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Important Information for All Glass Students:
Please bring a water bottle to keep yourself well hydrated.

Clothing:
Please wear 70% or higher cotton clothing such as cotton jeans and a cotton tee shirt.
Layers of clothing are recommended for winter months.No open toed shoes or high heels.
Please keep hair tied back at all times.
Jewelry is not recommended as it can be potentially dangerous and uncomfortable.

Protective Eyewear:
Protective eyewear is required at all times on the studio floor.

GlassWorks eyewear is available for use in the studio. You may bring your own clear or slightly tinted sunglasses for glassblowing classes ONLY.

Eyewear for torchwork is different than eyewear for glassblowing. Torchwork requires neodymium glasses to reduce flare glare.

WEEKEND WARRIOR GLASSBLOWING with GlassWorks Staff

SM-1030 • Sat.-Sun., Aug. 23-24, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

In this workshop, students learn the fundamentals of glassblowing as they create glass objects such as paperweights, tumblers, drinking vessels or small bowls. All materials included; no experience necessary. $180

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NEW! - BEGINNING SLUMPINGAND FUSING with Erica Biery

SM-1031 • Sat.-Sun., July 26-27, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

This workshop is the perfect introduction to the art and technique of fused glass. In this class, students discover how to cut, assemble, fire and slump a glass dish and other projects of their choosing. They’ll learn full fusing and tack fusing firing methods, as well firing schedules and controlled cooling (annealing). Glass accessories, such as stringer and frit, and metal inclusions are available to incorporate into designs. All materials included; no experience necessary. $180

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MARBLE WEEKEND with Rob Saydek

SM-1033 • Sat.-Sun., July 19-20, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Focus on making various types of inclusion techniques with marbles! In this workshop, students begin with the basics of shaping marbles. Color use and applications are demonstrated; surface design is also covered. All materials included; no experience necessary. $180

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RENTALS AND PRIVATE LESSONS

The hot shop and flameworking studio are available for rental when not in use for classes. GlassWorks can also arrange private lessons with qualified instructors when the studio is not in use.

Please contact the Banana Factory at 610-332-1300 for details, fees and schedules.