62-246 Introduction to Solid Miniatures

3 units, Carnegie Mellon University

This introductory Borosilicate hard glass class will cover the basic skills needed to build a solid foundation as a flameworker. Safety, effective tool use, control of molten glass and manipulating it, and proper seal formation will be the focus. Begin with a solid rod of glass and walk away with solid glass miniature sculptures. From turtles and fish to birds and trees, create a menagerie of imaginative glass figurines. Bring your sketchpad to plan your ideas Class tuition includes 2 hours of openstudio time to be used during the 8week course period. This will help you become familiar with the studio itself and learn the process of studio rental beyond class hours. Registration for Pittsburgh Glass Center classes can only be done on or after your scheduled registration day. Spaces are limited. Registration is done on a first come, first served basis. Please email Stefanie McGowan stefanimandrew.cmu.edu for more information and to register. Course fee is 200. Not eligible for PCHE Cross Registration. Course taught at the Pittsburgh Glass Center. Courses at the Pittsburgh Glass Center will run from September 24, 2024 to November 24, 2024.

Prerequisites: none listed

Offered: Spring 2027

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