Studio Classes

Our Golden, Colorado location is home to one of the country's top glassblowing educational facilities. Our Studio was built with the student in mind focusing on safety, cleanliness and accessibility. Classes are held frequently focusing on everything from introductory to the most advanced workshops on the market.

Studio Rental is available Monday through Friday from 9am-4pm when there are no classes or other events in progress. Studio rental include use of one torch, studio tools, oxygen, fuel and kiln. Please call 888-272-3830 for pricing and availability. 50% deposit required at time of registration. Workshop Deposits are non-refundable.

For those who will need to stay at a hotel during your class, consider staying at the Days Inn or The Hampton Inn. Both are very close to our Studio and they each offer a discounted price to Glasscraft students!

Classes at Glasscraft - The Studio - Beginning Glassblowing Classes
January 2012
Beginning Beadmaking
January 26 - Noon to 4pm
Price: $199   Instructor: Roxanne Taylor   Skill Level: Beginner

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.
See details & register

Boro 101
January 27 - 5pm to 9pm
Price: $199   Instructor: Kristina Sasser   Skill Level: Beginner

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.
See details & register

February 2012
Boro 101
February 1 - 8:30am to 12:30pm
Price: $199   Instructor: Kristina Sasser   Skill Level: Beginner

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.
See details & register

Boro 101
February 1 - 1:30pm to 5:30pm
Price: $199   Instructor: Kristina Sasser   Skill Level: Beginner

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.
See details & register

Boro 101
February 8 - 8:30am to 12:30pm
Price: $199   Instructor: Jake Marten   Skill Level: Beginner

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.
See details & register

Boro 101
February 8 - 1:30pm to 5:30pm
Price: $199   Instructor: Jake Marten   Skill Level: Beginner

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.
See details & register

Glass Photography for Idiots Webinar
February 9th - 6pm to 8pm MST
Price: $69   Instructor: Robert Mickelsen   Skill Level: All Levels

This webinar presents the basics of photographing glass. It covers how cameras work, what kind of equipment you will need, understanding digital image files, software for digital images, and ends with a series of examples showing the proper way to photograph different pieces of glass.

This is invaluable information for anyone working in glass professionally. This Webinar will feature live question and answer sessions with Robert Mickelsen.

The Presentation will be 2 hours long, starting at 6pm MST.

Glasscraft Club Members can enroll at the discounted rate of $49, just mention your membership when you order.

Click here to see some examples of Robert's photography (and Glass) www.mickelsenstudios.com/
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Boro 101
February 15 - 12pm to 4pm
Price: $199   Instructor: Kristina Sasser   Skill Level: Beginner

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.
See details & register

Sculptural Lampworking with Wesley Fleming
February 17 & 18, 2012
Price: $400   Instructor: Wesley Fleming   Skill Level: Intermediate

In this two-day workshop students will learn techniques for sculpting soft glass "off mandrel" through demonstrations, followed by hands-on learning with direct assistance from teacher. Use of various tools and application of sculpting techniques will be discussed, along with suggestions of exercises for students to practice for improving their understanding of heat control and handling of soft glass "off mandrel." Steps for making birds, fish, and insects, as well as simple and fun animals will be taught.

Examples of flameworked soft glass sculptures can be seen at:
www.wesleyfleming.com/

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2nd Step Beadmaking
February 19 - 9am to 4:30pm
Price: $250   Instructor: Cindy Brown   Skill Level: Beginner/Intermediate

Topics covered will include studio safety, review of techniques from the beginning class, clear casing and working with dichroic glass. There will also be plenty of time for one on one problem solving, so feel free to bring in examples of problems you are having with your technique.

We will be using soft glass (coe104) and each student can expect to make between 10 and 15 beads during the day. Beads will need to anneal overnight, and they can be picked up at a later date.
This workshop runs from 9am-4:30pm.

Call 888-272-3830 to register for this class.
See details & register

Boro 101
February 21 - 8:30am to 12:30pm
Price: $199   Instructor: Jake Marten   Skill Level: Beginner

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.
See details & register

Beginning Beadmaking
February 25 - 8:30am to 12:30pm
Price: $199   Instructor: Cindy Brown   Skill Level: Beginner

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.
See details & register

Beginning Beadmaking
February 25 - 1:30pm to 5:30pm
Price: $199   Instructor: Cindy Brown   Skill Level: Beginner

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.
See details & register

Beginning Beadmaking
February 27th - Noon to 4pm
Price: $199   Instructor: Roxanne Taylor   Skill Level: Beginner

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.
See details & register

Boro 101
February 29th - 12pm to 4pm
Price: $199   Instructor: Kristina Sasser   Skill Level: Beginner

