Beadmaking Basics Workshop 1

One Day Only: Feb 15, 2025

Where: Delphi's Lansing Creativity Center

When: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Instructor: Val Oswalt-De Waard

Approx. Material Cost: $10-$15

Experience Required: None! You read that right this is for everyone.

Type of Class: Demonstration and hands-on project

Class Description: Try you hand at beadmaking in this 3 hour beginner workshop. This class will provide an overview of glass beadmaking using a torch. Melt glass rods to shape into colorful beads in this hands-on introduction to beadmaking. All materials and use of our torches are included in this fun and informative warm glass experience. We appologize in advance for getting you hooked.

Safety: Please do NOT wear open toed shoes or sandals. Long pants are recommended but not mandatory. Natural fiber clothes are best, cotton, linen, etc. Long hair should be tied back. Safety glasses must be worn, glasses are provided in class if needed.

Tools & Materials Included: Glass rods, use of mandrels and torches, hand tools

Additional Tools & Materials: Students must bring 1 tank of MAP/Pro gas - (Delphi does not sell). Available at most hardware or big box home improvement stores. (yellow tank)

See the cancellation policy.

Cost: $75
Registration Closed

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Category
Flameworking

Skill Level
Beginner

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Class Reviews

(12 reviews)

5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Class

By Obxartist1 on July 1, 2021

Pros : This class is loaded with information including set up, safety and actual bead making. I made numerous beads and feel that I have a great start. I also stayed for the second class and came away with how to make flowers and decorate the beads. Val is an excellent instructor - very personable and has a wealth of experience.

Cons : None.

Other Thoughts : I highly recommend this class to anyone with is interested in glass bead.

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3 of 3 people found this review helpful

5 out of 5 stars

By Bowlbykatherine on January 20, 2025

Pros : I loved everything!

Cons : I wish the class had been an hour longer- I was just getting into it!

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5 out of 5 stars

A great class

By judymc19 on January 20, 2025

Pros : Small class size, plenty of hands-on time, no prior experience necessary

Cons : none

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5 out of 5 stars

Amazing first class!

By HollySiebenrock on November 27, 2024

Pros : Good balance between instruction and hands on learning.

Cons : None :)

Other Thoughts : Can’t wait to take my next class

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5 out of 5 stars

Fun and inspiring, as usual!

By Ischwe1 on November 12, 2023

Pros : Val gives enough explanation of the process and safety measures at the start, then demonstrates the process... then you get to jump in and experiment! There's plenty time to make a handful of beads and to play around with different colors and decorative techniques. You have access to pretty much any colors you'd like to work with, and can make as many beads as the time allows.

Cons : As with most of these classes, I wish it was longer!

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5 out of 5 stars

Great for beginners

By pjkester1 on January 8, 2023

Pros : I had no idea how glass lampworking was done. The class deals with all the basics. Enough instruction is given so that when you finish the class lots of practice is essential in order to perfect your technique. I could see improvement with each bead I made. Before leaving the studio I purchased the starter kit which saves time on buying each item individually. Now all I have to do is set up my workspace at home while paying attention to the safety tips given in class. The instructor Val was a big plus. She was very knowledgeable, easy to understand and provided individual attention when needed. I can't wait to take more classes.

Cons : I can't think of any.

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5 out of 5 stars

Basic bead making workshop

By Lynjacobs on October 10, 2022

Pros : Excellent instructions from safety, differences in glass, differences of gases that can be used and step by step instructions. Plenty of time to work on instructions given for bead making and Val was always watching and giving helpful hints to what we could improve in our techniques. Loved it!!

Cons :

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5 out of 5 stars

Excellent and fun class

By roxbarzone on January 22, 2022

Pros : Val is a great and flexible instructor. She is skilled and open to questions...she provides a lot of room for "playing" with making beads which helps so much with the learning process. There were plenty of materials. I had concerns about doing this at home (related to safety) and she addressed these thoroughly. I would feel confident trying this at home now. Would definitely take another class with Val.

Cons :

Other Thoughts : Classes here seem very reasonable priced. I'm looking for another one to try!

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5 out of 5 stars

Excellent experience

By skuhrt on May 6, 2019

Pros : Great instructor! Easy to understand and provided just the right amount of guidance.

Cons :

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2 of 3 people found this review helpful

4 out of 5 stars

So Much Fun!

By riemo33 on May 6, 2019

Pros : Instructor was very patient and easy to follow her instruction. The experience was more than I thought it would be, it was very fun!

Cons : We ended up taking the second class right after. In retro it was not the best idea. If the first class would have been just an hour longer and had more time to experiment as a newbie to work on technique etc. the second class would have been more beneficial.

Other Thoughts : It was a great time and have already signed up for another glass class with my daughter in a few weeks. The store is AMAZING as well as the staff !!

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5 out of 5 stars