Glassworks
at Glen Echo Park is D.C.'s first glassblowing school, founded
in 1991 by Rick Sherbert. Located in the Caretakers House at
Glen Echo Park, Glassworks offers introductory workshops as well
as beginning and intermediate classes. We also offer open studio
time for qualified individuals.
Discover
Glassblowing
(An Introductory
Workshop)
This
exciting one day workshop will introduce you to the world of
glassblowing. There will be demonstrations by the instructors
and discussions regarding studio equipment, techniques, safety
and the history of glass. Come with your questions! You will
then have a chance to experience glassblowing when you create
a piece of your own.
Minimum age 16 1 Day Tuition - $95
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Beginning
Glassblowing
Designed
for the novice student interested in learning the basics of glassblowing
and building skill. There will be demonstrations and lectures
by the instructors and the occasional drop in artist but the
focus will be on learning through doing. The use of color will
be introduced and teamwork will be emphasized. No prerequisite
required. Bring $25 to class for textbook. You are encouraged
to repeat this class to hone your skills before moving on to
intermediate glassblowing. Returning students need not attend
the first night lecture
Minimum age - 16 5 Meetings Tuition - $340 / $295 returning student 6 Students Maximum
Classes are 5 weeks long.
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Intermediate
Glassblowing
Students
continue building their skills and adding new tricks to
their bag. Projects and instruction based on individual student
goals. Small classes allow more intense work each student.
Instructor approval required.
Minimum age 16 4 sessions Tuition - $275 4 Students Maximum
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Open Studio
Studio time
is offered to qualified individuals at the following rates:
$55 per Hour |
19" Large Glory Hole |
$45 per Hour |
14" Medium Glory Hole |
Time
is booked in 3 hour blocks and a discount of $5 per hour is offered
for prepayment of 10 hours.
Studio
time is booked directly with the studio at 301-229-4184