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Coffee and Crafts: Spring Things Glass Bead Workshop
March 23 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
No prior experience is necessary for you to come socialize, snack, and try lamp work beadmaking. Complimentary refreshments provided by Tryon Coffeehouse Co-op. All materials included.
Join this seasonal workshop in which the instructor will go over basic studio safety, an explanation of the process of torched glass, types of glass and color reactions, dots, stringers and other decorations, shaping and practice time. Possible projects: flowers, bees, summer beads for jewelry, owl, fish
Finished products will be left in the studio to cool overnight. Students will be able to pickup their work or arrange shipping the following week.
Students should wear natural fibers (no polyester – it melts), closed toe shoes, have hair tied back and bring a water bottle.