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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

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

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

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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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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Try Your Hand at Hot Glass (12+ with an Adult) – New!

January 14, 2019

Learn about hollow working or blowing glass, and make a glass object with the help of an instructor. We’ll explore the equipment, process and some beginner techniques for hollow shaping. Students with 11 a.m., 12 p.m., or 1 p.m. time slots will make a cup, and students at 2 p.m., 3 p.m., or 4 p.m. […]

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Borosilicate Jewelry – New!

January 14, 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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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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Glass Bead Making

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 Fusing + Slumping

January 14, 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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Hot Glass Ornament

January 14, 2019

Explore flameworking and create a series of glass ornaments. There will be two demonstrations and we’ll learn how to make two different types of ornaments on the torch.

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Leading for Stained Glass

January 14, 2019

If you’re familiar with copper foiling, you’ll love learning the leading technique. Come with a design in mind and glass to get started. We will review the designs and learn how to fabricate a leaded glass panel.

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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.

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