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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.
GLASSBLOWING STUDIO with GlassWorks Staff
4 weeks
SM-1010 • Mon., May 19-June 9, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
SM-1011 • Mon., July 7-28, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
SM-1012 • Mon., Aug. 11-Sept. 8, 6:30-9:30 p.m. (No class Labor Day)
This class, designed for the advanced student, consists of more in-depth demonstrations and focuses on making forms with consistency and confidence. Practice time with the instructor during class is included, as is independent time outside of class. Advanced glass forming and color application techniques are covered. All materials included. Prerequisite is completion of an intermediate level glassblowing class.
$320
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BEGINNING AND INTERMEDIATE GLASSBLOWING with Dennis Gardner
4 weeks
SM-1013 • Tues., May 20-June 10, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
In this class, students learn basic hot shop hand skills and the concepts behind them. Class consists of demonstrations and practice time, with assistance to help grasp the content as the class progresses. Intermediate students will attempt more involved versions of beginning projects. All materials included; no experience necessary. $320
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BEGINNING GLASSBLOWING with Dennis Gardner
4 weeks
SM-1014 • Tues., July 8-29, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
SM-1015 • Tues., Aug. 12-Sept. 2, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
In this class, students learn basic hot shop hand skills and the concepts behind them. Class consists of demonstrations and practice time, with assistance to help grasp the content as the class progresses. All materials included; no experience necessary. $320
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INTERMEDIATE GLASSBLOWING with Dennis Gardner
4 weeks
SM-1016 • Wed., July 9-30, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
SM-1017 • Wed., Aug. 13-Sept. 3, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Refine your basic glassblowing skills as you prepare for more advanced classes. The emphasis of this course is a more in-depth understanding of basic glassblowing skills. All materials included. Prerequisite is Beginning Glassblowing. $320
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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.
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