An enthusiastic instructor, Josh Gelfand has taught the craft of glassblowing to students of all ages, from teens to college graduates and career professionals.

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Classes

Currently, group classes of four to six students are offered regularly; classes run for four weeks, usually Saturday mornings or afternoons. Both beginning and intermediate classes are available.

Beginning classes - You will learn how to:

  • handle a blowpipe
  • use glassblower’s tools
  • gather glass from the furnace
  • keep it hot in the gloryhole
  • marver and shape molten glass
  • blow glass
  • make basic objects, including a ball ornament and tumbler

Intermediate classes - You will learn how to:

  • make other shapes (vases, etc.)
  • decorate glass with hot bits
  • apply color, both frit and solid
  • turn your own design ideas into beautiful glass art