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Description for Beginning Glass Blowing
Four week course, 3 hours per week

Beginning Glass Blowing does not require glass working experience.

This class is intended for beginners with little or no hot glass experience. Emphasis is placed on the safe use of the hot shop equipment and tools, as well as fundamental team glass blowing skills and techniques. You'll learn of gathering, marvering, blowing and puntying. You'll practice and complete a project each day. The final project will be a blown glass ball decorated with color.

Tuition is $495 for four sessions, includes tools and materials.
See class schedule  for the next class.

Every week the student will create a project
 that can be taken home.

About the Artist:

Josh Gelfand is a contemporary glass artist. Josh produces one-of-a-kind hand blown glass pieces for custom lighting projects, limited edition sculptures, and the Revolution Glass Studio signature production line. IN each unique piece he creates, Josh capture the properties of light, fluidity, form and color.

A glass artist since 1995, Josh has attended workshops at SFSU, CCAC, Pilchuck, and Penland School of Crafts. He has taught numerous workshops at San Francisco's Public Glass, and worked as a teacher's assistant to many contemporary glass artists. He is the recipient of several prestigious awards and scholarships, and his work is exhibited throughout the West Coast.


 

More Pictures taken by Josh's student:

 

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Registration Policy for Glass Blowing classes: Classes will have a maximum of 6 students. Because students work in teams, cancellations could postpone the class. A deposit of $100 is required. Refundable if cancelled more than 72 hours or if a waiting list can fill the open slot. Payment required in full before the first session. Payments are made to Lighthouse Stained Glass in Hollywood or Venice. Payments will not be accepted in class. Classes will be held in El Segundo.

Register at Venice or Hollywood Store

Venice: 310-313-6826
Hollywood: 323-465-4475

Classes are at:
El Segundo
Call for more information
310.313.6826

Open House:  To See Pictures of Last years Glass Blowing Open House.

What You'll Learn

First Class:

Safety First:  discuss the workings of a glass Studio to be safe for everyone.

Shop Etiquette

Learn the tools and equipment

Activity:  Collect glass from the oven on a blowpipe.


actual student's projects

Second Class

Review previous class

Activity: Take glass from oven, transfer glass to a punty and shape.


actual student's projects

Third Class

Fundamental of Glass Blowing Skills

Activity:  Blow a Glass ornament or "Witch's Ball"


actual student's projects

Fourth Class

Activity: Collect glass, blow and shape a Drinking Glass


actual student's projects

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