Intermediate bead making with Kathryn Wardill

Join Kathryn Wardill for an intermediate bead making workshop designed to consolidate your skills making glass beads. Building on basic techniques, this workshop will challenge you to explore new techniques and design elements.

Throughout the workshop, you will:

• Learn to create intricate canes and utilise them in your bead designs.
• Explore the art of floral bead making, adding depth and detail to your creations.
• Master the technique of encasing, creating beautiful visual effects within your beads.
• Experiment with metals, incorporating them into your beads for unique textures and finishes.
• Discover sculptural techniques, pushing the boundaries of traditional bead shapes.
• Explore the art of creating hollow beads, adding dimension and complexity to your designs.

Kathryn’s highly structured approach includes daily demonstrations followed by ample practice time, ensuring you not only understand the techniques but can confidently apply them to your own creations.

To make the most of this workshop, please wear closed shoes and bring a notebook, pen, safety eyewear, favorite tools, water bottle, and lunch. All necessary tools will be provided, but students are required to bring their own Bullseye glass rods, these are available for purchase at Blue Dog Glass. Comprehensive class notes will be provided to each student, ensuring you can continue to hone your skills long after the workshop ends.

Kathryn Wardill is a Melbourne based contemporary jewellery artist and educator who received her Bachelor of Visual Art (Gold and Silversmithing) in 1994 from Griffith University, a Bachelor of Fine Art Honours (First Class) in 1995 from RMIT University, a Graduate Diploma of Tertiary Teaching & Learning  in 1998 from RMIT University and Master of Arts, Fine Art by Research in 1998 from RMIT University. Wardill has actively participated in group and solo exhibitions, artist residencies and conference presentations internationally for the last 30 years.