Glass Bead Making

Techniques of Glass Shaping over Flame, also known as lampwork or flamework, this process involves heating glass rods over an open flame. Heating the glass allows us to shape it and create various items, such as glass beads, figurines, and ornaments.

If you want to get to know this technique, the Glass Beads Workshop is the right choice for you. The workshop is held in collaboration with the Rogaška Slatina School Center and includes a demonstration by students on how to create more complex and precise shapes over the flame. Part of the workshop will be dedicated to allowing you to try the technique yourself. You will learn how to use a burner, apply a separator, gather glass, and create basic shapes. You will also learn to grind, engrave, and sand. In parallel, the jewelry lab will prepare wire fittings for pendants, earrings, or bracelets, where you will then learn about bending and clamping the wire.

The program is intended for anyone who would like to explore the technique of glass shaping over flame, as well as the technique of wire shaping and stringing beads on wire.

About the Mentors:

Zinka K. Kobula and students from the Rogaška Slatina School Center will be present at the workshop.

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Participants are asked to gather 15 minutes before the scheduled time in the entrance hall of the Rog Center. Please store your personal belongings in the lockers that the mentor will show you. Do not be late for the program, as this disrupts the workflow. In case of delay, we cannot guarantee entry into the lab.

The program is conducted in Slovenian, except where stated otherwise. In case of cancellation, we will inform you two days before the scheduled start.

If you cannot attend the program, participation fees are non-refundable, and it is not possible to change the date. You can transfer your participation to another person; please inform us at least 24 hours before the program starts at the email address: steklokeramika@center-rog.si

We look forward to your company and our joint creation.