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Stained Glass is one of the most unchanged crafts in the world. The process and techniques you will learn in this workshop are centuries old, but the design you create will be one-of-a-kind. It will live in your home as a monument to your creative super powers! This workshop is for anyone, from beginners to experienced artisans, who desires to dabble...

Simple Goblets is a six week introductory course designed for students with some glassblowing experience. We will be reviewing basic goblet making techniques, as well as introducing optic mold enhancements. Optic cups and feet will be demonstrated as well as avolio and morise connections. Goblet making is the holy grail of glassblowing, and this...

Pick one of our shapes and learn to bend it into a glowing neon sign in just one day! Students will be able to choose between different shapes selected by our two instructors and learn the skills to make it come to life or, more appropriately, light! All skill levels are welcome.

Interested in learning the ancient art of glassblowing? Look no further than this intro workshop! Spread over six weeks, this beginner-friendly class will cover the fundamentals of working with furnace glass: gathering, shaping, blowing, etc. Collaborating in teams, students will learn to use tools to manipulate and control the molten glass and explore...

Learn how to create your own neon sign or sculpture from start to finish in this 8-session workshop. The class will be presented as a series of tutorials focused on: Glass bending Designing Wiring Installation Along with a demonstration of how a glass tube is processed and filled with gas to produce light. This course is designed for the...

So you've learned how to gather and manipulate molten glass? What comes next … Basic shapes! In this intermediate glassblowing class we'll practice refining the basics of blowing glass through studying the building blocks of glassblowing. Focusing on three basic shapes: Sphere Cone Cylinder Students will study how temperature, gravity and...

This class is ideal for anyone curious about creating unique and beautiful stained glass designs! During this 6-week course, we will explore the fundamentals and processes involved in making stained glass panels, including drawing your design to scale and developing a color palette. We will cover the properties of sheet glass, learning how to measure,...

Learn how to create your own neon sign or sculpture from start to finish in this two-session intensive workshop. The class will be presented as a series of tutorials focused on glass: Bending Designing Wiring Installation Along with a demonstration of how a glass tube is processed and filled with gas to produce light. This course is...

Students will work on projects utilizing glass as a component to a greater body of work. Students will work on developing objects that are quick and immediate. Utilizing its inherent properties, light, color, and a little bit of artistic magic. Students are encouraged to think of ways to create that don't require a super skill set of making. In this...

Learn to use color with purpose! This workshop will introduce you to planning color palettes that are harmonious and expressive. Come investigate the many dimensions of color: Hue Value Saturation in a series of hands-on exercises in color design. Working with stained glass, we’ll explore: Harmonies Contrasts Textures Opacity This...

Designed for students with an introductory foundation in the hotshop who are looking for a little more guidance, this class will offer the technical support you need to bring your ideas to life. During class time we will focus on practicing skills through a series of demos and exercises that students can then put into practice and improve their skills....

Discover the beauty of engraved glass! This class will explore patterns and textures, using a variety of coldworking equipment and tools such as lathes, belt sanders, and flat grinders. In addition to acquiring glass engraving skills, students will also learn grinding and polishing techniques. Investigate the exciting medium of glass printing (Vitreography)...

This beginner workshop will guide students in the creation of their very own wearable beads! We will explore color and form through the lens of pattern and texture, applying your unique voice to the art of flameworked glass beads. With safety talks and demonstrations, students will learn the process of melting colorful glass rods at the torch and...

The “cup” shape is much more than the container we think it is. It is also one of the building blocks for many color processes. Spend a weekend brushing up on stuffed cups, incalmo technique, and supios.  Over two days we will look at color overlays and color efficiency, how to use the garage, and how to stack, stuff, and split...

Make your very own neon light! In this private introductory lesson, students will learn all of the steps to transform hollow glass tubes into stunning illuminated neon. Starting with the basics of glass tube bending using the heat of a torch, students will then learn about following patterns to make a specific sign. Students will complete one simple...