Glass - Hot
Coldworking
Students will be instructed on the efficient and safe usage of the equipment and techniques necessary for the successful cutting and polishing of glass objects.
Dates & Times
Nov 9 & Nov 10, Saturday & Sunday 10 am-2 pm
Ages: Ages 16 & up
Instructor: Rebecca Chernow
Location: Cold shop
Creating Pate de Verre Forms
After watching a demo on how to make glass sculptural work from tiny pieces of fractured glass (pate de verre), students will make their own 6" glass sculptural form. Glass will be colored with permanent glass powders and embellished with other glass frit, stringer, confetti, etc. Students will arrange to pick up their finished fused pieces at the Schack the following week or pay to have the work shipped to their homes.
Dates & Times
March 21, Saturday 8 am-5 pm
Ages: Adult - 18+
Instructor: Lin McJunkin
Location: Multiple
Glassblowing I
The basics of working with molten glass will be covered in this eight week class.
Dates & Times
#1: Sep 23-Nov 11, Mondays 6-10 pm
Ages: Ages 18 & up
Instructor: Schack Staff
Location: Schack Art Center, Hot Shop
#2: Jan 6-Feb 24, Mondays 6-10 pm
Ages: Ages 18 & up
Instructor: Schack Staff
Location: Schack Art Center, Large 24
Glassblowing II
If you already know the basics of blowing glass, but aren't quite ready to work on your own, this class is for you. The use of handles, bits, and wraps will be covered, as will color application.
Dates & Times
#1: Sep 25-Nov 13, Wednesdays 6-10 pm
Ages: Ages 18 & up
Instructor: Manuel Castro
Location: Schack Art Center, Hot Shop
#2: Jan 8-Feb 26, Wednesdays 6-10 pm
Ages: Ages 18 & up
Instructor: Manuel Castro
Location: Schack Art Center, Hot Shop
