Glass Beadmaking Demonstration

Christine Gibbens, graduate of jewellery and metals program at Georgian College, will demonstrate the art of lampwork beadmaking. Using glass rods, steel mandrels, a torch and graphite marver, students will try their hands at making 2 to 4 glass beads. Also demonstrated will be the making of stringers to decorate beads, as well as feathering and shaping. See in store for samples of finished pieces.

Students are requested to tie back long hair and wear long sleeves.


Level   Intermediate
Cost   $45.00
Duration   2 1/2 Hrs
Materials required   none