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Crafting Glass Jewelry: Crossover Workshop with the Pittsburgh Glass Center
September 12, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - October 31, 2023 @ 9:00 pm

8-Part Series Workshop
Dates: Tuesdays, September 12-October 31, 2023
Time: 6pm-9pm
Description: Take your glass jewelry to the next level in this special crossover class hosted at Pittsburgh Glass Center and Contemporary Craft. You’ll spend the first 4 weeks in the Flame Shop at Pittsburgh Glass Center making glass cabochons for handmade jewelry by learning to operate a propane/oxygen torch to melt and manipulate clear and color Borosilicate glass rods. Throughout the course a variety of application techniques will be demonstrated to help you create a variety of pieces.
Then you will head to Contemporary Craft for the next 4 weeks to spend time in the Metals Studio creating settings for your glass cabochons. You will learn metalsmithing techniques such as sawing, piercing, soldering, and finishing to complete your one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces. Don’t miss this opportunity to work at two local arts organizations for one amazing workshop.
Tuition Per Student: $375 ($337.50 for PGC members)
Materials: All materials needed for this workshop will be provided.
Locations:
September 12-October 3: Pittsburgh Glass Center (5472 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15206)
October 10-October 31: Contemporary Craft (5645 Butler St., Pittsburgh, PA 15201)
Registration: All registrations are being process through the Pittsburgh Glass Center website.
CLICK HERE TO BE REDIRECTED TO THE PGC WEBSITE TO REGISTER