Additional and Custom Class Offerings

Pumpkin Workshop (3 Hours)

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Just in time for the fall, learn how to make your very own glass pumpkin. You could stick to the 'traditional pumpkin' or create something a bit more, errr, contemporary. Who says that pumpkins can't be green, purple and white?

Fun With Glass (1 Day - $220)

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This will be a hands-on learning experience in which you will make a number of glass objects while getting a good sense of what is involved in handworking molten glass. Typically participants will make a colorful paperweight, ornament, a small casting, and a blown object or two - such as a cup, bowl, flower vase, or the like. This class is a great way to get a feel for the material before committing to a multi week class or workshop.

Two Day Intensive (2 Days)

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Most of the material covered in the Introductory Glassblowing class compressed into two days of intensive learning.

Paperweight Workshop (3 Hours)

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Designed for the total beginner, we provide the tools, supplies and instruction needed to create glass paperweights. These classes are a great way to get a feel for the way glass moves at 2000 degrees and have a fun and exciting afternoon at the same time. Make a couple beautiful glass objects for the same price you would pay in a store!

Introductory Glassblowing (6 Weeks)

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If you'd like to try working with hot glass for the first time or would like a refresher course, this is the class for you. We start with an introduction to glassblowing tools and equipment as well as basic techniques. Every week, a different form will be taught. Lots of exercises and hands-on time is provided to build a solid foundation of glass blowing skills.

Glassblowing II (6 Weeks)

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This class begins where the Introductory I class leaves off. After concluding this class, students should have enough confidence and glass working skill to rent time and work with a partner. More advanced forms will be taught as well as some basic color techniques.

Intermediate Glassblowing (6 Week)

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The Intermediate class is designed for glassblowing students who are comfortable with the basic forms as covered in the Intro class (cup, long neck bottle and bowl). The Intermediate class will concentrate on building hand skills and refining the forms. Attention will be paid to the wall thickness and proportion of the finished vessel. Many different color techniques will be taught. Some advanced bitwork will be covered as well, including dropped feet.

Advanced Color Techniques (6 Week)

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This class will cover advanced color techniques, exact curriulum will be based on student interest. Possibilities include graals/Swedish overlays, murrini, encalmo, color fades or advanced cane-working.