Beginner Glass Workshop: Beads

Step into the world of glass art in Sydney!



2.5 hours Class size 1 to 5 guests

  $199 - $250 ($250 per guest when you book for 1 guest, $219/guest for 2 guests, $199/guest for 3+ guests) (Afterpay & PayPal Pay in 4 available)

Safety, Tools & Materials

Safety, Tools & Materials

Learn about the essential safety equipment, studio practices, and the tools you'll be using. Get to know the torch and explore the beautiful range of colourful Italian Moretti glass before lighting the flame.


Make a Decorative Cane

Make a Decorative Cane

Melt glass to create a thin decorative cane that you'll use to add dots or marble patterns to your beads.


Create Your First Bead

Create Your First Bead

Wrap molten glass around a mandrel to create your first glass bead.


Decorate with Dots & Marble Patterns

Decorate with Dots & Marble Patterns

Use the decorative cane you made earlier to add colourful dots or marble patterns to your bead.


Try Advanced Designs (Optional)

Try Advanced Designs (Optional)

If you're feeling confident, have a go at heart beads, flower patterns or other decorative techniques.


Cooling & Finishing

Cooling & Finishing

Learn how the beads are cooled and prepared to take home.


Take Home Your Creations

Take Home Your Creations

Turn your favourite bead into a necklace or keyring, or simply take your handmade beads home for future jewellery projects.


Discover the colourful world of glass lampworking and experience the magic of transforming molten Italian Moretti glass into your own unique handmade beads. In this beginner-friendly workshop, you'll learn how to shape glowing glass on a mandrel using a torch while discovering the fascinating art of glass bead making in a relaxed and supportive studio.
Choose from a beautiful range of vibrant Italian Moretti glass colours to design beads that reflect your own personal style. Every bead is formed with a hole through the centre, making it perfect for turning into a necklace, keyring or your own jewellery projects.
No two beads are ever the same, and that's part of the magic. You'll leave with your own handmade beads, new skills, and the confidence to continue your glass bead making journey.

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What you'll get
Step into the world of glass art and learn the basics of making vibrant handmade beads. You'll explore the techniques and safety behind this mesmerising craft, then finish your pieces with strings so you can take home a necklace or keyring — or keep the beads for future jewellery making.
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Knowledge required
Beginners and intermediates welcome.
What to bring
For safety, please wear long sleeve T-shirts made of non-flammable material and closed-toe shoes. Long hair must be tied back.
Location

Maimai glass Studio - Unit 6/16-22 Cross Street, Brookvale NSW

2 minutes walk from Warringah Mall

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Originally from Japan and now based in Sydney, Mai Oshima is a glass artist, designer and teacher with over 20 years of experience working with glass.
Mai holds a Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts (Glass) from Japan and is a qualified art teacher. Before moving to Australia, she taught glassblowing, flameworking and kiln-forming in Japan, where she developed a passion for helping people discover the creativity and joy of working with glass.
Inspired by the colours and beauty of Sydney's Northern Beaches, Mai creates handcrafted glass jewellery and artworks using a range of glass techniques. She loves sharing her knowledge in a relaxed, supportive environment where beginners feel comfortable exploring a new skill and experienced makers can continue to grow.
Whether you're making your very first glass bead or creating your own stained glass piece, Mai's workshops are designed to be creative, hands-on and enjoyable. You'll leave with beautiful handmade work, new skills, and the confidence to keep creating.

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