Please park on the WEST side of the building and enter through the classroom door next to the chain-link fence; look for a welcome sign.

Is there a bathroom on site?

Yes, the studio has a bathroom in the building for student use.

Is prior experience required?

Yes — glass cutting experience is required to enroll; the class builds on existing cutter skills.

What is included in the fee?

All glass and supplies are included, plus lunch both days; students only need to bring personal tools if preferred.

What is the cancellation policy?

Class credit is available with 48 hours notice of cancellation.

Are there age restrictions?

Participants 15 and younger must attend with a parent or guardian; the class minimum age is 15.

Master the Morton System: Two-Day Glass Cutting Workshop in Denver

At 1440 W 52nd Ave in Denver, Colorado, the two-day workshop Mastering Your Morton Skills: The Basics & Beyond teaches precision glass cutting using the Morton Portable Glass Shop, a compact system that transforms how hobbyists and professional glass artists lay out strips, angles, and geometric pieces. Taught by Jennifer Walkovich, a nationally recognized fused-glass artist, the class focuses on hands-on technique: setting up the Morton system, selecting and testing cutters, scoring and breaking with controlled force, and practicing repeatable shapes—diamonds, hexagons, triangles, and, time permitting, perfect circles. The studio keeps the pace brisk; each day runs 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM and includes Oceanside glass, all supplies, and lunch, so students can focus on skill development rather than logistics.

Inside the accessible classroom at the studio, the Morton table and work benches are the scene: cutters and breaking pliers lined up, colored sheet glass stacked by hue, and a kiln ready to fuse and slump completed pieces. The exercises emphasize control and measurement—making consistent strips, cutting clean miters, and executing compound angles—skills that translate directly into cleaner stained-glass lead lines or fused mosaic elements. Jennifer’s teaching balances technical precision with compositional decisions; her two decades of experience across mosaics, blown glass, stained glass, and kiln-forming inform critiques and demonstrations that lift students beyond trial-and-error.

This class is ideal for someone who already handles a cutter confidently and wants reliable, repeatable results. With a small group capped at ten, the instructor can give individualized feedback while demonstrating advanced techniques. Participants leave with two finished geometric pieces that will be fused and slumped for a professional finish, plus hands-on familiarity with tools to speed future projects.

Practical details matter: arrive a few minutes early to get set up, bring your preferred cutters and tools if you have them, and wear closed-toe shoes. The studio is wheelchair and stroller accessible, and anyone under 15 must attend with a guardian. Weather rarely cancels sessions; the studio advises that classes continue through normal winter conditions unless extraordinary circumstances occur.

Whether you plan to integrate precise geometric components into stained glass panels or refine shapes for kiln work, this workshop compresses years of shop-tested technique into an intensive, focused weekend. For Denver makers seeking efficient, measured progress in glass craft, Mastering Your Morton Skills is both a technical boot camp and a creative springboard.

Expect hands-on demonstrations of multiple cutting tools, troubleshooting tips for common breaks, and a review of safety protocols that protect glass and fingers. The instructor will also discuss sourcing quality sheet glass and economical approaches to stocking a palette. If you want to advance beyond the workshop, Jennifer can recommend next steps and local resources for kiln time and studio membership.

About D&L Art Glass Supply

D&L Art Glass Supply is a full-service glass art studio and teaching center dedicated to hands-on education, materials, and studio access for makers at every level. Located within a creative community, D&L offers an extensive schedule of workshops and open-studio sessions led by nationally recognized artists and experienced instructors. Classes cover fused glass, stained glass, mosaics, vitrigraph, kilnforming, cold working, sandblasting, and specialized techniques like reactive glass and advanced pattern making.

Participants can join single-day introductions, intensive multi-day courses, themed artist residencies, and two-hour open studio sessions. Each class supplies studio tools, equipment, and clear firing schedules, while materials are available for purchase on-site or participants may bring their own. D&L emphasizes safety, accessibility, and artistic growth with small class sizes, step-by-step demonstrations, and one-on-one guidance during hands-on projects. Popular offerings include beginner fusing, mosaic workshops, stained-glass painting and lightbox projects, vitrigraph collaboration, and advanced fused-glass pattern forming. Several guest-led workshops are noted as sold out, reflecting consistent demand and instructor reputations. The studio also supports experimentation with test pieces and sample libraries so artists can learn material behaviors before committing to larger works. D&L maintains professional-grade kilns and cold-working stations and enforces best practices for material compatibility and ventilation. With a track record of offering beginner-friendly entry points alongside advanced technical courses, D&L Art Glass Supply serves hobbyists, emerging artists, and professional makers seeking technical skill, creative support, and reliable studio resources. The studio regularly updates its equipment and publishes clear schedules and materials lists online for students annually.