Glass Blowing Program

Our Fun with Hot Glass program teaches basic glass blowing skills and prepares students to work independently in our studio. We have a series of three 6-hour courses, followed by instructor-supported studio time. Check CALENDAR for dates.

Fun with Hot Glass
1-day Beginner Glassblowing Workshop

This in-depth workshop stresses safety and team work. Students will get hands-on experience in glass blowing techniques such as picking up color on the marver, blowing, centering glass, using the blocks and paddles, taking glass off the punty, and placing glass in the annealer.

Sundays, 10-4 pm
May 23, May 30, July 3

FUN WITH HOT GLASS ($235 NONMEMBERS - $200 MEMBERS - member number required)
FUN WITH HOT GLASS & NEW INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP ($225) includes tuition & membership

NEW!! More Fun with Hot Glass
In this all-day follow up workshop, students will explore creating new forms and learn additional techniques such as spinning the glass for waves. Prerequisit: Fun with Hot Glass

Sundays, 10-4 pm
June 20, July 18

Minimum: 3 students.

Time: 5 hours
Members: $175
Non-Members: $210
$25 materials fee
* Pre-register for both classes only $350

Instructor:
master glass blower Jackie Ballard

Please register 7 days prior to your class

MORE FUN WITH HOT GLASS ($235 NONMEMBERS - $200 MEMBERS - member number required)
MORE FUN WITH HOT GLASS & NEW INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP ($225) includes tuition & membership

New! Hot Glass Prep School
After completing the two Fun with Hot Glass courses, students will master the basic skills required to work independently in our studio: gathering, puntying, adding bits and more. Safety review, operation of equipment and tool care.

Sundays, 10-4 pm
Beginning September 2010

Minimum: 3 students.

Time: 5 hours
Members: $175
Non-Members: $210
$25 materials fee

Instructor:
master glass blower Jackie Ballard

Please register 7 days prior to your class

HOT GLASS PREP SCHOOL ($235 NONMEMBERS - $200 MEMBERS - member number required)

Instructor Supported Studio Time

starting September 2010 - times TBA

Beginning students who have completed the above courses will be eligible to rent studio time during designated instructor-supported hours. Instructor approval required.

$65 per hour

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See Membership Benefits Below.

Individual Membership $25

Membership benefits include class discounts,
e-mail newsletter, invitations to member-only events and discounts on exclusive Industrial Arts Center merchandise.