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Glass Fusing + Slumping

January 15, 2019

Learn 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 […]

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Glass Fusing + Slumping

January 15, 2019

Learn 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 […]

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Glass Loves Metal: Jewelry Design – New!

January 15, 2019

Explore flameworking and metalworking to design and create a piece of jewelry. You’ll take this object from concept to design to completion. You can create a ring, brooch, pendant or earring set from borosilicate glass and fine silver. The first half of the class will be held in the flameworking studio to design and create […]

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Intermediate Stained Glass

January 15, 2019

Step 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.

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Borosilicate Glass Jewelry

January 15, 2019

Work 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.

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Drawing with Glass

January 15, 2019

In 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 […]

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Explore Line and Form in Glass- New!

January 15, 2019

Explore line and form in glass. You’ll develop a basic skill set for working on a lampworking torch. We’ll focus on building structures out of solid borosilicate rod by exploring line. You’ll learn joinery for kinetic parts, shaping and sculpting, networking and “drawing” with the glass. Through the use of repetition and multiples, we’ll explore […]

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Flameworking Glass Flora

January 15, 2019

Explore 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.

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Glass Bead Making

January 15, 2019

Learn the basics of using a torch and mandrel to wind hot glass into beautiful beads that are perfect for jewelry.

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Intaglio Glass Engraving- New!

January 15, 2019

Explore glass engraving using the intaglio technique, a decorative art form. We’ll use either a lathe, copper wheel or a handheld tool such as a micromotor or dremel with small diamond, stone and rubber burs to create exquisite carvings on glass. You can embellish glass vessels, stained glass or panels. In this class, each student […]

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Marble Making Basics Workshop

January 15, 2019

Learn 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.

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Marble Making Basics Workshop

January 15, 2019

Learn 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.

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Glass Bead Making Basics

January 14, 2019

Learn the basics of using a torch and mandrel to wind hot glass into beautiful beads that are perfect for jewelry.

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Glass Bead Making Basics

January 14, 2019

Learn the basics of using a torch and mandrel to wind hot glass into beautiful beads that are perfect for jewelry.

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Introduction to Hot Glass

January 14, 2019

Delve into large–scale, soft glass processes. You’ll learn about the equipment and process, then explore some beginner techniques for solid shaping and sculpting. We’ll also cover a technique called bubble trapping, which lets you capture small pockets of air inside the glass. You’ll create three objects: a paper weight, a caterpillar and a feather.

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Marble Making

January 14, 2019

Learn 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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Introduction to Flameworking

January 14, 2019

Learn 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.

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Introduction to Flameworking

January 14, 2019

Learn 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 more

Marble Making Basics Workshop

January 14, 2019

Learn 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 more

Marble Making Basics Workshop

January 14, 2019

Learn 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 more

Marble Making Basics Workshop

January 14, 2019

Learn 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 more

Marble Making

January 14, 2019

Learn 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 more

Marble Making

January 14, 2019

Learn 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 more