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Hello “Blown Away” “KCUR Creative Adventures”, “KSHBs ONE TANK TRIPS” and KC Star fans!

Welcome.

I am glad your curiosity has brought you here. We are scheduling private class for 1 to 6 people for 3 hour blocks. You can start with marbles or beads as your introduction to the world of melting glass. The cost is $85 per 3 hour session per person. All materials and equipment are included and you get to keep what you make. We schedule both weekday and weekend times for your convenience. Scroll down to find the ‘schedule a 3 hour session here’ button.

The studio is modern, fully outfitted with the latest equipment. We have many years of glass experience in several different genres. We use Bethlahem torches, Arrow Springs kilns and an “over-ambitious” ventilation system that sucks all the air out the studio for your safety. The studio is located in a residential area.

We have taught hundreds of students in the past 11 years and we are looking forward to teaching you.

Celebrating 11 years teaching the glassy community in Kansas City!

Gift certificates are availble!

More infomation click: Gift Certificates

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redeeming a certificate??

email Sara before you make the reservation! we will make that reservation for you!

We offer 3 hour sessions at 9am, 1pm, and 5pm most days. You can use the online scheduling tool to pick your time and date, but don’t make the final ‘click’ as you will be charged a deposit!

Please note that our minimum age is 16 years old. The flame is in excess of 2300 degrees. It’s not appropriate for young children.

Parents of 16 and 17 year olds must sign a waiver giving permission for participation. Please email sara for a permission slip to be signed prior to class.

email sara Here

To schedule a class or torch time, a $35 deposit per person is due at the time of scheduling.

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Scheduling a larger group?

We can accommodate up to 12 students, however, you must make sure everyone has a reservation. Each student has a station. Each student will be working at the torch to make their own items. It’s important that we have an accurate count.

Also keep in mind that large groups do better with the bead making session.

What if you sign up for 4 people and suddenly more want to attend?

Please contact us right away. Groups over 4 need additional staff to be on hand.

What if you sign up for 6 people and one person is a no-show?

You will still need to pay for the missing person(s).

What if you want to invite more than 6 people?

Contact Sara right away to open up the extra seats.

beginning glass class options

For your first glass experience:

Basics of making glass Beads - Beads 101 -3 hours of private instruction with Sara Sally LaGrand or Laura Schope. Learn how to safely operate a torch, melt glass and create several beads. Plus simple decorating techniques. $85

Basics of making soft glass marbles - Marbles 101 3 hours of private instruction with Robert LaGrand. Learn how to safely operate a torch, melt several types of glass from stained glass scrap to Italian soft glass and create several marbles with simple decoration. $85

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After your first class… now what?

Now that you have some experience, let’s build on that. Schedule another 3 hour session with just you or some friends who have also taken beginning beads or marbles… for the first hour, we will give you some new skills based on your previous class, then take the last two hours to practice and perfect. Cost includes all materials $55 per session per person.

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For students with some torch experience:

Glass Marbles 102 - 3 hours of private instruction by appointment. The Marbles 101 class is a prerequisite. Build on the techniques you learned in the first class and focus on decorating styles and color combinations. $85

Glass pendants are back! 3 hours of instruction covering the basics of building the pendant and creating exciting decorating techniques. Either Beads 101 or Marbles 101 are a prerequisite. $85 for 3 hours instruction.

Holiday ornaments $85 for 3 hours instruction ***2 prior sessions are required to take this class. Indicate you want to be on the “ornament track” and we will make sure you get the proper training. Remember, you are blowing the ornaments yourself. It takes some skill and we want you to have the most successful experience possible. NOT AVAILABLE OCTOBER 22-NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Torch time rental: $55 for 3 hour sessions by appointment only includes all materials, kiln and torch. A member of staff is on hand at all times to answer questions and assist but you are on your own to practice and create without coaching.

questions? Email Sara here:

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Nearest major airport: Kansas City, MO (MCI)

The hotels listed below are about 5 minutes from the studio. All are within walking distance of several restaurants, coffee shops, bars, and other services.  These hotels and the studio are approximately 45 minutes from the Kansas City area metropolitan airport.  It is located on the Missouri side.  The studio is located on the Kansas side.  Kansas City straddles both states, but is served by one International airport, MCI.

Hotel suggestions:

Economy Hotel selections:

master classes require previous Flameworking experience. for more information, please email Sara. A $100 deposit is due AT THE TIME OF SIGNING UP.

Chelle Jovan returns!

