Furnace Glassblowing Classes
Furnace Glassblowing I
This class available for credit at the U of A and Pima Community College. Please note: students must register with both SGAA and their college. Our class tuition is in addition to U of A/PCC tuition.
- Session I
- September 15 - November 26
- Session II
- February 16 - April 29
Members: $1,400.00
Non-Members: $1,450.00
20 classes per session (100 hours)
Monday and Wednesday
7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Faculty Instructors
Learn the basics of traditional Italian-style furnace glassblowing in this semester-long, 100 hour class. Students will begin by learning to make paperweights and progress to blown forms. This course's instruction and demonstrations will focus on: design principles, basic skills in working molten glass, color application, cold working, and sandblasting. No prior experience required.
Furnace Glassblowing II
This class available for credit at the U of A and Pima Community College. Please note: students must register with both SGAA and their college. Our class tuition is in addition to U of A/PCC tuition.
- Session I
- September 16 - November 27
- Session II
- February 17 - April 30
Members: $1,400.00
Non-Members: $1,450.00
20 classes per session (100 hours)
Tuesday and Thursday
8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Faculty Instructors
Continue developing your furnace glassblowing skills in the Intermediate level class. Students will have plenty of bench time and continue learning about advanced color theory in glass, advanced color application and experimentation with intricate shapes and forms. Students will be encouraged to draw inspiration from historical and contemporary sources introduced in class discussions. Group critiques will aid in growth towards personal style. Prerequisite: Minimum of 50 hours of glassblowing instruction required.
8 Days Intensive
- Session I
- November 24 - December 4
- Session II
- January 5 - 15
- Session III
- March 2 - 12
- Session IV
- April 20 - 30
- Session V
- May 11 - 21
Members: $660
Non-Members: $680
Mondays - Thursdays for two weeks
4:00 p.m to 9:00 p.m. (40 hours)
Faculty Instructor
This course is for those of you that want to jump in with both feet! Under the guidance of a faculty instructor, this intensive study will cover: basic skills in working molten glass, color application, cold working, and sandblasting. This class is designed for students at a beginner to intermediate skill level.
Month of Sundays
- Session I
- October 5 - 26
- Session II
- February 15 - March 8
- Session III
- April 26 - May 17
Members: $275
Non-Members: $295
Sunday
12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. (20 hours)
Faculty Instructor
This beginner class is ideal for the busy professional! Over the course of four Sundays, students will learn the basics of furnace glassblowing and cold working, including grinding, polishing, and sandblasting. No prior experience required.
Five Fridays
- Session I
- September 26 - October 24
- Session II
- November 14 - Dec. 12
- Session III
- January 16 - February 13
- Session IV
- February 27 - March 27
- Session V
- April 17 - May 15
Members: $420
Non-Members: $440
5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. (25 hours)
Faculty Instructor
5 Fridays is our most popular class! Students learn the basics of furnace glassblowing, including tools and techniques, color application, and cold working. This class is ideal for the busy professional. No prior experience required.
Month of Wednesdays
- Session I
- November 5 - 26
- Session II
- January 7 - 28
- Session III
- March 4 - 25
- Session IV
- April 29 - May 20
Members: $195
Non-Members: $215
Wednesday
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. (12 hours)
Faculty Instructor
This class provides an opportunity for intermediate students to work on independent projects, exchange ideas with other students, and to develop personal style. An instructor will be on hand to offer guidance with technical questions. Students must have at least 20 hours of furnace glassblowing experience.
Holiday Intensive
- December 27, 28, 29, 30
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Members: $320
Non-Members: $340
High School Student Special: $300
9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (20 hours)
Saturday - Tuesday
Faculty Instructor
This is an exciting furnace glassblowing experience to warm your blood during Tucson's chilly winter months! Our Holiday Intensive will cover: basic skills in working molten glass, color application, cold working, and sandblasting. Beginner to intermediate skill levels welcome. This intensive study is perfect for students who want to keep their creativity flowing during winter break!
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