Glass Blowing Level Two Workshop: Solid Sculpting | 2025

Price: $200 | Class Duration: 1 session: 3 hours per session | Class Size: Min 2- Max 4 | Ages 14+ | Prerequisite: Glass Blowing Survey II

Level 2 workshops are designed to help students prepare for Glass Blowing Survey III.

In this 3-hour session, students will learn how to create multiple objects, utilizing solid sculpting procedures and methods. Students will learn fundamental steps of Subtractive Method, removing material from a large block/ form, by localizing heat and pull/ pushing material into desired shape. Students will also learn the Additive Method, adding more material to the block/ form, by bringing bits to the desired shape.

Main Objectives

• To understand the proportions, as it pertains to individual objects
• To utilize/ localize heat for desired results
• To utilize hot torch
• To utilize new tools for texture (kitchen knife, wire brush, screws. Etc.)
• To learn both Additive and Subtractive Methods for sculpting solid
• To learn how to make and accept bits for appendages
• To learn how to make a sculptural punty

Project(s):

• Animals (Swan, Polar Bear, whale, etc.)
• Human Head

Please refer to the FAQ section of our website to see all measures that we are taking to keep our staff and participants safe. If you are a first-time participant, you can find a link to our Risk and Release form on the FAQ page. You are welcome to bring a completed form with you. We will also have blank forms available during class check-in. ALL participants are required to have a completed form on file.

Host or Publisher SiNaCa Studios - School of Glass and Gallery