The Charm of Beadmaking
It’s all about beads! This 4-week course 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 course culminates in a curated collection of ... Read More
Small Flames, Big Personalities: Glass Animals
Bring tiny creatures to life in molten glass! Discover the art of flameworking in this hands-on class focused on small glass animals. Students will learn the fundamentals of working with molten glass at the torch, including shaping, pulling, and sculpting techniques used to form small ... Read More
Shape, Sparkle and Shine: Glass Jewelry
Create jewelry forged in flame and glass! Explore the colorful world of glass jewelry in this creative flameworking class. Using a torch and borosilicate glass rods, participants will learn how to craft wearable pieces such as pendants, rings, charms, and earrings while developing essential lampworking ... Read More
Introduction to Pipe Making
Where fire meets function! Step into the world of functional glass art in this 4-week intensive flameworking course focused on pipe making. Students will learn the fundamentals of working with borosilicate glass at the torch, including heat control, shaping, sealing, and color application while creating ... Read More
Imaginative Scientific Glassware
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 ... Read More
FW1: 8 Week Introduction to Flameworking
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 ... Read More
FW2: 8 Week Intermediate Flameworking
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 ... Read More
One Day Flameworking Workshop
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, 11am - 4pm ... Read More
One Day Workshop: Glass Rings
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 ... Read More
One Day Workshop: Glass Chains
Link, shape, and connect in glass! In this 5-hour workshop, you'll master the essential techniques for creating flame worked glass chains by connecting links and loops. What to Expect: The class begins with a focused mini-lesson on how to properly close and connect links, followed ... Read More