Borosilicate Flameworking

Networking with Borosilicate

 4 sessions

This class will explore a technique commonly called “networking” with borosilicate glass. It’s a lovely, manageable introduction to sculptural flameworking for those who are new to glass, and it can be scaled to any level of expertise. Networking is creating a lattice using thin glass rods and building it into a structure. Networking can be used to create an infinite variety of 2- and 3-dimensional pieces: animals, birds, vessels, ornaments, dream catchers, flowers, leaves and fruits, anything you can dream up.

Beginners will start with making small 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional objects of the student’s choosing. Those with some networking experience may make more complex forms.

All levels are welcome to join this course.

$455

Prerequisites: None
​​Min. Age Requirement: 16
​Max. # of students: 8
Min. # of students: 3
​​Instructor: Kathleen Elliot

Level: Beginner (1 session)

This is a beginner-level, 2-hour class that will introduce you to the art of making pendants and marbles out of solid Borosilicate glass using a technique called flameworking. The class will cover the basics of how to work with the flame, control the temperature of the glass, and shape it with your hands. By the end of the class, you should be able to make a glass marble, unique pendant, or at least have a good idea of how to start your journey with glass. The main goal of the class is for you to have fun while learning about this amazing material and bring your imagination to life through flameworking. No prior experience with glass is necessary.

$99

Prerequisites: None
Min. Age Requirement: 16
Max. # of students: 7
Min. # of students: 3
​Instructor: Nathan Bennett

Level: Beginner (1 session)

This is a beginner-level, 3-hour class that will introduce you to the art of making sculptures out of solid Borosilicate glass using a technique called flameworking. The class will cover the basics of how to work with the flame, control the temperature of the glass, and shape it with your hands. By the end of the class, you should be able to make simple figurines and animals, or at least have a good idea of how to start your journey with glass. The main goal of the class is for you to have fun while learning about this amazing material and bring your imagination to life through flameworking. No prior experience with glass is necessary.

$149

Prerequisites: None
Min. Age Requirement: 16
Max. # of students: 7
Min. # of students: 3
​Instructor: Chris Mosely

Level: Beginner (4 sessions)

Learn to work borosilicate (hard) glass in the flame of a torch. We will sculpt solid glass while making marbles, fish, turtles, and pendants. Color application and encasement will be covered as well as tutorials on tools, torches, and kilns.

With this foundation course you will be qualified to take other borosilicate classes, rent time in our studio, and begin to work independently. No prior experience necessary.

$455

Prerequisites: None
Min. Age Requirement: 16
Max. # of students: 8
Min. # of students: 3
​Instructor: Kevin Leopold

Level: Beginner-Intermediate (4 sessions)

Learn to shape hollow tubing in this 4 night beginner Boro blowing class. We will cover tubing prep, blow tubes, and work on gathering and shaping. Color application techniques will include the wrap and rake as well as gold and silver fumed line work. The main shaping focus will be vases, from a flattened dimpled bottom to a clean lip hot cut with scissors

With this foundation course you will be qualified to take other borosilicate classes, rent time in our studio, and begin to work independently. No prior experience necessary.

$355

Prerequisites: None
Min. Age Requirement: 16
Max. # of students: 8
Min. # of students: 3
​Instructor: Kevin Leopold

Level: Beginner-Intermediate (3-session course)

Melt borosilicate glass in the flame, with a torch, to create spherical marbles. This is a 3 night beginner friendly class that will explore flame chemistry and its effect on color, as well as proper shaping techniques for a beautifully round marble. We will explore deep encased color as well as surface work designs. Learn to use a graphite marble mold and how to properly anneal your pieces.

$355

Prerequisite: None
Min. Age Requirement: 16
Max. # of students: 6
Min. #of students: 3
Instructor: Kevin Leopold

Level: Intermediate (3-session course)

This technique based class will increase your skills and attention to detail as we go deeper into more advanced techniques. In this 3 night class we will work on 3 layer solid implosions, dichroic and layered flat cane plus, hollow colored coil pots and how to shape them into a thin disc. You will also learn the “loop” to make pendants.

Prerequisite: Intro (solid and/or tubing) and/or Borosilicate Marbles. Some blowing experience is recommended

$355

Prerequisite: Intro to Boro
Min. Age Requirement: 16
Max. # of students: 6
Min. #of students: 3
Instructor: Kevin Leopold

Level: Intermediate (4-session course)

Continue building your skills with Borosilicate while making little bottles. We will explore the world of implosions, coil pots, welds, surface techniques and hone shaping skills in this intermediate class.

$425

Prerequisites: Intro to Blown Boro or equivalent
​​Min. Age Requirement: 16
​Max. # of students: 8
Min. # of students: 3
​​Instructor: Kevin Leopold