Glass

Beginning & Intermediate Glass Beadmaking

  • Schedule Fridays, 1 - 4 PM
  • Start Date July 17, 2026
  • End Date August 21, 2026
  • Location Sawtooth School for Visual Art
  • Studio Glass Studio - 208
  • Level All Levels
  • Suitable for Ages 16 - Adult
  • # of Meetings 5

FRIDAY AFTERNOON SECTION! This glass beadmaking class will set a firm foundation of skills and take beginners through all the basics of glass bead making using a benchtop torch. Cover torch and studio safety and learn about creating glass beads around a mandrel. Start with the traditional round bead, then increase skills by learning to use other tools to shape the beads and apply other forms of glass such as stringers and frit to embellish the surface of the bead. Repeat students practice more advanced surface effects and shaped beads. Soft glass COE 104 is used in the beadmaking classes. Most materials are included in the fee, others discussed during class.

Schedule Details

This class skips Friday, July 31.

Instructor

James Naquin

James Naquin

James began his glass career in 1999. After a few months of practice he took a class with Tom Holland and Sage in Fox, AR. After a few more months behind the torch he became a member of the LA… Read more