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Let’s Get Fruity! Intro to Beads

March 8th, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Hannah Martin |

Learn the basics of flameworking glass beads with a fruity twist! This beginner-friendly workshop will teach students how to create their own glass beads and explore intro-level techniques like shaping beads, adding dots and bits, and heat control with the torch. Students will learn how to enhance a simple bead with easy techniques to create recognizable fruit like strawberries, lemons, raspberries, and more.

What to Expect: The class will start with 2 short demonstrations and the remainder of the time will be given to students to create their own beads using the techniques from the demos and working with Hannah to answer any questions. Beadmaking requires a little practice at heat control with the torch to create successful beads. Students can anticipate making 2-6 successful fruit beads in this class, along with some failures, while also refining their skills in translating a specific object (in this case, fruit!) into glass. Read more about how to prepare for class on our Registration Info page. 

Eligibility: No previous experience required. Open to ages 12 and up.

Pick-up: The glass needs to cool down overnight then be carefully removed from the mandrels, so the students will have to return to UrbanGlass once notified to pick up their work. 

This is an in-person class taking place on-site at UrbanGlass. Health and safety guidelines will be emailed to you upon registration

Class Schedule
  • 1 Session: March 8th
    Friday, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Location
UrbanGlass Studio
647 Fulton St
Brooklyn, NY 11217
Instructor

Hannah Martin

Under the artistic name HAN MADE, Hannah Martin works with glass, wool, and yarn as her primary mediums to create wearable pieces and home accessories. Combining these mediums in cohesive works of art, she explores ways the materials complement and enhance each other despite their differences.

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