Fire and Glass: Beadmaking and More w/ Joy Knepp

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Beginner – Intermediate | $80-$130 Materials and Studio Fees*

Learn how to heat, melt and shape rods of glass into glass beads and small sculptures. You will be guided through a variety of techniques using the torch, tools, enamels, and more to enhance your glass designs. Return home inspired with skills to add to your toolbox of creativity.

*Materials and studio fees are charged to students based on studio usage and materials Touchstone is providing at the request of the instructor. Additionally, some instructors may also require that you bring certain materials and tools with you, in which case a list will be provided. Final cost of these fees will be posted at least two weeks ahead of the workshop to be paid in full prior to check-in.


WORKSHOP STUDENTS should bring the following materials for the workshop                                                                                                                                                                                                  *It is recommended that you wait to hear if the workshop is running before you purchase materials.
Touchstone will let you know if a workshop is running no later than 2 weeks before the start of the class.
Regardless of the outcome of the class, running or not, Touchstone is not responsible for the
reimbursement of any materials bought for a workshop.

1) Any personal tools you wish to use (Optional)

2) Close toed shoes

3) Sketchbook

4) Safety glasses (optional)

5) Pencil and Pen

6) Reusable water bottle

7) Apron (Optional)

Download PDF File: Fire and Glass Student Materials

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Joy Knepp
Glass Studio Instructor