All of our beadmaking classes are taught on new Nortel Minor Bench Burner torches which operate using an oxygen and propane mix. Each student is assigned their own work station and torch setup.

Each work station is equipped with all necessary tools, including the following:

Light-filtering safety goggles, mandrels of assorted widths, graphite paddles, graphite marble moulds, torch-mounted graphite pad, BBQ mashers and tested-safe vermiculite substitute for cooling your beads. (fiber blankets are also available upon request)

...Plus lots of glass rods in a sea of beautiful colors!

Additionally, our beadmaking courses also include time spent trying your hand at applying gold leaf, silver foil and avventurina (goldstone), all of which are provided. They are also available for sale if you would like to purchase an amount to take with you.

Don't be shy! If you have a particular interest that you would like to focus on, just let us know. The goal of the class is to share the information that will be the most useful to you.

Our kiln is available for annealing your beads once your work is done.

We also offer an ever-expanding selection of Effetre/Moretti glass rods from which to choose. We purchase 100 kilos (220 pounds) at a time directly from the Venetian island of Murano. Living in Italy does have its perks!

  If you take one of our instruction packages your glass is provided for that class, as are all necessary materials. Afterwards, however, remember that all students receive a 10% discount on beadmaking and beading supplies. This includes glass rod purchases.