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Oct 23, 2026
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ART 1139 - Flameworked Glass 1
Credits: 3
Catalog Description
This course introduces the basic techniques involved in flameworking glass from its solid/borosilicate state. The primary concern is creative expression with a technical understanding. The purpose of this course is to give the student the experience, understanding, and technical knowledge for shaping and forming glass sculptures and vessels at the torch. A supply fee is required. Additional costs may be incurred based on individual student need. See course notes in eServices or contact the instructor for additional information. Students must be prepared to spend 6-8 hours per week in the studio outside of class.
Additional fee to student: Yes
Learner Outcomes
- Demonstrate technical competence in creating Flameworked Glass forms.
- Demonstrate a working understanding of glass melting, glass annealing ovens, and flame-working torches.
- Understand and demonstrate flame-working skills such as gathering, forming, sealing, blowing, and shaping borosilicate glass tubing and rods.
- Understand and demonstrate the ability to shape and form borosilicate glass at the glass bench and torch.
- Demonstrate an advanced understanding of glass etching and carving techniques using stage blasting, liquid mask, and the photo resist process.
- Work as part of a team in a collaborative effort to achieve a common goal.
- Understand the historical development of contemporary flameworked glass.
- Understand who the major international glass artists are and their contributions to the development of glass arts.
- Demonstrate the ability to express one’s self and communicate one’s ideas on a visual and verbal level. Demonstrate the ability to critically analyze and articulate a personal reaction to a work of art.
- Understand the international significance and cultural differences in the development of regional glass blowing centers.
Major Areas of Course Content
- Survey of the expressive qualities of Flameworked Glass, materials, and supplies
- Survey of Flameworked Glass techniques and principles of basic Flameworking design and construction skills
- Introduction to the tools and materials used in creating Flameworked Glass sculptures and vessels at a basic level
- Examination of the visual landscape and role of Flameworked Glass in history
- Develop critical responses to works of glass
Credit for Prior Learning Options
No credit for prior learning option is available for this course.
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