Discover a rainbow of options with color-shifting dichroic glass! Learn how to make sparkling fused glass pendants and earrings using a variety of techniques. Well also incorporate accessory glass and decals, explore coldworking techniques, and attach findings that turn your one-of-a-kind creations into wearable works of art. No experience is necessary.

Ages 14+

Fascinated by the intricacies of colorful glass beads and glass jewelry? In this introduction to bead making, learn the basic skills of heating glass, applying it to a mandrel, and shaping it with tools in just 4 weeks.

 

Plus, learn important decorative techniques, such as dots and trails. You’ll make several different kinds of beads that you'll want to wear or share.

 

Ages 14+

Move beyond the basic cup shape to create other hot glass forms.

 

Take your glassblowing skills to the next level by moving beyond the cup. In this intermediate class, you will expand on basic vessel forms by exploring new techniques and shapes while refining your understanding of heat and timing to blow glass quicker and thinner.

 

Prerequisite: Hot 1 or 24 hours equivalent hot glass experience with instructor permission is required.

 

Ages 14+

Dive into the possibilities of sculptural glass in this open-projects class designed for those seeking the time, space, and technical support to bring their casting ideas to life. You’ll work with a variety of mold-making and forming strategies suited to your individual project goals, with guidance on everything from surface detail to structural design. Explore the freedom of lost-wax casting to translate your ideas into glass, capturing intricate textures, fine details, and complex shapes with precision.  

Scale and complexity of projects will be chosen with assistance from the instructor and will be based on the four-week class time allotted. Come with multiple ideas!

Prerequisite: Introduction to Casting or 24 hours equivalent casting experience with instructor approval required

Ages 14+

Harness the structural power of glass and solder to create a three-dimensional planter box or terrarium to house your small to medium-sized house plants. You will learn stained glass techniques such as cutting glass, copper foiling, and soldering. We will also cover how to reinforce a 3D construction so it can hold the weight of your house plant and last for years. No experience necessary.

Ages 14+

After learning the basics of fusing and slumping in the introductory courses, we invite you to continue to develop your skills in Fusing Open Projects. This is a course for those who want to challenge themselves to explore fusing at their own skill level under the guidance of an instructor. Bring your ideas, creativity, ambition, and sketchbook to discuss projects with your instructor who will guide you through the creation.

Prerequisite: Kiln 1 or 24 hours of fusing experience with instructor permission is required.

Ages 14+

Gain full access to the cold shop's grinders, sanders, lathe, lap wheel, sandblaster and drill presses with expert guidance from our experienced instructors. Learn new techniques and improve upon existing skills to carve, shape, polish and embellish glass. Make projects of your own design or finish started pieces. Open projects is great for hot glass workers, kiln formers, glass casters, and artists who want to develop and enhance their skills to finish glass.

Prerequisite: Introduction to Coldworking, or equivalent 24 hours of coldworking experience with instructor permission is required.

Ages 14+

Learn how to draw with glass. In this 4-week course, you will learn a variety of stringer pulling techniques, watch detailed demonstrations, and use hand torches to gain the skills required to create one-of-a-kind borosilicate glass drawings. This class is great for a beginner flameworker or someone looking to expand their skills at the torch. You are encouraged to bring reference images and ideas that we can help you bring to life in glass.

 

Ages 14+