What is Flameworking?
Flameworking involves using a torch to melt glass into a liquid state, which allows it to be sculpted and inflated. This gratifying craft allows for the production of both solid figures and hollow vessels. Our workshops features four professional torch stations with high-grade ventilation systems. We stock various glass materials available for your projects and purchase. To ensure your safety, we provide specialized neodymium safety glasses designed to protect your vision from the bright sodium flare produced during the torching process.
Our Classes
We are proud to present an array of flameworking sessions and intensive workshops, ranging from introductory 'make-and-take' events to comprehensive multi-week technical courses.Each class is limited to four attendees.
Handcrafted Bead Class
1.5 Hours
Everything included. Great for all ages. No prior skills necessary.
$50
Experience the wonder of liquified glass in our accessible starter session. This course provides thirty minutes of expert instruction followed by sixty minutes of independent torch work. Choose from numerous colorful glass rods to melt and mold into your own custom beads. It is an ideal opportunity to spark a new creative passion while learning traditional techniques.Please be aware that glass must cool slowly in a kiln; therefore, your finished beads will be ready for collection forty-eight hours after your visit.
$50 per person
1.5 Hours
All materials provided. No experience required.
Flameworking Date Night
An unforgettable evening for couples! Bring your partner or a new date to share a night of artistic discovery. Together, you will melt glass through a 2500-degree flame to construct beautiful art pieces. Enjoy the thrill of the torch while socializing in our creative environment. All skill levels and backgrounds are welcome here. Your projects require a professional annealing process to prevent breaking, so they will be available to pick up after two business days.
Monthly Glass Project Spotlight
$50-$100 per person
Full supplies provided. All ages welcome. No prior training needed.
2-3 Hours
Pick up a new skill with our rotating monthly themed workshops, featuring designs from seasonal ornaments to intricate pendants. This session is perfect for curious beginners or seasoned students looking to expand their repertoire. After finalizing your work, we place it in our specialized annealing kilns to allow the temperature to drop at a controlled rate. Finished items are ready for pickup within two business days.
Foundations of Flameworking
2 hours weekly for 4 weeks
Supplies included. Best for beginners with no skills.
$500 per person
Immerse yourself in the technical world of torch-based glass art. Participants in this month-long intensive will learn about the operation of oxygen and propane equipment. The curriculum covers advanced methods including glass implosions, 3D sculpting, marble making, and small-scale vessel blowing.If you are aiming to transform flameworking into a dedicated hobby or artistic career, this curriculum is your ideal starting point.
Flameworking Open Studio
$30 per hour
Weekly 3-hour session (Schedule TBD)
Required: Intro Course completion. Tools provided. Glass rods sold separately.
If you have finished our 'Foundations' course and need a professional environment to practice your craft, our lab hours are for you. Once a week, we open our doors for self-led creation under the watchful eye of a professional glassblower. You will have full access to our torch stations, forming tools, safety glasses, and kilns. You are responsible for your own raw materials, such as colored rods and tubing, which can be brought in or bought on-site.