Sea glass workshop set

  Searching for sea glass along our beaches is a much-loved pass-time. It is always a thrill when one of these “jewels“ is discovered,, but have you ever wondered about the origins of sea glass and what makes it so interesting? Artist Pem Bryant will answer many of your questions when he leads an informational sea glass workshop Saturday, March 20, 9 a.m. to noon at the Dare County Arts Council studios located at 104 Sir Walter Raleigh Street in Manteo. Cost of attendance is $30 for DCAC members and $40 for nonmembers.

  Topics will include the history of sea glass, dating the glass, ascertaining its value, the conditioning process colors and rarity, differences between authentic and tumbled glass, plus tips and tricks of sea glass hunters.

  Additionally, Bryant will display prized finds from his personal collection, including Indian pottery, earthenware and plate-ware. Attendees are also invited to bring their glass for identification.

  Bryant is a jewelry artist working primarily with sea glass and is owner of the jewelry studio Sea, Sand and Hand in Kill Devil Hills. Of his passion for sea glass, he says, , “Although I started out picking up everything that looked like something that could be made into art, I eventually began to focus my interest on sea glass . . . romance, history and intrigue can only begin to describe the mysterious nature of authentic sea glass.“ Bryant is a member of the North American Sea Glass Association. To see more of his work, visit his web site at ww.seasandandhand.com/.

  For more information or to sign up for this workshop, please call 473-5558. Dare County Arts Council is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to encouraging the arts in Dare County through advocacy, enrichment and opportunity.