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Take an in-depth crash course in glassblowing. Spend the morning learning fundamentals and practicing basic techniques. Break for lunch, then spend the afternoon using what you've learned to make more advanced pieces you can be proud of.  Ages 12+ welcome.

Richmond Art Center is partnering with Richmond hotshop studio Slow Burn Glass for special workshops this fall! Get into the fall spirit with this fun, fast paced pumpkin making workshop! This workshop will be run at Slow Burn Glass and led by a professional hotglass artist. Sign up through the Richmond Art Center and get a special price for these...

Learn how to blow an air bubble into molten glass and shape it into a finished pint glass or stemless wine glass for everyday use. Learn how to utilize a mold and various tools at the workbench. Choose from a selection of colors for a truly unique work of art. Class is held at Slow Burn Glass in Richmond: 833 S 19th St, Richmond, CA 94804.

On day 1, get a handle on the basics. Learn to gather molten glass from the furnace, add an air bubble, and shape it into a finished product using various tools at the workbench. Create a clear drinking glass, small sculpture, and colorful paperweight. Learn more advanced skills on day 2 to make a larger, colorful drinking glass, a bowl, and a delicate...

Become a bona fide glass blower in this set of cumulative glass blowing classes. Start with the basics, and with your instructor's guidance, work your way up to independently creating your own original work. Walk the walk and talk the talk by gaining a deeper understanding of the craft than you would in a shorter class.  Our goal is for you to...

Learn to gather molten glass from the furnace, add an air bubble, and shape it into a finished product using various tools at the work bench. Create three items including a clear drinking glass, small sculpture, and colorful paperweight.  Note: Please wear all cotton or natural fiber clothing (jeans and a t-shirt = good!) and closed-toe shoes...

In this workshop you will learn glass cutting tips and tricks that will sharpen your skills and grow your confidence in tackling your kilnglass projects! Tools and Materials Included Materials fee of $5 due to instructor day of.

In this workshop you will learn the basic theory behind kiln-fused glass, practice glass cutting, and design a functional glass plate from start to finish.  Tools and Materials Included Materials fee of $15 due to instructor on the day of the class.

Learn how to design your own kilnglass shirt pins or magnets! Materials fee of $8 due to instructor day of. Tools and Materials Included

Learn how to design your own set of kilnglass accent coasters. Materials fee of $8 due to instructor day of. Tools and Materials Included

In this workshop you will learn the basic theory behind slumping techniques, adjust firing schedules, and designing a functional glass bowl from start to finish.  Glass Cutting or Fusing Basics classes recommended prior to this course but not required.  Materials fee of $15 due to instructor day of.

Do you love glass beads and wonder how they are made? Now you can learn the fundamentals of glass torch work and make them yourself! Topics include a brief history of beads and glass technology, safety procedures, tools and techniques. Demonstrations and plenty of studio time for hands-on work. Required supplies for this program: $15 materials fee...

Create a unique object to be cast in glass! In this one-day workshop we will create a small object to be cast in clear glass. Once our object is created we will hand build a mold to become our casting vessel. We will calculate the amount of glass needed to fill the mold and prepare it for an overnight firing. Your finished piece will be polished and...

Learn how to design your own pair of kilnglass posts or pendents! Materials fee of $5 due to instructor day of Tools and Materials Included p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #454545} Tools and Materials Includes

Ring in spring by learning something fresh and new -- like how to sculpt a bird, flower, or egg from molten glass. You may choose one of the three adorable options upon arriving to class, along with several color options! Class is held at Slow Burn Glass in Richmond. Please wear all cotton or natural fiber clothing (jeans and a t-shirt = good!) and...