Coming all the way from the Venetian island of Murano, Italy, Davide will be
instructing students in the centuries-old art of blown glass beads.
This two day class focuses on the techniques and skills needed for making
hollow glass beads with a blow pipe.
Day one begins with information about the tools and the process of blowing.
He will then demonstrate a round blown bead on the torch, and show
the use of transparent and opaque glass as well as encasing, frits, and
simple decorations like dots, spirals and zig zags.
Following each in-depth demonstration, students will have the opportunity to
make their own blown beads.
Day two progresses to the intermediate stage of blowing, shaping, and
designing symmetric patterns on the beads. There will also be an exploration
of silver foil with a special combination of glass colors.
Tuition: $525.
(A deposit of $262.50 is required to secure your place in this class)
Blowpipes and diamond shears are provided and available for purchase.
This 2 day class will be Thursday, October 4th and Friday, October 5th, 2018.
(The October 6th and 7th class filled up!)
Classes each day will run from 10am to 5pm, and lunch will be provided by Blue Moon.
Call 512-380-0770 to register.
