Instructor: Val Oswalt-De Waard

Approx. Material Cost: $10-$15

Experience Required: None! That's right,no previous flameworking or glass blowing is required.

Type of Class: Demonstration and hands-on project

Class Description: Have you ever wanted to create custom glass blown ornaments? Well heres your chance!  Create custom blown glass ornaments the simple way. Making custom glass ornaments is easy with Glaskolben pre-blown clear glass cylinders with blow pipe ends. These ornaments will look reminiscent of traditional European artisans. Students will use a Hot Head torch and MAPP gas to create several ornaments. Use 90 COE frits and stringers to customize your holiday colors. No previous experience needed.  All materials are included except for MAP/Pro gas. This can be purchased at any local hardware storel

Safety: Please do NOT wear open toed shoes or sandals. Long pants are recommended but not mandatory. Natural fiber clothes are best, cotton, linen, etc. Long hair should be tied back. Safety glasses must be worn, glasses are provided in class if needed.

Tools & Materials Included: Each student will have access to a complete workstation, including torch, hand tools and glass. Glaskolben pre-blown clear glass cylinders, Glass frit and Safety glasses will be provided.

Additional Tools & Materials: Students must bring 1 tank of MAP/Pro gas - (Delphi does not sell). Available at most hardware or big box home improvement stores. (yellow tank)

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Instructor: Val Oswalt-De Waard

Approx. Material Cost: $0

Experience Required: No previous flameworking or glass blowing is required.

Type of Class: Demonstration and hands-on project

Class Description: Blow some Glaskolben tubes for ornaments and  to fuse into a decorative plate.  Students will blow a few glass globes, keeping some as ornaments and or using the less than perfect ones to decorate a clear 9 x 9 inch fusable piece of glass.  You will make your own one of a kind colorful abstract glass plate by fusing some of the blown glass globes, glass frit  and glass stringer to the clear base piece of glass.  No glass fusing experience is necessary.  All materials are included.

Safety: Please do NOT wear open toed shoes or sandals. Long pants are recommended but not mandatory. Natural fiber clothes are best, cotton, linen, etc. Long hair should be tied back. Safety glasses must be worn, glasses are provided in class if needed.

Tools & Materials Included: Each student will have the use of a complete workstation, including torch, hand tools and glass. Glaskolben pre-blown clear glass cylinders Glass frit Safety glasses will be provided.

Additional Tools & Materials: none

See the cancellation policy.

Approx. Material Cost: Included

Experience Required: None - The perfect class to get started.            

Type of Class: Demonstration and hands-on project

Class Description: Get into the exciting world of torchworked glass art, not sure what that is? Don't worry we'll show you and help you begin to master borosilicate. The ultimate glass for making contemporary glass sculpture, marbles and pendants. In this 5 hour class, instructor Val Oswalt-De Waard will provide an introduction to the safe set up and operation of professional grade torches, including all the hoses, couplings, oxygen and propane pressure gauges. Students will have an opportunity to experiment with color, while creating pendants and small solid forms.

Safety: Please do NOT wear open toed shoes or sandals. Long pants are recommended but not mandatory. Natural fiber clothes are best, cotton, linen, etc. Long hair should be tied back. Safety glasses must be worn, glasses are provided in class if needed.

Tools & Materials Included: Each student will have the use of a complete workstation, including torch, hand tools and borosilicate glass.

Additional Tools & Materials: None - Just show up and have fun!
FYI-There is not a specific lunch break but studends are welcome to bring a snack and drink if they would like to..

See the cancellation policy.