Lampwork Glass & Silver Jewellery Day
6 Hewson Crescent, Ōtaki, Kapiti Coast
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Join us in our little Ōtaki Beach studio for a fabulous introduction to working with colourful molten glass!
Our expert tutor Emily Napolitano is travelling up from Ōtautahi / Christchurch to share her skills with us. Alongside Emily you will also have jeweller Vaune Mason on hand to guide you through using sterling silver to complete your pieces - so this is a class not to be missed!
This class is a great way for absolute beginners to get a taste of working with glass or those with some experience to develop their skills and produce beautiful beads that can be used in a myriad of ways, including making a unique gift for your loved one (or yourself!).
As one of the earliest forms of human adornment, beads have long functioned as a way to express individuality, and what better way to do that than to learn to make your own unique beads?
Students are shown correct lampworking techniques to produce several decorative beads, how many beads you make is up to you, some students make up to 10 while others make fewer using trickier techniques.
Use sterling silver to craft finished wearable pieces of jewellery using your handmade glass beads. Beginners may wish to use pre-made findings (earring hooks and catches) or those with some metalwork experience can create custom pieces to really elevate their work.
Kids over 12 (or so) are welcome to take the class but anyone under 16 must be accompanied by an enrolled parent or caregiver. This class uses gas torches and molten glass. Sturdy closed - toe shoes must be worn.
Tea and coffee will be provided but please BYO lunch. Check out our bulk booking discounts for Summer School 2023 and build your own creative holiday!
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