Spark Workshops – All

Spark Workshops – Flame Working

Spark Workshops – Kiln Forming

Classes for the Newbie

Discover the art of glassmaking !

All items will be ready for pickup in the SiNaCa Studios gallery 5 business days after they’re made. For any questions about the pickup process, feel free to contact us at 817-899-0024.

Spark Workshops

Spark Workshops are your way to get involved with glass without a long-term commitment! These workshops are designed to take about 30-90 minutes per person. Sessions are available on the First Saturday, 1p – 5p and Fourth Friday, 5p – 9p of the month as well as at other times throughout the month. Classes are held in each of our three studios. Items vary throughout the year, and may be seasonally themed.

Participants may register in contiguous sessions (for the same item) and arrive together at the time of the earliest reservation.

Participants under the age of 11 should have a guardian present to assist with some projects.

Items will be ready for pickup 1-2 weeks after the class date. Please check in with your instructor for a more accurate date. We will not send a reminder text or call you. You may call us at 817-899-0024 to check ahead before coming to pickup.

Kiln Forming: Wine Down Workshop

Price: Varies   |   Class Size: Min 1 – Max 6   |   Ages 18+   |   Prerequisite: None

Must be 21+ to drink   |   Bring your own spirit  | One Registration $195 | Two-Three Registrations $140 | Four-Six Registrations $95

Need to wine down and dish it out? Then pour yourself a glass and create that dish with us during our next Wine Down Workshop in the kiln forming studio! 

During this 2-hour workshop, participants will design and create one 12″ cheese board and matching 4″ cheese knife handle.  Participants will work under the guidance of an experienced instructor to cut sheets of glass to create their items and use glass frit and stringers to make the items uniquely theirs. Once done, the items will then be loaded into an electric kiln and fired over at least one 12-hour cycle.

Board and knife will be wrapped and available for pick up in 5-7 business days from the original class date in the SiNaCa Studios Gallery. 

SiNaCa Studios uses and teaches with Bullseye Glass (90coe) exclusively in our kiln forming studio.

Glass Blowing: A Bit More

Price: $415 each class with one or two participants | Class Size: Up to 2 participants | Ages 14+ | Prerequisite: None

Do you want to work with the material “a bit more” or are you looking to heat up your next date night? Then this is class is the class for you. Up to 2 people can sign up for a two hour glass working lesson with one of our expert instructors, who will walk you through the basics of glass sculpting and blowing and whet your appetite for future glass adventures! You will have the choice of creating two small and one larger item OR four smaller items during your session. Items will be selected during registration. Images of the items are available below.

Experience Glass Series

Price: $175 Per Participant | Ages 14+ | Prerequisite: None

Discover the art of glassmaking with our Experience Glass Series! Choose from three unique classes, each tailored to introduce you to the fascinating techniques used in glass blowing, flame working, or kiln forming. Guided by expert instructors, you’ll learn to transform raw glass into memorable creations that showcase your creativity.

• Experience Glass Blowing: Step into the hot shop and work with molten glass at 2100°F to craft stunning items like a mini paperweight and a floptic bowl, vase, or tumbler.
• Experience Flame Working: Shape clear and colored glass rods using an open torch to create seasonal items and colorful beads.
• Experience Kiln Forming: Design and assemble your glass creations to be fused together in an electric kiln, creating items like a custom platter and a seasonal piece.

All items will be ready for pickup in the SiNaCa Studios gallery 5 business days after they’re made. For any questions about the pickup process, feel free to contact us at 817-899-0024.

🔥 Summer of Glass: 15% Off Hands-On Workshops!

Looking for a creative way to spark inspiration this summer? SiNaCa Studios is offering 15% off select glassmaking experiences from June 14 – August 31!

🌟 Explore the Magic of Glass:
✨ Experience Kiln Forming – Shape molten glass with heat and imagination.
🔥 Experience Flame Working – Work with fire and finesse to create delicate designs.
🍷 Wine Down Workshop – Unwind with friends while crafting a custom glass piece.
⚡ Spark Workshop – A perfect introduction to the art of glassblowing!

💥 Save 15% when you register! Use promo code HOT2025 at checkout to unlock your summer discount.

Spots fill fast, so book your experience today and make this summer one to remember!

Our day camps are designed to get you involved in all three disciplines of glass that SiNaCa teaches. These day camps will be held throughout the year on selected Saturdays, and will be geared to different groups. For each day camp we will have preset items for you to help create along side our talented instructors.

