Beginner 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 flameworking in a professional setting. This class will cover setup, tools, lampworking materials, glass properties, with an emphasis on solid form. Sculpture, welds, leaves, and other flameworking 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.....other dates available as well.

This class will show students how to develop a fully encased glass flower or other object into the center of a marble using one of 2 techniques. Both the Implosion style (which involves using tubing)  and the Reduction style (using rod to achieve the same type of desired effect) will be demonstrated.

Some previous experience is required including: hollow vessel work and stringers (creating & using.) Students will take home any marbles and/or pendants that they make during the class. All materials, tools & torches will be provided.

This 2nd step solid class is designed to teach students the art of gold and silver “fuming”, one of the earliest methods of applying color to borosilicate glass. Using some techniques from our Boro 101 class, students will learn several ways to use these metals including "phantom work". As an added bonus you will learn to stabilize, encase, and manipulate dichroic glass. Pack a lunch!
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This 2nd step solid class is designed to teach students the art of gold and silver “fuming”, one of the earliest methods of applying color to borosilicate glass. Using some techniques from our Boro 101 class, students will learn several ways to use these metals including "phantom work". As an added bonus you will learn to stabilize, encase, and manipulate dichroic glass. Pack a lunch!
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This class will cover setup, tools, lampworking materials, glass properties, with an emphasis on hollow form. Honeycombs, implosions, vessels, and attachments will be covered in this workshop.
Each student will have the opportunity to create their own glass sculpture during this class. Pack a lunch.