Lake Superior Art Glass Gift Certificate - Dive into the World of Glass Artistry!

For our hot shop classes choose the Hot Shop Card. These classes are the Blown Ornament, Glass Flower, and Paperweight.

For our flamework classes choose the Flamework Card. These classes are the Wine Goblet, Pendant Jewelry, and Glass Icicle. 

Hot Shop Class vs. Flamework Class: What's the Difference?

Hot Shop Class:

• Location: Conducted in a "hot shop," a studio equipped with large furnaces and tools for working with molten glass.
• Process: Participants work with a crucible to gather molten glass from a furnace, then shape it using various tools and techniques on a blowpipe or punty rod.
• Scale: Typically involves creating larger items like vases, bowls, or paperweights.
• Heat Source: Large furnaces are used to keep the glass molten at high temperatures.

Flamework Class:

• Location: Held in a specialized area within the studio where a torch is used instead of a furnace.
• Process: Participants use a torch to melt and manipulate rods of glass, which are then shaped into smaller, intricate items.
• Scale: Generally focuses on creating smaller objects like beads, pendants, or small sculptures.
• Heat Source: A torch that produces a focused flame to melt the glass.

Both studios offer unique experiences in the art of glassmaking! Have fun!