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During your Flameworking Glass Discovery experience, you will work one-on-one with a glass instructor to create three to five hanging glass icicle ornaments!
An experienced instructor will explain the safety, equipment, and tools used to create flameworked glass artwork. Participants will have the icicle-making process demonstrated and explained to them, and then one at a time will be coached through the steps of creating a colorful, glass “icicles” of their own! This hands-on process will include learning about how artists use glass on the torch, how to shape glass in a flame, and how to add stripes of color to the piece. Our instructor will adapt to each participant’s level of comfort in the studio space to ensure a wonderful experience. This class is perfect for beginners who would like to try their hands at flameworking glass on a tabletop torch! This Glass Discovery experience uses borosilicate glass (COE 33). Students create 3-5 small glass icicles about 2-5 inches in length.
3 hour duration. No experience required and all materials are provided.
After you complete payment in your cart on our website, you will receive an additional confirmation email providing additional details for your visit and the link to fill out the required Release Liability Form.
Class Size: Strictly limited to 4 individuals per session. Only individuals who have purchased a seat may attend. Due to safety reasons no additional non-participating spectators or guests may join you for your experience, since space and seating is limited. For individuals who need accommodations, reach out to us in advance so we can advise on how to best prepare for your time at the studio and modify our space if needed to ensure a seamless experience!
Project Pickup: Due to hot glass needing to be cooled at a slow rate over at least 12 hours, participants will not be able to leave with their projects the day-of. Completed pieces will be ready for pickup within 7 days following your reservation. Shipping can be arranged the day of your reservation with the front desk staff for a fee.
Age Requirements:
Minors ages 9-13 are allowed to participate with a parent/guardian who has also purchased a seat in the same class. (Our studio space cannot accommodate additional non-participating spectators, and youth under the age of 14 cannot attend alone for safety reasons.)
Minors ages 14-17 are allowed to work independently with parent’s permission (signed Minor Liability Release form on file).
Open to adults of any age
View Foci MCGA Terms and Conditions (including Cancellations and Refunds) here.
Notice: In order to rent studio time and work independently in Foci MCGA's studios, makers must first take a multi-week glass Core Class. Core classes provide essential safety information. Individuals who have only taken a Glass Discovery or a Tech Session are not able to rent the glass studio.
This educational experience is nontaxable.
Registration fee covers instruction by a glass instructor, clear and color glass rods, kiln and studio usage, and personnel costs.
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