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.
See details & register

March 2012
Boro 101
March 1 - Noon to 4pm
Price: $199   Instructor: Jake Marten   Skill Level: Beginner

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.
Call 888-272-3830 to register for this class.
See details & register

Boro 101
March 1 - 5pm to 9pm
Price: $199   Instructor: Jake Marten   Skill Level: Beginner

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.
Call 888-272-3830 to register for this class.
See details & register

Beginning Beadmaking
March 6 - Noon to 4pm
Price: $199   Instructor: Roxanne Taylor   Skill Level: Beginner

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.
See details & register

Boro 101
March 7 - 8:30am to 12:30pm
Price: $199   Instructor: Kristina Sasser   Skill Level: Beginner

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.
Call 888-272-3830 to register for this class.
See details & register

Boro 101
March 9 - 5pm to 9pm
Price: $199   Instructor: Kristina Sasser   Skill Level: Beginner

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.
Call 888-272-3830 to register for this class.
See details & register

Form and Figure with an influence on Body Mass and Gravity
March 10 & 11 - 10am to 6pm
Price: $375   Instructor: Dina Kalahar   Skill Level: Intermediate/Advanced

In this two day, hands-on boro class Dina will discuss general proportion and distinct characteristics between male and female forms.

With the aid of a model, you will learn to understand the body in motion and see it being effected by gravity and body mass. Finishing the discussion with skeletal and muscular systems. Dina will have demos throughout the class showing the thought process behind the order of procedures for putting a human figure together.

Dina has a background in athletics and gymnastics. Her fascination with human form and function has a heavy influence on her glass work. Having started in boro she has a solid 13 years of experience with the medium. Join this Colorado native to learn to translate the beauty of the human body into a work of glass art.
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Boro 101
March 12 - 8:30am to 12:30pm
Price: $199   Instructor: Jake Marten   Skill Level: Beginner

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.
Call 888-272-3830 to register for this class.
See details & register

Boro 101
March 12 - 1:30pm to 5:30pm
Price: $199   Instructor: Jake Marten   Skill Level: Beginner

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.
Call 888-272-3830 to register for this class.
See details & register

Boro 101
March 14 - 1:30pm to 5:30pm
Price: $199   Instructor: Kristina Sasser   Skill Level: Beginner

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.
Call 888-272-3830 to register for this class.
See details & register

Beginning Beadmaking
March 17 - 8:30am to 12:30pm
Price: $199   Instructor: Cindy Brown   Skill Level: Beginner

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.
See details & register

Beginning Beadmaking
March 17 - 1:30pm to 5:30pm
Price: $199   Instructor: Cindy Brown   Skill Level: Beginner

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.
See details & register

2nd Step Beadmaking
March 24 - 9am to 4:30pm
Price: $250   Instructor: Cindy Brown   Skill Level: Beginner/Intermediate

Topics covered will include studio safety, review of techniques from the beginning class, clear casing and working with dichroic glass. There will also be plenty of time for one on one problem solving, so feel free to bring in examples of problems you are having with your technique.

We will be using soft glass (coe104) and each student can expect to make between 10 and 15 beads during the day. Beads will need to anneal overnight, and they can be picked up at a later date.
This workshop runs from 9am-4:30pm.

Call 888-272-3830 to register for this class.
See details & register

Beginning Beadmaking
March 30 - Noon to 4pm
Price: $199   Instructor: Roxanne Taylor   Skill Level: Beginner

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.
See details & register

April 2012
2nd Step Beadmaking
April 21 - 9am to 4:30pm
Price: $250   Instructor: Cindy Brown   Skill Level: Beginner/Intermediate

Topics covered will include studio safety, review of techniques from the beginning class, clear casing and working with dichroic glass. There will also be plenty of time for one on one problem solving, so feel free to bring in examples of problems you are having with your technique.

We will be using soft glass (coe104) and each student can expect to make between 10 and 15 beads during the day. Beads will need to anneal overnight, and they can be picked up at a later date.
This workshop runs from 9am-4:30pm.

Call 888-272-3830 to register for this class.
See details & register

Expanding Skill Sets 1
April 25-26
Price: $350   Instructor: Robert Mickelsen and Alex Ubatuba   Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced

This hands on class will focus on building the necessary skill sets to be successful in the new economy of functional art. There will be presentations on photography and design concepts as well as numerous demonstrations on designing and building ambitious, original work. We will cover alternative surfaces, multi-media, nesting and assembly, and other topics all designed to help working artists think "out of the box". Denver Artist Alex Ubatuba will be assisting Robert during this workshop.
Students who enroll in both Expanding Skill Sets 1 and 2 will recieve a $100 discount, bringing the 4 day workshop to $600.
See details & register

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