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Crafting Glass Jewelry: Crossover Workshop with the Pittsburgh Glass Center

September 12 @ 6:00 pm - October 31 @ 9:00 pm

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Take your glass jewelry to the next level in this special crossover class hosted at Pittsburgh Glass Center and Contemporary Craft.

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

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Start:
September 12 @ 6:00 pm
End:
October 31 @ 9:00 pm
Event Category:
Workshop
Website:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/crafting-glass-jewelry-crossover-workshop-with-the-pittsburgh-glass-center-registration-677315457767

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Contemporary Craft
5645 Butler Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15201
Pittsburgh, PA 15201 US
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