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Open Torch - Reserved Studio Time - February

Sign up for the best value in DFW!  Every Wednesday from 3-6 pm at Wired Up Beads, the finest lamp work studio in North Texas is available for reserved open torch time.  Our studio features duel-fuel torches, both Nortel Minors and GTT Crickets. The Monthly fee includes the use of torches and kilns, with students providing their own glass and tools.  Check it out--February has FIVE Wednesdays for the price of four!


Our price: $65.00
Handmade Murrini And Shards With Ginny Hampton Schmidt, Saturday, January 21

This class is perfect for the intermediate lampworker that would like to learn how to create their own custom shards and murrini. These handcrafted components are perfect for adding that extra bit of uniqueness to any bead.

 


Our price: $85.00
Glitter and Shine Lampwork Beads with Ginny Hampton Schmidt, Friday, February 17

Join internationally recognized lampwork artist Ginny Hampton Schmidt and will learn how to how to utilize metals and reduction glass in beads of any size or shape.  We will add lots of metallic bling to our beads using fine silver wire, fine silver micro mesh, and fine silver foil.


Our price: $85.00
Hollow Beads with Ginny Hampton Schmidt, Saturday, February 18

Here’s your chance to learn to make hollow beads!  Through demonstrations and lots of hands-on beadmaking, you will learn how to build a hollow directly on a mandrel and on a decorated core bead. 


Our price: $85.00
Beginning Lampwork Bootcamp with Ginny Hampton Schmidt, Saturday, March 3

If you’ve always wanted to try making your own handmade glass beads, then this class is for you. This class is for the true beginner, no need to bring any tools or supplies, we only ask that you bring your enthusiasm for fun and learning.


Our price: $85.00
Intermediate Lampwork Bootcamp with Ginny Hampton Schmidt, Saturday, March 17

This intermediate class is designed to follow the Beginning Lampwork Bootcamp and for any beginner who wants learn stringer application, encasing, and more!


Our price: $85.00
Sculptural Flowers with Ginny Hampton Schmidt, Saturday, March 31

Join internationally recognized lampwork artist Ginny Hampton Schmidt for a fun-filled afternoon that will focus on learning to make a sculptural flower that can be worn as a stunning focal piece on a thin chain or used to make a pendant to create a "show stopping" necklace.  If you are new to sculptural work, never fear--Ginny makes it easy with her step-by-step methods.


Our price: $85.00
Fabulous Focal Beads with Ginny Hampton Schmidt, Saturday, April 21

This class is perfect for the intermediate lampworker that would like to become more skilled at working with larger masses of glass to create beautiful, balanced focal beads that are perfect for jewelry designers. You will learn a variety of shapes including bicones, large-hole wheelies, and freeform segmented focals.


Our price: $85.00
Encasing Bootcamp with Ginny Hampton Schmidt, Saturday, May 5

This class is perfect for intermediate lampworkers who would like to improve their encasing skills.   In this class, you will learn several different ways to encase beads of nearly any size or shape, how to encase without smearing your designs, and how to avoid the common pitfalls of encasing mishaps.


Our price: $85.00
Open Torch - Reserved Studio Time - January

Sign up for the best value in DFW!  Every Wednesday from 3-6 pm at Wired Up Beads, the finest lamp work studio in North Texas is available for reserved open torch time.  Our studio features duel-fuel torches, both Nortel Minors and GTT Crickets. The Monthly fee includes the use of torches and kilns, with students providing their own glass and tools.


Our price: $65.00
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