"To Experience Glass" Sessions

Introductory glass blowing

No glass or artistic experience necessary!
With the guidance of a CHG glass artist you will participate in making your own colorful glass art. Choose from a paperweight, or small glass cup. Sunday experience glass sessions are run every 30 minutes from 11 am - 2 pm. If you would like to schedule a group "Experience Glass" session give us a call or contact us via the contact page.

 
2009
Class Code
Class Name
Date & Time
Fee
EGW_09 Experience Glass Sun May 10   $55
EGW_10 Experience Glass Sun May 24   $55
EGW_11 Experience Glass Sun June 14   $55
EGW_12 Experience Glass Sun June 28   $55
EGW_13 Experience Glass Sun July 12   $55
EGW_14 Experience Glass

Sun July 19

 

   $55
EGW_15 Experience Glass Sun September 6   $55
EGW_16 Experience Glass Sun September 27   $55

 

     

Level 1 Glass Blowing Workshop

Beginning Glass Blowing

This weekend workshop covers the basics of glassblowing. Students will learn how to gather molten glass out of the furnace onto a blowpipe, how to use the basic tools, and how to work safely in the glass studio. Each student will make a colorful paperweight and small vessel, as well as some practice pieces while learning the tools. All materials are provided. No glass or artistic experience is necessary. This workshop meets Saturday & Sunday 1- 6pm

2009
Class Code
Class Name
Date & Time
Fee
GBL1W_08 Beginning Glass Blowing May 16-17 Sat - Sun 1 - 6pm   $375
GBL1W_09 Beginning Glass Blowing June 13 - 14 , Sat - Sun 1 - 6pm   $375
GBL1W_10 Beginning Glass Blowing July 4 - 5 , Sat - Sun 1 - 6pm   $375
GBL1W_11 Beginning Glass Blowing July 25 -26 , Sat - Sun 1 - 6pm   $375
GBL1W_12 Beginning Glass Blowing September 3 - 4 , Sat - Sun 1 - 6pm   $375
GBL1W_13 Beginning Glass Blowing October 10 - 11 , Sat - Sun 1 - 6pm   $375
 
     

Level 2 Glass Blowing Workshop

Intermediate Glass Blowing

In this class students will expand upon what they learned in GB1 as techniques are looked at more in depth. How to form the glass into the various shapes as well as color application will be covered. All materials are provided. GB1 or consent of instructor is required.This workshop meets Saturday & Sunday 1- 6pm

2009
Class Code
Class Name
Date & Time
Fee
GBL2W_05 Intermediate Glass Blowing June 6 -7 Sat - Sun 1-6pm   $375
GBL2W_06 Intermediate Glass Blowing July 11 -12 Sat - Sun 1-6pm   $375
GBL2W_06 Intermediate Glass Blowing August 1 -2 Sat - Sun 1-6pm   $375
GBL2W_06 Intermediate Glass Blowing September 19 - 20 Sat - Sun 1-6pm   $375
 
     

Level 1 8 week Class

Beginning Glass Blowing

Beginning level glass blowing class in the Hot Shop. This class covers the basics of glassblowing. The student will learn how to gather molten glass out of the furnace onto a blowpipe, how to use the basic tools, and how to work safely in the glass studio. Students will learn and practice multiple blown shapes. All materials are provided. No glass or artistic experience is necessary.
2009
Class Code
Class Name
Date & Time
Fee
GB8WL1_03 Level 1 , Beginning Glass Blowing

Sunday , 9AM - 12PM

May 24, 31, June 7, 14, 28, July 5, 12, 19

   $ 775
         
     

Level 2 8 week Class

Intermediate Glass Blowing

This is an 8 week class designed for students to incorporate and practive skills developed in previous classes and learn more advanced techniques to produce shapes and color designs. Students are expected to come to class with designs and keep a current sketchbook of design, art work, and questions which will be gone over in class.
2009
Class Code
Class Name
Date & Time
Fee
GB8WL2_02 level 2 , Intermediate Glass Blowing (8 week)     $ 775
     
 
 
         
         

 

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