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 […]
Prerequisites: FW1: Introduction to Flameworking or prior flameworking experience. In this 8-week intensive, students will learn new skills and techniques that will expand on our Introduction to Flameworking course. Students will cultivate a stronger vision for continued artistic pursuits by combining hollow techniques with solid techniques, while also reviewing the technical proficiency necessary to work with […]
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 glass […]
This class is aimed to the glass maker looking to incorporate intermediate/advance form and color techniques to their repertoire of glassblowing skills. Color overlays, stuffed cups, cane pulls and roll-ups are on the agenda. We welcome glass makers continuing from GB2 or with at least one year of consistent glass blowing experience. During the course […]
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. Previous experience required. Each class is 3 […]
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 […]