On this page you will find Details and Photos of Projects
Students will complete during  current Workshops
Beadmaking I
Introduction to Glass beadmaking. This is the class to get you started making
glass beads. Students will learn safety,studio set-up,and beginning beadmaking
techniques. At the end of this day long class you will have the skills and the
knowledge to safely make beads at home or in open studio. Students will each
have a workstation with a Hot Head Torch,tools and glass supplied. They will
make and take home several beads.
Synthesis Flameworking for the Fuser
Learn to make Flame worked components for your fused pieces
Techniques covered in this workshop are:
Simple Stringer * Ribbon Cane * Twisted Cane * Dichroic Stringer and Cane* Simple Murrini
Manipulation of components in the flame,Fusing Techniques and Creative Thinking
Under construction......Details and photos are being added
Beadmaking II
In the beadmaking II workshop you will expand your beginning beadmaking skills:
Techniques covered in this workshop are:
Applying and encasing fine silver foil,gold leaf,dichroic glass,stringer and cane.
Shaping with heat and tools. Introduction to the minor torch and annealing kilns.
Students will use these techniques to make. Silver foil encased beads, Beads
with gold leaf, The "gob-stopper" All the above techniques used to create a well
constructed  bead with depth and interest. And The Puffy Heart
Recent  Synthesis Students Finished Pieces
Students Beads
Beadmaking II
Silver Foil                    Gold Leaf
Puffy Heart                 "Gob-Stopper"

This is a Beginning  Beadmaking
Workshop at Wired Designs Studio.
The beginning Fusing Class
(standing) is observing during a break
in their class.

When Considering where to take your
bead making class ask these
questions. How many students will be
in a class? What kind of experience
does the instructor have? Does the
studio have proper ventilation and
safety procedures?
The International Society of Glass
Beadmakers has recommended
standards for classes.

I would love to have you visit our
Studio!
       Sam