Foundations of Working with Color
A Three-Day Borosilicate Glass Workshop with Nicole Berger
Available spots
Service Description
* Beginner & Intermediate Level This class is designed to give students a strong foundation in working with borosilicate glass, with a focus on color application and manipulation. Over the course of three days, students will learn essential techniques for transforming solid color rods into tubing and shaping them into finished forms. Day One: Understanding Color and Flame Chemistry • Introduction to flame chemistry and how different colors react in the flame. • Demonstrations of core techniques for creating hollow tubing, including coil potting, blowouts, and striping. Day Two: Exploring Color Applications • Hands-on experimentation with various color application methods. • Students will develop their own unique color prep, exploring layering and other design techniques. Day Three: Hollow Shaping and Final Forms • Using the prepared color tubing to create finished forms. • Instruction in shaping techniques for small vessels, pipes, or other student-chosen forms. By the end of the workshop, students will have a deeper understanding of borosilicate color techniques and will leave with their own completed pieces. * Class Dates: Starts Friday June 6 and ends on Sunday June 8th. Class is from 10:00 to 17:00 with an hour long lunch break. * You can bring your own lunch or join the class to go out and eat together. For more information, please contact us via email
Upcoming Sessions
Cancellation Policy
To cancel or reschedule, please contact us within 48 hours before the start of class so others have a chance to sign up. The booking will be transferred into a voucher that you can use to rebook at your own leisure. If you would like a refund, please be aware that the booking fees will be taken out.