Beginner Lampworking

Have you ever wondered how beautiful glass beads were made?

Glass beadmaking, more popularly known as lampworking, is the process of using a hot flame to melt small, colorful rods of glass. Once the glass is in a molten state, it is shaped with special tools.

Learn about the materials needed and how to safely use a torch as you practice making two different types of round glass beads with frit (crushed glass). Finished beads will be kept by the instructor overnight to be annealed in a kiln for hardness and durability.

You will be able to pick up your beads on campus a few days following the class.

$80 + $20 materials fee / Renee Mathies
Monday / Jan. 26 / 6 - 8 p.m. / Hardin Valley

Register online at https://www.campusce.net/pellissippistate/Course/Course.aspx?c=5

You may also like the following events from Pellissippi State Lifelong Learning:

• This Tuesday, 20th January, 06:00 pm, Quick Pick Short-Cut Capo Guitar, Beginner (6 sessions) in Friendsville
• This Wednesday, 21st January, 07:15 pm, Line Dancing, Level I (5 sessions) in Oak Ridge
• This Sunday, 25th January, 01:00 pm, Stained Glass Workshop (two offerings, see description) in Oak Ridge

Also check out other Workshops in Oak Ridge.