Glass
GLO Glass studio is its own dedicated building with three large doors that open the side of the building to beautiful views across the back lawn, vegetable garden and stream. Facilities include a furnace that yields 150 pounds of glass, large glory hole, small glory hole, 2 annealers, pipe warmer, marver table and 2 workbenches. Pipes, punties and basic hand tools like jacks, straight shears, diamond shears, tweezers, blocks and paddles are also available.
Glass 101
With Jim Gallagher & Leif Johnson
Dates: June 23rd & 24th or June 30th & July 1st
September 8th & 9th or September 15th & 16th
Time: 10 am – 4 pm
Fee: $250
This is a chance for students to explore the exciting medium of blown glass. Each weekend the class will concentrate on a particular aspect such as blowing bubbles, vessel making or color application. Students will be led through a series of demonstrations of tools and techniques to help them understand the principles of glass blowing and glass sculpture. The class will then try out the techniques as a group. Each student will have the chance to work one on one with an instructor, creating a finished piece to take home. Students are encouraged to bring their own ideas, a lot of energy and patience.
Students must wear closed toe shoes, long sleeve cotton shirts and thick cotton or denim long pants.
Level: Beginner – Intermediate
Age: 14+
GLO Shop Rental
GLO is available for rent at a daily rate. Those interested in renting for more than one week should contact the office to customize shop rental experience and fee.
Large glory hole and 8 cubic feet of annealer space: $200
Small glory hole and 8 cubic feet of annealer space: $160
Full shop access to both large and small glory holes and 16 cubic feet of annealer space: $360
All day rentals include 30 pounds of glass, marver table, workbench and basic hand tools.