March 22-23, 2025

$435

ONLY 3 SPOTS LEFT!!!!

INCLUDES 2 DAYS INSTRUCTION, ALL MATERIALS PLUS LUNCH

Custom pet portrait both dogs and cats

soft GLASS - PRIOR EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED

9:30AM -5PM (ISH)

Chelle is an award winning artist practiced in the art of pet portraiture. Her demonstrations run long because her her attention to detail. That means class can run over a little as you have time to practice your pet portrait and she will coach you on the fine art of detail. Her work is quite mind blowing!

Wesley Fleming

Wesley Fleming returns to kansas city!

Friday June 27, Saturday June 28, Sunday June 29, 2025

$645

INCLUDES 3 DAYS INSTRUCTION, ALL MATERIALS PLUS LUNCH

building florals with bridging techniques

soft GLASS - PRIOR EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED

9:30AM -5PM (ISH)

Soft Glass Flowers and Assembly

Learn to sculpt realistic flowers and plants from soda-lime (aka "soft") glass. Techniques for heat control, forming, decoration, fine detail and bridging will be taught through demonstrations followed by hands-on learning with direct assistance from teacher.

Wesley has been creating incredible pieces in soft glass for many years in his east coast studio and teaching students all over the world. He has been featured in Harvard University’s video showcasing the Blaschka collection as well as creating glass flowers for the Hollywood production of “Asteroid City”, a Wes Anderson film. Wes has taught at Corning, Fenland and Snow Farm. He has been to Kansas City before and we are excited to welcome him back!!

Eunsuh Choi

Eunsuh Choi returns to Kansas City for this Master Class!

September 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 2025

INCLUDES 5 DAYS INSTRUCTION, ALL MATERIALS PLUS LUNCH

$795

2025 Fall Intensive Course

Title: Glass Dimensional Construction

Level: Advanced Beginner to Advanced

Description:

This workshop focused on a specific technique called “Networking,” which involves connecting rods of glass together in a tight, web-like configuration which eventually creates a hollow form with a defined silhouette. This specialized technique “Networking” class will focus on building a solid foundation for construction technique by bending and welding rods together. You will use life-sized drawings or blueprints to make pieces in two- and/or three-dimensions. This class will cover structural analysis, and design analysis to make sculptural pieces. We will work with small diameter solid rods in sculptural contexts. Most of the time will be spent working on projects and developing designs. Design and engineering concepts will be used to build the frameworks for the pieces. This tedious networking technique can use any type of constructions from body ornaments to life size sculptures. Focusing on concept and technical skills, we will push ideas from the sketchbook onto the torch.

Suellen Fowler

Suellen Fowler

October 3-4-5, 2025

$695

Includes all materials plus lunch

Some skill is needed to be successful in this class

Borosilicate

Suellen is an incredible teacher responsible for all the fabulous color now available in borosilicate glass. She is considered a pioneer in the boro world. We are honored to host her first time teaching in Kansas City

”This class will give students a chance to learn an off hand style of flamework glassblowing, making vessels and ornaments on the end of a glass blowpipe. This set of off hand blowing techniques was created by John Burton in the early 50’s. They will have a chance to hand mix colored cane from oxide formulas I developed in the early 70s, before there was  commercial borosilicate color available. We will also do some solid sculpting, including animals and birds. I encourage students to come with ideas or problems to work on, and student with some boro experience are welcome.” 

mathieu Grodet

November 8-9-10-11-12, 2025

Mathieu grodet

INCLUDES 5 DAYS INSTRUCTION, ALL MATERIALS PLUS LUNCH

building animal face murrini in the torch

$1045

soft GLASS - PRIOR EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED

9:30AM -5PM (ISH)

Mathieu returns to Kansas City for his 3rd trip here. This class is for people with torch experience, but be assured, if you have not built a complex Murrina previously, Mathieu is a patient and knowledgeable instructor and a returning student favorite. While he has been around the world winning awards and acquiring accolades, he still loves teaching and you will learn so much from this glassy “jack of all trades”. Included is a special collaboration night at Rock Cottage Glassworkss where Dierk Van Keppel, our own master glass blower will work with Mathieu in the hot shop while we drink champagne in their honor. Save the date! November 8 at 6pm at Rock Cottage, Merriam, KS

MASTER CLASSES REQUIRE PREVIOUS FLAMEWORKING EXPERIENCe. for more info, PLEASE EMAIL SARA. A $100 DEPOSIT IS DUE AT THE TIME OF SIGNING UP.