DragonJools - Passion in Glass

 

Some people are born to teach. It sounds immodest, I know, but time and time again, students tell me that I'm a very good teacher, patient, kind, and confidence-building. I must be doing something right!

Can you teach yourself to make your own beads? Sure you can — I did. You can take a year and burn a lot of glass — or you can take a class with me and save a lot of glass, time, energy and money!

 

Introduction to Lampworking

Intro classes once a month or more

The 4-hour intro class is perfect for the beginner, the glass-lover, the bead-lover, the jewelry-maker that wants to make their own beads. Maybe you're thinking of a new hobby?

This is an excellent intro, a low-commitment way to dip your toes in the water.

Intro classes can also be custom-scheduled for private groups of 2 or more.

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Private Classes/ One on One Tutorials

Trouble shooting, problem solving, specific techniques.

Struggling with getting beads round? Battling with encasing? Baffled by reduction frit? How about silver foil, dichro, cubic zirconias, hollows, bead presses, marbles, sculptural beads, and yes — even my "signature" wave bead. If you want some one-on-one coaching, we can do that. Two to four hour classes can be booked at your convenience.

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  Member of the International Society of Glass Beadmakers.



Lampworking 101


Lampworking 101 — an 8 week class that is perfect for the absolute beginner or someone with just a little experience. A complimentary studio card is included — so you can get in some extra torch-time!

From simple spacers to giant dichro focal beads — we cover the basics and more. . We also cover setting up a home studio, and many other topics on the way.

Taught in the state-of-the-art beadFX studio, each student works at their own torch on a Minor or Mega Minor Torch, using Natural Gas and Bottled Oxygen. Beads are kiln-annealed for durability. The significance of all these details will be covered in class!