Join us to celebrate spring by creating glass beads in the colors of our favorite New York teams. Try creating a basketball bead in New York Liberty Seafoam or a baseball in New York Yankee blue and white! Designed for beginners and advanced beginners, this hands-on course reviews essential flamework techniques and an introduction to finishing. Finished items include key fobs, jewelry (earrings or pendants), and houseware like cocktail/mocktail stirrers. All supplies will be provided. As always, this unique medium's science, history, technology, and culture are interwoven.
What to Expect: Beadmaking requires a little practice at heat control with the torch to create successful beads. After demonstrations, expect to make between 2 - 6 successful objects in this class, and a couple failures, while gaining confidence and skill in the studio.
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.
School Notes:
Preparing for class
- It is recommended that students bring notebooks and water bottles to in person classes. All basic materials and supplies needed for the class will be provided. If students wish to use specific tools or materials not supplied in class they are responsible for obtaining these items themselves.
Studio Attire
- For your safety, protective eyewear must be worn at all times in all areas of the UrbanGlass Studio. We will provide appropriate eyewear for your use. Appropriate work clothes are also required. Flammable or synthetic fabrics, sandals and open-toe shoes are not allowed. Long hair must be tied back.
