Classes
Surprise—We Have New Classes And Your Member Guide Is Here!
By Cathy Niland | 3.25.2022
Big news! Today, members can register for Crucible Glass Blowing classes for the first time since March of 2022—and we are ecstatic! The Hot Shop is the heartbeat of our studio and the low, steady hum of the furnaces has been sorely missed these past two years. Now is your opportunity to work with molten hot glass in classes like Glass Blowing I, Fundamental Forms, and Glass Blowing Lab—but only if you’re a member.
In addition to our returning Glass Blowing classes, members can register for our 2022 August adult weeklong classes, including Woodworking I, Bladesmithing, Glass Beads I, and many more. We’ve also added three new classes—Enamel Open Studio Hours, Stonecarving II, and 3-Hour Taster: Glass Sandblasting—plus, new spring sessions of Neon I and 3-Hour Taster: Pate-de-Verre!
It’s not too late to become a Crucible member and access your exclusive benefits. Members get first dibs on classes, 10% off class tuition, discounts on Crucible merch, invites to exclusive events, and more.
If you’re not a member, public registration will open this Saturday, April 2. Don’t miss your chance to take your dream class—become a Crucible member today and start cashing in on those exclusive perks.
Department Highlight: Glass Blowing
Our Hot Shop is reopening after two years! Now is your chance to blow glass at The Crucible.
Entry Level Classes
Glass Flowers and Mushrooms
Learn the basics of hot glass sculpting, including techniques in gathering molten glass out of the furnace, marvering, color application, and glass shaping.
Glass Blowing I
Learn the basic skills and techniques to create a personalized hand-blown glasswork. Learn to safely work with molten glass, gather glass from the furnace, apply colors, and shape and sculpt molten glass.
Glass Paper Weights
In this class, you will learn to gather molten glass out of the furnace, apply color, and manipulate and shape the glass. Proper use of traditional glass blowing tools and key terminology are also explained.
3-Hour Taster: Glass Ladling
3-Hour Tasters are a great way to explore a new art form without the deeper commitment of a full course. After a basic introduction to creating sand molds and safely pouring molten glass, cast a small glass sculpture to take home.
Exploration in Sand Casting
Learn the art of creating sand molds for casting hot glass into solid glass sculptures. Explore various ways to work with ladle-cast glass, including using graphite blocks, and glass and copper components to make unique, experimental shapes and patterns.
Continuing Level Classes
Glass Blowing II: Cup Class
Build upon the skills acquired in Glass Blowing I by learning to make a drinking glass! We will explore applying color and creating hot bits for feet, handles, and wraps.
PREREQUISITE: Glass Blowing I
Bottles and Vases
Students will learn to set up their bubbles, practice heat control, and learn different techniques for puntying, tweezing, trimming, and the fundamentals of creating handles.
PREREQUISITE: Glass Blowing II: Cup Class
Goblets
If you can make a goblet, you can make anything. In this class, you will learn a variety of assembly methods, including pulled cups, straightening, blown feet, avolios, dropped stems, and utilization of the garage, all based in the Venetian technique.
PREREQUISITE: Glass Blowing II: Cup Class
Fundamental Forms
Students will learn to make three different essential forms in glass—a cylinder, a hemisphere bowl, and a cone—and master the skill of gathering glass from the furnace
PREREQUISITE: Glass Blowing II: Cup Class
Glass Blowing Lab
Practice the skills you learn in class and explore new possibilities with your craft. No instruction is provided during lab sessions, but a lab monitor will be present to answer questions, manage safety, and provide overall support.
PREREQUISITE: Glass Blowing II and Crucible membership
Hot Glass Sculpting I
This calss will focus on color application, bit work, hot torch, and garage use. Students gain an understanding of the technical vocabulary of glass blowing. You will also learn the advantages and disadvantages of working with blown versus solid glass.
PREREQUISITE: Glass Blowing I
Youth Summer Camps
Youth Glass Blowing I
With supportive instruction in a team environment, you will learn to safely work with molten glass, gather glass from the furnace, apply colors, and shape and sculpt molten glass.
Youth Glass Blowing Immersion
Learn to safely work with molten glass, gather glass from the furnace, apply colors, and shape and sculpt molten glass. Students will also be exposed to theory, principles, and extensive techniques that let them design and create their own independent projects.
Don’t miss these three brand new classes running this spring
From glass to stone—we’ve got you covered!
3-Hour Taster: Glass Sandblasting
In this introductory workshop, you will learn what design elements work best for hand cut stencils, about resist materials, how to safely hand cut vinyl, and how to operate the sand blaster.
Enamel Open Studio Hours
Enamel Open Studio Hours are the perfect opportunity to practice the skills you learn in class. Enameling Faculty will be present to answer questions, manage safety, and provide overall support.
PREREQUISITE: Prior enameling experience
Stone Carving II
In this focused class, students will recreate a leaf in limestone using mallet and chisels. They will start by making a basic model of a leaf in wet clay to show depth and movement and gain the understanding of creating shadow.
Start planning your creative summer break
Adult weeklong classes running this August are now open for registration.
Our top priority is keeping everyone safe.
Before you register, don’t forget to review our Health and Safety Guidelines, including mask and COVID vaccination requirements, sanitizing policies, and health checks upon arrival. {roof of completed COVID-19 vaccination is required for all students age 12 and up.
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