Studio Classes

Topics covered will include studio safety, stringers, twisted cane, bead shaping, surface decoration, annealing and glass compatibility.
A handout is included.
We will be using soft glass (COE104) and each student can expect to make between 4 to 10 beads during the day. Beads will need to anneal overnight, and they can be picked up at a later date.
No previous hot glass experience is required. Class size is limited (3- 6 students), so each student will receive lots of individual attention.
The cost includes glass and the use of a propane/oxygen torch and all other tools and materials needed for the class.
Call 888-272-3830 to register for this class.
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Boro 101 is a great introduction to glassblowing in a professional setting. This class will cover Setup, Tools, lampworking materials, glass properties, with an emphasis on solid form. Sculpture, Welds, Leafs, and other lampworking basics will be covered in this workshop.
Each student will have the opportunity to create their own glass sculpture during this class.
The cost includes glass and the use of a propane/oxygen torch and all other tools and materials needed for the class.
Call 888-272-3830 to register for this class.
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This class will cover Setup, Tools, lampworking materials, glass properties, with an emphasis on hollow form.
Simple vessels and attachments will be covered in this workshop.
Each student will have the opportunity to create their own glass sculpture during this class.
Materials are included.
This workshop runs from 9am to 5pm.
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In this 2 hour live Webinar Nathan Miers will teach you the techniques required to make a high quality incalmo dish. Dishes are in popular demand in the functional market right now, making this Webinar a timely investment.

In this Webinar N8 will cover:

• Breaking down pre-made color tubing
• Sleeving with a clear tube
• Incalmo techniques
• Shaping and finishing a dish

Early Bird Special: Sign up for this webinar by May 13th and pay only $119.   All students who enroll between May 14th and June 6th will be charged the retail price of $149.  Glasscraft Club Members can enroll at any time for only $89.

This class is designed to provide a solid technical and aesthetic base from which a persons work can progress. With Jacks and Diamond Shears aiding them, students of all levels will experiment with Borosilicate tubing. Shape, scale and proportion will pass through a technical "strainer" in order to create form conscious work of various scale and difficulty.

You can see Matt's work at his website

Eric Ross, owner of 4.0 glass, has one of the cleanest styles in modern functional lampworking. During this workshop, Eric will show students the steps in making a traditional Functional set, including a Bubbler, Sherlock, Jar and more. During the process he will also cover Reversal Millies and Double Layer sections. Eric will also discuss his success in turning his lampworking hobby into a career.
This 3 day Demo-style workshop will run from 10am to 6pm.
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In this fun, informative workshop, students will learn how sculpt insect-inspired soft glass beads in the flame, both on-mandrel and off-mandrel. Beetles, butterfly wings, butterflies, caterpillars, and bees are all fair game! After creating the sculptural base beads, students learn how to create detail and vibrant color using vitreous enamels. Margaret will share her strategies for mixing, layering, fading, and stippiling enamel paints to get the detail and vibrant color that characterize her Beetle and Butterfly beads. Methods for mixing enamels and “firing” enamels onto beads after painting will also be covered. Learning enamel painting opens up your beadmaking to a whole new world of detail and color- join us for this inspiring, fun, and informative workshop!
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This class will focus on finishing functional hollow sculpture while touching on techniques including dichro, milli, vial cane, and alternative flame use.

During this demo style class you will learn what it takes to do a collaborative piece. As Mr. Gray and Nate work through this functional glass art piece you will be able to experience them making a plan, communicating effectively, multitasking, and problem solving while always keeping the finished piece in mind.

Mr. Gray will explain his way of how to see nature and translate into glass sculpture. He will also show you how to tap into your “right brain” as he breaks down intuitive sculpture.

Scott “Mr. Gray” Rosinski was born in New England in 1980. He attended Maine College of Art for metalsmithing and jewelry. In September 2000 he discovered glass through an independent study. In 2003 he began a residency at Royal River Art and Glass, and began teaching beginner and intermediate glass classes. Scott has taught glass and metal courses at Maine College of Art Continuing Studies, Royal River Art and Glass, Austin Flame Works, and presently offers advanced instruction in his own studio. Scott currently lives with his beautiful family in breathtaking northern California.

Using experience from his graphics arts background, Nathan Miers passionately orchestrates the shapes and colors in his marbles and functional work to achieve pieces that will uplift and brighten the day of the viewer. Nate currently works at the Shackmansion in Denver, Colorado. You can stay up to date with Nathan at his 'Adventures in Glassblowing' Blog located at: n8dogger.blogspot.com/
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In this open curriculum style class student have the chance to delve into the library of knowledge this glass master has accumulated over the years. He will be assembling a large piece that will showcase his quality of work, attention to detail, and breath taking design and pattern work.

This work of art is sure to include flip disc, fillacello, proper color use and his take on assembling a large functional glass art piece. Don’t miss your chance to answer Deppe’s one question, “What do you want to learn?”

3-day, Demo, 10am-6pm
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Brian Serck, aka Berzerker, has developed one of the most innovative techniques in modern lampworking. His process of applying detailed images to glass has left many talented lampworkers wondering, “How did he do that?” During this workshop, Brian will unveil the secrets for the first time. Do not miss this opportunity to learn this high impact, profitable technique. Brian will cover Multiple-layer Graal, Dichroic Imaging, and Glow in the Dark Imaging. Brian will also cover how he continuously manages to overcome the impossible regarding glass techniques.

This will be a hands-on workshop.
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The first of a two part class focuses on hands-on learning. You will learn the “method to the madness” as Salt breaks down his fast paced style of lampworking.

In this two day workshop you will be exposed to carving, frit application, eye ball prep and assembly, and last but not least construction and relief. This unique approach that Salt has developed will showcase a combination of maneuvers that create some of the more interesting and nontraditional shapes Salt is known for.

Take this opportunity to pick his brain about turning a passion into a business opportunity. This guy knows how to make money!

Brandon Martin will be assisting Salt during this workshop.

2-day, Hands-On, 10am-6pm

Take Phase 1 and Phase 2 together and save $150.
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For the second part of the Salt Workshop he will be joined by Brandon Martin as they assemble a one-of-a-kind functional glass art piece.

This will be a demo only workshop

Brandon began working in glass in 1997, while attending the Art Institute of Minnesota, where he earned a degree in computer animation. Honing his skills by reading the relatively few books that were avalible along with good old fashioned trial and error, he taught himself the fine art of glass blowing. His unique style involves clever variations of old school methods along with innovative new techniques such as layered, fumed work; distinctive wire wrapping,copper electroforming and the integration of a variety of minerals.

2-day, Workshop, 10am-6pm

Take Phase 1 and Phase 2 together and save $150.
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