Frequently Asked Questions

We teach glass working, particularly the creation of glass beads.

We offer courses of all levels, lasting from 2 hours to a few days.

We offer discovery sessions for people who have never tried glass beadmaking before.

Beginner classes are also offered for people interested in going further.

For those already initiated, we offer in-depth courses in various techniques throughout the year.

Discover the current program here.

Absolutely, you are welcome to try!

We schedule discovery sessions at the workshop throughout the year.

Watch this page for upcoming dates.

I advise you to start with a discovery session at the workshop, to discover the malleable texture of glass in its hot state and create your first little beads!

All equipment is provided by the workshop during the courses: all hand tools necessary to handle hot glass, torches, ventilation system, safety glasses, glass, gas, coffee/tea , etc.

You won't miss anything!

We have two workshops at home:

• My private workshop, in which all my personal creations are imagined and fabricated. Students often ask to go there to see my bead/jewellery collections, but also all my glass colours.
• Our workshop dedicated to training, which can accommodate up to four students. This limited number of places is intentional to ensure you have the full attention of the trainer.

Both workshops are very well ventilated and equipped, to ensure you have a pleasant and comfortable time.

Installation and basic safety actions are taught during our beginner classes and discovery sessions.

Discover the current program here .

Discovery sessions last 2 hours.

The beginner and in-depth classes generally last between one and three days.

Discover the current program here.

Most of the courses I personally teach focus on my core skill, the techniques for creating detailed botanical glass beads. This brings together a wide range of different advanced techniques: working with fine stringers, laying and manipulating dots, creating canes with more or less complex patterns, encasing techniques, inclusions, etc.

Two other teachers are very regular at the workshop:

• Floriane Lataille, who mainly teaches implosions and glass spinning techniques.
• Nathalie Crottaz, who regularly teaches beginner classes, blown glass beads and fine stringer work.

The three of us are long-time acquaintances and work well together.

We also sometimes invite occasional teachers for other specific techniques.

The classes take place in one of the two glass workshops, in our home, in Essonne, in the Paris region. We are a 5-minute walk from the “Saint-Michel-sur-Orge” RER C train station, 25 minutes south of Paris.

You will be welcomed "like at home", in a warm, family atmosphere.

Important: We have several cats at home, so we suggest you consider taking treatment if you have allergies.

We can accommodate up to four students per class.

This limited number of places is intentional to ensure you have the full attention of the teacher.

In view of the limited number of places, we advise you to register by email here, to be among the first to be alerted of availability.

Of course! I love teaching private classes. Let me know what you would like to learn!

I would be happy to discuss this personally with you. Contact me: contact@kathryngreer.com.

No, unfortunately this is not currently possible.

Let’s discuss it during your next class at the workshop! I can absolutely guide you in your installation, by sharing with you the suppliers and the elements to order.