Explore glass forming through the lens of a fabricator and mold maker, collaborating across the hot shop, kiln shop, and bot lab. Discover the power of multiples, reproducibility, and problem-solving with new materials and processes. Gain skills in mold making, prototyping, design, and 3D rendering, while learning client management and cost-effective solutions. Create patterns, textures, and forms with technology.

This intermediate/advanced glassblowing workshop will elevate your skills by exploring a variety of hot working techniques. This intensive and dynamic program allows participants to seamlessly transition between hot and cold studios, diving into the intricate world of soft glass water pipes. You'll develop a high level of precision while discovering innovative ways to create complex designs using cane and murrine.

This workshop will focus on the development of individual and group projects to learn how to combine materials such as glass and natural elements in contemporary and artistic mosaic. Discussions on historic and modern techniques will guide students in the development of their own unique approach to this ancient skill.

As the commercial neon industry is actively shrinking, the artistic neon community is growing. With the industry shrinking so are the readily available supplies to fabricate neon. In, “Pull It, Twist it, Bop it!” The focus is to pull your own neon tubing in the hot shop and then bend it in the neon shop to a pattern or design.

Learn how to embrace the unique working properties of found, recycled, and manufactured glass. In this experimental class, you’ll be introduced to the creative possibilities of repurposed glass in the kiln and cold shop. Guided by demonstrations and technical lectures, we will complete a fast-paced series of kiln tests and small sculptures utilizing various types of found and collected glass.