Glass Arts
Techniques in Soft Glass Torchwork - Masking
Play hide and seek with dots to create masked patterns in your beads.
Tuition Assistance and Other Policies
Meeting Times
- Sun, 1/14/2024 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Sun, 1/14/2024
Closed
About
Make multiple glass beads using controlled dot application to create specific patterns. These can be a catalyst for the subsequent creation of infinite pattern possibilities of your own. Black-and-white rods will be provided, but you may bring colors you'd rather work with (colors that work crisply get the best results).
This class goes beyond shaping molten glass into beads. Dots are a backbone to beadmaking and will be featured extensively in your work. This class will use Effetre soft glass with a COE of 104.
You'll practice making bead shapes suitable for creating a canvas for masking, and learn and practice applying various sized and positionally controlled dots to create the masked patterns.
Materials
- A materials fee of $10, included in the cost of the class, covers the use of studio tools and fuel, and the cost of the soft glass rod and stringer.
- You are required to bring pre-dipped mandrels (minimum 15), and are encouraged to bring any tools and colored soft glass rods you are more comfortable working with.
Prerequisites
This class is intended for advanced beginners and intermediates who have some experience with beadmaking or who have taken at least one introductory beadmaking class, such as Introduction to Torchwork: Beadmaking. You should be comfortable forming and shaping beads, and the application of stringers and dots. More advanced students are welcome, as well.
Class Policies
- Ages 14 and up are welcome.
- Wear long-sleeve shirts and long pants of natural fibers. Wear closed-toe shoes (preferably leather or cotton). Stretch fabrics are prohibited.
BARN Policies
- View BARN's Cancellation and Refund Policy.
- Tuition Assistance is available. Fill out the application before registering.
- BARN is committed to accessibility. We try to make accommodations when requested; the earlier you contact us, the more likely we can help. Please email accessibility@bainbridgebarn.org to find out more or request an accommodation.
- Sensory Statement: Makerspaces like BARN can be noisy and cluttered, smell strongly, and have bright or flickering lights.
Instructors or Guides
Michele Benson
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