538. Intermediate Glass Beadmaking with James Naquin
Class - Glass | Available
This 6 week intermediate-level beadmaking class will introduce new tools and techniques for beadmaking with soft glass (COE 104). Learn about creative tools and techniques that will enhance your options for making lampwork beads including topics such as shaping beads, adding interest with more complex twisties and dot patterns, adding three-dimensional/sculptural aspects to beads and other topics tailored to student interest.
Create a variety of beads and learn something new in the glass studio on Friday afternoons to add to your skills. Prerequisite: This hands-on class is appropriate for beadmakers who are confident making round beads with soft glass. Not for beginners. Some glass included. Please bring your favorite 104 COE glass bead rods/colors.
- Some glass will be provided. Please bring your favorite 104 COE glass bead rods/colors including ivory and clear.
James Naquin
James began his glass career in 1999. After a few months of practice he took a class with Tom Holland and Sage in Fox, AR. After a few more months behind the torch he became a member of the LA crafts guild after being juried into the organization. In 2001 James was a studio assistant for Loren Stump at Penland School of Crafts. He fell in love with the mountains of Western NC so much that NC has been home since. His interests are varied: cooking, beer brewing, gardening, music and podcasts. One influences the other!