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Bottle Stoppers

$115
Calendar Next available session starts Jul 11, 2026 at 3 pm

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.

Flameworked Pickles

$115
Calendar Next available session starts Jul 18, 2026 at 10 am
Do you relish the idea of trying your hand at glass? Do you get geeked for gherkins? Then have a dill-ightful time making glass pickles in this introductory workshop. Guided by a skilled instructor, learn to melt and shape clear and colorful rods of glass over a 3,000°F torch to create your own glass pickle ornament, pendant, or mini sculpture.

 

Ages 14+

 

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

Flameworked Whales

$115
Calendar Next available session starts Jul 18, 2026 at 12:30 pm

Dive into the magic of molten glass. In this introductory workshop, heat and shape molten glass into whimsical whale sculptures using a 3,000°F torch. Guided by a skilled instructor, learn torch basics, experiment with adding color and playful details to create one-of-a-kind creations. Add a glass loop to make it a pendant or keep them as trinkets. Perfect for adding whimsy to your home, fish tank, or sharing with a friend.

 

Ages 14+

 

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

Flameworked Garden Slugs

$115
Calendar Next available session starts Jul 18, 2026 at 3 pm

PGC 123 Take it slow and let your creativity slide. In this introductory workshop, learn to heat and shape borosilicate glass into charming little slugs using a 3,000°F torch. Guided by a skilled instructor, learn torch basics and add color and texture to make each one your own sluggish creation. Add a glass loop to make it wearable or keep it as a figurine to add to a potted plant.

 

Ages 14+

 

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

Flowers and Fauna

$1,050

with David Licata

Calendar Next session starts Jul 20, 2026 at 9 am, runs for 1 week

Inspired by the complexity of nature, this flameworking class will break it all down to the basics. From glass flowers, and trees to coral reefs, bring your creativity and talent to the table and to the torch.

The five-day class will be tailored to each student's abilities so all levels are welcome. Demonstrations will be tailored to individual students.

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 David Licata at www.Davidlicata.com

Full Course

Lightning in a Bottle: Plasma Filled Borosilicate

$1,050

with Angela McHale

Calendar Next available session starts Jul 27, 2026 at 9 am, runs for 1 week

In this intermediate five-day class, you will learn the fundamentals of hollow sculpting borosilicate glass at the torch in order to design plasma lighting. We will cover shaping, texture, and creating proper seals to make simple and complex sculptures. Sculpting techniques will cover abstract and figurative forms. You will also learn to add and design around the electrode and filling tube.

We will cover advanced topics like encasements and inclusions of phosphor as well as problems and design challenges presented by this method of working. Once your glass vessel is complete and checked for leaks, we will put our pieces under vacuum and fill them with noble gasses!

Class time will alternate between demonstration, discussion, and plenty of work time. You are strongly encouraged but not required to use the evening open studio.

On the last day we will light up all of our work and have our own plasma show.

Come to class with a sketchbook and plenty of ideas. Reference photos are encouraged for students with specific ideas they’d like to pursue.

Experience working with hollow borosilicate glass is required, however experience with plasma/neon is not. Students should at least be comfortable connecting hollow tubes to make a "straight seal."

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 Angela McHale at www.roseglassart.com

Flameworked Glass Hearts

$115
Calendar Next available session starts Aug 1, 2026 at 9:30 am

We love glass. In this introductory workshop, learn to heat, shape, and add color to glass using a 3,000°F torch to make a glass statement of love. Guided by a skill instructor, you’ll turn your heart creation into a pendant, magnet, or both. Keep them close to your heart or share with a loved one.

 

Ages 14+

 

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

Flameworked Bugs

$115
Calendar Next available session starts Aug 1, 2026 at 11:45 am

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.





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