Glass Bead Making Course - Five-weeks

Beginner-friendly course in glass bead making and flameworking.


maimai glass
maimai glass
5.0 (13)

10 hours Class size 1 to 5 guests    

  $650 (Afterpay & PayPal Pay in 4 available)

Glass Bead Making – 5-week course
Session 1
Saturday, 15th August - 12th September 2026
Time: 10AM – 12AM
Session 2
Saturday, 31st October - 28th November 2026
Time: 9AM – 11AM
  • Location: Maimai Glass Studio – Unit 6, 16-22 Cross St, Brookvale
  • Price: $650 for 5 weeks ($130 per class) No extra fee as all materials are included
  • Group Size: Small group, max 5 participants
Looking for something creative and hands-on to do in Sydney?
Join this fun and relaxing 5-week course and discover the magic of glass bead making using soft Italian Moretti glass.
In this foundational workshop, you’ll learn how to safely use a torch to melt glass and shape it into beautiful, colourful beads. Each week builds on your skills with opportunities to try your hand at glass beads, small glass sculptures, swizzle sticks, and even a little glass blowing if you're curious!
This class is:
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Run in a small group so you get personal guidance
  • Flexible and tailored to your pace and interests
  • Perfect if you have a creative idea you’d like help bringing to life!
  • All materials are included
You’ll explore techniques like:
  • Colour application and layering
  • Dot and stringer patterns
  • Hot sculpting and shaping
What you'll get
  • All materials provided
  • A range of handmade glass beads to take home
  • Personal instruction from a professional Japanese glass artist
  • Access to studio tools and equipment
Come start your Saturday with creativity and still have the rest of your weekend free!
Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly
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

Unit 6/16-22 Cross Street, Brookvale NSW

Glass Bead Making Course - Five-weeks location
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maimai glass
maimai glass

5.0 (13)
female Women-owned

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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