About Our Classes and Workshops
The Chrysler Museum Glass Studio offers classes and workshops for beginners, intermediate and advanced-level glass art students. You can see a full online list of our course offerings here or you can download a PDF version. If you're new to the field, be advised that glass art must be cooled to room temperature slowly, so created items are generally picked up (or shipped) at a later date. Your instructor will provide pickup details related to your specific class.
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Glassblowing is the art or process that begins by taking a pipe and gathering molten glass from the furnace. It can then be formed or shaped with tools and by blowing air into it. |
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Flameworking (also known as lampworking) uses a gas-fueled torch to melt glass rods and tubes. Once in a molten state, the glass is formed by blowing and shaping with tools. |
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Glass Fusing is the process of cutting flat sheets of glass, assembling them together and adhering them in a kiln. These flat plates or tiles can then be “slumped” into molds to create platters or bowls. |
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Solid Working involves shaping molten glass on the end of a long metal rod, however, there is no hollow bubble inside. Glass working tools, heat and gravity are used to achieve the final shape. |
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Sandcasting is the process of pressing forms into sand to create a mold. This mold is then filled with molten glass using a ladle. |
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Coldworking is done using various tools to cut, grind, carve and polish glass at room temperature. Desirable surface designs and textures can be achieved through this process. |
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Kilncasting is the process of creating a mold out of plaster and silica. This mold is then filled with glass and fired in a kiln. |
