Glass blowing | Fusing | Flameworking Classes

Potekglass offers glass blowing classes for every skill level, in addition to group classes, private lessons, visiting artist lectures and periodic events. 

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Try iT! Glass classes

Just Try-iT! These are beginner glass class sessions intended to introduce a glass-working approach.

You will learn basic techniques specific to that approach and the type of glass used with hands-on practice time to get comfortable working with glass and open your eyes to the creative potential of glass!

Each class highlights different elements, techniques from each one contribute to a better understanding - and may be applied - to a wide expanse of glass craft techniques. All 3-hour Try-iT sessions are $95 per person.

Intermediate glass classes

Instructed by studio artists, teachers and visiting artists.  These workshops will facilitate an opportunity for students to focus on a specific technique through personalized instruction and core projects. 

Participants are required to have previous experience with glass or participated in a Try-iT session. 

Intermediate glassworking classes are typically half-day or full-day - including lunch - workshops and vary in cost based on materials and instruction needed. 

Interested in having Potekglass host your next company event, family workshop or group class with your friends?

Sign up with a group and receive special rates. You can choose from any of the Try-iT! Classes (Kiln, Boro, or Italian Soft).  Perfect for special get-togethers, parties, or just for fun.  The more friends you bring, the more you save!

Group Class Rates for torchwork classes 

5-6 people: 30% discount $66.50/person

7-8 people: 50% discount $47.50/person

Group Class Rates for kiln classes

5-6 people: 30% discount $71.25/person

7-8 people: 40% discount $66.50/person

9-10 people: 50% discount $57.00/person

11-20 people: 55% discount $47.50/person

Scheduling for group classes is subject to studio space availability. Torchwork classes have a maximum capacity of 10, while up to 20 may be accommodated in a Kiln class. Please plan to schedule your class at least 30 days in advance for best availability.

Private lessons

Customize your glass experience.  With over 20 years of experience in glass, there are many techniques and projects Malcom can prepare you for and guide you through.  From designing and producing your own tiles and lighting in the kiln to techniques on the torch Malcom has experience that only a select few can match.

$95 /hr + materials for larger projects

Potekglass glass class lesson FAQ

How old do you have to be to take one of your glass classes?

Students ages 9 - 13 must be companies by a parent or guardian.

Parent or guardian must also purchase a seat for our glass class.

Students ages 9-17 may attend our glass classes alone with signed permission.

Do I need to bring any equipment with me to glass class?

All tools and safety equipment are provided during our glassblowing lesson.

What type of clothing should I wear for my glass class?

We recommend all our students wear non synthetic clothing such as cotton and closed toe shoes.

How often do you have glass classes?

We have a few glass classes a month as well as open torch sessions to practice your skills, and mingle with others following their passions for playing with glass.

Do you have glass class gift certificates?

We do have glass class gift certificates.  These gift certificated may be purchased in our online store, or in our studio.

What are the maximum amound of students for your torch working classes?

We have enough torches to accomodate 8 students per class.

What happens if I cannot make it to my scheduled class?

All classes may be rescheduled within 7 days of class start time.

All classes seats rescheduled with less than 7 day notice are subject to a $35 reschedule fee or forfeit.

Do I need to sign a waiver for your glass class?

Yes, every student will have to sign a liability waiver prior to the start of class.

 What kind of torches do you use in your glass classes?    

 Bethlemem Alpha burners.

Our workhorse burners for our soft and borosilicate glass classes are the Bethlemem alpha torches.   These torches are great for soft glass and pack enough punch to get borosilicate glass flowing.

Do you sell starter kits if I want to do glassworking at home?

If you have caught the glass bug, and want to start manipulating glass outside of the studio we've got you covered.   We have brand new dglassblowing starter kits with almost everything you need to get started, minus tanks and glass.

These kits can be puchased in our online shop or in our studio.   

We also carry used equipment which tends to come in and out the door fairly quickly so make sure to check out what is currently available online.

Will I get to take my glass objects home with me?

Depends on the type of glass class, but assume that you will have to pick up your glass objects at a later date.

Where do I pick up my glass from my glass class?

What are some other terms for your glass blowing classes?

Kiln classes

• Glass fusing / fusion

• Kilnforming / kiln forming
• Glass slumping

Torch classes

• Glassblowing / Glass blowing,
• Lampworking  / Lamp working
• Torchworking / Torch working
• Glassworking / Glass working
• Beadmaking / Bead making
• Soft glass
• Boro / Borosilicate

What type of Kiln do you use in your glass fusing classes?