62-462 Flame 2: Botanicals
3 units, Carnegie Mellon University
Take your flameworking foundation to the next level in this fast-paced course. Students will develop skills in constructing glass botanicals through the creation of component parts, effective joining and bridging techniques, and the formation of secure seals and refined detail work. Instruction will emphasize material control, structural integrity, and process-based approaches to building complex forms. Class tuition includes 2 hours of open-studio time to be used during the 8-week course period. Flame 1 or equivalent 24 hours experience and instructor permission required. Flame Shop Open Studio time is purposefully included with this 8-week course to give students independent studio time to practice the skills demonstrated in class and prepare students to feel comfortable renting the flame shop if desired. 1 free 2-hour session Open Studio sessions per student are included with tuition to Flame 1. Open studio is only offered on Mondays 5:00pm - 9:00pm. Registration can only be done on or after your scheduled registration day. Please email Stefanie McGowan (stefanim@andrew.cmu.edu) for more information and to register. Registration is first come, first served. Course fee is $240. Not eligible for PCHE Cross Registration. Class is held at Pittsburgh Glass Center. Flame 2: Botanicals will run from September 23, 2026 to November 18, 2026.
Prerequisites: 62-252 or 62-450
Offered: Spring 2027, Fall 2026, Spring 2026
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