ClassesOur company is based on the belief that our customers' needs are of the utmost importance. Our entire team is committed to meeting those needs. As a result, a high percentage of our business is from repeat customers and referrals.
We would welcome the opportunity to earn your trust and deliver you the best service in the industry.
Sampler Classes
These classes include all of the 2 hour flameworking (work with rods of glass and a hand held torch), glassblowing/hotshop (work with hot melted glass), fusing (work with various forms of flat glass and powdered glass), and fall project classes. We schedule these on Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays. They run every 2 hours beginning at ten a.m.:
10-12, 12-2, 2-4, 4-6, 6-8.
New Winter Classes
The following classes are being offered for the winter quarter.
Basic Hotshop Class - Four hours in the hotshop sampling different glassblowing techniques. The student will make a paperweight and a flower. They will also make a small blown form choosing one of a cup, an ornament, a vase or a floppy bowl. $250.00. All materials included. 1/26, 2/2, 2/23, and 3/3 from 10 am to 2 pm.
Basic Fusing Class - Four hours in the fusing room making different projects. The first two hours the student will spend learning how to cut glass and making a decorative fused tile and a slumped form project. The student will then work on a project choosing from a nest bowl, mobile, picture frame or painted tile. $250.00. All materials included. Limited colors. 1/19, 1/26, 1/27, 2/17, 2/23, 3/3, 3/9 and 3/10 from 10 am to 2 pm.
Basic Flameworking Class - Four hours flameworking with a torch. Time is spent learning torch safety before students are taught both beadmaking and pendant work. $250.00. All materials included. 1/20, 2/2, 2/16, 2/17, 3/2, 3/16 from 10 am to 2 pm.
Beginning Glassblowing - No previous experience required. This class is an introduction to glassblowing. Class will cover shop safety, proper use of equipment, and the basic processes involved in blowing glass. Working in teams of two or three, students will take turns both assisting and creating a series of glass projects. By the end of the course, students will have completed several skill building exercises and some projects. 9 am to 6 pm, March 16 and 17, $400.00.
Studio Time - Flameworking - $15.00 per hour includes torch, tools, gases and annealing. Materials can be purchased on site or byom.
Studio Time - Fusing - $25.00 per hour - No materials included. Does include one fused firing and one slump firing if needed. Tools included.
Studio Time - Hotshop - Medium Gloryhole $65.00 per hour, Large Gloryhole $95.00 per hour - includes 10 pounds of clear glass per hour. Does not include an assistant, tools or color. Does include one normal annealing cycle set by Neusole staff. Must be booked in minimum 3 hour increments.
Studio time is only scheduled after proving proficiency.
Private Lessons - $75.00 per hour - No materials included with the exception of clear glass in the hotshop.
Specialty NEON Workshop Being Offered!
Neon – This workshop will teach students the basics of working with neon. $350.00 10-3 both days. March 9 and 10.
Special classes are taught as requested. Please call if you are interested in learning something that is not listed above.
Click here for class calendarCollege Classes
We teach college accredited classes for the College of Mount Saint Joseph in Cincinnati. Students come to our facility to learn the glass arts. We offer classes in kiln casting and forming, glassblowing and flameworking. You must be a registered college student to take these classes. Students registered in any college participating in the Greater Cincinnati College Consortium may take classes through the Mount.
