Student Requirements for all classes:
Students are required to wear all natural fibers (cotton, linen, silk, etc.) and closed toe shoes, long hair needs to be contained and bring along a sketchbook for notes. Students are also required to wear eye protection (either sunglasses or safety glasses) during the classes. If you do not have sunglasses a pair of safety glasses will be provided for you.
Glassblowing
Beginning GlassblowingThis class is provided with 2 options one being four-week class and the other being a 2 day (6 hour per day) workshop. This class begins with the basics and introduces students to paperweights and basic vessels using a hands-on approach. Students will become comfortable with glass shop equipment, glass gathering, simple vessel blowing, and safety. No experience necessary. Class size: 3-6 people |
Intermediate GlassblowingThis course is provided with 2 options one being four-week class and the other being a 2 day (6 hour per day) workshop. This course is designed to hone skills introduced in beginning glassblowing and add a few new techniques, such as color application. Successful graduates of this course are eligible to work independently at Area 253. Class size: 3-6 people |
Advanced GlassblowingThis course is provided with 2 options one being four-week class and the other being a 2 day (6 hour per day) workshop. This course is designed to hone skills learned in beginning and intermediate glassblowing and learn new techniques. Successful graduates of this course are eligible to work independently at Area 253. Class size: 3-6 people |
Private Lessons - Glassblowing
Private glassblowing lessons with a professional glassblower are always available and can be scheduled for a time that’s convenient to you. Whether you want to make a certain project or have an exciting glassblowing adventure; we can custom design your lesson to meet your glass goals. All equipment and materials are included.
Ages: 13+
Cost: $425 for a three hour session
Other Classes
1 on 1 ExperienceEach person in the class will receive individual instruction as we work together to create your art piece. No experience necessary. Minimum 3 people. If you don't have 3, class is subject to openings on the calendar. |
Ash or Cremains WorkMany people, after the loss of a loved one, don't know what to do with their ashes. We work with you to fashion these precious cremains (whether human or animal) into a beautiful vessel for the ashes to be kept in, or a one-of-a-kind glass art piece. Ages: 8+ |
Flameworking
Introduction to BeadmakingThis three hour class is designed to give students an introduction to beadmaking. No experience necessary. Hours: 3 |
Beginning BeadmakingThis two-day class, with 4 hours each session, is designed to teach students the basic techniques into flamework beadmaking mandrel-wound glass on a small torch. We will discuss studio set-up, terminology of glass, equipment, safety, and tools. You will learn how to make a bead from dipping the mandrel to laying various designs. There will be demonstrations throughout the class, but most of the time will be devoted to hands on torch-time for the student. No experience necessary. Hours: 8 |
Intermediate BeadmakingThis two-day class, with 4 hours each session, will teach students to build on the skills they learned in Beginning Beadmaking. Students will learn more advanced bead shapes and explore various surface decoration techniques such as clear encasing and sculpture bead work. There will be demonstrations throughout the class, but most time will be devoted to hands on torch time for the student. No experience necessary. Hours: 8 |
Advanced BeadmakingThis two-day course, with 4 hours each session, is designed to hone skills learn beginning and intermediate beadmaking and learn new techniques. Successful graduates of this course are eligible to work independently at Area 253. Hours: 8 |