Glass Arts
Techniques in Soft Glass Torchwork: Flower Blossom Bead
Get a jumpstart on spring and create your own May flowers.
Member$135.00 (any noted materials fee included) |
Guest$164.00 (any noted materials fee included) |
Tuition Assistance and Other Policies
Meeting Times
- Sun, 5/4/2025 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Sun, 5/4/2025
About
Build on basic dot skills by adding another layer of complexity. Making these beads will teach you how to create depth and interest with careful application and layering of color.
You'll also learn how to make petals, leaves, and feathers by the simple manipulation of dots.
You'll also learn how to make petals, leaves, and feathers by the simple manipulation of dots.
Materials
- A materials fee of $15, included in the price of the class, covers the use of studio tools and fuel, and the cost of the soft glass rod and stringer.
- You should bring 20 pre-dipped mandrels, and you're encouraged to bring any tools and colored soft glass rods you’re more comfortable working with.
Prerequisites
You need to have had some experience with beadmaking or taken at least one introductory beadmaking class, such as Introduction to Torchwork: Beadmaking. You should be comfortable forming and shaping beads.
Class Policies
- Ages 14 and up are welcome.
- Wear natural fiber clothing and pull back long hair.
BARN Policies
- View BARN's Cancellation and Refund Policy.
- Tuition Assistance is available. Fill out the application before registering.
- BARN is committed to accessibility. We try to make accommodations when requested; the earlier you contact us, the more likely we can help. Please email accessibility@bainbridgebarn.org to find out more or request an accommodation.
- Sensory Statement: Makerspaces like BARN can be noisy and cluttered, smell strongly, and have bright or flickering lights. BARN is not an allergen-free facility. If you have concerns, please email info@bainbridgebarn.org.
Instructors or Guides
Michele Benson
Michele has a bachelor's degree in studio art from Potsdam State College in New York and a master’s in social work from Portland State University. After many years in child welfare, Michele retired and opened Sandhill Glass Studio where she taught lampworking (torchwork) for more than 10 years until she moved to Washington state. She has taught lampworking (torchwork) at the Oregon Institute of Technology and Klamath Community College, and has written articles for Soft Flex Jewelry Company. Michele is a long-time member of the International Society of Glass Beadmakers and is currently a member of the Glass Dragons.
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