Note: Classes are currently "on vacation" for a while. Watch for their return, likely later this summer.
Introduction to Flameworking Borosilicate - get your feet wet!
Prerequisite - None.
Students learn basic safety and equipment use and are taught how to make a small glass marble or paperweight. This course is a good way to experience the glass forming process on a very introductory level.
$150 - one class, 3 hours
Max. 6 students

June 5, 1 PM - 4 PM

June 13, 1 PM - 4 PM

Similar schedule on future weekends - just ask us!
Introduction to Functional Glass -
Prerequisite - None.
Students learn basic safety and equipment use. Students are taught how to make basic decorated hollow forms, such as shot glasses, stash jars, and drink stirrers.
$150 - one class, 3 hours
Max. 6 students
Beginning Boro Beads and Pendants -
Prerequisite - None.
Students will learn basic information about safety, tools, and equipment and will practice making beads with dot and stringer techniques. Form, style, and annealing techniques will be discussed.
$250 - one class, 6 hours
Max. 6 students

June 6, 11 AM - 5:30 PM (1/2 hour lunch break)

June 12, 11 AM - 5:30 PM (1/2 hour lunch break)

Similar schedule on future weekends - just ask us!
Advanced Boro Beads and Pendants -
Prerequisite - Beginning Boro Beads and Pendants
Explore bead and pendent making using tubing. Including demonstrations showing the portrait reversal, implosion, and inside out techniques.
$300 - two classes, 4 hours each
Max. 6 students
Beginning Pipe Making -
Prerequisite - Introduction to Flamkeworking Borosilicate or
Beginning Boro Beads and Pendants
Students will learn shaping of different styles of pipes on clear borosilicate tubing. Emphasis is on spoons and bats; beginning fuming techniques are also taught.
$300 - two classes, 4 hours each
Max. 6 students
Intermediate Pipe Making -
Prerequisite - Beginning Pipe Making
Students will learn more advanced decorative techniques such as inside-out color application and advanced shaping.
$300 - two classes, 4 hours each
Max. 6 students
Advanced Pipe Making -
Prerequisite - Intermediate Pipe Making
Explore advanced lamp working techniques. Students will be shown reversal/off axis, stick stack, tetris stacking, and tribal techniques.
$400 - two classes, 4 hours each
Max. 6 students
Beginning Lathe Work -
Prerequisite - Any intro or beginning class.
Learn how to make your own basic tubes.
$400 - two classes, 4 hours each
Max. 4 students
Advanced Lathe Work -
Prerequisite - Beginnning Lathe Work
Learn how to make your own decorated tubes. Techniques include adding ice catchers, decorated sections, and glass-on-glass work.
$450 - two classes, 4 hours each
Max. 4 students