Blown Forms | Vessels | 2.5 Hours
Blown Forms | Vessels | 2.5 Hours
Course Description
Discover the art of creating hollow glass vessels in this hands-on flameworking class. Designed for intermediate students, we can also tailor this workshop to beginners as we introduce you to the techniques needed to craft delicate, functional forms such as hummingbird feeders and mini vases.
You’ll learn the fundamentals of working with borosilicate glass tubing, including: blowing and shaping hollow forms, heat control and wall thickness management, creating openings for functional design, color application and decorative techniques.
With a mix of lecture, demonstration, and hands-on practice, this class provides a solid foundation for anyone interested in expanding their glassworking skills. Whether you're drawn to the elegance of a miniature vase or the functionality of a hummingbird feeder, you'll leave with a beautiful, handcrafted piece to cherish.
Dates
February 26th (Hummingbird Feeder) | 10am-12:30pm | Wednesday (8 spots available)
March 8th | (Mini Vases) | 10am-12:30pm | Saturday (2 spots available)
May 24th (Hummingbird Feeder) | 10am-12:30pm | Saturday (8 spots available)
*Ages 16+ or 12+ with guardian
Includes:
Projects: clear mini vases or hummingbird feeders decorated using color mixing techniques, glass frit, and stringers
Small class size of eight students
Borosilicate glass
In-studio kiln for annealing of all projects
Use of studio machinery, tools and equipment
In-person class sessions — time to meet new people, ask your instructor questions, and get hands on instruction.
Logistics:
Class fee includes glass and annealing in our kiln. After undergoing the process of being annealed in our kiln and meticulously cut and polished, students can expect to bring home a set of beautifully crafted shot glasses ranging from three to eight pieces, the following week.
All of the tools will be provided for use during the duration of the class. The class format will begin with safety instructions followed by instructor demonstration of projects before students will be able to begin working at their own pace. For longer day-long classes, a 30-minute lunch break will be scheduled into the day. Please arrive 15 minutes before class to check-in.
Additional information
Studio classes are offered year-round at Dickinson Glass Studio and Showroom, located in picturesque Sonoma County. We offer classes in a variety of techniques and for all skill levels in a comfortable setting with small class sizes. We are passionate about glass, serious about play, and dedicated to providing education encompassing an ancient art form.
Our studio is equipped with Glass Torch Technologies (GTT) torches utilizing propane and oxygen, two Paragon kilns, an array of thoughtfully designed hand tools, and an assortment of borosilicate glass.
Owner and craftsman, Michael Dickinson, has been a faculty member at both The Crucible and Bay Area Glass Institute, reaching over 1,000 students ranging in age from 12 to 65+. He has worked with organizations for team-builds including Google, Facebook, Twitter, Square, Salesforce, and has hosted live demonstrations for Nissan, Stanford University, Bay Area Glass Institute, and Maker Faire, Association of Clay and Glass, among other organizations.
Have more questions? Please email us at hello@dickinsonglass.com
