Learn about gathering, mashing, carving and cutting hot borosilicate glass using a propane-oxygen torch to create unique shapes perfect for key chains or pendants. This four-week class will cover basics as well as demos on figures, hands and eyes. No experience required!
read moreLearn to make marbles using a propane torch and soft glass rods. The class includes demonstrations, discussions and time to practice as you explore various marble styles.
read moreLearn to manipulate glass into 3-D forms. Working with borosilicate glass, we’ll cover a variety of flameworking techniques including shaping, bending and fusing glass rods. We’ll also cover tubing.
read moreLearn to manipulate glass into 3-D forms. Working with borosilicate glass, we’ll cover a variety of flameworking techniques including shaping, bending and fusing glass rods. We’ll also cover tubing.
read moreEmbrace your love of color by learning to make stained glass. You’ll select or design stained glass patterns, then cut, grind, clean, foil and solder your stained glass creation using the Tiffany technique. Beginners complete a small window and students with previous experience learn more advanced techniques, completing more challenging projects of their choice.
read moreArrange small pieces of glass into a tree pattern and fire them in the kiln. You’ll leave the course with your very own holiday tree ornament! This class covers basic fused glass techniques. You’ll learn how to cut sheet glass, build layers and use basic rules of fusing and slumping. After firing, you’ll add hardware […]
read moreWelcome winter by creating sandblasted glass snowflakes that will sparkle in your window throughout the winter season. Chose a snowflake design, mask a glass disk, then cut out and sandblast the design into the glass.
read moreCreate a star that can hang from your tree or in your window throughout the year. Students will cut stained glass, foil, and solder, then embellish their star with decorative wire or beads.
read moreLearn techniques to make glass flow into new and exciting designs. Since these methods require a hotter firing, it’s difficult to find kiln space during the regular class sessions. This five-day intensive will allow us to commit our kiln firings to high-fire flows such as pot melts, screen melts and flow bars. You’ll learn to […]
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 moreLearn advanced, kiln-working techniques to create functional or sculptural projects of your choosing. We’ll cover advanced fusing techniques, making pattern bars and pot melts, and various ways to shape glass through slumping, mold making and cold working.
read moreStep up your game and take your stained glass to the next level by adding new processes to your work. Try leading, sandblasting, layering, simple painting or silver staining. Incorporate found objects such as shells, antique plates or bottle bottoms to create unique art glass for your home.
read moreThis class will use the skills that have been gained in Glass Bead Making or Marble Making to create a few glass creatures and sculptures with hooks or bails to hang on your holiday tree. This class is intended for students who have had at least one basics class first.
read moreThis class will use the skills that have been gained in Glass Bead Making or Marble Making to create a few glass creatures and sculptures with hooks or bails to hang on your holiday tree. This class is intended for students who have had at least one basics class first.
read moreThis class will use the skills that have been gained in Glass Bead Making or Marble Making to create a few glass creatures and sculptures with hooks or bails to hang on your holiday tree. This class is intended for students who have had at least one basics class first.
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 moreLearn to fuse and slump glass in the kiln. We’ll cover how to create designs by cutting colored sheet glass and layering patterns using frits, powders, stringers and liquid line. We’ll also employ a variety of other glass–working techniques. Use your newfound knowledge to make plates, bowls, tiles and bas–relief. Beginners will work on specific […]
read moreLearn to fuse and slump glass in the kiln. We’ll cover how to create designs by cutting colored sheet glass and layering patterns using frits, powders, stringers and liquid line. We’ll also employ a variety of other glass–working techniques. Use your newfound knowledge to make plates, bowls, tiles and bas–relief. Beginners will work on specific […]
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 moreLearn to fuse and slump glass in the kiln. We’ll cover how to create designs by cutting colored sheet glass and layering patterns using frits, powders, stringers and liquid line. We’ll also employ a variety of other glass–working techniques. Use your newfound knowledge to make plates, bowls, tiles and bas–relief. Beginners will work on specific […]
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 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 moreIn this weekend workshop, we’ll create a 3-D glass drawing. You’ll have the choice to trace your personal drawings or work from a template. We’ll explore different shaping and sculpting techniques using various hand tools to achieve unique and diverse designs. Student will sketch ideas and take turns using both bench and hand torches to […]
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.
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