About

After a safety orientation and an introduction to our lampworking tools and equipment, you'll learn to:

• Collect a gather.
• Attach and detach punties.
• Shape molten glass using gravity, surface tension, marble molds, and other shaping tools.
• Use colored glass to make simple designs.

Details

• Completing this class and demonstrating competence with the lampworking tools and equipment will check you off for lampworking on your Glass Studio skills card, allowing you to use them during Open Studio.
• Heads up: It's recommended to work standing up (rather than sitting), so be advised that you'll be on your feet for much of class. If you prefer to sit, we strongly recommend you bring your own leather or cotton apron (not synthetic) in case of hot, rolling marbles.

Details

A $20 materials fee, included in the price of the class, covers everything you need.

Project

You'll make two or three glass marbles. This class is mostly about learning equipment, technique, and safety so that you can practice and apply what you learn during future Open Studios.

Class Policies

• Ages 14 and up are welcome.
• Wear closed-toe shoes and long pants in the Glass Studio at all times.
• Avoid wearing synthetic fibers (they melt), long loose sleeves (they dangle), shirts with open pockets, or pants with cuffs (they can trap hot glass).