Catriona R MacKenzie
Beginner's Beadmaking Lessons
Enjoy a half or whole day experience for you and/or a friend melting glass in the Lampworking Torch. Catriona has been working with glass for 20 years and is highly skilled at her craft.
Glass is a wonderful and unique material especially in its molten state, allowing it to be malleable, colourful and a truly fascinating material to work with.
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When you join Cat in one of her classes you will learn the necessary skills for:
- Working the glass hot in the flame
- Creating glass beads
- Surface decoration
Testimonials
"I was initially slightly fraught about the complexity of the process but Cat broke it down into very manageable stages so that with each bead I learnt additional skills. The three hours flew by and I am delighted with my beads. Cat warned me that I might find working with glass addictive - she was right, I'm hooked! And she's an excellent teacher!!".- Karen, Portishead
"I surprised my girlfriend with a birthday present of a trip to Bristol and a glass-bead making course with Cat, which was a fantastic experience I would definitely recommend to others! Right from the moment I contacted Cat asking about the content of the beginners course, how suitable it would be for us, which dates she was available etc. she was so friendly and accommodating. Cat is incredibly knowledgeable and experienced but also very patient and made it a thoroughly enjoyable day for both of us! The beads look amazing, but the experience itself surpassed all expectations. Thanks Cat!" - Matt, London.
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"My better half bought me the bead-making for beginners tutorial and it was totally, totally brilliant! Cat is so unbelievably patient, even with utter novices like us (who are also on the clumsy side) - she knows just when to step in and help out, but really allows you your independence to put your individual stamp on whatever you want to create. Cat was the perfect teacher. More than worth a visit - cannot recommend highly enough!" - Laura, London.
"I was really excited about the lesson and had a wonderful morning. Cat is a brilliant teacher & very patient.".- Jo, Cheltenham
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"I booked in a lesson for my mum as a gift. Cat was very understanding, due to the pandemic, when we were trying to organise a date. My mum really enjoyed herself, and Cat patiently helped her to create special beads she wanted to make" - Paul, Bristol
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"I had a fab 3 glass bead making session with Cat this weekend. She was super patient and explained all the techniques to me really clearly. I have come away with new skills and inspired to try new ways of making lampwork beads." - Nicola, Devon.
Teacher
Your teacher for your lesson will be Catriona, who has 20 years glass making experience.
She has taught both Lampworking (using the torch) and Glassblowing (gathering from furnace) throughout her career. She has been teaching Beginner's Lampworking Lessons for over 10years at her studio. She is skilled, patient and welcomes anyone over 16 years* to book in for a lesson and come play with this beautiful, unique material.
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*under 18's must be accompanied by an adult
Studio
Catriona's studio is within the cooperative artist studio space, Centrespace Studios.
Centrespace is a thriving independent and sustainable community of artists and craftspeople offering both studio space, workshops, events and a gallery space for hire. The building was originally occupied by artists in the late 1970’s and has been running as a co-operative since 1987.
There are many multi-storey car parks near my studio and is easy walking distance from Temple Meads train station and Bristol bus station/routes.
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If you would like to purchase a class then you can pay via my webshop, and Catriona will contact you to book one in. or you can email Cat at catmackglass@gmail.com
Course Prices
The 3 hour class costs £90
This class is designed for a one-to-one experience of working on the torch, you will get my full attention and learn the basic skills needed to create glass beads.
A 5 hour class for 2 people costs £150
This class is designed for couples and friends to share the torch and experience lampworking together for the day. There is a break half way through for your to have a lunch break and enjoy a 30-60 min break.