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Glassblowing I |
This introduction
course meets for five consecutive Tuesday evenings. It is intended
for beginners with no experience. Students will learn the fundamentals
of hot glass sculpting and glassblowing with continual emphasis
on teamwork and communication. The class will focus on the
primary skills needed to create basic shapes from hot glass.
Students will learn how to gather molten glass, sculpt small
marbles and paperweights, and explore the basics of blown forms
such cups and vases. Six students maximum.
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Jan 13-Feb 10, 2009
6-9pm
Mar 3-Apr 7, 2009
6-9pm
Nov 10- Dec 8, 2009
6-9pm
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$445 |
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Glassblowing II |
Students
who have completed the Beginning Glassblowing class will have
the opportunity to expand upon their technique and ability
to create new shapes.
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now! |
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$445 |
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Private Glassblowing Instruction |
For
any skill level, we can cater a class to your needs! Our talented
instructors are available year round for private instruction.
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now! |
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$80/hr
(3 hr min) |
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Glass Paperweight Class |
In this class you will make a glass paperweight.
The emphasis will be on cane pick up, trapping air bubbles,
and encasing a decorated core in clear glass. No previous glass
working experience is necessary.
Pieces may be picked 1 day after the class or shipped for an
additional $15.
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now! |
Apr
4
Apr 11
Apr 18
Apr 25
2009
1-4pm |
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$250 |
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Glass Orb Class |
In this class students
will gather from the furnace, blow, shape and heat an orb.
You will explore color application, shape variations and learn
to make a hook to hang your blown creation. No previous glass
working experience is necessary, but this is a recommended
second class after The Glass Paperweight Class.
Pieces may be picked 1 day after the class or shipped for an
additional $15.
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now! |
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$250 |
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Blow Your Own... |
Glassworks offers the
opportunity for the public to work with the resident glassblowers
to blow their very own piece (varies by season)! Click here to learn more! |
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Glassworks
Artists |
$40-$60 |
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PRIVATE GROUP - Blow
Your Own... |
Bring a group of 10
or more people
for a private Blow Your Own Ornament session at Glassworks. Your
group will work with Glassworks artist to create their own, one
of a kind, hand blown ornament or suncatcher. Click
here to learn more! |
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Glassworks
Artists |
$40 |
| FUSING
/ SLUMPING
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Intro to Fusing & Slumping |
Come learn the fun, ancient,
and beautiful art of fusing and slumping glass. Utilizing heat,
gravity, and time students will create an array of fused and
slumped creations. This is a great class for people interested
in learning the technical basics of kiln working. Learn about
scoring glass, melting temperatures, annealing, and many more
technical tips. Tools and materials will be provided; however
if students have glass cutting tools they are comfortable with
they are welcome to bring them. No previous glass working experience
is necessary.
Piece may be picked up 1 week after class or shipped for an additional
$15.
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now! |
Oct 4, 2009
Nov 15, 2009
Dec 6, 2009
1pm-4pm
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$150 |
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Glass Sushi Tray Class |
Make your own art glass
sushi tray. Each student will make their own 12" x 12" tray
by layering decorative components on top of a base piece of
glass. The glass will then be formed in to a functional piece
of art. No previous glass working experience is necessary.
Piece may be picked up one week after class or shipped for
an additional $15.
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now! |
Jan 2, 2009
Feb 6, 2009
Oct 2, 2009
6-8pm
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$75
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Fused Glass Clock Class |
Create a fun custom clock
face to help pass the time. Use basic fusing techniques to
form your own clock. No previous glass working experience is
necessary. Hardware included and assembled. Pieces may be picked
up one week after class or shipped for an additional $15.
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now! |
Sept 5, 2009
Sept 12, 2009
Sept 19, 2009
1-4pm
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$65 |
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Fusing Jewelry
with dichroic glass |
In this class you will
explore fusing on a small scale. Each student will design and
fabricate several of their own art glass pendants and earrings.
Application of glass powders and frits will be used to make
detailed patterns on transparent and opaque glass. Precious
iridescent dichroic glass will be used as accents that will
make your wearable art sparkle. No previous glass working experience
is necessary. Pieces may be picked up one week after class
or shipped for an additional $15.
