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Public Glass offers classes Tuesday through Sunday, 9am-9pm, in a variety of 1-day, 2-day, and 4- or 5-week workshops and classes.
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Workshops and classes range from $110/person to $550/person depending on the technique and length of the course.
Public Glass was formed to meet the needs of Bay Area artists working in hot glass, specifically glass blowing and casting. Conceived of and started by Bob Bellucci, Polly Bradbury and Bryan Bowers —and supported by dozens of friends and volunteers including the expert fabrication skills of Phil Burnham—Public Glass opened its doors in 1997.
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Hot Glass Flame Working: Beginning Level Classes…
San Francisco, CA
Learn the basics of working with molten borosilicate glass in these exciting classes and workshops! Students can expect to gain an understanding of shop safety, setup, and various techniques used to create glass objects at a stationary oxygen/propane torch. Class time will alternate between demonstrations and ample hands-on practice. We will create marbles, pendants…
2 sessions available from $160.00 to $275.00 | Arts and Crafts
Hot Glass Cold Beer Events!!
San Francisco, CA
The very popular HOT GLASS COLD BEER is Public Glass' long-running series that combines demonstrations by top glass artists, live music by local bands and free food & drink for a night of great entertainment. For a donation of $25, guests select a one-of-a-kind, handblown drinking glass that will be filled with their choice of beer, wine or soft drinks all evening;…
0 sessions available | Art
Glass Art: Coldworking Workshop
San Francisco, CA
This half-day intensive will provide students with the necessary understanding to safely work with our cold working equipment. Learn to cut, grind, polish and sandblast pieces created in the hot and warm shops. Students are invited to bring their own pieces to class, from drinking glasses to sculpture, or sample pieces are provided for practice. Using the proper progression…
2 sessions available for $120.00 | Glass Art
Beginning Fusing and Slumping
San Francisco, CA
These classes are for the beginning student interested in learning the basics of fusing and slumping glass (also called kilnforming). Emphasis will be on the fundamentals of this process including cutting glass, firing schedules and design aspects. No previous glass experience necessary. Lots of fun with great results!
2 sessions available from $175.00 to $350.00 | Glass Art
Hot Glass Flame Working: Beadmaking Workshops
San Francisco, CA
Learn about the mesmerizing process of lampworked glass through the centuries-old technique of beadmaking. Class begins with an introduction to shop setup and safety. The rest of class time alternates between demonstrations and ample working time for students to create their own beads in all kinds of colors, shapes and styles. No experience required, fun for all ages…
0 sessions available | Art
Glass Blowing: Beginning Classes & Workshops
San Francisco, CA
Although your mother probably taught you never to Play With Fire, at Public Glass it's encouraged! Take an exciting first step into the world of hot glass with our exciting classes and workshops, in which you'll learn how to gather and manipulate molten glass into different shapes and functional objects. This is the perfect starting place for absolute beginners. Just…
4 sessions available from $110.00 to $525.00 | Glass Art
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- Public Glass is proud to have talented and experienced instructors in each of our studios, and they receive consistent great reviews from our students. With a wide range of backgrounds, we all put our own spin on this amazing material that has brought us all together.
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