In this class, students will discover the art of creating glass with a torch. The class will begin with an overview of the flameworking, also called lampworking, process, including studio safety and setup. Students will learn to pull glass stringers and twisted cane, then apply these decorative elements to glass beads created with steel mandrels and glass rods. The class will focus on using gravity to shape the glass and understanding the unique ways different colors move. Students will leave with a variety of glass pieces and an understanding of what is needed to establish a home studio.