Introduction to Glass Blowing (G1)

No prerequisites

Learn the fundamentals of the glassblowing studio: the tools, glassblower's bench, furnace, safety, and how to gather hot glass on an iron gathering rod.  Each student creates at least one clear glass paperweight, and another with decoration.

Then put your knowledge to work with this introductory glassblowing lesson.  Emphasis on gathering, marvering, neck-line, and blowing a bubble--the foundation for blown glass.  Each student creates a hand-blown ornament and possibly another with decoration.

Glassblowing and Tumbler Workshop (G2)

Prerequisite: Class G1 or comparable experience

Continue the blowing lesson with more ornaments and then get more out of glassblowing with this tumbler lesson.  Make and decorate drinking glasses (tumblers), work with hot bits and more.  Each student creates a tumbler or two of their choice and design.  Imagine drinking your orange juice from your very own hand-made tumbler!

Registration & Fees

Each class is $275 includes lunch and water.

Register for two classes for $495 (save $55).