Jewellery: Flamework & Glass Beads Course
Learn to craft something meaningful with our jewellery courses in Sydney.
Learn how to make fabulous glass beads for jewellery, fashion or furnishing in this unique course. You will learn the basic skills necessary to create your own unique glass beads by applying the lampwork technique to the melting of Venetian glass rods.
The Glass Beaded Jewellery course is for anyone interested in designing and producing their own custom made jewellery. Make it for yourself or create a range to sell through markets or one of the online stores such as etsy.com.
This glass art course will cover many of the basic techniques from spinning a simple bead, shaping and decorative techniques using multiple rods, raking and feathering, applying silver foil and wire, millefiori, goldstone and frit.
Learning outcomes
By the end of this course, you should be able to:
- follow the safety precautions that need to be adhered to in the bead making studio
- use bead making equipment for various applications
- make basic beads using various techniques, of a quality that can be used in jewellery application
Ideal for
This course is designed for beginners and experienced students.
You will design and make
- Simple mono-coloured beads
- Multi-coloured beads
- Decorative beads - dots, stripes, flowers, tiger beads
- Shaped beads
- Themed beads - animals, Christmas decorations/trinkets
- Ornamental beads - lollies
Course content
- Glass theory
- Safety in the studio
- Bead making equipment and how to use it
- Spinning a simple bead
- Shaping techniques - cylinders, cubes, perfect round beads
- Pulling stringers
- Applying decoration - dots, stripes, layering, gold and silver leaf, wire, flowers, raking and feathering
Materials provided
- All equipment and materials
Please bring to class
- A post-pack tube at least 40 cm long
- A pair of pliers, cheap ones are fine as long as they have teeth grips
- A couple of cotton rags
- A small container to take your beads home in
- Apron
Additional information
- Please do not wear loose, flowy sleeves
- Closed-in shoes required
- Please wear old clothes
- Long hair must be tied back
Classes
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Great reasons to enrol in a short course with us
Small classes
A personal approach means quality learning, so you can enjoy plenty of interaction with your instructor and the chance to ask questions.
Short & sweet
Our short courses & workshops get straight to the point, providing the skills you need with minimal commitment of your precious time.
Facilities & equipment
Our range of venues suit every type of course, are easy to get to, and have the equipment and tech needed to support your learning.
Easy, secure enrolment
Enrol online 24/7 with a safe, convenient 3-step process, and you can change your mind up to 7 days before class starts.
Quality instructors
Our educators bring first-hand experience and knowledge, with up-to-the-minute practices from diverse industries.
For business, or pleasure
Our courses help you rapidly increase your skills and knowledge, for professional development or personal interest.
Course testimonials:
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Kerry said: Small class, and good teacher
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Hemant said: Excellent introduction to glass bead making. We have been inspired enough to buy a bead making kit and intend to develop our skills in this beautiful art. Fine teacher.
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Edward said: What a great class. Enjoyed producing a variety of beads.
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Dominic said: Thoroughly enjoyable, the class was informative, the venue was ideal and helpful support from other staff members on site made for a very positive experience, Thanks,
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Caroline said: I enjoyed playing with molten glass and getting tips from the tutor.
