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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...

Step by step you will learn: Creating a resistant shape/Design pattern * How to design your own piece * Understanding the tension of the materials, it's own weight and external exposure, such as light, wind or rain * Each piece of glass will have a designed template by the student Smoothing the edges/Use of the Glass Grinder * How to cut and...

Interested in learning the ancient art of glassblowing? Look no further than this weekend workshop. This beginner-friendly class will cover the fundamentals of working with furnace glass: Gathering Shaping Blowing Collaborating in teams, students will learn to use tools to manipulate and control the molten glass and explore basic color application...

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...

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....

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...

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...

Dive into an in-depth stained glass project! Students are encouraged to develop projects that will expand their stained glass skill set, exploring techniques such as glass painting, layering, sandblasting, lead came construction, and the construction of sculptural objects. Students will design their own pieces according to their individual interests,...

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...

This short, but intensive class is a great introduction to the process of open-face casting. Starting with developing a 5” x 10” sculptural design in clay, students will then create an open-face mold into which a clear or colored billet (slab) of glass will be placed and heated in a kiln to create a 3-dimensional form. Hands-on work will be complimented...

Make your very own glass garden! In this class students will use a torch, borosilicate glass, and simple tools to make colorful glass flowers. We will learn flame control, hot seals, bridging, and assembly methods to produce flora that bloom year round. This class is great for beginners, but all experience levels are welcome.