Introduction to Flameworking

3 units · Undergraduate

Fall and Spring: 3 units Learn flame shop essentials and a variety of creative techniques while working with a solid rod of glass. Using a propane/oxygen torch, students will learn to melt and manipulate glass into little treasures, such as beads, pendants, marbles, chains, and sculptures. Over the course of 8 weeks, learn color application, hand control, and annealing. The instructor will also provide one-on-one troubleshooting. Class tuition includes 2 hours of open-studio time to be used during the 8-week course period. 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 your scheduled registration day and is done on a first come, first serve basis. Please email Stefanie McGowan (stefanim@andrew.cmu.edu) for more information and to register. Spaces are limited. Course fee is $237. Not eligible for PCHE cross registration. Course taught at the Pittsburgh Glass Center. Courses at the Pittsburgh Glass Center will run from January 20th, 2026 to March 22nd, 2026. Course Website: https://www.pittsburghglasscenter.org