Soft Glass Flameworking
Soft glass, also known as soda lime glass is not soft at all. The term is used to distinguish it from borosilicate which is harder glass and takes more heat to melt. Soft glass has been used for bead making and small sculptures for 4000 years. At BAGI we offer a variety of soft glass flameworking classes using a wide array of glass colors in opaque and tinted transparent glass. Students have a hands on experience melting glass with a torch into beads and other pleasing shapes as they progress.
All Classes Cancellation Policy (*Classes purchased from BAGI)
- Cancellations made at 5 days prior to the first day of a class will receive a 100% refund.
- Cancellations made 4-2 days prior to the first day of class will be issued a 50% refund.
- No refunds will be given with less than 72 hours’ notice of cancellation.
- No refunds for no shows.
- If BAGI were to cancel a class(es), a full refund for the class(es) will be issued.
Moonscapes with Shelly Woollvin
Level: Beginner (1 session)
Students should expect to learn how to make moon and star beads, learning how to mask, applying mixed media to glass including silver foil, silver wire, and cubic zirconia. The instructor will demonstrate a basic moon bead with the horizon, night sky, and beach. Students will have time to practice making this bead. The second bead demonstrated will include the night sky, a second landscape, like the desert, and how to add silver foil or wire to make silver stars and apply cubic zirconia for planets. students will have the opportunity to practice this bead as well.
$198
Prerequisite: None
Min. age requirement: 16
Min. # of students: 3
Max. # of students: 6
Instructor: Shelly Woollvin
Seascapes with Shelly Woollvin
Level: Beginner (1 session)
Students should expect to learn the basics of making a sea scape bead. The instructor will demonstrate how to make the bead, including tips for shaping the bead using different tools, how to spot heat the beads to make the wave, the instructor will demonstrate how to achieve different sized waves. Student will have the opportunity to practice making several beads. Students will also learn how to apply murrini to the surface of the bead. If time allows and there is student interest we can explore pulling a simple shell murrini or adding a star fish to the beads.
$198
Prerequisite: None
Min. age requirement: 16
Min. # of students: 3
Max. # of students: 6
Instructor: Shelly Woollvin
Introduction to Beadmaking
Level: Beginner (4 sessions)
This consecutive 4-session, 12 hour class introduces you to melting soft glass with a torch to make objects, in this case beads. You’ll wind molten glass on mandrels and achieve your desired shape by using heat control and tools to manipulate the glass.
Vocabulary, resources, safety and tools & equipment will also be covered. Upon completion, your skill level should enable you to work independently and you may rent torch time at BAGI.
$375
Prerequisite: None
Min. age requirement: 16
Min. # of students: 3
Max. # of students: 6
Instructor: Janie Trainor
Blown Beads
Join us for this 3 session hands-on workshop as we unravel the mysteries of making hollow beads using soft glass.
You’ll learn and practice basic construction, tips & tricks. You will learn how to make regular hollows and blown hollows using a blow hose.
Price includes a blow hose that you’ll keep.
Some flameworking experience is desirable.
$345
Prerequisite: None
Min. age requirement: 16
Min. # of students: 3
Max. # of students: 6
Instructor: Janie Trainor
All Classes Cancellation Policy (*Classes purchased from BAGI)
- Cancellations made 5 days prior to the first day of a class will receive a 100% refund.
- Cancellations made 3-4 days prior to the first day of class will be issued a 50% refund.
- No refunds will be given with less than 72 hours notice of cancellation.
- No refunds for no-shows.
- If BAGI were to cancel a class(es), a full refund for the class(es) would be issued.