Intro to Glassblowing - Fall 24

Service Description

A five week class that teaches the fundamentals of glassblowing. At completion, students will know how to safely create the basic shapes of blown glass objects. Class includes 4 hours each week of instruction/shop time with additional time at the end of sessions to access the cold shop. Classes run Thursday nights from 6p-10p. Over the first four weeks, students will learn the ins and outs of the hot shop, to safely gather, shape and finish basic forms of glass vessels using clear glass. By the fifth week, students will be introduced to various types of color application. This class will introduce the following skills: - Introduction to basic hot shop tools & equipment - Safe glassblowing methods - Gathering from a furnace - Basic shaping and forming of the glass (with tools such as blocks, paper, paddles, jacks, and the marver). - Teamwork and communication - Neckline, -Punty transfer & knock-off/ annealer put-away - Intro to basic shapes and vessels (cups, rondels, cylinders, cones, spheres, etc.) - Intro to coldworking (flat grinder and punty removal).‍ Successful completion of this class will allow students to feel comfortable participating in private glassblowing coaching sessions, memberships, and to continue building their skills in intermediate classes & workshops.