Engaging the Minnesota community in the study and appreciation of glass arts while expanding the potential of the medium.

Workshop Structure All workshops that are priced at $85 follow this structure... 1-3 PM Instuction-Demonstration / 3-3:30 PM Break / 3:30-6 PM Lab  (Other workshop times are as listed in the class descriptions)   **Previous glassblowing experience is required for most workshops unless no previous experience required is indicated in the class description.
Sculpting Glass Workshop Price: $85.00 Qty : Students will be learning basic sculpture techniques for additive and subtractive sculpture. Soft Glass sculpting techniques like bit work, Taglio work, and torch work will be discussed. Teamwork, which is essential to sculpture, will also be discussed. We encourage you to bring in a few sketches of sculptures you want to see transformed from lines on paper to reality! Instructors will give each student one hour of individual guided help for their unique projects after demonstrations. Prerequisite: Introduction to Glassblowing or Beginning Glassblowing (Next workshop held July 10, 2010 & Sept. 11, 2010)
Color Application Price: $85.00 Qty : Learn techniques in applying color to soft glass work. Overlay techniques like gradations, bubble overlays and incalmo (the process of joining two or more vessels to form one) will be instructed. Graals (the process of placing designs within a blown or solid glass form) will also be discussed. (Next workshop held August 28th & Oct. 2nd, 2010)
Mold Blowing Price: $85.00 Qty : Create unique designs in your glass vessels! Learn the processes for blowing different types of molds such as optic and plaster. Mezzo stampo, vertical chain, ribbed and stripped will be taught with optic molds. Key elements of bubble preparation and temperature will also be discussed. (Next workshop held Saturday, Aug. 21st, 2010)
Goblet Workshop new low price!: $85.00 Qty : Students will learn several traditional methods of creating stemware. Wine and champagne glasses with blown and solid stems will be discussed as well as lip wraps. Students will also learn teamwork techniques essential in the construction of stemware. Prerequisite: 6 months glassblowing experience OR instructor's approval (Next workshop will be Saturday, Sept. 18, 2010 & Saturday Nov. 13th, 2010)
Kiln Casting (4 Week Class) Price: $300.00 Qty : Join us as we explore the lost wax process for casting glass. Through this multi-step process, you will create a unique, detailed glass sculpture. No previous experience required. Class meets one weekend day per week, 4 consecutive weeks. Sculptor and expert mold-maker Roger Junk will be co-teaching the class with glass artist Michael Boyd. Class begins July 17, 2010. Please call for more details.
Sand Casting (1 Day Class) Price: $100.00 Qty : Remember playing in the sandbox as a child? Imagine a glass sculpture created by you in just a few hours. In this class, you will work with Foci staff to design a one-of-a-kind sand mold. Then watch as hot molten glass is ladled in and brings your design to life. No prerequisite, all levels of experience welcome. Meets one weekend day per month, from 1-5 PM. (Next class held June 12, 2010)
Gift Certificate Price: $50.00 Qty : Give a gift they'll be talking about for years! With a Foci MCGA Certificate, the receiver can sign-up for one of our classes or visit our studio gallery to select a beautiful, one-of-a-kind piece of local glass art. Minimum purchase of $50.00.

 

 

 

 

 

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