Torch to Treasure: Intermediate Glass Jewelry Making
$475
Go beyond the basics and explore techniques for creating wearable works of glass art. This intermediate-level class focuses on making small-scale jewelry using borosilicate glass and a hand torch. Expand your flameworking skills through solid sculpting, simple cane making, and introductory coldworking techniques. Over the course of 8 weeks, explore a range of jewelry forms including pendants, cabochons, rings, and chain links. Learn techniques for forming loops, incorporating color, and setting glass with metal findings and adhesives. The course includes hands-on practice with mandrels, covers kiln use and safe studio procedures.
Whether you’re looking to deepen your flameworking practice or explore a new direction in wearable art, this course will help you bring your glasswork into a refined and personal form.
Class tuition includes 2 hours of open-studio time to be used during the 8-week course period. Open Studio is held on Monday Nights 5:00pm - 9:00pm.
Prerequisite: Flame 1: Introduction to Flameworking, or equivalent 24 hours experience with instructor permission required.
Class does not meet 3/5
Ages 14+
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Session 1: Jan 22 - Mar 19th, 2026
Thu for 8 weeks from 6:30 - 9:30 pm
