Now offering private Glassblowing

lessons

Starting a new artform can be intimidating, so come in for a private lesson to get 1-on-1 instruction and guidance during your session.

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Phil Siegel showing Upgrade Glass some new tech from the Phil Siegel Masterclass at Tucson Torchworks
Up Close of basic shaping
Blowing into a tube
Flame detail showing intense heat during glassblowing process.
Phil Siegel blowing into a tube & welding joint
Beginner learning glass shaping techniques on the torch
Molten glass orb forming on rod under intense torch heat.
Artist shaping molten glass at Tucson Torchworks torch station.
Flame reflecting off heated glass during live glassblowing session.
Flame reflecting off heated glass during a glassblowing session.
Ethan Windy Batman Head in the flame
Close up of artist shaping glass while the glass is orange from heat
Student shaping glass into zebra sculpture
Flame detail showing borosilicate glass melting on rod.
Close up of an artist preparing to use tweazers on the glass to sculpt
Close-up of torch flame heating molten glass at Tucson Torchworks.
Close up of a finished pendant in a flame
Student learning how to shape molten glass with guidance from a professional artist.
Intense flame used to weld glass together
Studio torch flame creating vibrant molten glow in glass rod.
Finished Hiccdogg pendant in the flame
Molten glass piece glowing as it’s sculpted during masterclass demo.
Cooper Glass X Dankworks Glass collaboration prep
Flame casting reflection on molten borosilicate glass surface.
Artistic detail of flame interacting with heated glass in studio.

Classes at your pace

Basic

Beginner safety course with intro to glass

Intermediate

Techniques for advancing your glassblowing knowledge

Advanced

Courses for those looking to really hone-in and level up their current tech.

GLASSBLOWING TECHNIQUES

Beginner

  • Safety is above all what’s most important to us here at Tucson Torchworks

  • Making marbles helps the student understand and gain muscle memory of the rotation sequence the glass needs in order to maintain heat yet not boil.

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intermediate

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  • Millie Encasement

advanced

Lathe Classes

    • Lathe Maintenance

    • Straight Tube/Beaker

    • Color Prep

    • Sleeves

    • Seals

    • Flame Cutting

    • Sealing Percs Inside

    • Working with Wall Weight Vs Marvering

CONTACT US

CONTACT US

Contact us for more information on our private glassblowing lessons.

Hours
Monday–Friday
10am–5pm

Email
tucsontorchworks@gmail.com