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Pittsburgh Glass Center

Introduction to Beadmaking

$475

Learn the art of glass beadmaking and make an array of colorful beads. Over the course of 8 weeks, you’ll learn the basic skills of heating colorful rods of glass with a torch and how to use gravity and tools to form and mold them into unique beautiful beads. Once you’ve practiced creating forms, learn how to add decorative color and designs with dots, frit, and trails to create intricate designs. This class is suitable for all levels. Experienced beadmakers will focus on more advanced decorative techniques.

Class tuition includes 2 hours of open-studio time to be used during the 8-week course period. Open Studio is held on Monday Nights 5:00pm - 9:00pm.

Class does not meet 3/4.

Ages 14+

  • Session 1: Jan 21 - Mar 18th, 2026
    Wed for 8 weeks from 6:30 - 9:30 pm

Pittsburgh Glass Center

5472 Penn Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15206 Get directions

Room: Flame Shop

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