St. Patrick Day Pint Glasses (1 Day)
Course Fee: $195

Class size limit:9
This year make you own pint glass to enjoy your St. Patrick’s Day brew. You will learn how to blow into a pint glass mold to create the same size glass every time. Some glassblowing experience necessary.

Passover - Seder Plates (1 Day)
Course Fee: $150

Class size limit:9
Create a colorful fused glass Seder Plate for your friends and family this year. You will learn about kiln forming theory while making a Seder plate that is sure to become a family heirloom.No experience necessary.

Easter Eggs Flame Working (1 Day)
Course Fee: $130

Class size limit:9
This Glass Easter Egg class will introduce students to the world of torch-work and small sculpture. Using the egg shape and traditional egg decorative designs, students will create a collection of several precious Easter eggs, a fantastic gift and symbol for the holiday!

Glass Easter Eggs (1 Day)
Course Fee: $145

Class size limit:9
The glass egg is a traditional form in Eastern European history. Create you own family heirloom for Easter this year. You will learn a variety of color techniques and stringer drawing on the surface of your egg while it is hot. Some Glass blowing experience necessary.

Easter Eggs Fused Glass (1 Day)
Course Fee: $150

Class size limit:10
This Glass Easter Egg class will focus on creating flat oval egg shapes embellished with colorful assorted pieces of Bullseye glass to make some decorated eggs that can last a life time. Include suspension pieces so you can hang these little darlings around the house or spring garden or even arrange them to be slumped into a small Easter serving platter or candy dish!

Mother and Daughter Beads Class
Course Fee: $100

Class size limit:8
In this introductory class, both of you will learn how to make beautiful glass beads on a mandrel. You will use soft glass, Moretti, to build these colorful glass pieces. After a discussion of studio set-up and safety, demonstrations will introduce students to the use of heat and gravity to shape molten glass. Demonstrations will alternate with working time. No experience necessary. Return students welcome. All materials included. Enjoy this perfect mother daughter time!

Mother and Daughter Pendants Class
Course Fee: $150

Class size limit:8
This class will introduce you both to the basic principals behind forming glass in the kiln to create beautiful fused glass pendants. You will be introduced to all of the tools, basic glass cutting and kiln forming theory. You will learn different design and color skills to help inform your decisions on how to layer your glass before it is fired. We will introduce you to iridized and dicroic glass to create an electrifying design element in your pendants. When these one of a kind pieces come out of the kiln a Diablo staff member will attach a sterling silver bail by which to hang you pieces. No experience necessary. All materials included. Extra Bullseye glass available for sale. Enjoy this nice mother-daughter experience!!

Flame Working: Halloween Madness
Course Fee: $130

Class size limit:9
In this one-day workshop you will learn the basics of manipulating glass at a stationary bench torch to create Halloween themed figurines and pendants. A variety of color applications will be covered along with plenty of working time.

Glass Pumpkin -Morning
Course Fee: $195

Class size limit:9
Glass pumpkin workshops quickly introduce the idea of teamwork in the hot shop. You will work as a group to create hollow glass pumpkins with decorative stems. The glass pumpkin will give the first time blower a strong introduction to creating sculptural glass pieces in the hot glass studio. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY.

Glass Pumpkin -Afternoon
Course Fee: $195

Class size limit:9
Glass pumpkin workshops quickly introduce the idea of teamwork in the hot shop. You will work as a group to create hollow glass pumpkins with decorative stems. The glass pumpkin will give the first time blower a strong introduction to creating sculptural glass pieces in the hot glass studio. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY.

Christmas Ornaments – Stained Glass (1 Day)
Course Fee: $150

Class size limit:12
Create a colorful stained glass piece for your personal use or to give as a gift. In this class you will learn about the basic steps of making a stained glass project such as layout, cutting, grinding, foiling and soldering. Special attention will be given to protecting your piece from spotting due to the acids used in soldering.

Flame Working: Christmas Ornaments (Afternoon)
Course Fee: $130

Class size limit:9
In this one-day workshop, you will learn the basics of manipulating glass tubing at a stationary bench torch. Learn how to blow Borosilicate glass to make presents for yourself and your loved ones. A variety of color applications will be covered along with plenty of working time. These delicate ornaments will be treasured for years to come.

Fused Glass Ornaments (Afternoon 1 Day)
Course Fee: $150

Class size limit:10
In this class you will create glass ornaments and family memories. Using dazzling, colored glass, you will create holiday shapes like trees, wreaths and snowflakes. You will be introduced to the basic principals of kiln forming in a fun festive atmosphere. This class is for all ages. Families and friends are encouraged to attend. No experience necessary. All materials included.

Glass Christmas Trees
Course Fee: $145

Class size limit:9
This course is fun for the whole family!!! Learn basic glassblowing skills while creating a beautiful holiday centerpiece. Using pre-mademillefiori and zanfirico your tree will look like it was made by a glass master. These beautiful glass pieces will make your real tree jealous. Families and friends are encouraged to attend. No experience necessary. All materials included.

Holiday Ornaments - Morning
Course Fee: $195

Class size limit:9
Glass ornaments are a great introduction to blowing glass. In these fun, seasonal classes, students learn the basic skills of gathering glass from the furnace, applying color and introducing air into the piece to create a hollow bubble. Our skilled instructors will help you create colorful ornaments with glass hooks that can be displayed during the holidays and all year round. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY.

Holiday Ornaments - Afternoon
Course Fee: $195

Class size limit:9
Glass ornaments are a great introduction to blowing glass. In these fun, seasonal classes, students learn the basic skills of gathering glass from the furnace, applying color and introducing air into the piece to create a hollow bubble. Our skilled instructors will help you create colorful ornaments with glass hooks that can be displayed during the holidays and all year round. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY.