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Flame Shop Classes
In the Flame Shop, students learn lampworking, also referred to as flameworking or torch working. This is where beads, marbles, pendants, perfume bottles and other sculptural forms are created; the Flame Shop allows for very fine detailed work in glass.
Our Flame Shop is equipped with 8 Nortel major burners, plenty of tools, and both Moretti and borosilicate glass. Most classes will provide student glass packs specific to the class. Additional glass may be purchased at cost. Classes are limited to 8 students to allow for ample one-on-one instruction.
We also offer Beading classes in conjunction with our glass Beadmaking classes.
For Credit Class:
Semester Torch Working
This class is available for credit at Pima Community College. Please note: students must register with both SGAA and their college. Our class tuition is in addition to PCC tuition.
- Session I
- September 14 - December 9 (skip 11/25)
- Session II
- February 15 - May 12 (skip 4/7 & 4/12)
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$800 (includes individual membership) + $90 materials fee
24 classes per session (72 hours)
Tuesday & Thursday 1 - 4pm
Faculty Instructor: Karl Taylor
In this 12-week class, students will learn the basics of torch working Borosilicate glass. Students will learn torch safety, proper rotation, color and application, solid sculpting, use of Dichroic glass, and basic usage of tubing. Students will receive plenty of demonstrations, torch time, and individual attention. No prior experience required.
Other Classes (Beginner):
Beginning Beadmaking
- Session I
- September 25
- Session II
- November 6
- Session III
- January 22
- Session IV
- February 19
- Session V
- March 26
- Session VI
- May 14
Members: $90 Non-Members: $105 + $20 materials fee
Saturday 10:30am - 5pm (6 hours + half hour break)
Faculty Instructor: Karl Taylor
This one-day class will focus on using Moretti, a traditional Italian soft glass. After an overview of safety basics, students will move on to winding glass onto steel mandrels, basic beads, shaping, tool usage, color application and design. This is a great class to learn the essentials of beadmaking. No prior experience required.
Marble Intensive
- Session I
- September 27 - October 13 (Mon/Wed)
- Session II
- November 1 - 17 (Mon/Wed)
- Session III
- January 4 - 20 (Tues/Thurs)
- Session IV
- March 14 - 30 (Mon/Wed)
- Session V
- May 17 - June 2 (Tues/Thurs)
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Members: $355 Non-Members $385 + $50 materials fee
6 classes per session (24 hours)
3 weeks, 5 - 9pm
Faculty Instructor: Karl Taylor
This class is a great introductory class for students who want to make marbles and learn continuing skills in Borosilicate glass. The class will focus on rotation and color application in solid forms, then move onto using tubing to create color patterns and implosions. No experience necessary.
Beginning Blowing
- Session I
- September 13 - 22
- Session II
- October 18 - 27
- Session III
- December 6 - 15
- Session IV
- January 10 - 19
- Session V
- February 28 - March 9
- Session VI
- May 2 - 11
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Members: $190 Non-Members $215 + $50 materials fee
Monday & Wednesday 6 - 9pm (12 hours)
Faculty Instructor: Karl Taylor
Beginning Blowing is designed for students who are interested in making hollow forms such as vessels, small vases, and goblets. This class will teach the basics of perfecting your rotation, control, and heat to make successful hollow objects. Students will work with borosilicate tubing and will focus on even rotation while making small forms. The scale of the work will intentionally be kept small to promote a focus on the fundamentals. If you aspire to make elaborate hollow forms, this is the class that will get you going! No experience required.
Borosilicate 101
- Session I
- October 23 & 30
- Session II
- December 11 & 18
- Session III
- February 26 & March 5
- Session IV
- April 16 & 23
- Session V
- May 21 & 28
Members: $125 Non-Members: $145 + $30 materials fee
2 Saturdays 10am - 2pm (8 hours)
Faculty Instructor: Karl Taylor
This beginning borosilicate class will introduce students to making pendants and marbles. The first class will focus on pendants, including: proper glass rotation, gathering glass, simple color application, and making sturdy loops. The second class will move into marble making, focusing on the same skill set. Students should expect to make approximately 4-6 pieces in this 8 hour class. No experience necessary.
Other Classes (Intermediate):
Intermediate Beadmaking
- Session I
- September 17 - October 1
- Session II
- October 22 - November 5
- Session III
- January 14 - 28
- Session IV
- March 4 - 18
- Session V
- April 15 - 29
- Session VI
- May 20 - June 3
Members: $190 Non-Members: $205 + $35 materials fee
3 Fridays, 5 - 9pm (12 hours)
Faculty Instructor: Karl Taylor
Intermediate Beadmaking is for students with some beadmaking experience under their belt and the desire to learn more. This class meets for 3 Fridays and focuses on: consistency in shaping beads, proper tool usage, color application, and utilization of reactive colors. Some experience required.
Borosilicate 201
- Session I
- October 17 & 24
- Session II
- December 12 & 19
- Session III
- February 13 & 20
- Session IV
- March 13 & 20
- Session V
- April 24 & May 1
Members: $170 Non-Members: $190 + $30 materials fee
2 Sundays, 10am - 4pm (12 hours)
Faculty Instructor: Karl Taylor
Borosilicate 202 will expand on the skills learned in Borosilicate 101. The class will focus on techniques in pendant and marble making, allowing students to get more demo and torch time. We will expand on color application techniques, including implosions and bubble trapping. You will gain confidence in your rotation, pendant loops, and ability to make round marbles. Prerequisite: Borosilicate 101 or permission by the instructor.
Making Glass Knob Pulls
- Session I
- September 26
- Session II
- November 7
- Session III
- January 9
- Session IV
- March 6
- Session V
- April 30
Members: $55 Non-Members: $75
Sunday, 12 - 4pm (4 hours)
Faculty Instructor: Karl Taylor
This class will teach students how to make custom glass knob pulls for your drawers and doors. Students can use Moretti (soft glass) or Borosilicate to create a matching pair of knob pulls. This class is designed for students with some experience in flameworking.
Studio Consultations
$50 for the consultation + first hour, $40 for additional time
Sunday, 12 - 4pm (4 hours)
If you are trying to set up an at-home Flame Shop, one of our knowledgeable Flame Shop instructors can come to your home to help you set up your shop. This consultation can include: general studio safety, proper tank storage/location, regulator hook-up, and proper ventilation. If you live more than 8 miles from SGAA, there may be an additional travel fee.
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