GLASS ART CLASSES
SPRING 2019: Weekend & Evening Classes for the Public
GlassRoots offers a variety of beginner, intermediate and advanced lessons in glass-art across three studios known as
The Flat Shop (for mosaics, glass fusing, kilnforming, glass casting), The Flame Shop (for flameworking - lampworking) and The Hot Shop (glassblowing). All classes are for students ages 10 and up, unless otherwise noted.
Please note: Some items made in our Hot and Flat Studios may require additional cooling time, and/or finishing in our Cold Shop, and may not be available to take home the same day. In general, items will be available for pick-up 48 hours after the class has concluded. We will ship items upon request for an additional fee.
Scroll down for a description of each studio and class. Or, click the button below to register now!
The Flat Shop (for mosaics, glass fusing, kilnforming, glass casting), The Flame Shop (for flameworking - lampworking) and The Hot Shop (glassblowing). All classes are for students ages 10 and up, unless otherwise noted.
Please note: Some items made in our Hot and Flat Studios may require additional cooling time, and/or finishing in our Cold Shop, and may not be available to take home the same day. In general, items will be available for pick-up 48 hours after the class has concluded. We will ship items upon request for an additional fee.
Scroll down for a description of each studio and class. Or, click the button below to register now!
WALK-IN WORKSHOPS
Take 30 minutes to enjoy a unique artmaking experience. Come by on your lunch hour, or make us your Happy Hour destination.
Each Walk-in-Workshop offers the opportunity to create a beautiful glass-art piece in two of our studios, either making glass beads in the Flame Shop, sandblasting tiles or drinking glasses in the Flat Shop, or hot-glass sculpting a paperweight in the Hot Shop.
Cost: $15, $10 with valid student ID
Offered every 3rd Tuesday and every 3rd Wednesday of the month.
No registration required.
Age: You must be at least 10 years old to work in our Flame and Flat Shops, and 14 years old and up to work in our Hot Shop.
Click here for a complete list of Walk-In Workshops.
Take 30 minutes to enjoy a unique artmaking experience. Come by on your lunch hour, or make us your Happy Hour destination.
Each Walk-in-Workshop offers the opportunity to create a beautiful glass-art piece in two of our studios, either making glass beads in the Flame Shop, sandblasting tiles or drinking glasses in the Flat Shop, or hot-glass sculpting a paperweight in the Hot Shop.
Cost: $15, $10 with valid student ID
Offered every 3rd Tuesday and every 3rd Wednesday of the month.
No registration required.
Age: You must be at least 10 years old to work in our Flame and Flat Shops, and 14 years old and up to work in our Hot Shop.
Click here for a complete list of Walk-In Workshops.
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THE FLAT SHOP
All classes for ages 10 and up KILNFORMING 1: COASTER OR SUNCATCHER Create a coaster or suncatcher using a technique called glass fusing, where disparate pieces of glass are assembled and placed in a kiln to be heated to 1500 degrees, where the pieces fuse together. Learn flat glass basics like cutting colored sheet glass into different shapes to create your glass masterpiece. Weekends / $55 All class times 10am to 1pm Prerequisite: none Jan 13 / Feb 9 / Mar 24 Apr 7 / May 4 / Jun 1 KILNFORMING 2: TABLEWARE Create a glass plate or platter by assembling pieces of cut glass. Your finished design will be placed in the kiln, where the glass will be formed into a 3-dimensional shape using a ceramic mold of your choosing, in a kilnforming technique called slumping. Weekends / $85 All class times 10am to 1pm Prerequisite: Kilnforming1 Jan 20 / Feb 3 / Mar 31 Apr 14 / May 11 / Jun 15 MOSAIC MADNESS Explore the fun and creative possibilities of mosaics! Possible designs include picture frames, house numbers, or your own unique design. You will learn the basics of mosaics using the direct method. All lessons begin with an introduction to flat shop tools, including glass clippers, running pliers and scoring knives. Supplies such as glass tiles, adhesive and grout will be provided. No prior mosaic or art experience is necessary. Weekends / $35 All class times 10am to 1pm Prerequisite: non Jan 26 / Feb 24 / Mar 30 Apr 13 / May 19 / Jun 22 |
THE HOT SHOP
All classes for ages 14 and up GLASSBLOWING SATURDAY Glassblowing Saturday is an introductory lesson which offers participants a hands-on opportunity to try the glassblowing experience before committing to a longer format class. Teaching artists will instruct participants in traditional postures and basic techniques for controlling and shaping molten glass. Participants will take home their own glass creation. Weekends / $90 All class times 10am to 1pm Prerequisite: none Jan 26 / Feb 9 / Mar 23 / Apr 14* (Sunday) / May 18 / Jun 8 GLASSBLOWING 1 Glassblowing 1 is a four-class workshop which offers participants the opportunity to explore glassblowing techniques in depth, and to develop individual and team skills in the hot shop. Teaching artists will instruct participants in traditional postures and basic techniques for controlling and shaping molten glass. Each participant will have the chance to make multiple pieces of work. Wednesdays / $340 6:30 to 9:30pm Prerequisite: none Jan 9 to 30 (Jan 9,16,23 & 30) Feb 6 to 27 (Feb 6, 13, 20 & 27) or Apr 3 to 24 (Apr 3,10,17 & 24) GLASSBLOWING 2 Glassblowing 2 is a four-class workshop which offers participants the opportunity to expand upon skills and techniques learned in Glassblowing 1. Teaching artists will guide participants in refining movement and deepening their understanding of the form in order to achieve desired results. Participants choose between making multiple pieces of work, or to focus on a singular piece. Wednesdays / $340 6:30 to 9:30pm Prerequisite: Glassblowing 1 March 6 to 27 (Mar 6, 13, 20 & 27) or May 1 to 22 (May 1, 8, 15 & 22) |
THE FLAME SHOP
All classes for ages 10 and up THE ART OF BEADMAKING 1 This class introduces participants to the art of beadmaking using a torch. Basic techniques will be demonstrated. Participants will create their own decorative beads to take home. Weekends / $55 All class times 10am to 1pm Prerequisite: none Jan 12 / Feb 10 / Mar 16 Apr 13 / Jun 2 THE ART OF BEADMAKING 2 Expanding on our introductory class, participants will learn surface design techniques and more advanced shaping to create their own unique glass beads. Weekends / $55 All class times 10am to 1pm Prerequisite: The Art of Beadmaking 1 Jan 13 / Feb 17 / Mar 23 Apr 14 / May 11 / Jun 9 ______________________________ BEAD HIVE GlassRoots' Bead Hive offers local area bead and jewelry makers an opportunity to grow their skills, have fun and form community with other bead makers. During each session participants will enjoy two hours of open studio time to perfect their craft, plus short lessons in new techniques. To BEEcome part of the Bead Hive, participants must first complete at least one introductory class in The Flame Shop. We offer 3 Bead Hive sessions per month / $60 per year Dates and times vary; please click here for a complete list of Bead Hive session dates, and to register online. |
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