Experience Flame Working

Price: $175 Per Participant | Class Size: Min 2 – Max 4 | Ages 14+ | Prerequisite: None

The perfect class for your first experience working with glass in front of a torch. Participants are given the opportunity to work with our instructors to learn about the equipment, tools and materials used to transform raw glass into a memorable experience. When you are working in the flame working studio, you are working with colored and clear glass rods or tubes in front of an open, gas-fueled torch. You melt and shape the glass using fire, tools and gravity. In this 3-hour flame working workshop, each participant will demonstrate the basic techniques of flame working to make several items. You will work with our instructors to create a seasonal item out of borosilicate glass and a couple of colorful beads to string with Moretti-Effetre (soft) glass. Items created will be ready for pick up in the SiNaCa Studios gallery five business days after made.

Experience Kiln Forming

Price: $175 Per Participant | Class Size:  Min 3 – Max 6 | Ages 14+ | Prerequisite: None

The perfect class for your first experience working with kiln formed glass. Participants are given the opportunity to work with our instructors to learn about the equipment, tools and materials used to transform raw glass into a memorable experience. When you are working in the kiln forming studio, you are working with glass in its solid state to create and design your object. The assembled work is then put into an electric kiln where it will be fired over a 12 hour cycle to fuse the layers together.

In this 3-hour kiln forming glass workshop, each participant will demonstrate the basic techniques of kiln formed glass to make at least two individual items. You will work with our instructors to cut and layer sheet glass with glass frits and stringers to create a design for a unique 12×6 platter and a seasonal item. Items created will be ready for pick up five business days after made. SiNaCa Studios uses and teaches with Bullseye Glass (90coe) exclusively in our kiln forming studio.

Glass Blowing Level One Workshop: Paperweights

Price: $200 Per Participant | Class Duration: 1 session(s) | 3 hours/session | Class Size: Min 2 – Max 4 | Ages 14+ | Prerequisite: Glass Blowing Survey I

Students will explore working with glass in its solid state, working towards making a spherical paperweight. Students will learn color application and hands on interaction with the glass.

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Glass Blowing Level One Workshop: Tumblers

Price: $380 Per Participant | Class Duration: 2 session(s) | 3 hours/session | Class Size: Min 2 – Max 4 | Ages 14+ | Prerequisite: Glass Blowing Survey I

In this 2-week workshop, students will design a personalized cup.  Students will continue to work with the fundamentals of gathering, marvering and shaping. Students will design a unique cup shape.

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Glass Blowing Level One Workshop: Better Bubbles

Price: $200 Per Participant | Class Duration: 1 session(s) | 3 hours/session | Class Size: Min 2 – Max 4 | Ages 14+ | Prerequisite: Glass Blowing Survey I

In this workshop, students will continue practicing the fundamental steps for creating a starter bubble. Students will become more proficient in gathering, marvering, and heat management, as it relates to the initial starter bubble.

Glass Blowing Survey II: The Possibilities are Endless

Price: $800 Per Participant | Class Size: Min 2 – Max 4 | Ages 14+ | Class Duration: 4 session(s) | 4 hours/session | Prerequisite: Glass Blowing Survey I + 2 L1 Workshops

In this four-week course, students will gain a better understanding of the basic techniques of manipulating hot glass. We will build on the skills learned Glass Blowing I and explore new ideas. Students will gain more control of hot glass and a better understanding of the tools with a focused on a more deliberate outcome. Students will create cups and vases before advancing to more complex techniques and vessel shapes. By the end of the course, students will have many completed works and a more advanced understanding of glass blowing techniques. Students may wish to take this class a second time in order to continue to develop and refine basic skills before moving on to Glass Blowing III. Each time you handle this complex material, you will gain confidence and skill as your passion for glass grows.

Glass Blowing Level Two Workshop: Bowls

Price: $200 Per Participant | Class Size: Min 2- Max 4 | Ages 14+ | Class Duration: 1 session(s) | 3 hours/session | Prerequisite: Glass Blowing Survey II

 Students will focus on working towards a specific controlled bowl shape. 

Main Objectives

• Proper gathers and starter bubbles.
• Specific step to set up for a bowl shape.
• Shape control on punty.

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Glass Blowing Level Two Workshop: Vase Form

Price: $200 Per Participant | Class Duration: 1 session(s) | 3 hours/session | Class Size: Min 2 – Max 4 | Ages 14+ | Prerequisite: Glass Blowing Survey II

In this class, students will revisit the fundamental steps in blowing a vase form. Students will also address new tools for trimming, shaping, and thinning out the lip of vase on the punty.

