Glass Arts
We're Celebrating Volunteer Appreciation Month! This Event is for BARN Volunteers Only.
Volunteer Appreciation: Lampworked Borosilicate Marbles
Learn how to work with propane/oxygen torches and borosilicate glass to make simple marbles in this introductory class.
Volunteer$15.01 (any noted materials fee included) |
Meeting Times
- Sat, 4/12/2025 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Sat, 4/12/2025
About
After a safety orientation and introduction to our lampworking tools and equipment, you'll learn to:
- Collect a gather
- Attach and detach punties.
- Shape molten glass using gravity, surface tension, marble molds, and other shaping tools.
- Use colored glass to make simple designs.
Completing this class and demonstrating competence with the lampworking tools and equipment will check you off for lampworking on your Glass Studio skills card, allowing you to use them during Open Studio.
Heads up: It's recommended to work standing up (rather than sitting), so you may be on your feet for much of class. If you prefer to sit, we strongly recommend you bring your own leather or cotton apron (not synthetic) in case of hot, rolling marbles.
Project
Two or three glass marbles. This class is mostly about learning equipment, technique, and safety so you can practice and apply what you learn during future Open Studios.
Materials
Class Policies
- Ages 14 and up are welcome.
- Wear closed-toed shoes and long pants in the Glass Studio at all times.
- Avoid wearing synthetic fibers (they melt), long loose sleeves (they dangle), shirts with open pockets or pants with cuffs.
BARN Policies
- View BARN's Cancellation and Refund Policy.
- Tuition Assistance is available. Fill out the application before registering.
- BARN is committed to accessibility. We try to make accommodations when requested; the earlier you contact us, the more likely we can help. Fill out the Accommodation Request Form before any class for which you require an accommodation. Email accessibility@bainbridgebarn.org if you have any questions.
- Sensory Statement: Makerspaces like BARN can be noisy and cluttered, smell strongly, and have bright or flickering lights. BARN is not an allergen-free facility. If you have concerns, please email info@bainbridgebarn.org.
Instructors or Guides
Grae Drake
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