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Glassblowing 3
Diablo Glass School @ 123 Terrace St, Boston, MA 02120
This is a three-week, topic intensive class. Each week a new form and technique will be introduced and perfected. Our experienced instructors will reinforce the chosen topic through a series of demonstrations and class exercises. The topics will be chosen between the group and the teacher in the first class. Prerequisite: Glassblowing 2 or Glassblowing 202 All materials included. Important notes about the hot shop: To work safely in...
3 sessions
Glassblowing Intensive
Diablo Glass School @ 123 Terrace St, Boston, MA 02120
This intensive course will take students through a series of fundamental skills, which are crucial to working in the hot shop. While beginner students will be learning how to gather, form and control glass, and blow bubbles to make glasses and small vessels, intermediate student will be implementing Swedish and Venetian glass blowing techniques to create larger pieces with a variety of color applications, body wraps and raking. More advanced...
Beginners Glass Blowing Weekend
Mill City Glass Works @ 122 Western Ave, Lowell, MA 01851
This class is ideal for someone who would like to get the full glassblowing experience. Over the course of the weekend, we will develop an understanding of the wonderful material of hot glass. We will start with exercises to build skills, each skill builds onto the next. We will be making solid work the first day and moving towards blowing glass the second day. Student can expect to take home various small sculptures/paperweights, ornaments, and...
2 sessions
Glassblowing 202: Color & Size
Diablo Glass School @ 123 Terrace St, Boston, MA 02120
This continuing workshop will expand on the skills learned in Glassblowing 101. Our knowledgeable instructors will begin with a series of demonstrations to refresh your technical memory and then you will move into practicing your bubble skills. Students will learn how to gather more glass and control it using a series of blocks and instruments. Then students will learn Swedish glassblowing techniques to create larger pieces with a variety...
2 sessions
Glassblowing 2: Color and Size
Diablo Glass School @ 123 Terrace St, Boston, MA 02120
This continuing class introduces you to the wonderful world of colorful vases. Our experienced instructors will begin with a series of demonstrations to refresh your technical memory. Then you will learn how to implement Swedish glassblowing techniques to create larger pieces with a variety of color applications. New color techniques such as color mixing, body wraps and raking will be covered. Students will apply the skills learned, while...
4 sessions
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Glass Blowing Experience: Easter Eggs
Mill City Glass Works @ 122 Western Ave, Lowell, MA 01851
Glass Blowing Experiences are safe and fun with little time commitment. Each experience lasts about 15 to 20 minutes. With the help of an instructor, you will create a beautiful piece of glass. Our projects consist of glass paperweights, ornaments, floats, flowers, hearts, and glasses. You can expect to add color, turn the pipe, blow, and feel the heat. Please wear closed toe shoes. And no synthetic materials in clothing. Note: Please...
Glass Blowing Experience: February Flowers
Mill City Glass Works @ 122 Western Ave, Lowell, MA 01851
Glass Blowing Experiences are safe and fun with little time commitment. Each experience lasts about 15 to 20 minutes. With the help of an instructor; you will create a beautiful piece of glass. Our projects consist of glass paperweights, ornaments, floats, flowers, hearts, and glasses. You can expect to add color, turn the pipe, blow, and feel the heat. Please wear closed toe shoes. And no synthetic materials in clothing. Note:...
Glass Blowing Experience: Pint Glasses
Mill City Glass Works @ 122 Western Ave, Lowell, MA 01851
Glass Blowing Experiences are safe and fun with little time commitment. Each experience lasts 25min. With the help of an instructor; you will create a beautiful piece of glass. You can expect to add color, turn the pipe, blow, and feel the heat. Any Experience can turn into a private event or party with 6 or more people. We look forward to hearing from you. It will need to cool down over night. Please wear closed toe shoes. And no...
Glassblowing Sampler
Museum of Fine Arts @ 123 Terrace St, Boston, MA 02120
Come on in and get a taste of the ancient art of glassblowing. This sampler class is the best way to enjoy the excitement of playing with melted glass while making your very own souvenir. You will learn how to gather glass from the furnace, and then control and shape it. Our experienced teachers will help you make a colorful paperweight for you to exhibit as your trophy.
Glassblowing Sampler
Diablo Glass School @ 123 Terrace St, Boston, MA 02120
Come on in and get a taste of the ancient art of glassblowing. This sampler class is the best way to enjoy the excitement of playing with the melted glass while making your very own souvenir. You will learn how to gather glass from the furnace, and then control and shape it. Our experienced teachers will help you make a colorful paperweight for you to exhibit as your trophy. All materials included. Important notes about the hot shop: To work...
MassArt: Introduction to Glassblowing (3 Credits)
Diablo Glass School @ 123 Terrace St, Boston, MA 02120
Introduction to Glassblowing focuses on process, technical experimentation, documentation, and presentation. Starting from the very beginning of learning to blow glass, this course will teach you how to make utilitarian and sculptural pieces using this molten material. Paperweights, cups, vases, bowls, and multipart sculptures will be covered in this course. Drawing upon historical records, contemporary glass, and urban context, we will develop...
12 sessions
Glass Blowing Experience: Blow Your Own Pumpkin
Mill City Glass Works @ 122 Western Ave, Lowell, MA 01851
Glass Blowing Experiences are safe and fun with little time commitment. With the help of an instructor; you will create a beautiful piece of glass. Our projects consist of glass paperweights, pumpkins, ornaments, floats, flowers, hearts, and glasses. You can expect to add color, turn the pipe, blow, and feel the heat. Please wear closed toe shoes. And no synthetic materials in clothing. Note: Please show up 30 minutes before your time slot.
Glass Blowing Experiences: Make Your Own Pumpkin
Mill City Glass Works @ 122 Western Ave, Lowell, MA 01851
Glass Blowing Experiences are safe and fun with little time commitment. Each experience lasts about 15min to 20min (except for glasses which are 30-40min) With the help of an instructor; you will create a beautiful piece of glass. Our projects consist of glass paperweights, ornaments, floats, flowers, hearts, and glasses. You can expect to add color, turn the pipe,, and feel the heat. Please wear closed toe shoes. And no synthetic materials in...
Teen After School: Intermediate Glass Blowing
Diablo Glass School @ 123 Terrace St, Boston, MA 02120
Teens will keep the momentum going with the second level of After School Glass Blowing classes. Diablo’s experienced instructors will pick up where the last course left off with complex color techniques and optic molds. Students will have more time to work on their own pieces and will design class demos and projects. The final weeks of the course will be dedicated to blowing bigger, thinner, and faster. As glass pieces become more...
12 sessions
Glass Blowing Experience: Make Your Own Paperweight
Mill City Glass Works @ 122 Western Ave, Lowell, MA 01851
Glass Blowing Experiences are safe and fun with little time commitment. Each experience lasts about 15min to 20min (except for glasses which are 30-40min) With the help of an instructor; you will create a beautiful piece of glass. Our projects consist of glass paperweights, pumpkins, ornaments, floats, flowers, hearts, and glasses. You can expect to add color, turn the pipe, blow, and feel the heat. Please wear closed toe shoes. And...
