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During your Flameworking Glass Discovery experience, you will work one-on-one with an experienced instructor to create a variety of winter-themed glass beads on the torch!
Each student will get their own workstation equipped with a Flameworking torch and all the tools and colors needed to create your unique snowpal beads. An experienced instructor will lead with a demonstration and guide individuals through the process. Participants will then spend the remainder of the time melting colored glass rods using a tabletop torch and shape them into beads using tools, heat, and gravity. This class is perfect for beginners who would like to try their hands at Flameworking glass. This Glass Discovery experience uses 104 COE glass rods. Students create 1-5 small winter-themed beads measuring approximately 1/4 to 1/2 an inch in diameter.
3 hours in duration. No experience required and all materials are provided.
Class Size: Strictly limited to 6 individuals per session. Due to safety reasons no additional non-participating spectators or guests may join you for your experience, since space and seating is limited. Due to the size of the Flameworking table/studio, large groups unfortunately cannot be accommodated. For individuals who need accommodations or have caretakers, 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 beads needing to be cooled at a slow rate over several hours and then carefully removed from their mandrels, 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: Full age requirement guidelines can be found here.
Minors ages 9-13 are allowed to participate with the presence of a parent/guardian.
Minors ages 14-17 are allowed to work independently with parent’s permission (signed guardian release form on file).
Open to adults of any age.
Waivers: All students and parents of minor students are required to read and sign a waiver, which indicates all of the safety risks involved with glassmaking and provides contact information.
Refunds: Foci MCGA does not fully refund any classes. A 50-percent refund will be given for cancellations made at least 14 days before the start of class. No refund will be given after that time. If you need to cancel, please email contact@mnglassart.org or call 612-759-8476. If it is necessary for us to cancel a class for any reason, a full refund will be given.
Rescheduling: If you would like to transfer your registration to another class/class date, a request must be made in writing at least 14 days prior to the scheduled activity. A transfer fee will incur. Class transfers are NOT guaranteed and are dependent on enrollment availability of the class you seek to transfer into. In the case that your request cannot be accommodated, the above stated refund policy will apply.
Expiration: All registrations expire after one year from purchase if not used. After one year, all payments made are non-refundable.
Foci MCGA Members are eligible to receive 25% off eligible Glass Discovery Experiences! Limited to 1 purchase annually per member. The discount code can be found in your membership letter or by contacting the studio. Before your order is processed your membership expiration date will be checked to ensure you qualify. To purchase a membership, go here.
