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Join glass artist Samuel Taylor in Lakewood, Colorado, for a private workshop mastering the art of fuming in borosilicate glass. Learn unique techniques and create stunning glass art in a hands-on experience.
Join glass artist Samuel Taylor in Lakewood, Colorado, for a private workshop mastering the art of fuming in borosilicate glass. Learn unique techniques and create stunning glass art in a hands-on experience.
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Operated by The Furnace: A Glassworks · Lakewood, Colorado
Experience the captivating world of glass art with Flamework: The Alchemy of Fume, a private workshop hosted by renowned glass artist Samuel Taylor at The Furnace: A Glassworks in Lakewood, Colorado. This immersive session introduces you to the chemistry and craft of fuming, a specialized technique that uses gold and silver to create vibrant color effects in borosilicate glass. Throughout the workshop, you'll explore advanced techniques such as implosions and honeycombs, allowing you to transform simple glass pieces into dazzling custom works. This unique experience combines hands-on learning with artistic experimentation, making it perfect for both beginners curious about glass art and experienced flameworkers seeking to refine their skills. The intimate studio environment encourages creativity and close interaction with the artist, providing personalized tips and insights. Whether you're looking to create heirloom-quality pieces or simply explore a fascinating art form, this workshop offers an unforgettable blend of science, art, and craftsmanship right in the heart of Colorado. Prepare to light up your creativity and bring home beautiful, one-of-a-kind glass pieces infused with story and skill.
moderate.
3–4 hours.
No intense physical fitness required, but standing and focused hand-eye coordination is necessary throughout the session.
No prior experience is necessary; the workshop is designed to guide beginners while also offering advanced tips for experienced artists.
The Furnace: A Glassworks provides all safety gear including glasses and gloves; instructors emphasize safe handling of tools and hot glass.
Yes, all pieces you make during the session can be cooled, cleaned, and taken home to enjoy or display.
Fuming involves vaporizing precious metals like gold or silver onto hot glass to create iridescent colors and unique surface patterns.
Due to the use of high heat and delicate tools, participants must be at least 18 years old.
We recommend booking at least two weeks ahead to secure your preferred date, especially during peak seasons.
Lakewood evolved from a farming community to a vibrant suburb with a strong arts scene, making it a rich place for creative workshops like glass fuming.
Local artists and studios emphasize sustainable glassworking practices, including recycling glass scraps and minimizing emissions.
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.
Book with The Furnace: A Glassworks