This 8-week course will give you the skills to work confidently in the flame shop using borosilicate glass. Instructor Wesley Thurston will guide you through the process of sculpting glass with an emphasis on safety and basic techniques.

Duration

8 weeks (3 hours per week) Sundays, May 25 - July 13 1:00 - 4:00 pm

About

In this class students will start with the fundamentals of flameworking including how to safely control and manipulate borosilicate glass. They will learn basic tool and equipment use, flame chemistry, heat base, seals, bridging, color application, and color techniques. Starting with simple sculpting techniques, the group will begin with basic sculptures. By the end of the 8 week class students will create their own multi component sculpture.

There is a non-refundable $100 deposit when booking multi-week classes. We allow cancellations up to 7 days before the start time of your class for a refund minus the $100 deposit. If you cancel less than 7 days before the start of your class, you will not receive a refund.