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now! |
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$130 |
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4-week Dichroic Jewelry |
The class is another format
of our popular Dichroic Jewelry Class. The same material will
be covered but this format allows you to expand your knowledge
and skills over the course of several weeks. Each student will
design and fabricate several of their own art glass pendants
and earrings. Application of glass powders and frits will be
used to make detailed patterns on transparent and opaque glass.
Precious iridescent dichroic glass will be used as accents
that will make your wearable art sparkle. No previous glass
working experience is necessary. Pieces may be picked up one
week after class or shipped for an additional $15.
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now! |
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$185 |
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Fused Glass Windchimes
Class |
Make your own art glass
windchimes. Cut and layer colorful strips of glass to use as
dangling pieces of beautiful and musical artwork. In this class
you will make two different styles of windchimes. You will
design and engineer exactly how you would like them to hang.
No previous glass working experience is necessary. After the
pieces are fused the components will need a simple assembly
when they are picked up. Pieces may be picked up one week after
class or shipped for an additional $15.
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now! |
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$85 |
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Fused Glass Night Light |
Light the night with your
own custom designed night light. You begin with a flat piece
of glass that you shaped into a tapered form using a carbide
cutting tool and a diamond plated glass grinder. Each night
light is approx. 5 x 5 inches, hardware and light bulb included.
Pieces may be picked up one week after class or shipped for an
additional $15.
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now! |
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$45 |
| FLAMEWORKING / BEADMAKING |
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Beginning Beadmaking |
This two day class covers
the basics of working with rods of glass in front of a torch.
Learn how to make our own collections of flameworked glass
beads made with Moretti Glass (soft colorful glass from Italy).
The first day begins with a safety and equipment overview followed
by leaning how to layer and shape the glass. During the second
day you learn the core decorative techniques of dots, wrap,
and pulled patterns. Maximum 6 Students.
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now!
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$250 |
| ARCHITECTURAL GLASS |
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Kiln Cast Glass Tabletop |
Make a utilitarian item that could double
as sculptural art. Learn the basics of kiln casting by working
with heat resistant mold material to make a textured surface
on which large sheet glass will be cast.
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now! |
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$450 |
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Mosaic Serving Tray
Class |
Learn a heat-free way
to work with glass. In this two part class you will create
an abstract design using small pre-cut pieces of glass. The
next day you will grout your tray to finish your functional
work of art. Each tray is 13 x 19 x 1 ½ inches. No previous
glass working, tiling or grouting experience is necessary.
Pieces may be taken after the second day and sealed at home.
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now! |
Mar 7-8, 2009
Mar 14-15, 2009
Mar 21-22, 2009
Mar 28-29, 2009
Nov 9-10, 2009
1st day: 12-2pm
2nd day 12-1pm
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$75 |
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6 week Intensive Stained
Glass Class |
Give yourself the opportunity
to creature two lovely stained glass pieces, one piece using
the copper foil method and the other using the leaded method.
If you're new to glass or never find time to sit down and make
something you will appreciated the class which helps to develop
and expand your skills. All pieces are made using the copper
foil technique. At the end of six weeks you will have two beautiful
pieces of glass art to take home. No glass experience necessary,
but those with some glass cutting skills are welcome and will
enjoy expanding their expertise.
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now!
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$350 |
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Mosaic Jewelry Box
Class |
Keep your treasures safe
in a box you decorate. Learn basic mosaic skills thought decoration
the lid of a prefabricated sold wood box. The box will be designed
on the first day and grouted on the second day. Each box is
5 ¼ x 5 ¼ x 2 ¼. No previous glass working,
tilting or grouting experience necessary. Pieces may be taken
after the second day and sealed at home.
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now!
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$45 |
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Stained Glass Heart Suncatcher |
In this class you will
make a love themed simple three piece project. You will learn
how to score, break and solder glass. Using the copper foil
method, the project will be completed in one afternoon.
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now!
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Feb 7, 2009
Feb 14, 2009
Feb 21, 2009
Feb 28, 2009
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$30 |
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Stained Glass Rainbow |
This seven piece stained
glass rainbow will bring the luck of the Irish to your window.
You will learn how to score, break and solder glass. Using
the copper foil method the project will be completed in a few
hours.
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now!
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$35 |
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Stained Glass Tulip |
Make a spring themed window
hanging. You will learn how to score, break and solder glass.
This seven piece project will be made using the copper foil
method and will be completed in one evening.
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now!
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$45 |
