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Fast Track Flameworking: Aquatic Explorations

$165 MEMBER PRICE: $165
Calendar Next available session starts Jan 3, 2026 at 10 am
Dive into the world of glass in this full-day beginner workshop. Guided by a skilled instructor, you’ll explore the art of solid sculpting over a 3,000°F torch while drawing inspiration from the depths of the ocean. Through live demonstrations and hands-on practice, you’ll learn to shape shimmering sea forms, from fish and sea turtles to flowing marine plants. You will also have the opportunity to request additional creatures or forms as time allows.

You will gain a solid foundation in studio safety, torch operation, essential sculpting techniques, and experience the joy of working with molten glass.

Note: Class includes a 30-minute lunch break. Lunch is not provided, but a refrigerator is available for student use.

Ages 14+

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

Bottle Stoppers

$115 MEMBER PRICE: $115
Calendar Next available session starts Jan 4, 2026 at 10 am
Top off your bottles with style. In this introductory workshop, melt and shape molten glass into custom bottle stoppers with a 3,000°F torch. Guided by a skilled instructor, learn torch basics and add color, texture, and details to create functional art for wine, oils, or decorative display. Impress your guests or give as a unique hand crafted gift.

Ages 14+

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

Mini Mushrooms

$115 MEMBER PRICE: $115
Calendar Next available session starts Jan 4, 2026 at 12:30 pm
Bring the forest indoors. In this introductory workshop, heat and shape glass rods with a 3,000°F torch to create whimsical mini mushrooms. Guided by a skilled instructor, learn torch basics and add color and details for pendants or tiny figurines perfect for plants or to display.

Ages 14+

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

Glass Fidget/Worry Stones

$115 MEMBER PRICE: $115
Calendar Next available session starts Jan 6, 2026 at 6 pm
Melt your stress away. In this introductory workshop, learn the basics of using a 3,000°F torch and shape molten glass into colorful worry or fidget stones that fit perfectly in your hand or pocket. Guided by a skilled instructor, you’ll apply color and surface texture to make it your own. Perfect for finding your center, a tool for fidgeting, or great for gifting.

Ages 14+

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

Flameworked Bugs

$115 MEMBER PRICE: $115
Calendar Next available session starts Jan 7, 2026 at 6 pm

Crawl into the world of molten glass. In this introductory workshop, learn the basics of using a 3,000°F torch to melt and sculpt glass rods into beetles, bugs, and creepy or cute creatures. Guided by a skilled instructor, you’ll add color, legs, spots, and personality. Turn your buggy creations into magnets or keep them as mini sculptures. Perfect for your home, fridge, or friend who loves tiny creatures.

 

Ages 14+

 

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

Simple Flameworked Birds

$115 MEMBER PRICE: $115
Calendar Next available session starts Jan 8, 2026 at 6 pm
Tweet yourself to something new. In this introductory workshop, heat glass rods using a 3,000°F torch and learn to shape into simple bird forms. Guided by a skilled instructor, learn torch basics and add color to make these one-of-a-kind creations. Add a glass loop to make it a pendant or keep them as cute sculptures perfect to wear, share, or show off.

Ages 14+

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

Flameworked Glass Flowers

$115 MEMBER PRICE: $115
Calendar Next available session starts Jan 10, 2026 at 10 am
Bring the garden indoors. In this introductory workshop, heat and shape glass rods using a 3,000°F torch to create up to three glass flowers. Guided by a skilled instructor, learn torch basics and experiment with adding colors, petals, and leaves. Create stems for display or add glass loops to wear as pendants. Start your glass bouquet or share a blossom with a friend.

Ages 14+

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

Mini Monsters and Creatures

$115 MEMBER PRICE: $115
Calendar Next available session starts Jan 10, 2026 at 12:30 pm
It’s alive… in glass. In this introductory workshop, spark your imagination as you twist, melt, and sculpt your own glass monsters and mythical creatures using a 3,000°F torch. Guided by a skilled instructor, learn torch basics and add colors, texture, and personality. Add a glass loop or keep them as sculptures, perfect to wear, share, or show off.

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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