Bead Making Lessons

The Bavin Glass Cabin is the perfect place to shop for local souvenirs, fine blown glass pieces, and beautifully handmade jewelry. They specialize in regional glass, clay, and metal art, representing 25 different artists from around the valley. With a built-in glass studio, guests can also watch artists at work as they twist rods of glass into beautiful glass beads before their eyes. They also offer bead making lessons for all levels of experience and the option of renting the studio to those who are more experienced or have taken an introductory lesson.

Bead Making Lessons

Learn how to operate a torch, handle molten glass, and use basic techniques to create your own glass beads. After participating in the class, guests are welcome to rent a bead making station for personal use.

• 3-Hours - $85 per person plus applicable taxes

Jewelry Making

The Bavin Glass Cabin has everything you need to make your own unique piece of wearable art including; handmade glass beads crafted by staff members, Bali Thai beads, sterling silver, Swarovski Crystal, and much more... The friendly staff will show you techniques for creating earrings, bracelets, necklaces, and more at the following rates:

• Apply beads to a cord and finish with sliding knots - $2 plus applicable taxes
• Apply beads to a headpin for a drop pendant - $5 plus applicable taxes
• Apply beads to headpins for drop earrings - $7.50 plus applicable taxes
• Earring or necklace assembly - $7.50 plus applicable taxes
• Apply beads to a wire and bracelet assembly - $15 plus applicable taxes

Please Note: These prices are a minimum charge and may increase for more complex projects. The prices do not include the cost of material.

Bead Making Station Rental

After taking an introductory lesson, rent a bead making station and make your own unique beads! The rental includes the use of a torch and tools belonging to the workstation. Bead making materials may be purchased separately.

• 1-Hour - $10 plus applicable taxes

Reservations are essential for bead making lessons. For more information or to book, please call the Bavin Glass Cabin directly at 250.341.6853 (in-house ext.4527) or visit the Bavin Glassworks Website for more information.