Intermediate/Advanced Glass Beadmaking | 3 Hours
Intermediate/Advanced Glass Beadmaking | 3 Hours
Course Description
Advance your glass beadmaking skills in our intermediate course designed for students who have completed our introductory class or have equivalent experience. This course dives deeper into the art of glass flameworking, focusing on more complex techniques and designs to enrich your beadmaking experience.
Students will refine their skills and expand their knowledge with a focus on intricate patterns and multi-layered encasements. Emphasis will be placed on precision and creativity, enabling students to produce beads with advanced shapes, textures, and visual depth.
The class will be structured to balance enhanced instruction with ample hands-on practice. Participants will explore the nuances of heat control, timing, and material compatibility, crucial for mastering advanced beadmaking techniques.
Dates
March 2nd | 1-5pm | Sunday (8 seats available)
May 4th | 1-5pm | Sunday (8 seats available)
*Ages 16+ or 12+ with guardian
Includes:
Projects: soft glass beads
Small class size of eight students
In-studio kiln for annealing of all projects
Use of studio machinery, tools and equipment
Access to Open Torch Rentals. This access is available for an additional fee at an hourly rate and can be arranged after the completion of the Beginner Series.
In-person class sessions — time to meet new people, ask your instructor questions, and get hands on instruction.
Logistics:
Class fee includes glass and annealing in our kiln. All of the tools will be provided for use during the duration of the class. The class format will begin with safety instructions followed by instructor demonstration of projects before students will be able to begin working at their own pace. For longer day-long classes, a 30-minute lunch break will be scheduled into the day. Please arrive 15 minutes before class to check-in.
Additional information
Studio classes are offered year-round at Dickinson Glass Studio and Showroom, located in picturesque Sonoma County. We offer classes in a variety of techniques and for all skill levels in a comfortable setting with small class sizes. We are passionate about glass, serious about play, and dedicated to providing education encompassing an ancient art form.
Our studio is equipped with Glass Torch Technologies (GTT) torches utilizing propane and oxygen, two Paragon kilns, an array of thoughtfully designed hand tools, and an assortment of borosilicate glass.
Owner and craftsman, Michael Dickinson, has been a faculty member at both The Crucible and Bay Area Glass Institute, reaching over 1,000 students ranging in age from 12 to 65+. He has worked with organizations for team-builds including Google, Facebook, Twitter, Square, Salesforce, and has hosted live demonstrations for Nissan, Stanford University, Bay Area Glass Institute, and Maker Faire, Association of Clay and Glass, among other organizations.
Have more questions? Please email us at hello@dickinsonglass.com
