Private Lessons.
Through private instruction, Glass Artist
Shannon Hill will
teach you the techniques required to
work with borosilicate
glass. NO EXPERIENCE
NECESSARY!
Instruction is
scheduled at your convenience.
Begin with the basics and
move on to more complicated
techniques, including learning
Shannon's inside-out
technique for bead making. During
private
instruction, all tools and materials are provided.
Private classes with Shannon are $60/hour. A 1 or 2
hour
session can easily get you started. Torch
station rental is
also available to give students the
opportunity to practice
their technique.
Torch Time.
Lampworking stations are available for rent.
You can work in
a professional glass studio and continue to learn in
a
controlled environment. Torch Station rental is
$12.50/hour.
A 10-hour Torch Time Card can be purchased for $100.
Please call to schedule torch time. Glass and other
materials are also available for purchase.
Techniques:
Some of the lampworking
techniques Shannon has taught include:
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Basic Ornaments, Marbles, Blown Jars and
Vases
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Point Pulling
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Ribbon Marbles
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Vortex Marbles
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Surface Decoration
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Color Mixing
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Fuming Precious Metals
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Working Dichroic Glass
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Glass Chain and Rings
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Glass Drawer and Cabinet Knobs
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Flower and Leaf Pendants
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Mandrel Bead-making
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Mandrel Character Face Beads
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Mandrel Vessels/Core Forming
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