Make Glass Beads: Intro to Lampworking

Saturday, January 16, 9am to 1pm, Make Glass Beads --Flame I

Making glass beads is great fun and an opportunity to do something outside of your normal routine. You’ll have an unusual response to give when friends ask you what is new in your life. This class will increase your hand-eye coordination and allow you to make beads that can be used in jewelry making. This class will teach you the art of lampworking, a technique of using a torch and melting glass rods to create various shapes. Safety and appropriate equipment handling are emphasized. Your beads will need to stay in a kiln overnight to be annealed. No previous experience necessary. Instructor: Karen Kubby

NOTE: Participants must be at least 15 years old.

This class serves as a pre-requisite for Flower Power later on January 23. Take both Flame I and Flower Power and be awarded double points.

Registration is $98 and includes all materials, instruction, use of studio and tools, and annealing. Register in person, via phone at 319 338-1566, or on-line.