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The BEADMAKING WORKSHOPS are fun and thorough introductions to the skills needed for starting a new hobby!  Read below for more information.

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Beginner - Level I

Intermediate - Level II

Beginning Off Mandrel Pendant Workshop

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What To Bring To Class

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GLASS BEADMAKING - BEGINNER (LEVEL I)

Students of this semi-private beginner’s class definitely leave fired-up about the art of glass bead making, and are amazed at the number and types of glass beads they have created in just one, four-hour experience.  Safety in working with an open flame and molten glass, bead making demonstrations, and one-on-one coaching of students through this creative art form are the focus of this class.  Students learn to use tools to shape beads, how to embellish bead surfaces with chips and narrow canes of glass, as well as how to use some of the practical “science” techniques involved with hot glasswork.  At least two hours or more of this class are devoted to making glass beads.  No previous experience in glass bead making is required.  This class is a great follow-up to the Introduction to Glass Bead Making class, or for those who want a more in-depth glass bead making learning experience.

Instructors: Scott Young / Tim Gottleber

Cost (one 4-hour workshop): $275 per person (max of 2 per workshop)

NEXT AVAILABLE BEGINNER LEVEL WORKSHOPS:

Workshops are available on Tuesdays from 1pm - 5pm and 6pm - 10pm and on Saturdays from 6pm to 10pm. Please call 817.251.1668 for availability and/or to register.

GLASS BEADMAKING - INTERMEDIATE (LEVEL II)

This private class is the second in a series of 3 beadmaking workshops. It follows the Level I class. Students will spend more time on the torch learning how to create exciting and beautiful beads. One of the major areas this class covers is making fancy embellishments like fancy twisties, filliagrana, ribbon cane, and frit. Students experiment with many decorative techniques like raking, feathering, poking, and advanced shaping. This class also expands on the embellishment techniques from Level I giving the students experience in raised dots, twisted dots, stacked dots, and fancy dots. The students will learn two encasement techniques as well. Since this class follows the Level I class, students are expected to have spent some time at the torch practicing their Level I skills before they attend Level II. This class covers a great deal of ground, and the students will spend the majority of their time working on beads.

Instructor: Scott Young / Tim Gottleber

Cost (one 4-hour workshop): $275 per person (max of 2 per workshop)

NEXT AVAILABLE INTERMEDIATE LEVEL WORKSHOPS:

Workshops are available on Tuesdays from 1pm - 5pm and 6pm - 10pm and on Saturdays from 6pm to 10pm. Please call 817.251.1668 for availability and/or to register.

BEGINNING SOFT GLASS OFF MANDREL PENDANT WORKSHOP

Come join Vetro for an introduction to Soft Glass Pendants. During this 4 hour course, your instructor will demonstrate techniques, such as gathers, stringers, cane and punties, required to make both basic and intermediate level pendants including tear drops, loops, swirls, encasements and reversals. Included in this course is plenty of "practice" time on the torch, shop safety, basic tool/equipment operation, and open dialog with the instructor.

Instructor: Scott Young

Cost (one 4-hour workshop): $330 per person (max of 2 per workshop)

NEXT AVAILABLE BEGINNING BOROSILICATE WORKSHOP:

Workshops are available on Tuesdays from 1pm - 5pm and 6pm - 10pm and on Saturdays from 6pm to 10pm. Please call 817.251.1668 for availability and/or to register.

Details:  All classes are held at VETRO Glassblowing Studio in Grapevine TX.  Click here for studio location.  VETRO supplies all tools, glass and color within your designated time slot. You must be at least 18 years of age in order to operate the equipment safely. The beads must anneal (cool and strengthen) for a period of time after the class and will be ready for pickup or shipping 2 weeks following the class.  Shipping is an additional charge.

SIGN UP:

Call us at 817.251.1668 to register for your workshop! Once we have received your information and payment over the phone, we will reserve your place in the workshop. Be sure to review below what items you need to bring/wear to your class.

Reservations: Only paid reservations are guaranteed!

 

Cancellation: In case you need to cancel or reschedule a class, a full refund can only be issued if you provide 24-hours notice prior to your class time.

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WHAT TO BRING/WEAR TO CLASS (VERY IMPORTANT):

• All clothing must be 100% natural fiber; cotton Is preferred
• Long pants with no cuffs are required (NO SHORTS WILL BE ALLOWED)
• Closed-tipped shoes that cover your whole foot (i.e. tennis shoes)
• Shirt should have a high neckline with no pockets and no cuffs
• Bring a hat or headband
• Long hair should be pulled back securely
• Optional to bring: Long-sleeved cotton shirt with tight, non-billowy sleeves
• Beverages without caffeine (water and/or sports drinks are recommended)

Please eat a well-balanced meal before arriving to your class.  Water and sports drinks are recommended; caffeinated beverages are not.

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