads. Some experience in beadmaking is helpful but this class is open to beginners...

(53) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$500

2 sessions

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Float like a Butterfly, Sting like a Bead

UrbanGlass @ 647 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY

Join us for a weekend workshop creating beads that are all about spring! Make flower inspired beads, bumble beads, and more!  In this course, students will learn the key fundamentals of flameworking soft glass beads. Starting with basic safety and glass knowledge, students will learn how to heat and form glass around steel mandrels to create their very own glass beads.  Open to all ages 11 and up, 9 with guardian, all skill levels welcome....

(53) Beginner 9 and older
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$395

2 sessions

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Glass Bead Weekend Workshop

UrbanGlass @ 647 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY

In this intensive, information filled weekend workshop students will learn the basics of flameworking by learning to fabricate glass beads. Seasoned students will have the opportunity to hone their skills and expand their skill set. A variety of shaping and surface embellishments will be covered, including dots, lines, encasing with clear, drawing on the surface of the glass. Hollow bead forms and sculptural beads, will also be explored and cold...

(53) Beginner 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$295

2 sessions

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Adorned with Fire

UrbanGlass @ 647 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY

Flameworking with molten glass is akin to working with warm flowing honey – except that this material is 1200 degrees and solidifies into beautiful jewels that you can wear! Join us for a fun filled day of learning how to shape soft glass, using gravity and a few tools, to make wearable beads. No prior experience is necessary and no particular skill is required to get started. This beginner workshop will start with the basics (safety, lighting...

(53) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$250
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Beadmaking Bonanza (Ages 9+)

UrbanGlass @ 647 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY

Discover basic tips and tricks for melting glass at the table torch into wearable beads! Delve into a variety of decorating techniques from simple dots to raking several colors across the surface to create a feathered effect. Students will also learn how to roll hot glass over different surfaces to add texture.  This class is for participants ages 11 and up, 9 with parent/guardian. Please Note: Preparation for Classes Students should bring...

(53) Beginner 9 and older
No upcoming schedules
$275
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Giving & Thanking - Holiday Beadmaking

UrbanGlass @ 647 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY

Get into the holiday spirit and create unique handmade gifts with UrbanGlass' fun and festive bead-making workshop. Learn design techniques and use a variety of shaping tools and embellishments to create your style of bead making. No experience is required, all skill levels are welcome.

(53) All levels 12 and older
No upcoming schedules
$265
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Intro to Beads- Hair Beads

UrbanGlass @ 647 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY

Create your very own Glass Bead Hair Ornaments! This beginner friendly workshop requires no experience and will focus on flameworking glass beads for hair accessories. Students will learn the general skills of glass beadmaking and walk away with decorative, one of a kind beads to adorn their hair and life with. This class will be split into two sections. The first half will focus on form and technique, and the second half will focus on additional...

(53) Beginner 14 and older
No upcoming schedules
$190
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Got too many glass shorties? Put them to work!

UrbanGlass @ 647 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY

This class will focus on using up the “shortie” ends of the glass rods to make beads. Expect to learn techniques that you can incorporate into your glass bead designs using lots of color.  In addition, we will be using tools to give texture to your new upcycled glass beads. Students are invited to bring aluminum or stainless steel items with texture to incorporate into their pieces.  What to Expect: Beadmaking requires a little practice...

(53) All levels 12 and older
No upcoming schedules
$175
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Intro to Beadmaking

UrbanGlass @ 647 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY

Discover the art of flameworked glass as you learn to create unique beads in this beginner workshop at UrbanGlass. Explore color, form, pattern, and texture as you shape molten glass rods into wearable works of art. No previous experience is required. This course is best suited for ages 12 and up.

(53) Beginner 12 and older
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Animal Beads for All Ages

UrbanGlass

Take a full day to immerse yourself in the art of glass beads. Students of all ages will learn how to melt colorful rods of glass to form unique animal beads. The workshop will begin with basic round forms and pattern layering; then move onto more complex shapes and patterns required to make animals. Students will learn the process of how to engineer their own glass animal beads. Pick an animal and we'll figure out a fun and whimsical way to convey...

(53) All levels 13 and older
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