Date: Sunday, December 15 from 1:00-4:00 pm
Fee: $90 / discount with member code
Ages: 18+
Levels: Beginner
Sessions: 1
Instructor: Staci Adman
Location: Schack Art Center, Flame & Kiln Studio

This class is a great introduction to flameworking glass. Students will use a bench-mounted torch and rods of borosilicate glass to learn how to carefully melt glass and shape a gather of glass into an icicle. After completing some basic clear icicles, the process of applying some stripes of color will be covered.

Students will learn how to safely light and use a bench-mounted torch. They will learn how to melt a glass rod to create a gather of molten glass on the end, and learn to use tools to transform that gather into an icicle

Students should go home with several small icicles.

All supplies provided. Please wear cotton clothing without draped sleeves and closed-toed shoes.

Class full? Join our waitlist! First-come, first-served. We'll notify you if a spot opens up. Thanks for your interest! - Waitlist here 

Date: Saturday, December 14 from 12-6 pm
Fee: $140 / discount with member code
Ages: 18+
Levels: All
Sessions: 1
Instructor: Mariah Cavanaugh
Location: Schack Art Center, Flame & Kiln Studio

This class will be a fun way to prepare for the holidays. Making both hollow round ornaments and snowmen.

The students will learn how to blow a round bubble to turn it into an ornament and sculpt a snowman out of solid glass rods.

The student will make a round ornament and also a snowman ornament.

All supplies provided. Please wear cotton clothing without draped sleeves and closed-toed shoes.

Dates: Sunday, November 17 from 10:00 am-4:00 pm 
Fee: $150 / discount with member code
Ages: 18+
Levels: Beginner
Sessions: 1
Instructor: Staci Adman
Location: Schack Art Center, Flame & Kiln Studio

If you’re fascinated by baubles, bangles, and beads, this is the class for you! Make a wide variety of beads as you learn the basic skills of heating Moretti (soft) glass, applying it to a mandrel, and shaping it with tools.

All supplies provided. Please wear cotton clothing without draped sleeves and closed-toed shoes.

Date: Sunday, November 10 from 1:00-4:00 pm
Fee: $90 / discount with member code
Ages: 18+
Levels: All
Sessions: 1
Instructor: Staci Adman
Location: Schack Art Center, Flame & Kiln Studio

Learn the art of creating small glass pumpkins by heating glass rods with a bench-mounted torch and transferring the molten glass onto the end of a stainless steel mandrel. Master the skill of controlling the glass and forming it into a sphere, which you will then shape into a pumpkin while it is still molten. This workshop serves as a great introduction to the basics of manipulating hot glass on a very small scale.

Students will gain confidence in lighting a lampworking torch, melting "soft glass" rods in the flame, transferring glass onto a mandrel, making a round glass shape, and shaping glass with a blade. Each student will create a few to several tiny glass pumpkins, depending on their individual pace.

All supplies are provided. Please wear cotton clothing without draped sleeves and closed-toed shoes.

Date: Saturdays, November 9 -23, 12 pm -4 pm
Fee: $285 / discount with member code
Ages: 18+
Levels: All
Sessions: 3

Instructor: Mariah Cavanaugh

Location: Schack Art Center, Flame & Kiln Studio

This course is designed for beginners and intermediate glass enthusiasts who wish to explore the intricate art of borosilicate flameworking. Throughout the four-week duration, students will delve into the fundamental techniques, safety protocols, and artistic expressions of working with borosilicate glass.

Week one we will focus on safety, tools, and colors, and students will get the opportunity to make small solid pieces. Week two will focus on building with pieces and welding techniques. Week three will focus on hollow work, how to weld hollow glass, and finishing off projects from the previous weeks.

All supplies provided. Please wear cotton clothing without draped sleeves and closed-toed shoes.

Date: Saturday, October 12 from 12:00-6:00 pm
Fee: $150 / discount with member code
Ages: 18+
Levels: All
Sessions: 1
Instructor: Mariah Cavanaugh
Location: Schack Art Center, Flame & Kiln Studio

This class gives you a chance to make small sculptural glass out of borosilicate glass. This class will focus on making Halloween-themed glass such as pumpkins, witch's hats, and other spooky glass!

All supplies provided. Please wear cotton clothing without draped sleeves and closed-toed shoes.

Date: Sunday, October 6 from 1:00-4:00 pm
Fee: $90 / discount with member code
Ages: 18+
Levels: All
Sessions: 1
Instructor: Staci Adman
Location: Schack Art Center, Flame & Kiln Studio

Learn the art of creating small glass pumpkins by heating glass rods with a bench-mounted torch and transferring the molten glass onto the end of a stainless steel mandrel. Master the skill of controlling the glass and forming it into a sphere, which you will then shape into a pumpkin while it is still molten. This workshop serves as a great introduction to the basics of manipulating hot glass on a very small scale.

Students will gain confidence in lighting a lampworking torch, melting "soft glass" rods in the flame, transferring glass onto a mandrel, making a round glass shape, and shaping glass with a blade. Each student will create a few to several tiny glass pumpkins, depending on their individual pace.

All supplies are provided. Please wear cotton clothing without draped sleeves and closed-toed shoes.

Date: Sunday, September 29 from 1:00-4:00 pm
Fee: $90 / discount with member code
Ages: 18+
Levels: All
Sessions: 1
Instructor: Staci Adman
Location: Schack Art Center, Flame & Kiln Studio

Learn the art of creating small glass pumpkins by heating glass rods with a bench-mounted torch and transferring the molten glass onto the end of a stainless steel mandrel. Master the skill of controlling the glass and forming it into a sphere, which you will then shape into a pumpkin while it is still molten. This workshop serves as a great introduction to the basics of manipulating hot glass on a very small scale.

