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Workshop in
Glass
Beadmaking
Jeri Warhaftig
West Orange, New Jersey
 | Students will work under the guidance of an experienced beadmaker, using professional torches and Italian glass to learn basic beadmaking techniques. |
| Beginner Workshop - Topics covered include - glass safety, chemistry, kiln annealing, design, surface decorations, glass manipulation, metal foils, tips and tricks, tools, and areas for further study. |
| Advanced Beginners/Intermediate Workshop - Burning questions are answered and students have a chance to move their skills to the next level and explore more advanced techniques. Topic areas include advanced work with metals and foils, enamels, complex twisties, hollow beads, trouble shooting shapes and anything else students propose! |
| Instructor Jeri Warhaftig is a member of the International Society of Glass Beadmakers. Her work appeared as a finalist in the Bead Dreams Competition in 2004 and 2005. She has taught at many nationally known venues such as the Bead and Button Show, Glass Craft and Bead Expo, and many smaller studios and workshops. She has written for many major publications (most recently the Flow) and authored her own book, Glass Bead Workshop. |
| Jeri participates in local bead shows such as Bead Fiesta in NYC and Bead Fest in Pennsylvania. |
| Tuition includes — glass rods, teaching materials and the use of safety equipment, tools, gas, and an individual torch. |
| Classes run from 9:30am to 4:30pm each day - students bring their own lunches. |
| For more information about future workshops, please email jeri@jeribeads.com . |
