Coldworking Level 2: Optical Glass
prerequisite: Level 1 Level 2 carving not needed Next: Level 3 optical glass
Service Description
Nov 6th- Dec 18th and skips Nov 27th This 6 week course will teach you how to carve lenses and facets on solid or blown glass. Now that you have tried out each machine (in Level 1) this class will focus on the Saw, Belt Sander, Lathe, Lap wheel, and Ceriums wheels. The class will start off using the saw to cut the rough shapes. Then move onto the lathe for round lenses or the lap wheel for facets. Students will take the glass from 60 grit to a shiny cerium polish.The polished glass will have new optical qualities from the coldworking that will catch light in new ways. By the end of this course you will have time to work on a sculptural piece of your own design with the instructors advice. Next level 3 class will cover complex optic curves on glass as well as glue with uv glue or silicone glue Please bring your Respirator with p100 particulate filters, wear closed-toed (possibly waterproof) shoes, clothing that is not loose or dangling, something to tie up long hair, and clothes that can get wet. A water bottle is recommended.
Upcoming Sessions
Cancellation Policy
For help with your booking contact info@publicglass.org Cancellation Policy: No credit or refund can be issued if a cancellation occurs 9 days or less before your class date. This helps us guarantee stable wages for our hard-working artist instructors. If a cancellation occurs 10 days or more before the start of class, please submit a written request to operations@publicglass.org as soon as you know of a possible conflict. Your account will be credited with the cost of the class. You can apply this credit to a future class, our online shop, or event. Please email operations@publicglass.org to use the credit on your account. Excessive rescheduling will result in an administrative fee. Online class registration closes 2 days before the first session. For late registration, questions or guidance on our programs, please email us at: info@publicglass.org. As a small nonprofit, our goal is to keep access to the studios affordable and to employ the independent artists who have committed to teach you. Monetary refunds are issued at the discretion of management. In the rare case that we are able to issue a refund, our processing platforms will keep a minimum of 10% non-refundable fees. Keeping the credit on your account is highly encouraged. It ensures that you get to keep 100% of your credit while supporting our artists and community. Thank you for your support and understanding.
Contact Details
1750 Armstrong Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94124
415-671-4916
Operations@publicglass.org