Close your eyes. Imagine spending three days at your own mini retreat, tucked into the secluded woods and rolling hills of Western Massachusetts. You'll be nourished with delicious meals made with the freshest ingredients from nearby farms. Now imagine spending that weekend among other artists and creatives, working with melted glass to create beautiful little works of art. If this sounds like your idea of heaven, join me at Snow Farm - The New England Craft Program. Whether you're brand new or well-versed in the art of glass beadmaking, a Snow Farm retreat is an absolutely amazing experience. After a day of instruction, unwind by the bonfire and visit with new friends, or return for open studio where you can practice all of your new skills.
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Learn the basics of flameworking and how to use heat, gravity, and glass rods to make beautiful beads. As the week progresses, move your skills to the next level with techniques such as advanced encasing, complex and twisted stringer work, and detailed stringer control for intricate dot work. Incorporate enamels and metals to add depth and dimension to beads. Leave with new skills, inspiration, and treasures. $25 Supply fee covers most supplies, additional glass can be purchased in class. All levels welcome. For ages 13 and up.