Sample of Occasional Class Offerings
For
Information on class availability, contact Dan Scogna:
dnscogna@aol.com
4-Hour Glassblowing Workshops
2 Sessions: 1) 9am-1pm
2) 1:30pm-5:30pm
$150/session
Extensive introduction to the basics of glass
blowing.
Takes you step by step through the process of
creating your own glass vessel.
Safety & appropriate tool use will be discussed.
Introduction to
Glassblowing Class
9am to 5pm
$250/person
See the class description below.
at
202
South Lewis St.,
Staunton, Virginia
(540)
885-0678
For
Information, contact Dan Scogna:
dnscogna@aol.com
Introduction to
Glassblowing Workshop (7hr)
Instructor: Daniel Scogna
Location: Sunspots Studios in Staunton,
VA
This workshop is an extensive
introduction to the basics of glass blowing. Designed to
provide a strong foundation in the basics of working hot
glass this course will teach hot shop safety, the basic
skills required for beginning any object with hot glass,
some history as it pertains to the processes of glassblowing
and an introduction to hot glass coloration techniques. The
emphasis will be on having fun and Graduates should expect
to be able to successfully gather hot glass from a furnace,
shape it, apply color and create rudimentary solid glass
“paperweights”, “marbles” and hollow blown glass “vessels”.
This class is the first in a series
and will be require for those interested in taking future
classes that will build on the skills learned and introduce
the creation of more complicated and controlled hollow
“blown” forms.
Participants will need to bring a pair
of sunglasses (avoid tints that are too dark to see clearly
indoors) with UV protection. Closed toed shoes are also
required. All other materials and tools will be provided.
9:00am-5:00pm with 1
hour break
Space limited to 4
students. Class must fill for workshop to take place.
For
Information or to be added to class mailing list,
contact Dan Scogna:
dnscogna@aol.com
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