GLASSBLOWING CLASSES
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Please review the BAGI Social Distancing Protocol.
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Introduction to Glassblowing
This class is designed for people who want to immerse themselves in the magic of glass. Totally hands-on exercises allow you to learn the basics of traditional free-form glass blowing.
We’ll touch on safety in the hot shop, learning which tool does what, a couple of key glassblowing terms and how to work glass into a cool piece of art or something functional... like a cup. You’ll work in teams to assist each other in creating your artwork. The goal for each student is to make perfect bubbles, paperweights, flowers and a drinking cup. |
$635
Dates:
August 3,10, 17, 24 4-session course 6pm-10pm September 2, 9, 16, 23 4-session course 6pm-10pm Oct. 5, 12, 19, 26 4-session course 6pm-10pm 16 hours total Prerequisite: None Min. Age Requirement: 16 Min. # of Students: 3 Max. # of Students: 6/9 Instructor: Staff |
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Hot Glass SculptureThis 4-day workshop will introduce you to working with solid glass. Skills that will be addressed are bit application, proper tool use, using the garage and hot torches, creating texture, and working asymmetrically.
Although we will be spending a lot of time sculpting solid glass, many of these skills can be used to embellish your blown glass vessels. You will walk away from this class with the understanding of how to make representative and abstract sculptural objects and some new tricks for making more elaborate vessels. Come in with ideas and inspirational pictures, we’re going to hit the ground running! |
$635
Dates:
August 5,12,19,26 4 session course 6pm-10pm Prerequisite: Glassblowing 1A or equivalent. Min. Age Requirement: 16 Min. # of Students: 3 Max. # of Students: 4 Instructor: Treg Silkwood |
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Color 101This class is designed to demystify the art of working with color in the hot shop.
In the four session workshop we will explore a variety of ways of applying colored glass to your work that will open an entirely new world of creative possibility. In essence, we are going to learn how to play with color and make some pretty cool stuff in the process. The course includes four evenings of instruction. Come with your questions and your quandaries and a willingness to have a good time. A limited supply of color will be provided. Students are encouraged to bring their own color. Topics -Powders and Frits -C.O.E. & Compatibility -Working Properties -Color Chemistry & Mixology -Color Rod & Overlay -Decorative Techniques |
$635
Dates:
September 7, 14, 21, 28 4 session course 6pm-10pm Prerequisite: Glassblowing 1A or equivalent. Min. Age Requirement: 16 Min. # of Students: 3 Max. # of Students: 6 Instructor: Treg Silkwood |
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Introduction to CaneworkingIn this course, students will be introduced to the art of working with cane. Each student will learn about the processes used to make a variety of glass cane styles and how to incorporate them into solid and blown forms.
We will begin by creating the simplest single-color core cane, and then move on to more complex cane styles. Students are encouraged to bring their own designs. Some glassblowing experience is required. |
$635
Dates:
Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28 4 session course 6pm-10pm Prerequisite: Glassblowing 1A or equivalent. Min. Age Requirement: 16 Min. # of Students: 3 Max. # of Students: 4 Instructor: Treg Silkwood |
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Glassblowing 1BYou want more of that hot, hot, hot glass! Now that you’ve taken the first steps down a glass blower’s path... there’s no looking back.
You'll deepen your understanding of glass as you revisit and strengthen your fundamentals, explore new shapes, and learn decorative techniques like handles, wraps and feet. |
$635
Dates:
TBA Prerequisite: Glassblowing 1A or equivalent. Min. Age Requirement: 16 Min. # of Students: 3 Max. # of Students: 6 Instructor: Treg Silkwood |
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: Unless otherwise specified, students must be 14+ years of age. 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: Unless otherwise specified, students must be 14+ years of age. 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.