COURSE TITLE and REGISTRATION NUMBER:

LAMP7001:  Introduction to Lampwork Bead Making

SKILL SET AREA: Lampwork
PREREQUISITES: None
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES:

The student will learn to create beads using an open torch flame to melt glass and manipulate it into artful shapes, forms and textures.    The final objective is for the student to have the basic knowledge and techniques for lampwork bead making, of which they can grow and expand in the directions they want.

 
DESCRIPTION of MAJOR PROJECTS/TASKS: - review the types of equipment, tools and materials lampwork bead makers use
- make a variety of beads using different techniques and tools
DESCRIPTION of SKILLS/TECHNIQUES/CONCEPTS TO BE LEARNED: - learn how to use a minor torch
- learn how to manipulate molten glass, using gravity and tools to form spheres and other shapes out of the glass
- how to make stringers used in decorating
- how to embellish those beads with additional glass, and how to manipulate those embellishments into various artistic designs -- floral, dots, raked, plunged
CLASS TIME ESTIMATE: 2 full days (9am-5pm), preferrably back to back
MIN/MAX # STUDENTS PER CLASS: Typically only 1 student per class
CLASS FEE and DEPOSIT: $325.00 fee / $125.00 deposit
ADDITIONAL CLASS COSTS PER STUDENT:

The fee covers instruction costs, plus the costs of supplies.     Be Dazzled Beads provides equipment for the student to use.
WRITTEN COURSE DESCRIPTION

CENTER FOR BEADWORK & JEWELRY ARTS

LAMP7001:  Introduction to Lampwork Bead Making
Instructor:  James Alfred Jones
$325.00 fee  ($125.00 reserves space)

For more information, please visit our web-site at:
http://www.landofodds.com/beadschool/sg/
curr/electives/lampwork/lampwork.htm

 
At the beginning of this class, the typical student should be able to do/know the following:
At the end of this class, the typical student should be able to achieve/accomplish/learn the following:
Written Instructions Provided YES
Finished Sample(s) Provided YES
Supply List

All supplies and tools are provided.

 
List of Required and Recommended Reading Provided

Making Glass Beads (Cindy Jenkins)  [It would be useful to have read this book prior to beginning the class.]

Introductory Lampwork Video by Kate Fowler
INSTRUCTOR(S): James Jones
HOW OFTEN COURSE OFFERED: 4 times each month