Bead Making with Kristen Frantzen Orr

A Painterly Approach to Glass Bead Making  

   (above photos show just a sampling of the beads made using the techniques taught by Kristen, they are not necessarily what will you make during this class)

 Ambitious beginner - Intermediate lampworking skills required

Students will explore a variety of techniques for embellishing the surface of their lampworked glass beads. These will include overwraps; dots, stripes and trails; striped and cased stringers; frits and foils; and encasements. These techniques form the vocabulary that Kristen uses to create the floral beads for which she is best known. She encourages her students to take off in new directions by combining and expanding upon these basic techniques to develop a personal style. This is an intermediate class. Previous experience with "soft" glass and simple bead making is recommended.

September 15 & 16, 2012

Option 1:

Class Price without materials (You bring all materials & lunch):  $450.00

Deposit Required: $200.00

Option 2:

Class Price with materials  (We provide all materials & lunch):  $500.00

Deposit Required: $225.00

Class Payment Options

Deposit without materials $200.00 Pay in full without materials $400.00 Deposit with materials $225.00 Pay in full with materials $450.00

Please select your payment option from the drop down menu above then click "add to cart" button.

NOTE:  A payment plan is available for this class.  This can be broken down into monthly payments as low as $37.50 per month for 12 months.   Please contact me for more information or to set up a payment plan. 

This class requires a minimum of 7 students to go forward.  (7th student to sign up will share a torch with Kristen).

Materials/Tools list

For more information on Kristen Frantzen Orr, please visit her site here

Please wear long sleeve cotton shirt as well as jeans or other long pants and closed shoes (tennis shoes are okay) to your class.  If you have long hair, please bring something to tie it back away and out of your face.