The only activity more satisfying than making glass art is teaching others. At the start of every new class at least one student says apologetically, “I’m not very artistic.” That’s when the fun begins! Students who have been frustrated by drawing or painting are in for a very different experience. Sculpting glass is liberating and deeply satisfying.
A beginning class in an industrial arts studio is a profoundly egalitarian environment. All the tools and skills are new, and there’s no advantage afforded by age, race, or zip code. The most successful students approach the craft with curiosity and a “beginner’s mind.” The artist’s journey continues through experimentation and collaboration — and thousands of hours of practice.
Photo credit: Chance Acuna for The Crucible
Winter 2020-21 Glass Flameworking Classes
The Crucible
1260 7th Street
Oakland, CA 94607
Classes have been scheduled to begin in January, 2021, although that timing is subject to change as the COVID-19 situation evolves. Per Alameda guidelines, the Crucible studios are closed to the public until at least January 4.
Check The Crucible for updates on class schedules and details about COVID-19 safety precautions, including health screening, frequent cleaning/sanitizing, and reduced class sizes.
Flameworking I:
Introduction to Borosilicate (“Hard”) Glass
Dates and times TBA
Glass Beadmaking I:
Introduction to Soda-Lime (“Soft”) Glass
Dates and times TBA
