Do I need any prior experience to join this class?

No prior experience is necessary; the class is designed for beginners and intermediate learners.

Are all materials and tools provided?

Yes, The Furnace supplies all necessary materials, including glass and tools.

How large are the class sizes?

Classes have a limited number of students to ensure personalized instruction.

What safety measures are in place during the workshop?

The studio enforces strict safety guidelines, including protective gear and handling instructions.

Can I take home the pieces I make?

Absolutely! All finished glass art created during the course can be taken home.

Is the class suitable for children or teens?

This class is recommended for adults due to the use of torches and hot materials.

Flamework Basic Torch Skills Intensive in Lakewood, CO

Experience the captivating art of flameworking with The Furnace: A Glassworks in Lakewood, Colorado. This intensive weekend class offers hands-on instruction in sculpting borosilicate glass using Nortel Minor Lampworking torches. Over two immersive days, you'll learn how to create beautiful marbles, pendants, and intricate sculptures while exploring color application techniques and mastering essential hand tools. Whether you're a hobbyist or curious beginner, this supportive environment encourages creativity and skill-building. The studio provides all materials, so you can focus on learning the craft and discovering your style. Set against the vibrant arts scene of Lakewood, this class offers a unique blend of creativity and technical skill development that's hard to find elsewhere. By the end of the weekend, you'll leave with finished pieces and newfound confidence in torch skills, making it a rewarding artistic retreat that's both educational and inspiring.

About The Furnace: A Glassworks

The Furnace: A Glassworks is a Lakewood, Colorado glass studio offering hands-on glassmaking workshops for hobbyists, families, and groups. The studio specializes in both hot-glass techniques—such as blown glass sessions—and cold techniques including kiln-fusing and torch work. Skilled instructors lead scheduled public classes and custom sessions, guiding participants through design choices, color selection, and safe manipulation of molten and sheet glass. Sessions range from short fused-glass projects to intensive weekend flamework classes, allowing beginners and intermediate students to learn core skills and complete finished pieces.

Workshop offerings include ornament blowing, blown eggs, sampler classes that produce multiple pieces, fused suncatchers, trinket dishes, plant stakes, windchimes, and a flamework intensive using borosilicate torches. Booking options accommodate small groups—workshops listed up to four people—and larger group events. Finished pieces that require kiln cooling are held for pickup when fully annealed. Safety protocols, studio equipment, and instructor supervision are provided during all hands-on sessions.

Participants choose colors and motifs, learn technique demonstrations, and receive direct guidance while instructors perform furnace and torch operations as needed. The studio’s program emphasizes creative exploration, practical technique, and finished, take-home artwork. The Furnace: A Glassworks communicates clear session details, age guidance where applicable (for example, select classes accept ages 10 and up), and post-session handling instructions for kiln-cooled pieces. Located in Lakewood, the studio serves local residents and visitors seeking unique, experiential art activities and group events. Class schedules, pricing details, and booking instructions are posted on the studio's website and reservation system for each workshop online.