Vicki Beldan’s passion for glass beadmaking started in 2008, after completing a course with a Melbourne jeweller and lampwork artist.
In 2013, a course with a world-renowned glass artist totally changed the way she viewed the possibilities and opportunities of this challenging glass craft.
Her learning journey has continued to this day, enhanced by continually exploring alternative methods and techniques, and exchanging concepts and ideas with other artists worldwide.
Vicki’s forte is encased floral beads, but she will try any technique that reflects her flair and individuality. Most of all, Vicki says ‘glass beadmaking is just plain fun – particularly when you’re learning!’
A weekend course on Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 May 2024, 9:30am to 3:00pm. Enrolment is not available after the class begins.
A weekend course on Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 July 2024, 9:30am to 4:00pm. Enrolment is not available after the class begins.
Glass Bead Making Extension - Shapes and Decoration Tutor: Vicki Beldan This course will cover more bead shapes, making Fritzies, using molds, rollers and presses as well as additional designs with dots and stringers. There will also be instruction on the use of the Guild's kiln for batch annealing. Numbers: Minimum 3, Maximum 5 Prerequisite: Some…
Glass Bead Making Extension - Twisties & Encasement Tutor: Vicki Beldan This course will cover making Twisties and canes and their application, as well as clear encasement of beads. There will also be instruction on the use of the Guild's kiln for batch annealing. Numbers: Minimum 3, Maximum 5 Prerequisite: Some experience necessary. Suitable for…
Glass Bead Making - Beginners Tutor: Vicki Beldan Day 1: Introduction to lampworking tools and equipment; safety requirements, use of hothead torch as well as instruction on how to make your own glass beads. You will have time to practice this new skill with various bead shapes. Day 2: Learn to pull glass stringers; how…
Glass Bead Making - Beginners Tutor: Vicki Beldan Day 1: Introduction to lampworking tools and equipment; safety requirements, use of hothead torch as well as instruction on how to make your own glass beads. You will have time to practice this new skill with various bead shapes. Day 2: Learn to pull glass stringers; how…