Torch Working Studio. This is a 3-day workshop: January 16 (5:30-8:30pm), January 23 (5:30-8:30pm), January 30 (5:30-8:30pm). Learn the basic technique of forming beads on a mandrel using a torch. In this 3 week course, you will use soft (Moretti) glass to build colorful glass beads. Studio safety, glass compatibility, annealing, bead shaping, and basic… Continue reading Bead Making Essentials (January 16, 23, & 30)
Torch Working Studio. This is a 3 day workshop: Wednesday, January 31 (5:30-8:30pm), Wednesday, February 7 (5:30-8:30pm), Wednesday, February 14 (5:30-8:30pm). Move beyond our "Make It!" level classes and begin the process of learning to work independently in the torch studio with this 3-part course. Learn a variety of essential creative techniques while working with… Continue reading Flame Working Essentials 1 (January 31, February 7, February 14)
Torch Working Studio. Thursday, February 1, 6:00-8:30pm. Get creative with this wonderful “Make it!” torch working class. In this 2 1/2-hour class, you will be introduced to the basics of working with color rods, tools, and a torch to make a beautiful glass filigree wine stopper. Start by choosing colors that suit your style and… Continue reading Make It! Bar Set Series: Filigree Wine Stopper (February 1)
Torch Working Studio. Thursday, February 8 5:30pm - 8:30pm Get creative with this wonderful "Make it!" lampworking class. In this three hour class you will be introduced to the basics of working with color rods, tools, and a torch to make beautiful glass hearts! No limit to the number of pendants you can make! Each… Continue reading Make It! Heart Pendant (February 8)
Torch Working Studio. Saturday, February 10 1:00-3:30pm. Learn how to heat and shape glass rods into custom decorative drink stirrers, aka "swizzle sticks". Add your own creative touch as you create 2-4 sticks during the 2 1/2 hour workshop. This class is part of our popular "Bar Set" series of classes. Open to all skill… Continue reading Make It! Bar Set Series: Swizzle Sticks (February 10)
Torch Working Studio. Thursday, February 15 6:00-8:00pm Welcome to our most popular "Make it!" torch working class! In this two-hour class you will be introduced to the basics of working with color rods, tools, and a torch to make beautiful pressed glass pendants. No limit to the number of pendants you can make! Open to… Continue reading Make It! Basic Pendants (February 15)
Torch Working Studio. Friday, February 16 5:30pm - 8:30pm Get creative with this wonderful "Make it!" lampworking class. In this three hour class you will be introduced to the basics of working with color rods, tools, and a torch to make beautiful glass hearts! No limit to the number of pendants you can make! Each… Continue reading Make It! Heart Pendant (February 16)
Torch Working Studio. Tuesday, February 20, 5:30-8:30pm. This workshop will focus on a popular torch working technique – implosion pendants. The implosion technique creates the effect of multi-colored fingers of glass within another piece of clear glass. Students can expect to leave the class with a general understanding of borosilicate glass and some implosion pendants.… Continue reading Make It! Implosion Pendant (February 20)
Torch Working Studio. Tuesday, February 27 5:30-7:30pm. Join us for a fun introduction to “Journey Beads“! This 2-hour class is designed to give you a hands-on way to support the program while enjoying a fun night in our studio. You’ll learn to melt colorful rods of glass to a mandrel over a torch, as our… Continue reading Make It! Journey Beads (February 27)
Torch Working Studio. Wednesday, February 28 5:30-8:30pm. Get creative with this wonderful “Make it!” torch working class. In this 3-hour class, you will be introduced to the basics of working with color rods, tools, and a torch to make a beautiful glass filigree marble. Choose your favorite colors and let your creativity flow! Students can… Continue reading Make It! Filigree Marble (February 28)
Glass Blowing, Kiln Fusing, and Torch Working Studio. Saturday, March 2 12:00-4:30pm. Join us for “EGAD – Explore Glass Art Day”, an immersive 4 1/2-hour tour of our studios at Glass Art Kalamazoo. Participants will work side-by-side with our talented instructors to create projects in our Glass Blowing, Torch Working, and Kiln Fusing studios. Each… Continue reading Make It! EGAD – Explore Glass Art Day (March 2)
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