East Falls Glassworks

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One of our recent Introductory glass blowing classes.  
Skitch looking on as the students 
practice some glassblowing techniques.

Glass Studio and School

East Falls Glassworks is not only a glassblowing studio, but also a school offering evening and intensive courses in many different glass working techniques. We get great enjoyment out of sharing our passion for glass with students.

Glass is a fascinating material; the magical process of turning molten glass into art is now within your reach. Our patient, experienced educators can teach you many different ways of forming glass, including blowing, casting and solid-working. We offer a variety of courses and hopefully one of our glass courses fits with your schedule.

We strive to make glass as accessible as more traditional art forms. If you've tried pottery, ceramics, painting, or other mediums, there is no reason you can't work with hot glass as well. In fact, glass blowing has some similarities to pottery, and potters in one of our classes might have a head start for some of the glassblowing skills.

Glass Course Descriptions, Schedule and General Information

Jump to class descriptions. At East Falls Glassworks, we offer glass courses suitable for all levels of experience. Whether you would like to try glassblowing for the first time, or are an established studio artist working in glass, we have classes designed for you. Send us email to sign up for a class or call us at (215) 908-7924. We welcome art school students looking to supplement their curriculum.

Please review our class/registration policies before signing up.

Prices:

  • 2 Hour Experiences/Workshops - $100 including all supplies.
  • 4 Hour Workshops - $180 including all supplies.
  • 1 Day Workshop - $220 including all supplies.
  • 2 Day Intensive - $325 including all supplies.
  • 6 Week Class/Workshop - $470 including all supplies.
  • 8 Week Class/Workshop - $700 including all supplies.
  • Private Instruction - $80/hr.

    Additional and Custom Class Offerings

    East Falls Glassworks provides private instruction for students with specific interests or a restrictive schedule. The quoted price is for a single student; a group of two or more students can be accomodated; call for pricing and to schedule. Custom classes can be tailored to your group; let us know about your group and class ideas and we will work with you to make it a reality.
    June 2009
    Experience Day - Sunday (Jun 7, Jun 14, Jun 21, Jun 28)
     10:00AM - Noon
     12:30PM - 2:30PM
     3:00PM - 5:00PM
    Fun With Glass (1 Day)
    (Teacher: TBA)
      Sunday 12:00PM-6:00PM (Jun 28)
    Introductory Glassblowing (6 Week)
    (Teacher: TBA)
      Monday 6:30PM-9:30PM (Jun 29, Jul 6, Jul 13, Jul 20, Jul 27, Aug 3)
    Introductory Glassblowing (6 Week)
    (Teacher: TBA)
    Note: This class is offered through the Main Line Art Center. Check out the Main Line Art Center's web site for full details and enrollment.
      Tuesday 6:30PM-9:30PM (Jun 30, Jul 7, Jul 14, Jul 21, Jul 28, Aug 4)
    Intermediate Glassblowing (6 Week)
    (Teacher: TBA)
      Saturday 10:00AM-1:00PM (Jun 6, Jun 13, Jun 20, Jun 27, Jul 11, Jul 18)

    July 2009
    Experience Day - Sunday (Jul 5, Jul 12, Jul 19, Jul 26)
     10:00AM - Noon
     12:30PM - 2:30PM
     3:00PM - 5:00PM
    Two Day Intensive (2 Days)
    (Teacher: TBA)
      Saturday-Sunday 10:00AM-6:00PM (Jul 25, Jul 26)
    Reticello Workshop (6 Week)
    (Teacher: Nikolaj Christensen)
    Note: This class runs for 5 weeks with 4 hours of classtime per week.
      Saturday 1:30PM-5:30PM (Jul 18, Jul 25, Aug 1, Aug 8, Aug 15)

    August 2009
    Experience Day - Sunday (Aug 2, Aug 9, Aug 16, Aug 23, Aug 30)
     10:00AM - Noon
     12:30PM - 2:30PM
     3:00PM - 5:00PM
    Introductory Glassblowing (6 Week)
    (Teacher: TBA)
      Saturday 10:00AM-1:00PM (Aug 1, Aug 8, Aug 15, Aug 22, Aug 29, Sep 5)
    Glassblowing II (6 Week)
    (Teacher: TBA)
      Monday 6:30PM-9:30PM (Aug 10, Aug 17, Aug 24, Aug 31, Sep 7, Sep 14)
    Furnace/Plaster Casting (6 Week)
    (Teacher: Rika Hawes)
      Tuesday 6:30PM-9:30PM (Aug 4, Aug 11, Aug 18, Aug 25, Sep 1, Sep 8)

    Hot-Glass Experience (2 Hours)

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    This is an opportunity to experience hot glass; creation of a paperweight, ornament or vase will be demonstrated, and then participants will be able to design and create one of their own. This is great way to try glass blowing.

    Sandcast a Hand (2 Hours)

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    Create a keepsake cast in hot glass from your own or your loved one's hand.

    Egg Workshop (4 Hours)

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    You can make beautiful ornamental eggs out of glass. No experience is necessary for the fun spring-time workshop.

    Fun With Glass (1 Day)

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    Several 'non-traditional' techniques of shaping and decorating glass will be explored in this class. Sculpting of solid glass will be explored, as will casting & blowing. We will also incorporate copper elements into the hot glass form. This class is a great way to get a feel for the material before committing to a multi week class or workshop.

    Punty Workshop (4 Hour)

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    There is more than one way to make a punty! Many different types of punties will be demonstrated; how to make them and why you might need to make them, including but not limited to: hollow, bar, sand, crown and hot pop punties. Introductory glassblowing experience required for this class.

    Cold-Shop Workshop (4 Hour)

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    Learn the ins and outs, do's and don'ts in the cold shop. We will discuss the proper use of our cold shop equipment and what you can do with it. Workshop will cover cutting, grinding, polishing and drilling.

    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.

    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.

    Cane Workshop (4 Week)

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    This class will cover the basics of pulling cane and making vessels using the cane. There is an additional $50 lab fee for the extensive amount of color needed for this technique. Students will make plenty of cane to take home and incorporate into their own projects.

    Furnace/Plaster Casting Workshop (6 Weeks)

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    This class will explore in depth the technique of casting glass into plaster molds. Glassblowing skills are not required, but glassblowers will benefit from the class as well. Super-detailed molds will be made out of plaster-silica mixture and participants will be able to immortalize their design in glass. All materials will be provided.

    In-Depth Color Techniques (8 Weeks)

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    There are an almost infinite number of ways to color glass. This class will explore many different techniques, potentially including color overlays, "french crackle", optic twists, basic and advanced cane work, incalmo and many others. Because of the amount of materials (color) needed for the class, there will be an additional $50 lab fee for color bar, frits and powders. If students have any special requests for certain colors or techniques, we will accomodate; rotating teachers will cover a different technique each week. Be sure to bring your sketch book!