Come learn about flameworking in a quick and fun afternoon class. Learn how to make glass leaf pendants using clear and colored borosilicate glass rods using the flame of a propane-oxygen torch. You'll be introduced to basic techniques as well as the tools and equipment needed to explore flame working.
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 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 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 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 moreLearn the basics of working in VisArts' Glass studio by creating a light catcher! Students will learn to cut glass, grind the edges, foil the glass, then solder it all together.
read moreArrange small pieces of glass into a holiday pattern (trees or stars as an example) and fire them in the kiln. You'll leave the course with your very own holiday ornament or pendant! This class covers basic fused glass techniques. You'll learn how to cut sheet glass, build layers and use basic rules of fusing […]
read moreLearn how to make a beautiful wreath using copper and glass—just in time for the holidays. This class includes glass cutting, copper foiling, and soldering leaves and berries to a copper form.
read moreStudents will experiment with glass of different oxide make ups to get reactions between colors, as well as fuse silver, brass, and copper with reactive glass to achieve different effects. We will be working with metal foil, wire, powder screen and sheet.
read moreLearn new techniques to make glass flow into exciting designs. Because 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 create […]
read moreCombine two mediums to create a free-standing art piece. In this two-semester class, you'll explore basic woodworking skills and learn how to incorporate glass into your sculpture. You'll select and prepare free-form wood pieces with your own designs, using various tools and methods to accommodate your glass pieces created in the following winter session. This […]
read moreTry your hand at flameworking. Work with glass artist Maddie League to create a unique leaf pendant. Students will experience glass in its molten state and create a wearable treasure to take home. Students will need to come back at a later date in order to pick up their work, so the pieces can anneal […]
read moreTry your hand at flameworking. Work with glass artist Maddie League to create a unique leaf pendant. Students will experience glass in its molten state and create a wearable treasure to take home. Students will need to come back at a later date in order to pick up their work, so the pieces can anneal […]
read moreLearn new ways to make use of the glass you already have with your scraps and pieces that didn't turn out as you hoped. Let's rework them!
read moreStudents will focus on using the torch to create one-of-a kind marbles out of Italian glass. Several designs will be taught and we will discuss how these tools and techniques can also be used to make simple sculptures like ornaments and plant decorations. Students will also learn the science and theories of making glass objects […]
read moreStudents will learn the fundamentals of building a stained glass panel or 3D object from start to finish. Lessons will encompass pattern design, glass scoring/breaking, grinding, foiling, soldering, framing, and applying various patinas. Each student will have made at least one piece they can bring home and immediately display at the end of the class.
read moreLearn to fuse and slump glass in the kiln. We'll create designs by cutting colored sheet glass, using glass stringers, rods and frits. By layering patterns and firing glass in kilns, students can create tiles, bowls, plates and panels. No previous experience needed.
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 moreThis is a glass fusing class focused on creating design and imagery on sheet glass. Students will learn basic design methods using stencils, screenprinting and monoprint techniques. These sheets can then be turned into functional wares such as plates and coasters or as hanging glass art "paintings" on a wall. Students will learn how to […]
read moreStudents will work on fused and slumped glass projects to create functional and narrative pieces. We will be creating with glass sheet, frits, powders, stringers and rod.
read moreLearn the basics of cutting glass, grinding, foiling and soldering to create a glass diya, or tea light candle holder. Diyas are used for celebrating Diwali, the Hindu Festival of Lights! Celebrate Diwali this fall by creating your very own Stained Glass Diya to light your path.
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 lampworking with borosilicate glass. From gathering and mashing to sculpting, students can expect to leave the class with fundamental skills and several fully finished pieces. We will cover pendants and small sculptures, and explore your own ideas and visions. This class is best suited for beginners but can accommodate more experienced […]
read moreIn this class we will have a refresher on lampworking basics and take our skills to the next level. We will introduce hollow glass techniques and make several finished projects that are student-lead.
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.
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