Join us for an immersive and creative journey into the art of flame working to craft your own unique glass rings! In this 3-hour hands-on class, you’ll learn the fundamental techniques of manipulating borosilicate glass to create personal and wearable pieces of art. Experiment with different colors and shapes to create rings that reflect your […]
Scientific glassblowing refers to the process of manipulating glass with a torch to create custom labware for scientific research. A scientific glassblower is a master of conceptualizing how the geometries of vessels, valves, fittings, filters, and joints affect the desired function of an object, considering the interaction that a researcher (or instrument) will have with […]
Join us for this 5 hour workshop focused on shaping and controlling molten glass on the torch. Working with borosilicate glass, students will learn implosions, color application, and more to create pendants, marbles and one of a kind pieces of art. Saturdays, 10am – 3pm. $320 + booking fee. No experience necessary. Book Now
Prerequisite: FW1: Introduction to Flameworking or equivalent flameworking experience. This 8-week intensive will build, refine, and hone competency for working with borosilicate glass. Students should expect to both reinforce fundamentals and develop new skills for creating unique works of glass art. The course promotes experimentation and realization of independent student projects. Intermediate techniques include but are […]
It’s all about beads! This 5-hour workshop introduces students to the fundamentals of working with soft glass using a tabletop torch. Participants explore techniques involving color application, texture, pattern development, dots, and stringers through guided, hands-on practice. The class culminates in a curated collection of handmade beads suitable for jewelry, textile work, or personal accessories. […]
In this course, students will build on the foundational techniques introduced in SGB1, advancing to more complex assemblies and glass tubing forms. Using a hand torch, students will develop proficiency in creating single- and double-stick side seals, assembling braces, and making ring seals, while continuing to refine essential bench skills such as straight seals, bends, […]
From Flame to Flora! Explore the art of sculpting botanical forms in borosilicate glass in this hands-on introductory flameworking class. Using clear and colored glass rods, students will learn foundational techniques including cutting, shaping, color application, and assembly. Through demonstrations and guided practice, participants will create leaves, petals, stems, and other plant-inspired elements while developing […]
Welcome to the world of flameworking! This course covers the basic fundamental techniques for melting and forming borosilicate glass with oxygen/propane torch. Demonstrations combined with student work time and individual student-teacher instruction will make up the core curriculum. Course Goals and Objectives: Developing an introductory level of technical proficiency with flameworked borosilicate glass; Learning flameworked […]