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Discover the art of glass bead making in this hands-on class at the Richmond Art Center. Learn the history, techniques, and safety procedures while creating your own unique glass beads. Unleash your creativity and add a touch of elegance to your jewelry collection.

  • Beginner
  • 16 and older
  • $300
  • 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA
  • 30 hours over 10 sessions
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  • $300
  • Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA 94804
  • 30 hours over 10 sessions
  • Price does not include $40 materials & studio fees
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  • Thu, Mar 28 at 5:30pm - 8:30pm
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What you'll learn in this glass bead class:

Do you love glass beads? Ever wonder how they're made? Join us and get started making your own glass beads! In this class you will get a brief history of beads and glass technology, and learn how to use professional glassworking tools. Finishing techniques are also covered. 

Classtime is balanced with safety procedures, demonstrations, and plenty of studio time for hands-on work. Students receive an additional hour of studio time to complete their day's projects after class from 7 to 8pm.

Materials Fee Covers:

  • project glass materials and consumables

Studio Fee Covers:

  • equipment materials and consumables

What To Bring

Required attire:

  • Close toes shoes
  • Natural fiber clothing
  • Note: Students can bring their own personal eye protection,
  • or personal lampworking eye protection if they have it

Refund Policy

When class/workshop enrollment is below the minimum three days prior to the first day of class, the class may be cancelled. If there is a cancellation, we will contact registered students at least 2 days before the start of the class/workshop by email or by phone.

We will offer students the option to transfer into another class or receive a full refund for the amount paid.

Classes are not refunded due to failure to attend class, planned absences, minor illnesses, or vacations.

If you drop a class:

  • If you drop a class at least 8 business days before it starts, you will receive a 100% refund minus a $20 administrative fee.
  • If you drop a class between 7 to 2 business days before it starts, there are no refunds. At this point students may receive a class credit if the school is able to replace your seat with another student before the start of class. If this is not possible, crediting will not be offered.
  • If you drop a class on or after the class start date, no refunds or credits are possible.

Transfers:

  • If you transfer to from one class to another class of equal value or more, there is no administrative fee.
  • Otherwise an admin fee will be charged for transfers.

In any event where a customer wants to cancel their enrollment and is eligible for a full refund, a 5% processing fee will be deducted from the refund amount.


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Richmond Art Center

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