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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.

NEW! - FABULOUS FUSING with Erica Biery

SM-1026 • Thurs., May 22-June 12, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
SM-1027 • Thurs., Aug. 14-Sept. 4, 6:30-9:30 p.m.

Embark on a fun-filled introduction to the art and technique of fused glass. In this class, participants learn to cut, assemble, fire and slump a glass dish and other projects of their choosing. Full fusing and tack fusing firing methods are covered, as are 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. $220

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NEW! - LANDSCAPE PAINTING WITH GLASS with Beth Ann Ballek

SM-1028 • Thurs., July 10-31, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Want to create worlds within glass? Through layers of fused glass, students craft whole landscapes and objects that seem suspended in glass. This is a new way to look at painting, which makes it an ideal opportunity to trade the watercolors and acrylics for glass frit and powders. No experience necessary! $220

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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.