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Glassworks offers ongoing classes and workshops. These four to six week classes and weekend intensive workshops will teach a variety of glass techniques from paperweight making to glassblowing. Classes are taught by resident artists as well as visiting artists. All classes are subject to a minimum enrollment.

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Jacqueline Back at 502.992.3270 - or REGISTER ONLINE

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GLASSBLOWING / HOT GLASS
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

 

$445
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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$445
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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$80/hr (3 hr min)
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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Apr 4
Apr 11
Apr 18
Apr 25
2009

1-4pm
$250
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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$250
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
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
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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Oct 4, 2009

Nov 15, 2009

Dec 6, 2009

1pm-4pm

$150
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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Jan 2, 2009

Feb 6, 2009

Oct 2, 2009

6-8pm

$75
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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Sept 5, 2009

Sept 12, 2009

Sept 19, 2009

1-4pm

$65
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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Jan 10, 2009

1-4pm

$130
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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$185
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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$85
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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$45
FLAMEWORKING / BEADMAKING
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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$250
ARCHITECTURAL GLASS
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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$450
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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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

 

$75
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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$350
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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$45
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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Feb 7, 2009

Feb 14, 2009

Feb 21, 2009

Feb 28, 2009

$30
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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$35
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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$45

 


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