Glass Jewellery Class: Bead-Making

Craft your own glass beads and make unique jewellery in Sydney!



2.5 hours Class size 1 to 4 guests

  $186 - $252 ($252 per guest when you book for 1 guest, $213/guest for 2 guests, $199/guest for 3 guests, $186/guest for 4 guests. $100 per class surcharge applies for private classes) (Afterpay available)

Jump into the ancient Turkish practise of Glass Bead-Making! Led by experienced Turkish glass artist Aybike Orhan, this workshop offers you the chance to create your own stunning beaded necklace or bracelet using authentic Italian Murano Glass. Perfect for beginners and enthusiasts alike, you’ll leave with unique handcrafted glass beads that make wonderful gifts or personal treasures.
This is a beginner-friendly class—your instructor will be on hand to provide personalised guidance and tips throughout the process, ensuring that you feel confident and inspired as you craft your glass beads. A selection of necklace cords, ribbons and basic fittings are also provided as part of the workshop so you can turn your handmade glass beads into unique, wearable creations before you leave!
This two-and-a-half-hour session will cover:
  • The basics of glass bead-making and use of Mandrels
  • Using both clear and coloured authentic Italian Murano Glass
  • Safe use of "oxygen-propane" lampwork torch
  • Stringing up your glass beads to make unique wearable jewellery


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What you'll get
  • All tools and materials provided.
  • Demonstrations and a safe introduction to Glass Bead-Making.
  • You will make at least five unique and detailed beads.
  • A selection of necklace cords, ribbons and basic fittings are also provided so you can string up your beads to create unique jewellery.
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Knowledge required
  • Beginner-friendly class.
  • Suitable for ages 12+ only when accompanied by a responsible adult.
  • Minimum unaccompanied age 16.
What to bring
Please wear proper clothing:
  • Long sleeves and long pants made from cotton or other low-flammable material. No shorts or tees!
  • Full-covered shoes at all times and best to tie long hair back on the day.
  • You may like to bring water and a snack.
Location

Among the Trees Marrickville - 27 Sydney Street - 27 Sydney St, Marrickville NSW

This venue is within walking distance from Sydenham station (800m). Please allow extra time to find street parking if you are travelling by car.

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Your teacher

Aybike Orhan (Aybike Orhan Glass) & Simi Eliott

Aybike Orhan (Aybike Orhan Glass) & Simi Eliott


Aybike Orhan Eris is a glass artist and instructor. She began her journey with glass in 2011 when she started studying in the Glass Department at Anadolu University, Faculty of Fine Arts in Turkey — and since then, glass has become the heart of her creative life.

From 2016 to 2024, she ran my own studio in Turkey, where she worked with Italian Murano (soft) glass and taught many students how to make glass beads and shape glass in the flame (lampworking). She is currently based in Sydney, continuing her own creative practice.
For Aybike, working with glass is more than just art — it’s a form of meditation. In her workshops, she loves guiding people through this magical process and helping them create something beautiful with their own hands.




Your host

Mark Eliott
Mark Eliott
(Mark Eliott Glass)

30 years experience in glassblowing

5.0 (910)

Mark Eliott is a contemporary artist working primarily in flame-worked glass and also incorporating a variety of media such as music, stop-motion animation and wood carving.
Mark completed a Master of visual arts and Master of Studio Arts at Sydney College of the Arts, as well as an Associate Diploma in Jazz Studies (Saxophone) at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music.
Collaborations with other artists are also a feature of Mark's work, for example the stop-motion animation project with Jack McGrath for which they coined the term Flame-ation (flame-glass animation). This work aims to bring glass to life by presenting the object together with animation, and sometimes, live performance.
Mark teaches flame-work and provides interactive demonstrations. He has exhibited internationally and has a strong interest in environmental issues.

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