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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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…
Joy Munshower – Farm Animal sculpted in bas-relief
This workshop is for intermediate and advanced students. Students will be sculpting bas-relief style animal beads. Students will learn to sculpt these animals from photo reference, 3D animal replicas, and instructor-drawn examples. Students will learn how to break down the shapes of these animals and how to apply those shapes to sculpting in a bas-relief or low-relief style on a base bead. An overview of various animal anatomies will be covered to help students understand, and therefore create, realistic and…
Joy Munshower – African land animals sculpted in bas-relief
This workshop is for intermediate and advanced students. Students will be sculpting bas-relief style beads as well as learning texturing techniques to mimic wrinkles and hide. Students will learn to sculpt the African animals from both photo reference and instructor-drawn examples. Students will learn how to break down the shapes of these animals and how to apply those shapes to sculpting in a bas-relief or low-relief style on a base bead. An overview of various animal anatomies will be covered…
Joy Munshower – Sealife sculpted in bas-relief
This workshop is for intermediate and advanced students. Students will be sculpting bas-relief style horse beads, hedgehog beads, and various sea-life beads. Students will learn to sculpt these animals from both photo reference and instructor-drawn examples. Students will learn how to break down the shapes of these animals and how to apply those shapes to sculpting in a bas-relief or low-relief style on a base bead. An overview of various animal anatomies will be covered to help you create realistic…
Structural Flameworking – Kit Paulson
Starting with basic borosilicate flameworking techniques, this class will focus on building structures in solid glass. Using a kiln shelf and working directly from scale drawings, students will learn to construct complex forms from small motifs. Beginners welcome, students can expect to learn the fundamentals of borosilicate flameworking as well as techniques more specific to this method of building. Bring grand ideas, a pencil, a drawing compass, and expect to learn through demos, illustrated hand-outs, slide shows, and hands-on practice.…
Glass and Yoga – Hethre Larivee
May 1 - 3, 2020 Explore the intersection of glass, art yoga, and meditation in this glassblowing retreat. This course includes a variety of flameworking techniques, including solid, and blown, to create glass mandalas, a circular visual representation of the universe. Students will be guided through morning flow and evening restorative yoga sessions, movement breaks and journaling moments to keep the creativity flowing. Students will be encouraged to reflect, experiment with glass and to be in the moment. Students have to bring there…
Butterflies and more in Borosilicate – Margaret Zinser Hunt
We will spend these two days creating butterflies and integrating them into a more complex sculptural pendant. Margaret will guide students through creating wings, full butterflies, foliage, and other nature-inspired elements out of borosilicate glass. We will work entirely off-mandrel, starting with simpler shapes and detail and move toward more complex shaping and patterning. Students will learn several strategies for creating loops and bails for pendants, as well as multiple methods for adding detail and layering color. Please join us…
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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