Glass Blowing Program

Our accelerated Fun with Hot Glass program teaches basic glass blowing skills and prepares students to work independently in our studio. We have a series of three classes, followed by instructor-supported studio time. Students will make two or more finished pieces in each class.

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Fun with Hot Glass
1-day Beginner Glassblowing Workshop

This in-depth workshop stresses safety and team work. Students will get hands-on experience in glass blowing techniques such as picking up color on the marver, blowing, centering glass, and using the blocks, paddles and jacks. Students will make 2 objects that will be available for pick up the following day.

Sundays 2010
September 5 (9 am-1 pm), October 3 (9 am - 2 pm),
November 7 (9 am - 2 pm), December 5 (9 am - 2 pm).

FUN WITH HOT GLASS ($235 NONMEMBERS - $200 MEMBERS - member number required)
FUN WITH HOT GLASS & NEW INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP ($225) includes tuition & membership

NEW!! More Fun with Hot Glass
In this all-day follow up workshop, students will explore creating new forms and learn additional techniques such as using gravity to manipulate hot glass and creating waves. Prerequisite: Fun with Hot Glass

Sundays, 10-4 pm
2010: September 19 (9 am-1 pm),
October 17 (9 am - 2 pm), November 21 (9 am - 2 pm).

Minimum: 3 students.

Time: 5 hours
Members: $200 (materials included)
Non-Members: $235 (materials included)

Instructors:
master glass blower Jackie Ballard & Brad Bedillion

Please register 7 days prior to your class

MORE FUN WITH HOT GLASS ($235 NONMEMBERS - $200 MEMBERS - member number required)
MORE FUN WITH HOT GLASS & NEW INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP ($225) includes tuition & membership

New! Hot Glass Prep School
After completing the two Fun with Hot Glass courses, students will master the basic skills required to work independently in our studio: gathering, puntying, adding bits and more. Safety review, operation of equipment and tool care.

Friday, September 17, 7-11 pm

Minimum: 3 students.

Time: 4 hours
Members: $200 materials included
Non-Members: $235 materials included

Instructors:
master glass blower Jackie Ballard & Brad Bedillion

Please register 7 days prior to your class

HOT GLASS PREP SCHOOL ($235 NONMEMBERS - $200 MEMBERS - member number required)

Instructor Supported Studio Time

starting September 2010 - times TBA

Beginning students who have completed the above courses & passed a competency test will be eligible to rent studio time during designated instructor-supported hours. Instructor approval and IAC membership required. Prep School may be repeated as needed.

$65 per hour

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Individual Membership $25

Membership benefits include class discounts,
e-mail newsletter, invitations to member-only events and discounts on exclusive Industrial Arts Center merchandise.