Holiday Decorating: Clear and Frosted Icicles

An Introduction to Borosilicate Glass(Hard Glass)

Instructor: Keith Wong

Course Outline
Learn to make glass icicles perfect for hanging in the window during winter or on the tree during the Christmas holidays. This is a beginner level course designed to introduce the soft glass artist into the world of borosilicate glass. Students will learn to work with boro through a series of lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on practice gaining a good solid foundation to progress beyond the basics. The coldworked technique of frosting by etching will also be covered in this intro class.

Skill Level: Beginner; no experience required in soft or hard glass.

Prerequisite: None

Price: $120.00(+GST), payment in advance required. Students enrolling in all 4 of Keith's holiday classes will receive the discounted price of $480.00.

Supplies: Included

Need to Bring: Enthusiasm!

To enroll in this class, please call 416.701.1373

or toll free 877.473.2323

(877.473.BEAD)

General Class Deposit Policy: Deposits are non-refundable. Notice given 5 days prior will be converted to store credit. Cancellation after that will forfeit the deposit.

Instructor Bio:

As a skilled lampworker, Keith has been torching for well over 6 years now, specializing in borosilicate glass. After a best friend began taking lessons as an apprentice from a local glassblower, Keith decided to setup his own studio and began his own journey into the wonderful world of glass. Keith loves to constantly push the envelope by progressing his style, technique and form. He loves taking himself to the limits and always striving to attain perfection and balance in all of his glass art. With a strong background in functional glass, Keith has been steadily progressing more and more into the world of jewellery, vessels, ornaments and sculpture.