Students will gain confidence in lighting a lampworking torch, melting "soft glass" rods in the flame, transferring glass onto a mandrel, making a round glass shape, and shaping glass with a blade. Each student will create a few to several tiny glass pumpkins, depending on their individual pace.

All supplies are provided. Please wear cotton clothing without draped sleeves and closed-toed shoes.

Date: Saturday, September 28 from 12:00 pm -6:00 pm
Fee: $175 / discount with member code
Ages: 21+
Levels: All
Sessions: 1
Instructor: Mariah Cavanagh
Location: Schack Art Center, Flame & Kiln Studio

This class is a one-day workshop on working with hollow glass to make a functional pipe.

Students will learn how to use blow tubes, weld glass, use a punty, and how to shape hollow glass. Students will make a functional glass pipe.

All supplies provided. Please wear cotton clothing without draped sleeves and closed-toed shoes.

Date: Sunday, August 11, from 1:00 pm -4:00 pm
Fee: $85 / discount with member code
Ages: 18+
Levels: Beginner
Sessions: 1
Instructor: Staci Adman
Location: Schack Art Center, Flame & Kiln Studio

Creating tiny glass hearts is a fun introduction to sculpting with glass. Using rods of borosilicate glass and bench-mounted flameworking torches, students will learn how to melt and shape glass. Different methods of applying color will be covered.

Students will learn how to safely operate a flameworking torch and how to use the flame to melt and shape borosilicate glass into heart shapes. We will also experiment with applying frit and stringer to the hot glass for added color and decoration.

Students will make several small (3/4"-1") glass hearts.

All supplies provided. Please wear cotton clothing without draped sleeves and closed-toed shoes.

Class full? Join our waitlist! First-come, first-served. We'll notify you if a spot opens up. Thanks for your interest! - Waitlist here 

Date: Saturdays, July 20 - August 3, 12 pm -4 pm
Fee: $285 / discount with member code
Ages: 18+
Levels: All
Sessions: 3

Instructor: Mariah Cavanaugh

Location: Schack Art Center, Flame & Kiln Studio

This course is designed for beginners and intermediate glass enthusiasts who wish to explore the intricate art of borosilicate flameworking. Throughout the three-week duration, students will delve into the fundamental techniques, safety protocols, and artistic expressions of working with borosilicate glass.

Week one we will focus on safety, tools, and colors, and students will get the opportunity to make small solid pieces. Week two will focus on building with pieces and welding techniques. Week three will focus on hollow work, how to weld hollow glass, and finishing off projects from the previous weeks.

All supplies provided. Please wear cotton clothing without draped sleeves and closed-toed shoes.

Date: Sunday, July 7, from 1:00 pm -4:00 pm
Fee: $85 / discount with member code
Ages: 18+
Levels: Beginner
Sessions: 1
Instructor: Staci Adman
Location: Schack Art Center, Flame & Kiln Studio

Creating tiny glass hearts is a fun introduction to sculpting with glass. Using rods of borosilicate glass and bench-mounted flameworking torches, students will learn how to melt and shape glass. Different methods of applying color will be covered.

Students will learn how to safely operate a flameworking torch and how to use the flame to melt and shape borosilicate glass into heart shapes. We will also experiment with applying frit and stringer to the hot glass for added color and decoration.

Students will make several small (3/4"-1") glass hearts.

All supplies provided. Please wear cotton clothing without draped sleeves and closed-toed shoes.

Class full? Join our waitlist! First-come, first-served. We'll notify you if a spot opens up. Thanks for your interest! - Waitlist here 

Date: Sunday, June 9, from 1:00 pm -4:00 pm
Fee: $85 / discount with member code
Ages: 18+
Levels: Beginner
Sessions: 1
Instructor: Staci Adman
Location: Schack Art Center, Flame & Kiln Studio

Creating tiny glass hearts is a fun introduction to sculpting with glass. Using rods of borosilicate glass and bench-mounted flameworking torches, students will learn how to melt and shape glass. Different methods of applying color will be covered.

Students will learn how to safely operate a flameworking torch and how to use the flame to melt and shape borosilicate glass into heart shapes. We will also experiment with applying frit and stringer to the hot glass for added color and decoration.

Students will make several small (3/4"-1") glass hearts.

All supplies provided. Please wear cotton clothing without draped sleeves and closed-toed shoes.

Class full? Join our waitlist! First-come, first-served. We'll notify you if a spot opens up. Thanks for your interest! - Waitlist here 

Date: Saturday, June 8, 12-6 pm
Fee: $150 / discount with member code
Ages: 18+
Levels: All
Sessions: 1
Instructor: Mariah Cavanaugh
Location: Schack Art Center, Flame & Kiln Studio

In this class, students will learn how to sculpt small fruits and vegetables out of borosilicate glass to create small glass plant markers. Students will use a torch to melt and shape glass and tools to sculpt the glass.

These markers will be a lovely addition to house plants or an amazing, handcrafted way to mark the start of plants you're growing!

All supplies provided. Please wear cotton clothing without draped sleeves and closed-toed shoes.

Date: Sunday, April 14, 12-6 pm
Fee: $150 / discount with member code
Ages: 18+
Levels: All
Sessions: 1
Instructor: Mariah Cavanaugh
Location: Schack Art Center, Flame & Kiln Studio

In this class, students will learn how to sculpt small fruits and vegetables out of borosilicate glass to create small glass plant markers. Students will use a torch to melt and shape glass and tools to sculpt the glass.

These markers will be a lovely addition to house plants or an amazing, handcrafted way to mark the start of plants you're growing!

All supplies provided. Please wear cotton clothing without draped sleeves and closed-toed shoes.