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Glass Blowing Intensive
Richmond Art Center @ 833 S 19th St, Richmond, CA 94804
Become a bona fide glass blower in this set of cumulative glass blowing classes. Start with the basics, and with your instructor's guidance, work your way up to independently creating your own original work. Walk the walk and talk the talk by gaining a deeper understanding of the craft than you would in a shorter class. Our goal is for you to have the confidence and know-how to rent time at a glass studio on your own and dive right in. Sign...
4 sessions
Glass Blowing: Wine or Beer Glass
Richmond Art Center @ 833 S 19th St, Richmond, CA 94804
Learn how to blow an air bubble into molten glass and shape it into a finished pint glass or stemless wine glass for everyday use. Learn how to utilize a mold and various tools at the workbench. Choose from a selection of colors for a truly unique work of art. Class is held at Slow Burn Glass in Richmond: 833 S 19th St, Richmond, CA 94804.
Beginning & Continuing Glassblowing
Richmond Art Center @ 833 S 19th St, Richmond, CA 94804
Take an in-depth crash course in glassblowing. Spend the morning learning fundamentals and practicing basic techniques. Break for lunch, then spend the afternoon using what you've learned to make more advanced pieces you can be proud of. Ages 12+ welcome.
Beginning Glass Blowing
Richmond Art Center @ 833 S 19th St, Richmond, CA 94804
On day 1, get a handle on the basics. Learn to gather molten glass from the furnace, add an air bubble, and shape it into a finished product using various tools at the workbench. Create a clear drinking glass, small sculpture, and colorful paperweight. Learn more advanced skills on day 2 to make a larger, colorful drinking glass, a bowl, and a delicate clear hollow orb. Please wear all cotton or natural fiber clothing (jeans and a t-shirt = good!)...
Glass Blowing Kickstart
Richmond Art Center @ 833 S 19th St, Richmond, CA 94804
Learn to gather molten glass from the furnace, add an air bubble, and shape it into a finished product using various tools at the work bench. Create three items including a clear drinking glass, small sculpture, and colorful paperweight. Note: Please wear all cotton or natural fiber clothing (jeans and a t-shirt = good!) and closed-toe shoes (tennis shoes, sneakers, boots = good!). Long pants are required for participants under the age of...
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Ornaments Workshop
Richmond Art Center @ 833 S 19th St, Richmond, CA 94804
Join us this holiday season at our Open Studio! We'll be teaching Ornament Workshops where you can blow your own sparkling glass orb ornament. We hold our workshops during our studio's Open House, where you can support local glass artists by shopping for beautiful, one-of-a-kind gifts for your loved ones this holiday season. No previous glass blowing experience is required. Studio provides all materials. Please wear all cotton or...
Glass Fusing Lab
Stained Glass Garden @ 1800 Fourth St, Berkeley, CA 94710
Work with advanced techniques in the company of other creative artists. Each week, students will receive a new technique demonstrated during the first 15-30 minutes of class, for example: screenprinting, decals, wirewrapping, drilling, etching, pattern bars, potmelts, etc. Projects & glass are self-selected. Use of grinders, tools, and one standard kiln load per class included. Staff is available for guidance, but previous fusing experience...
5 sessions
Introduction to Glass Fusing
Stained Glass Garden @ 1800 Fourth St, Berkeley, CA 94710
The perfect one-day introduction to working hot glass. Here’s what you’ll learn: -Choosing from a selection of compatible glass, students will learn to cut and prepare pieces to be fired in the kiln -Choose from making plates, bowls, dichroic jewelry and more. So much to learn and create in one day!
Fusing in Depth w/ Dam Molds
Stained Glass Garden @ 1800 Fourth St, Berkeley, CA 94710
Let your layers know no limits! Get more depth through damming without the hassle of cold working using new Patty Gray Dam molds. Explore creative uses for your scrap glass, and advance your firing skills
Introduction to Torch Fired Enameling
Stained Glass Garden @ 1800 Fourth St, Berkeley, CA 94710
Visiting Artist & author of the book “Enameling made Easy”, Anat Silvera, is coming to teach a one-day intensive on the basics of torch firing glass enamels on copper for beautiful, wearable art. You will create 6-10 pieces of unique jewelry to take home. Here’s what you’ll learn: - How to prepare metals for firing - Techniques for sifting multiple layers of glass enamels & using a torch - Getting acquainted with torch firing...
