classes

TANK is pleased to rent hourly studio time to customers and others experienced with glass.

What You Get

•One time free orientation to familiarize you with TANK equipment and safety procedures.
• Up to 30 minutes prep time to prepare, or clean beads from a previous session. (Starts when you arrive at the studio)
•One Nortel Minor Bench Burner oxygen propane torch
•Basic tools (table top graphite pad, hand marver, tweezers, mashers, tungsten poker, knife, water can, protective glasses, 1/8th mandrels, sludge, arrow springs annealing kiln)

Who Can Rent

Students who have taken at least one beginner class at TANK or have taken an equivalent class at a reputable studio / school. If you are a first time renter you need to book a half hour orientation session with Amy or Jill prior to doing any work. When renting time you are allowed up to 30 minutes to get set up and clean a previous sessions beads before being charged by the hour. Session ends when torch station has been cleaned up.

Pricing

Hourly$15

10 Hour Time Block$120 (can be broken into max 3 visits)

TANK Students $10

Time will be rounded up to the hour. Available Noon – 5pm Wed to Sun, some evenings (contact for schedule)

24 hr cancellation policy - or a $15 admin charge will be applied to your next session.

flameworking - beginner glass bead making classes [ 2 day weekend classes ]

Making Glass Beads – 3 Part Beginner Series with Amy Johnson

[ Skill Level : New Beginner / Advanced Beginner ]

An introduction to the exciting art of working with hot glass and making flameworked beads. It’s the perfect place to start for total beginners or a great refresher. Amy is a technical master who will show students many techniques to build a solid foundation of skills. Students will be able to create their own designs based on what is learned. The 3 classes introduce an excellent overview of what’s possible in glass beadmaking! Typically students make between 16 - 30 beads.

Class Fee $295 (includes materials)

12 Hours (+ 1 hour lunch each day)

$295 / Level - including all materials

10% off when all three levels are purchased together

Sign Up Details - Deposits

Multi Session Classes

A 50% deposit is required to hold a space for multi-day classes. The balance is due on the first day of class. In the case of a class cancellation by TANK, the deposit is fully refunded or student is provided the option to transfer into another class. If a student wishes to cancel, minimum 3 weeks notice prior class start date must be provided for a full refund (less any applicable administration expenses,) or if we can fill space you’ll also receive a refund.

One Session Classes

Full payment due at time of booking for all one session classes.

In the case of a class cancellation by TANK, the deposit is fully refunded or student is provided the option to transfer into another class. If a student wishes to cancel, minimum 3 weeks notice prior class must be provided for a full refund (less any applicable administration expenses,) or if we can fill space you’ll also receive a refund.

International Teacher Classes

A deposit is required to hold a space at time of booking. The balance is due one month before the first day of class. In the case of a class cancellation by TANK, the deposit and or full class fee is fully refundable. If a student wishes to cancel minimum 3 weeks notice prior class start date must be given and TANK must also be able to fill the space for a full refund (less any applicable administration expenses,) or if we can fill space you’ll also receive a refund.

Missed Classes

If a class is missed in a multi session class taught by TANK instructors, the instructor will provide a verbal description of what was missed. No refund will be issued for that class. A make up class may be scheduled at the students expense (discounted rates may apply,) or they may be able to join that class the next time it runs.

Torchtime - by the hour

Level 1

[ Jan 28th & 29th ]

[ Mar 24th & 25th ]

11:00 am - 6:00 pm

Techniques include;

shaping beads

stringer applications

striped beads

dots

bubbles

feathering/ raking

simple encasing

silver leaf

cleaning beads

preparing mandrels

Level 3

[ Apr 28th & 29th ]

11:00 am - 6:00 pm

Techniques include;

ribbon cane

simple murrine

focal beads

multiple beads

marbles

thick encasing

encased florals

individual interest

Private Classes – One on One - All Skill Levels

$40/hr (min 3 hr) or $235/day

Focus your studies on specific areas of interest with expert flameworking instructor Amy Johnson.

Privately Booked Classes / Events

$95/person (min 5 people, max 8)

Gather your friends, family or co-workers and play with fire and colour in this fun 3 hour experience oriented class. You’ll learn to make 3 or 4 styles of glass beads using an oxygen propane torch with teaching duo Amy Johnson & Jill Cribbin. Make approximately 10 to 20 beads!

flameworking - private classes / individual or group

The TANK family is growing. Amy had a baby, little Baxter Bond at the end of May

Summer Class Dates will be limited due to the new arrival. These dates are in red and more classes will be scheduled for fall. Please call the studio for more details.

Make This Bead! Hollow Bead Workshop – 4 hour intensive

[ Skill Level : Intermediate]

In this class students will learn to make three hollow bead styles. Students are shown three different technical approaches to making a hollow and three different design applications. This class will also improve your glass control using the coiling method which will benefit many other bead types.

Class Fee $100 (includes materials)

4 Hours

flameworking - hollow beads

Make This Bead! Silver Lined Charm (will fit Pandora, Troll etc) – 6 hour intensive

[ Skill Level : Beginner - Intermediate, some glass experience is helpful but not a must ]

In this class students will learn to make their very own charm style glass and sterling silver beads to fit on the popular Pandora, or Troll style charm bracelets. In the first class students will make simple beads in a variety of designs on larger hole mandrels. In the second calss, students will learn to saw, file, sand and rivet silver tubing into the centre of their own glass beads creating a personalized memento to wear on a bracelet or necklace. Silver for 6 beads included, more silver tubing may be purchased at an additional cost if students wish to line more of their beads.

Class Fee $185 (includes materials and silver tubing for 6 beads)

6 Hours (two sessions)

flameworking & metalsmithing - silver lined beads

Make This Ring! Glass Ring – 4 hour intensive

[ Skill Level : Beginner - Intermediate, some experience needed]

In this class students learn to work on large diameter mandrels which can be tricky. Students are guided through the process of smoothly wrapping the glass around the ring mandrel and marvering it to form an even band. Students will have the choice of how they want to decorate their ring. Options will be shown for sculpted (skull & bones,) smooth designs and cabochon style tops with optional murrine made by TANK studio artists.

Class Fee $100

4 Hours

flamworking - glass rings

Level 2

[ Mar 3rd & 4th ]

11:00 am - 6:00 pm

Techniques include

off mandrel

pendants & buttons sculptural forms

reactive glass

complex patterning

fancy stringer

twisties