Do I need prior experience?

Yes — this is an intermediate to advanced class; students must have prior vitrigraph pulling experience.

What ages can participate?

Participants must be at least 14; those under 14 must be accompanied by a guardian enrolled in the class.

Are materials included?

Yes — lab fees, glass materials, and lunch are included in the class fee.

What glass types are available?

The studio provides both 90 COE and 96 COE glass with four spots of each available during the class.

Is the studio accessible?

Yes — the classroom is stroller- and wheelchair-accessible.

What is the cancellation policy?

Class credit is available with 48 hours’ notice of cancellation; winter weather rarely cancels classes but you will be contacted in extreme cases.

Mastering Vitrigraph: A Two-Day Intermediate Glass Workshop in Denver | Workshop

Intermediate Vitrigraph with Cortney Boyd is a focused, two-day studio workshop in Denver that elevates hot-glass pulling into a precise, design-driven practice. The class meets at 1440 W 52nd Ave, Denver, CO 80221, USA, where Flux Studio LLC opens its doors to artists ready to refine color stacks, controlled twists, and specialty cane work. This is a hands-on offering for makers who already have basic vitrigraph experience and want to push technical limits while producing usable components for larger projects.

The workshop spends full days (9am–4pm) on technique and control. Students split into small teams to design complex pot loads, practice pulls, and execute pattern repeats and intentional distortions. The studio supports both 90 COE and 96 COE glass—four stations of each—so participants can work in the glass chemistry that best serves ongoing work. Over the course of the weekend, you’ll build multi-layer color stacks, pull patterned murrine, form architectural stringers, and practice managing heat, timing, flow rate, and cane diameter to predictable effect.

Cortney Boyd, the instructor, brings more than two decades in glass practice and education. She teaches with a disciplined, studio-first approach informed by her MFA in Glass and experience at institutions such as Pilchuck and Southern Illinois University. Cortney is co-owner/operator of Flux Studio LLC, and the class integrates her kiln-formed background with vitrigraph methodology to emphasize repeatable results and artistic intent. Lab fees, materials, and lunch are included, and small class size (eight students) means individualized feedback and generous pull time.

This offering is a distinctive part of Denver’s creative ecosystem, providing a technical bridge between classroom learning and independent studio production. For outdoor travelers who spend mornings hiking the Front Range or afternoons biking city greenways, the course is an appealing indoor complement: immersive, tactile, and deeply focused. Flux Studio’s accessible classroom welcomes learners 14 and older (those under 14 must be accompanied by a guardian), and the space is stroller- and wheelchair-accessible.

Practical details are straightforward: bring a water bottle, wear closed-toed shoes, and consider your own glass tools if you prefer them. Expect to leave with a varied assortment of pulls and canes you can integrate into future work. Winter weather rarely cancels classes; check the studio’s cancellation policy for credits with 48 hours’ notice. Whether you’re an advancing maker or a professional refining a signature technique, this intermediate vitrigraph workshop offers concentrated practice, thoughtful instruction, and the controlled chaos of molten glass turned into repeatable craft.

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.