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Flameworking - Soft Glass and Borosilicate Classes
We offer classes for two different types of glass. The two are very different and do not mix. Usually people choose just one type of glass to build their skills in.
“Soft glass” takes less heat to soften, so it can be worked on a smaller torch, which can seem a little less intimidating for beginners. Although soft glass can be used to make small sculptures such as human figures or animals, currently our soft glass classes teach a wonderful variety of glass beadmaking techniques. Soft glass is available in a luscious array of colors including opaque and transparent glass. There is absolutely no limit to the creative possibilities for glass beadmaking, and it is an easily accessible way to launch into the world of hot glass.
Borosilicate glass takes much more heat to soften and manipulate, so it is usually worked on a larger torch. Even so, beginners are absolutely welcome to start with “boro”, which can be made into a wide variety of objects including beads, sculptures, marbles, perfume bottles, goblets, cups, ornaments, pumpkins, etc. Borosilicate glass is available in clear solid rods and tubing, and an ever-expanding palette of colors. As with soft glass, there is no limit to what can be created with this glass.
Which should you choose? Choose classes for what you want to make, and don’t worry about which type of glass you use. Or try each type and see which you like better. Whichever you choose, you’re going to have a great time!
“Soft glass” takes less heat to soften, so it can be worked on a smaller torch, which can seem a little less intimidating for beginners. Although soft glass can be used to make small sculptures such as human figures or animals, currently our soft glass classes teach a wonderful variety of glass beadmaking techniques. Soft glass is available in a luscious array of colors including opaque and transparent glass. There is absolutely no limit to the creative possibilities for glass beadmaking, and it is an easily accessible way to launch into the world of hot glass.
Borosilicate glass takes much more heat to soften and manipulate, so it is usually worked on a larger torch. Even so, beginners are absolutely welcome to start with “boro”, which can be made into a wide variety of objects including beads, sculptures, marbles, perfume bottles, goblets, cups, ornaments, pumpkins, etc. Borosilicate glass is available in clear solid rods and tubing, and an ever-expanding palette of colors. As with soft glass, there is no limit to what can be created with this glass.
Which should you choose? Choose classes for what you want to make, and don’t worry about which type of glass you use. Or try each type and see which you like better. Whichever you choose, you’re going to have a great time!
Click here for information about BAGI's Soft Glass Flameworking Classes
Click here for information about BAGI's Borosilicate Flameworking Classes
To Register: Either register online, call 408-993-2244, or send an e-mail to studio@bagi.org. Payment is required upon registration. We accept Visa, MasterCard & personal checks if received 2 weeks prior to the scheduled class.
Cancellation Policy: Cancellations made at 7 days prior to the first day of a class will receive a 100% refund. Cancellations made 3 days prior to the first day of class will be issued a 50% refund. In the event that BAGI were to cancel a class(es) a full refund, for the class(es) will be issued.
Liability: Students must be 9+ years of age for glassblowing related classes. Students must be 12+ years of age for flameworking & kilnworking related classes. Students under the age of 18 must have a parent or legal guardian sign a BAGI issued liability release form. Students must inform BAGI, at the time of registration, if they have special requirements due to health related conditions.
Cancellation Policy: Cancellations made at 7 days prior to the first day of a class will receive a 100% refund. Cancellations made 3 days prior to the first day of class will be issued a 50% refund. In the event that BAGI were to cancel a class(es) a full refund, for the class(es) will be issued.
Liability: Students must be 9+ years of age for glassblowing related classes. Students must be 12+ years of age for flameworking & kilnworking related classes. Students under the age of 18 must have a parent or legal guardian sign a BAGI issued liability release form. Students must inform BAGI, at the time of registration, if they have special requirements due to health related conditions.
