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THE
GLASSBLOWING CLASS:
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Sharpen
and advance the skills
you acquired in your prerequisite Paperweight
Classes (click
here more Prerequisite information)
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Four
(4) sessions; Each session is four (4) hours long for
two students or two (2) hours long for one student
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One
session per week
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Glassblowing
classes are held on Tuesdays afternoons, Tuesday evenings
and Saturday evenings
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Each
Session begins at either 1pm, 3pm, 6pm or 8pm
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One
instructor per two students...individualized attention
promotes quick advancement
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Cost
per student: $750.00 ($804.38 w/ tax)
1) SESSION ONE
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Assessment
of current skill level
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Explanation
of blowing processes, tools and review of proper shop
etiquette
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Advancement
of basic techniques: gathering, centering, marvering,
blocking, flashing and jacking
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Creating
the starter bubble!
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Detailed,
step by step demonstration of how to blow a piece
2) SESSION TWO
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Review
of topics covered in Session One
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Advancement
of basic techniques and starter bubbles
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Creating
the initial small tumbler! (i.e.toothpick holder, shot
glass)
3) SESSION THREE
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Review
of topics covered in Session Two
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Advancement
of basic techniques, starter bubbles and small tumblers
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Creating
the Roman vase!
4) SESSION FOUR
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Review
of topics covered in Session Three
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Advancement
of basic techniques, starter bubbles, small tumblers
and vases
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Applying
all techniques learned in multiple glassblown vessels!
**
PREREQUISITES FOR THE GLASSBLOWING CLASS **
You
must be able to complete the following tasks before taking
the Glassblowing Class. These skills may be acquired
in Vetro's Beginner & Intermediate
Paperweight Classes.
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Take
a clean gather of glass from the furnace
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Marver
or newspaper
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Jack
the piece
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Flash
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Work
with no gloves
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Center
the piece on the pipe
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Break
off the piece from the pipe
Details: All
classes are held at VETRO Glassblowing Studio in Grapevine
TX. Click here for studio
location. VETRO supplies all tools, glass
and color within your designated time slot. You must be
at least 18 years of age and no shorter than 5'2" in
height in order to operate the equipment safely. The vessels
must anneal (cool and strengthen) for a period of time
after the class and will be ready for pickup or shipping
2 weeks following the class. Shipping is an additional
charge.
SIGN
UP:
Call
us at (817) 251-1668 to find out availability and to schedule.
Then be sure to check the list
what items you need to bring (see below). Your scheduled
registration is NOT guaranteed until payment is received!
Reservations:
Only paid reservations are guaranteed!
Cancellation:
In case you need to cancel or reschedule a class, a full
refund can only be issued if you provide 24-hours notice
prior to your class time.
WHAT
TO BRING/WEAR TO CLASS:
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All
clothing must be cotton (shorts or long pants)
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Closed-tipped
shoes (i.e. tennis shoes)
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Long-sleeved
cotton shirt - no billowy sleeves
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Hat
or headband
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Sunglasses
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Thick
and heavy work gloves
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Long
hair should be pulled back securely
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Office: (817)
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