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Winter Class Catalog

"Make Your Own" Glass Classes

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Attention Glass Students:

Please wear the appropriate clothing to class. 70% or higher cotton clothing(cotton jeans & cotton tee shirt).

No open toed shoes or high heels. Please keep your hair tied back at all times. Jewelry can be dangerous and uncomfortable while glassblowing.

Eye protection is required. Eyewear is available for use in the studio. You may bring clear or lightly tinted sunglasses.

Please bring a water bottle to keep yourself well hydrated.

“MAKE YOUR OWN”
with Beth Ann Ballek

Sat.-Sun., Feb. 14-15, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Sat.-Sun., March 14-15, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

GlassWorks’ “Make Your Own” program, run by artist Beth Ann Ballek, is a fun and exciting way to learn the basics of glassblowing. If you have ever watched glass art being made and would like to try it for yourself, this is your chance! Students may sign up for one-half hour time slots; choose between a flower, ornament or paperweight. Flowers and paperweights are for ages 14 and older; ornaments are for ages 6 and up.

Flower $30
ornament $30
paperweight $60

Class Registrations
The ArtsQuest Member priority class registration is Nov. 24-30
(phone orders only - 610-332-1300).

Public registration begins Dec. 1.

No experience necessary, but advance signup is requested due to limited space availability. To secure your “Make Your Own” spot, call 610-332-1300.

“MAKE YOUR OWN” BOWL/DISH
with Beth Ann Ballek

Sat.-Sun., Feb. 14-15, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Sat.-Sun., March 14-15, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Crank up the glass action a notch as you gather color, spin molten glass and craft your very own blown-glass candy dish or bowl. This more advanced “Make Your Own” is the perfect way to create a beautiful piece of glass art for the home in just 60 minutes!

$100

Class Registrations
The ArtsQuest Member priority class registration is Nov. 24-30
(phone orders only - 610-332-1300).

Public registration begins Dec. 1.

No experience necessary, but advance signup is requested due to limited space availability. To secure your “Make Your Own” spot, call 610-332-1300.

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 being used.

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