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Plate Glass Printmaking

$95 MEMBER PRICE: $95
Calendar Next available session starts Mar 1, 2026 at 10 am
PGC 114

Simple Flameworked Birds

$115 MEMBER PRICE: $115
Calendar Next available session starts Mar 1, 2026 at 11:30 am
PGC 135

Fused Glass Pendants

$115 MEMBER PRICE: $115
Calendar Next available session starts Mar 1, 2026 at 1:30 pm
PGC 73

Mini Monsters and Creatures

$115 MEMBER PRICE: $115
Calendar Next available session starts Mar 1, 2026 at 2 pm
PGC 105

Fused Glass Dish

$115 MEMBER PRICE: $115
Calendar Next available session starts Mar 1, 2026 at 4 pm

PGC 66

Lisa & Sam’s Marvelously Magical Fantastical Flameworking Learning Extravaganza

$950 MEMBER PRICE: $950

with Sam Whitney & Lisa Demagall

Calendar Next available session starts Mar 2, 2026 at 9 am, runs for 1 week

This intensive class offers students a sampler platter of technical exercises, color applications, and sculptural techniques working in both solid and hollow borosilicate glass. Designed to expose students to the vast possibilities of flameworking, this class will explore a variety of concepts and techniques.

You will be presented with new ideas and challenges to overcome, and will be encouraged and guided through both group and one-on-one demonstrations. Instruction will begin with technical exercises to help promote good habits, and will move on to a variety of sculptural approaches and color applications.

Students of all and no experience are welcome to try their hands at a variety of techniques or to focus on a particular skill or project throughout the week. First time flameworkers are encouraged to join.

Additional Class Materials

A blow hose assembly kit is required. Students may bring their own or kits are available for purchase on-site on the first day of class for $40.

Evening Open Studio

Studios are open until 9:30PM for students to practice. Depending on the class, process, and techniques, this time might be highly suggested by instructors for students to use. In other classes, this time might be considered optional.

For more information, please review Summer Intensives.

Learn more about Sam Whitney at IG: samuelwhitney

and Lisa Demagall at lisademagall.com

Make Your Own Goblet

$185 MEMBER PRICE: $185
Calendar Next available session starts Mar 3, 2026 at 7 pm
Create your own distinctive glass goblet in this immersive two-day introductory workshop, combining both hot and cold glass techniques. In the first session, work in the hot shop under the guidance of skilled instructors to gather, color, and shape molten glass from the 2,100°F furnace, forming the foot and stem of your goblet.

In the second session, transition to the cold shop to etch and sandblast a pre-made top, adding personalized designs that make your vessel truly unique. Instructors will also guide you through cutting, gluing, and assembling your pieces to create a functional and striking final goblet.

This workshop is a great introductory experience in both hot and cold glass processes, resulting in a one-of-a-kind piece you’ll be proud to take home.

Ages 14+

Blown Glass Pumpkins

$135 MEMBER PRICE: $135
Calendar Next available session starts Mar 4, 2026 at 6:30 pm
Carve out some fun with molten glass pumpkins. In this introductory workshop, you’ll gather glowing molten glass from the 2,100°F furnace and add colors of your choice. Then guided by a skilled instructor, you will blow and sculpt it into beautiful pumpkins with curly stems. This workshop is a fun introductory experience into hot glassblowing. Each participant will make two blown pumpkins, perfect for harvesting compliments at home, gifting to a loved one, or adding a decorative touch to any space.

Ages 14+

Due to the nature of hot glass, your items will be available for pickup 5 days after your activity.




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