The ancient art of glassblowing is enjoying a resurgence of interest, thanks in part to the Netflix series Blown Away. This class is the perfect introduction to the once-secretive art form. During this 5-day class, we will dive into 2175-degree molten glass (figuratively, of course). Glassblowing is a challenging, high-intensity, high-adrenaline art form-so if excitement is what you’re after, this is the class. Students will create colorful works of art, from paperweights to vases and many things in between. We understand most of our students will have no experience working with glass, so don’t be deterred-this class is designed with the beginner in mind. The week is structured so that each day builds upon the skills learned the previous day. On day one, we’ll concentrate on shop safety, the history of glass, and working with molten glass to create solid paperweights. Day two focuses on the blown form, during which you’ll create cups and small vessels. Days 3-5 are dedicated to blowing larger forms and getting creative with shape and color.