Prerequisites: NB1: Introduction to Neon or prior neon bending experience. In this 8-week course, students will learn new skills and techniques, expanding on those learned in our Introductory Neon Courses. You will work on a project or pursue focused experimentation utilizing glass tubing. Instruction will focus on fine tuning student’s neon bending, working with color tubes […]
Welcome to our Introductory Neon course! In this eight-week intensive class, students can expect to learn about the components that make a neon tube, the tools needed, and necessary techniques to create neon. The course will consist of developing the foundations of tube bending, designing and creating various neon projects, and learning how to have […]
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 […]
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 […]
Technique: Goblet Techniques. Students will advance their glassblowing skills by learning and applying goblet-making techniques to their practice. The goblet will be broken down into its core components—cup, stem, and foot—with dedicated drills and practice time for each part. These components will then serve as building blocks for a culminating project: a raised cake stand […]
Learn to make various forms with an emphasis on technique. Students will brush up on the fundamentals before diving into the world of set-ups, spot heating and faster execution. More time at the bench and a stronger foundation in the medium will prepare you for advanced level classes. Each class is 3 hours long and […]
The perfect start to your glassblowing education! In this 8 Week Introductory Glassblowing Course, students will begin their glass journey by learning the basics of working with 2100 degree molten glass. Traditional techniques of gathering and shaping the glass are learned before moving on to creating various blown shapes like cups and bowls. Working in small […]