CEDW 009 - Glass Beads Lampworking

Institution:

Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

Subject:

Description:

This workshop is for beginning and intermediate level students and focuses on the art form known as glass lampworking, or creating glass beads through the use of a torch. Students learn to operate a burner torch, how to wind molten glass on a mandrel to create many bead shapes with a variety of decorative techniques. More experienced students will learn and explore advanced techniques including sculptural glass fish, small glass vessels, sculptural and implosion flower pendants , depending on the interest of the students. This class class is designed to give you the basic skills while allowing you time to explore new techniques with guidance guidance from the instructor. Supplies will be discussed during the first class and will cost approximately $25.

Credits:

1.80

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Instructional Type:

Lecture/Lab

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Institution Website:

www.hacc.edu

Phone Number:

(717) 780-2300

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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