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Glass Blowing Level Two Workshop: Solid Sculpting

Price: $200 Per Participant | Class Size: Min 2- Max 4 | Ages 14+ | Class Duration: 1 session(s) | 3 hours/session | Prerequisite: Glass Blowing Survey II

In this 3-hour session, students will learn how to create multiple objects, utilizing solid sculpting procedures and methods. Students will learn fundamental steps of subtractive method, removing material from a large block/ form, by localizing heat and pull/pushing material into desired shape. Students will also learn the additive method, adding more material to the block/form, by bringing bits to the desired shape.

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Glass Blowing Level Two Workshop: Body Wraps and Raking 

Price: $200 Per Participant | Class Size: Min 2- Max 4 | Ages 14+ | Class Duration: 1 session(s) | 3 hours/session | Prerequisite: Glass Blowing Survey II

In this 3- hour class, students will learn how to bring body wraps and do a raking technique to create unique patterns on the surface of a vessel.

Glass Blowing Survey III: Hotter, Faster

Price: $800 Per Participant | Class Size: Min 2 – Max 4 | Ages 14+ | Class Duration: 4 session(s) | 4 hours/session | Prerequisite: Glass Blowing Survey II + 2 L2 Workshops

Students will learn the appropriate Gaffer and Assistant communication skills necessary for team glassblowing. Students will also focus on heat management and step efficiency for optimal results. Students will be introduced to bit work, applying handles and spouts to functional vessels. Students will also have the opportunity to experiment with blown sculptural forms.

Students will learn……..  

• Heat management and efficiency
• More efficient movement in and around the studio
  
• Better communication; Gaffer/ Assistant
• Bit work; handles/spouts/cookie feet
• Trimming and opening
• Problem-solving

Glass Blowing Level Three Workshop: Basic Cane

Price: $380 Per Participant | Class Duration: 2 session(s) | 3 hours/session | Class Size: Min 2 – Max 4 | Ages 14+ | Prerequisite: Glass Blowing Survey III

In this two-week course, students will learn the fundamentals of pulling single color cane.  

*Specific Color included. Color will be approved by instructor. Color MUST be dropped off prior to class. 

Students will learn…… 

• Basic single color rod pick up 
• Heat and shape management before pulling 
  • Learning to make a proper post
  • Basic optic pickup (solid and bubble)

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Glass Blowing Level Three Workshop: Three Gathers

Price: $200 Per Participant | Class Duration: 1 session(s) | 3 hours/session | Class Size: Min 2 – Max 4 | Ages 14+ | Prerequisite: Glass Blowing Survey III

In this workshop, students will learn how to efficiently work with three gathers of glass. This class will focus on heat management, specific steps for desired outcomes, punty control and tweezing of lip, *from outside the bench. * color optional 

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Glass Blowing Level Three Workshop: Handles and Spouts

Price: $200 Per Participant | Class Duration: 1 session(s) | 3 hours/session | Class Size: Min 2 – Max 4 | Ages 14+ | Prerequisite: Glass Blowing Survey III

In this 3-hour workshop, students will learn how to apply different styled handles, (Roman and standard), and spouts (using tweezers and jacks) to a 2.5 gather, straight walled water pitcher and a 2 gather mug.

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Glass Blowing Level Three Workshop: Advanced Color

Price: $380 Per Participant | Class Duration: 2 session(s) | 3 hours/session | Class Size: Min 2 – Max 4 | Ages 14+ | Prerequisite: Glass Blowing Survey III

In this 2-week (6 hour) workshop, students will learn specific color application.

Main Objectives   

• Apply an overlay 
• Apply Body wraps 
  • Lip and cookie foot wraps 
  • Building a collar

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Glass Blowing Level Three Workshop: Complex Cane

Price: $380 Per Participant | Class Duration: 2 session(s) | 3 hours/session | Class Size: Min 2 – Max 4 | Ages 14+ | Prerequisite: Glass Blowing Survey III

In this 6-hour class, students will utilize skills and materials made from L3 Workshop Basic Cane to create unique complex cane. Students are allowed to bring cane made from previous classes as long as it is 96 COE. Students will learn to add bits of color to solid rod and pull cane. Students will learn to bundle, twist and make complex patterns. Students will be limited to a single gather for the complex cane pull. 

Main Objectives 

• Continue learning steps and heating processes to pulling cane
• Learn how to heat and shape for added bits 
• Learn how to bundle and pick up cane from color box 
• Learn how to heat and shape cane 
• Learn how to pull and twist for complex cane