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Make Glass Beads: Intro to Lampworking

Fire, melting glass. What's not to like?

Saturday, June 18, 10am to 2pm, Make Glass Beads: Flame I--Introduction to Lampworking-$98:

Making glass beads is great fun and an opportunity to play with fire in a controlled and supportive environment. 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.

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This class serves as a pre-requisite for Flame II on Monday, June 27.

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

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Beadology Iowa

220 E. Washington St.

Iowa City, IA 52240

(319) 338-1566

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