Below you will find a variety of class descriptions. Private lessons and special group class arrangements are available for a variety of glass and metal forming experiences and levels. Be Sure to scroll down to see information about our Glass Fusing and Slumping Class and our Metal Sculpture Class. Email curious@glassometry.com or call Laurel at 541-354-3015 with your questions. Please be aware of our policy: In order to reserve your space in one of our classes, we require 50% down. If you fail to show or cancel within reasonable time ( 3 days for 6 week classes, 24hrs for 4 hr workshops) your deposit is non-refundable. All Items made in the workshops will not be available until the following afternoon for pick up, or the items will need to be shipped. Shipping is additional to the workshop/class fee.
Beginning Glassblowing Workshop (Workshop A)
Our 4 hour workshop is fast paced fun where each student learns an array of basic technique such as turning, gathering, blowing, and using tools, then quickly moves into making their own objects. Each student will make a variety of objects from paper weights, ornaments, floats, pumpkins, and time allowing cups. This is a great way to get gifts made for the holidays, spend fun time with family or friends, and or just simply be creative and try something new. Price $240 per person for 2 people. Get a group of 4 and pay $215 each.
Workshop B (8 hours of instructions over 2 days) and includes the instruction and object making of Workshop A, but takes it to the next level. On the 2nd day, also a 4 hours class, students will work on making blown forms such as cups, jars, and small bowls (time allowing). This is also an intensive but gives students a little more time to get a feel for the tools and glass. Price: $500 per person (minimum of 2 people) Or $460 per person w/group of 4 or more
Beginning Glass Blowing (6 week course)
This class is where those curious about learning how to blow glass will not only get their hands hot but curiosity will be replaced with reality. Techniques covered will include gathering molten glass, blowing, shaping, color application, handles, bitwork, assisting, and basic finishing. Students should expect to make 1-4 pieces per class period (time permitting). The course takes place for 3 hours, once a week for 6 weeks. We schedule these classes with 2-4 people, so let us know if you are interested and we’ll put a group together to meet your schedule best we can. Price: $540 Class Dates/Times: Fall Classes to be announced.
Intermediate Glass Blowing (6 week course)
Have experience blowing already? or you loved the first class and want to continue? We teach an intermediate class where you get to apply all that fun stuff you learned in the Beginning Glass blowing class and now you are making nice colorful things. Continue harnessing your skills, keep warm in the winter, and have fun creating glass art weekly. Again, let us know your interest and we’ll schedule a class. 2-4 people. Price: $600
Metal Sculpture Class (6 weeks)
Always been curious about how to weld or wanted to make your own metal art?
Well this is the class for you. From form to functional, Artist Laurel Marie Hagner
will equip you with a broad repertoire of metal forming examples to create your first
metal sculpture. The first three classes include information and demonstrations on
the fundamentals of welding, cutting (using different saws), bending, rolling, raising,
sculptural cold forming, forging, shaping, torching, plasma cutting, and methods on
how to put it all together. Each student will take this information and design their
personal final projects to be created over the last three classes. Open Studio Time is
provided for students to have more working time than just class time. The class fee
covers all material costs for the first three classes where each student will practice
working with the materials in ways that are demonstrated. Call or email with questions.
Price : $450
Class Dates/Times:
Fall Classes to be Announced.
Beginning Glass Fusing and Slumping (6 Weeks)
This Hands on class brings the art of fusing and glass quickly into your life. While addressing important technical fundamentals of the process, Laurel Marie Hagner guides students through experimentation and implementation, into artistic creation. Each class students are seeing and doing a number of processes from cutting, designing, testing, and applying glass to be tac fused, full fused, textured, and slumped into a variety of shapes and forms. Each student will make a number of test tiles to define their own personal aesthetic language while learning how the material responds. Then works of art and function will be made by building on what has been learned. Demonstrations continue throughout the class to keep students thinking and on their toes. Each Student should expect to make 10-16 tiles, several dishes, a bowl, and their personally determined final project. Open Studio Time will be provided and if students wish to complete all the assignments, will most likely be necessary. Most Materials are covered by the Class Fee. Students will be responsible for materials outside the basic assignments and may purchase glass at 25% off retail from the studio for their final projects.
Blow Your Own Art Glass (Great Party Activity)
Step into our Hot Shop to share in the exciting process of designing and blowing your own ornaments, floats, even fruits and vegetables (pears, apples, and pumpkins for the harvest season.) You’ll get to pick from an array of colors, then be up close and center while we prepare the glass for you to blow. Ages 5 and up.
This is a fun time for couples, family, and friends. Call to reserve a time for your group to come in.
Design and Blow Your Own Glass
Pricing
Icicle: $20
Round Ornament: $30
Float : $40
Flower: $40
Stemless wine glass: $40
Cup: $45
Heart: $48
Pear:$48
Apple: $53
Pumpkin: $55
Bud Vase: $50
Mug: $60
Baby Bowl: $60
Small Vase: $75
Small Bowl: $85
Design your own Glasswares!
Don’t forget, you can also come in, or get ideas on the website about designing your own glassware. See your colors and shape but want a set, or a custom vase, just let us know and we’ll create it for you and if you want to come help in the shop, let us know and we’ll make it happen. Great for gifts.