A Painterly Approach to Glass Beadmaking

Students will explore a variety of techniques for embellishing the surface of their lampworked glass beads. These will include overwraps; dots, stripes and trails; striped and cased stringers; frits and foils; and encasements. These techniques form the vocabulary that Kristen uses to create the floral beads for which she is best known. She encourages her students to take off in new directions by combining and expanding upon these basic techniques to develop a personal style. This is an intermediate class. Previous experience with "soft" glass and simple beadmaking is recommended.