Duration: 3 hours, plus 1 hour complimentary studio time within 30 days
Prerequisites: A desire to learn and explore; a steady hand is a plus
Class size: Limit 4
Fee: 
$75, includes all materials and equipment
When 2 to 4 students sign up together, each receives a $10 discount
By the end of this class, you should be able to:
- Light and adjust a propane and oxygen torch
- Handle glass and glass tools safely
- Create stringers (stretch molten glass into thin rods, like pulling taffy)
- Twist two colors of glass together into a cane
- Form and shape a basic bead
- Add simple decorations, including dots and stringers
- Recover from typical beginner’s challenges
- Create a small suite of beads you can turn into jewelry
Complimentary practice time:
To help students master their skills, each participant who completes this class receives 1 free rental hour, including tools
NOTE: Because beads must be placed in a kiln to cool gradually, your work will not be available for pickup until the day after the class. If you prefer, beads can be shipped to you for $5.
