Memories Trapped in Glass

Objects hold meaning; a simple object can mean the world to one person and nothing to another. It’s the memories that are placed upon our things; sentimental value we put on moments. Come with your precious and “fleeting” objects, they may include flowers that you have saved, collected shells, sand or dirt, or bones. In this class you will learn the fundamentals of flameworking how to shape glass using heat and gravity with tubes and rods while encasing unique objects. Use your new knowledge to create results of wind chimes and jewelry. We will have a 30 to 40 minute demo at the beginning of the class and the rest is work time!

What to expect: Flameworking with borosilicate glass requires a little practice at heat control with the torch to create successful sculptures. After demonstrations, students will have time on the torch to hone their skills. Clean-up time is included in the duration of class, and usually the last 20 minutes of class are dedicated to cleaning your workstation. Read more about how to prepare for class on our Registration Info page. 

While flameworking, participants primarily engage in seated activities such as working with glass rods and torches. The environment can be bright and loud at times. Handling glass and tools may require a certain level of dexterity. To learn more about accessibility the Accessibility page on our website.

Eligibility: No previous experience required. Open to ages 14 and up. 

Pick-up: The glass needs to cool down overnight, so the students will have to return to UrbanGlass once notified to pick up their work. 

We recommend registering for classes early to reserve your spot! We base materials, and teacher needs off of student enrollment. Early registration not only guarantees your spot in class, but also helps to ensure the class will run. Classes with low enrollment may be cancelled within two weeks of the start date of class. Contact our Registrar of Education, Ari Eshoo, at arianna@urbanglass.org if you have questions about the class or would like to arrange a payment plan.

Class Schedule

• 1 Session: September 13th
  Saturday, 11:00 am – 5:00 pm