Hot Glass Courses
Glass Axis 2011-2-12 Winter Hot Glass Classes
To register please call 614-291-4250 or email hello@glassaxis.org. For a full list of course offerings visit us on the web at glassaxis.org. Glass Axis is located at
Glass Blowing Level I
Students will learn safety in the studio, the proper use of glass working tools, how to gather molten glass out of the furnace, and the basic techniques necessary to create simple blown forms. No experience required; First Experience Hot Glass Workshops suggested. $435 for 18 hours of instruction.
Choose from the following sessions:
Wednesdays, 6 to 9 pm
March 7, 14, 21, 28, April 4 & 11
Sundays, 1 to 4:40 pm
March 4, 11, 18, 25, April 1
Glass Blowing Level II
This class develops fundamental glass blowing skills, including the application of color, the use of tools, working with a partner, and understanding the operation of specialized equipment. Glass Blowing I or equivalent experience required. $435 for 18 hours of instruction.
Choose from the following sessions:
Saturdays, 1 to 4:40 pm
March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
Wednesdays, 6 to 9 pm
April 25, May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Glass Sculpting
The instructor first demonstrates the variety of exciting effects possible in solid-sculpted molten glass, using a wide range of tools and techniques; students then practice applying these skills to create work of their own design. No experience required; First Experience Hot Glass Workshops suggested. $300 for 12 hours of instruction.
Tuesdays, 6 to 9 pm
March 6, 13, 20, 27
Sand Casting Molten Glass
This class teaches the techniques of sand cast glass. Impressed forms—feel free to bring your own—make a relief mold in the sand, which is then filled with molten glass ladled from the furnace. The possibilities are endless, the detail forever captured in a cast glass tile! $100 for 6 hours of instruction; includes prep-work and cleanup.
Sunday, 1 to 7 pm
May 27
