Flameworking Open Studio Day!

Here it is, your chance to get behind a 5000°F torch and melt some borosilicate glass for yourself! We will supply all the requisite materials, safety equipment, and instructions to ensure you have an enjoyable and memorable experience. All that we ask you to bring is your enthusiasm and an idea of what you'd like to create! 

We will be employing an oxygen/natural gas torch to melt borosilicate glass and can therefore make anything from beads to marbles to small pipes and sculptures. This is not the large-scale soda-lime glass that is often depicted on shows such as "Blown Away" on Netflix and as such it is easier to manipulate for beginners and less costly to set up and operate. If you would like a low-pressure, accessible introduction to the world of glass art, this is your chance.

Classes are arranged such that each student has a one-hour time window within which to operate and experiment. Your instructor can demonstrate a skill for you if you'd like but will have to keep techniques simple for time's sake. Feel free to warm up with your independent research into different skills and techniques to make the very most of your time, otherwise, we are happy if you just want to come and play!

If you have questions about this class you may contact the instructor: Flameworking Shop Captain jacob.hammack@tinkermill.org. Members, please message on Slack.

Not a member yet? We invite and encourage you to become a member. Members receive a discounted price on all classes and enjoy other benefits as well including independent access to our shops after certification. Interested? Learn more and sign up online at tinkermill.org.