As defined by the Merriam Webster dictionary, a master class is a seminar for advanced music students conducted by a master musician.
We don’t teach music. But we believe being the education crucible for glass art requires us to offer master classes for glass artists. We’ve been offering them for years.
The Melting Point’s master classes are typically multi-day events and may include both the Hot Shop and the Torch Studio. Classes are taught by successful artists in the industry. Names like Astrid Riedel, Kristina Logan, Heather Trimlett, Kim Fields, and Lisa Fletcher, just to name a few.
If you’ve been creating art with glass for a while, make sure you take a course. It’s a time you’ll never forget while learning or honing techniques you’ll use for years to come.
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Implosions, Hollows, Enamels, and Op-Art – Astrid Riedel
Marble Bead Making Preparing a small glass plate as a base for the decoration, (done on a punty) Making Wig/Wag cane -Making layered cane igns with enamels and spiral imprint Making spiky implosion in marble bead Shaping marbles and inserting a small screw into bead when hot. A bail with a threaded pin will be wound into it. This makes it an interchangeable bead. NOTE Special tool is required for this technique. Off Mandrel Hollows Day 1 Theory on blowing…
Implosions, Flower Cane, Silver Glass, and Mokume Gane – Astrid Riedel
Marble Bead Making Preparing a small glass plate as a base for the decoration, (done on a punty) Making Wig/Wag cane -Making layered cane igns with enamels and spiral imprint Making spiky implosion in marble bead Shaping marbles and inserting a small screw into bead when hot. A bail with a threaded pin will be wound into it. This makes it an interchangeable bead. NOTE Special tool is required for this technique. Making 3D Flower Murrini Theory on how the…
Op-Art, Silver Glass, Flower Cane, Implosions, and 3D Twists – Astrid Riedel
Hip to be Square/Op-Art The art of creating the checkered board pattern in or on a bead Encasing your designs without dragging the design Encasing a spiral core in the bead Fine stringer application and heat control Adding 3D OP art illusions to your bead Learn to encase a round bead and a lentil shaped bead so no ugly sides stick out! Silver Glass Learn how to reduce the silver glass Layering or pleating the silver glass Making silver glass…
Honeycomb Heaven – Lezlie Foster
On day one we learn all the prep work for different types of honeycombs, and we put them together. We will also learn to make beads from the prep work we have done. On day two the first thing we will learn is the basics of cold working and how to cold work the honeycombs. Next, I will be teaching several different types of traditional honeycomb beads. This class is a soft class glass. This class also includes lunches and…
Color Magic – Lisa Fletcher
When you melt glass over glass, the sum of the colors can be unexpected and unique. All of the beads taught in this class will be made using layering techniques to achieve gorgeous color. Lots of Double Helix glass be combined with other glasses to create impressive effects. Of course, great color needs a great base to show it off! The beads in this class are not difficult to make but look difficult. Step by step, they are constructed slowly…
Ancient Beads and Sand Casting Tiles – Janice Peacock
Ancient Mask Beads and Vessels In the first three days of this class, we will work sculpturally in the flame, and you'll create mask beads inspired by masks from Africa and South America. This class will allow you to hone your sculptural skills, using these stylized faces as a starting point. We'll decorate these mask shapes with various types of powders, including reduction powders and enamels, as well as a few non-glass elements. We will also explore classic ancient vessel shapes. You'll…
Twists, Disks, and Big Hole Beads – Heather Trimlett
The glass and history of Lauscha, Germany have long inspired the incredible work of Heather Trimlett, particularly with twisted cane. For nearly 25 years, she has developed and used designs with diverse textures, distinct application, and juxtaposition of color to create her intricate twist patterns. In this dynamic workshop, Heather will share her love of twisting glass while introducing patterns beyond imagination. You will advance your skill set, bring precision to your work, and expand your ability to understand and…
Borosilicate Bracelets – Kevin O’Grady
This intermediate to advanced class will teach you how to make the perfect glass cuff bracelet. You will learn how to make the correct shape and size cuff bracelet using different techniques including the “free hand” technique and how to properly use a bracelet mandrel (One of the most incorrectly used tools!). Kevin will teach you some of his proprietary coloring techniques for bracelets that he has developed over the last 32 years, including; how to properly fume, how to…
Never Made Glass Art? We Have Something for You…
We offer classes just for novices. You’ll make your own glass art with the guidance from one of our crew members. These classes last from one hour to six hours – it’s your choice.
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