bden glass
handmade glass jewellery and beads
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Nottingham, England, UK
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bden glass
handmade glass jewellery and beads
Nottingham, England, UK
Glass Making Workshops
One to one guidance through the glass making processes.
Email or call to book:
bdenglass@outlook.com
07969 555 283
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Beginner Session
2.5 hours
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An introduction to glass lampworking, best for beginners.
In this session you will learn the basics of working with soft glass on a lampwork torch including the following techniques:
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Heating up the glass
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Applying glass to the mandrel
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Basic bead making
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Dot decoration
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Frit and stringer decoration
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Begin making your very own beads within 30 mins! explore your own style and choose your bead colour, shape and size.
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You will make a small set of beads which can be posted or collected once they are ready (24 hours minimum after the session to allow for annealing)
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For one or two participants. Light refreshments provided.
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£87.50 for one (2.5 hours)
£140 for two (4 hours)
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Half day
3.5 hours
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A follow on from the beginner session. Suitable for beginners.
In this workshop you will learn and develop the relevant techniques for working with soft glass on a lampwork torch including the following:​
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Heating up the glass
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Applying glass to the mandrel
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Basic bead making
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Dot decoration
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Frit and stringer decoration
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Bead shaping
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Layering colours
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Making stringers
Begin making your very own beads within 30 mins! and apply your newly learnt skills to your own designs. Anything is possible in glass.
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You will make a selection of beads which can be posted or collected once they are ready (24 hours minimum after the session to allow for annealing)
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For solo particpants only. Light refreshments provided.
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£122.50
Full day
5 hours
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Best for someone who has taken at least a beginner session previously.
A full day of tuition and guidance in lampwork glass making, utilising various decorative and design techniques including but not limited to:
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Dot decoration
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Frit and stringer decoration
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Bead shaping
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Layering colours
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Making stringers
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Advance shapes
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Cabochons
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Surface texture
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Overlays
This is the perfect opportunity to develop your glass making skills and let loose with the material. Apply your own ideas and get creative.
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You will make a collection of beads which can be posted or collected once they are ready (24 hours minimum after the session to allow for annealing)
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For solo particpants only.Lunch provided.
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£175
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