This post is about a fun upcoming class with Katie Richardson of Katy Ray Arts. Live in Western Massachusetts and interested in learning to make glass beads? Take a look to find out more…

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This fun class will introduce students to flameworking by learning to make
stunning glass beads. Basic techniques such as using stringers, cane, dots,
layering, and raking will be covered, and students will leave with a variety
of beautiful handmade beads, maybe even small sculptures.

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Glass Bead Making Workshop
6 wks…..February 23, March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Tuesday…..7:00 – 9:00 pm
Instruction, materials & tools: $175.00
Instructor: Katie Richardson

www.MudspunArtsCenter.com for more info or to sign-up.

Katie Richardson of Katie Ray Arts will be teaching a glass class at the end of February. On Katie’s blog she says about the class:

Starting Tuesday, February 23, and continuing for 6 weeks, I’ll be teaching an intro glass class. The class will be an introduction to flameworking using a portable set up that allows us to create stunning beads out of moretti glass. Learn how to melt glass, form beads and decorate with a variety of technique including dots, stringers, raking, plunging and more. Class is 7-9 Tuesday nights at the Mudspun Art Center in Belchertown.
You can find more info at www.mudspunartscenter.com.

Want to learn more about working with glass? Support a local artisan and learn something new with Katie!