Try your hand at flameworking! Work with glass artist Maddie League to create a unique pendant. Students will experience glass in its molten state and create a wearable treasure to take home! Students will need to come back at a later date in order to pick up their work, so the pieces can anneal in […]
read moreTry your hand at flameworking! Work with glass artist Maddie League to create a unique pendant. Students will experience glass in its molten state and create a wearable treasure to take home! Students will need to come back at a later date in order to pick up their work, so the pieces can anneal in […]
read moreLearn how to make glass pendants using clear and colored borosicilicate glass rods using the flame of a propane-oxygen torch. You'll be introduced to basic techniques as well as the tools and equipment needed to explore flame working.
read moreIn this 5 day intensive students will create their own glass and mixed media artwork in the form of collage or assemblage. Bring in the things you are interested in incorporating with your glass work like photos, parts and pieces of things such as jewelry and other memorabilia. Materials which can be used range from […]
read moreDuring this 5-day intensive, students will make small-scale 3D glass castings. Possibilities are paper weights, a bas relief tile or bowl, a small lidded box and small sculptures. Techniques include working from found and natural objects, sculpting forms, making duplicates, mold making and finishing. No previous experience is necessary.
read moreThis class is for students who have previously taken a stained glass class at VisArts. Use this class to finish working on projects already started or begin a new project. This is a great opportunity to reinvigorate your creative practice with glass!
read moreStudents will work on fused and slumped glass projects to create functional and narrative pieces. We will be creating with glass sheet, frits, powders, stringers and rod.
read moreExplore the world of flameworking and sculpting with glass. You’ll learn basic sculpting and forming techniques for borosilicate glass on the torch and gain an understanding of welds and connections by constructing flowers and other organic forms.
read moreLearn to manipulate borosilicate glass tubing and rods to create your own drinkware! Students will create swizzle sticks and straws using an oxygen propane torch.
read moreLearn the basics of using a torch and mandrel to wind hot glass into beautiful beads that are perfect for jewelry.
read moreLearn the basics of using a torch and mandrel to wind hot glass into beautiful beads that are perfect for jewelry.
read moreWork with borosilicate glass on an oxygen propane torch to create resilient, wearable pieces. This workshop will start with the absolute basics of flameworking then expand to color, patterning and other techniques for creating wearable pieces.
read moreLearn the basics of using a torch and mandrel to wind hot glass into beautiful beads that are perfect for jewelry.
read moreExplore glass engraving using the intaglio technique. This is a decorative art form used on glass. Students will use a micromotor or dremel with small diamond, stone and polishing burs, on small vessels or glass panels to create exquisite carvings on glass.
read moreLearn the basics of glass cutting, foiling, soldering and framing in order to embellish your home with stained glass panels, decorative mirrors or handmade lampshades. By the end of the class, beginners will have learned the fundamentals and completed a panel. Returning students will be able to explore more advanced techniques.
read moreExplore glass engraving using the intaglio technique. This is a decorative art form used on glass. Students will use a micromotor or dremel with small diamond, stone and polishing burs, on small vessels or glass panels to create exquisite carvings on glass.
read moreLearn the basics of using a torch and mandrel to wind hot glass into beautiful beads that are perfect for jewelry.
read moreLearn the basics of marble making using a propane torch and glass rods. Enjoy generous demonstrations, discussions and time to practice as you explore various marble styles.
read moreLearn the basics of marble making using a propane torch and glass rods. Enjoy generous demonstrations, discussions and time to practice as you explore various marble styles.
read moreCome learn about flameworking in a quick and fun afternoon class. Learn how to make glass leaf pendants using clear and colored borosilicate glass rods using the flame of a propane-oxygen torch. You'll be introduced to basic techniques as well as the tools and equipment needed to explore flame working.
read moreLearn the basics of marble making using a propane torch and glass rods. Enjoy generous demonstrations, discussions and time to practice as you explore various marble styles.
read moreCome learn about flameworking in a quick and fun afternoon class. Learn how to make glass leaf pendants using clear and colored borosilicate glass rods using the flame of a propane-oxygen torch. You'll be introduced to basic techniques as well as the tools and equipment needed to explore flame working.
read moreLearn to fuse and slump glass in the kiln. We'll create designs by cutting colored sheet glass, using glass stringers, rods and frits. By layering patterns and firing glass in kilns, students can create tiles, bowls, plates or panels. No previous experience needed.
read moreLearn the basics of working in VisArts' Glass studio by creating a light catcher! Students will learn to cut glass, grind the edges, foil the glass, then solder it all together.
read moreLearn the basics of working in VisArts' Glass studio by creating a light catcher! Students will learn to cut glass, grind the edges, foil the glass, then solder it all together.
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