Summer Academic Enrichment Eligible Programs

Goals

Introduce students to flameworking safety and the fundamentals of using a dual-fuel torch to melt and form glass rods into different shapes. Students also practice spatial thinking, weights and measurements, and creative problem solving.

Activities

Flameworking (also known as torchworking or lampworking) is the art of creating decorative beads of glass using a dual-fuel torch. In this camp you'll work with a torch and Italian soft glass, as you create a series of beads in different shapes, sizes, and colors. We'll cover how to use flameworking tools and equipment and follow safety protocol. Then, through plenty of hands-on practice, you'll learn basic glass manipulation, shaping techniques and surface decoration. The class will culminate in a '10-Bead Challenge'!

Program Dates

August 22-25, 2022, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Can students reside on campus? No

Can students commute to campus? Yes

Can students take online classes? No