Class 09 of 12: The Sculpted Hummingbird

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Class 09 of 12: The Sculpted Hummingbird

Original price was: $120.00.Current price is: $75.00.

Flameworking Intermediate Class – sixth class

Description

Class 9 of 12: Airborne Elegance – The Sculpted Hummingbird 
Step into the realm of delicate sculpting as you near the final phase of our beginner series. In this ninth installment, you will learn to capture the weightless grace of nature’s most vibrant avian wonder: the hummingbird. You will begin by shaping a solid gather of molten glass into an elegant tail before sweeping the body into a precise, gravity-defying crescent profile. To transform this sculpture into a piece of hanging art, you will learn to fuse a clean attachment loop. Finally, you will face your ultimate test of precision—engineering perfectly symmetrical wings and pulling a remarkably fine, delicate beak under the heat of the flame.
What You Will Master
    • Crescent Body Mechanics: Learn to gather and arch molten glass to mimic the energetic, mid-flight contour of a hummingbird.
    • Symmetrical Wing Engineering: Master the timing and alignment needed to sculpt and fuse two matching wings on opposite sides of a rounded torso.
    • Rod pulling for the beak: Refine your hand coordination to pull out a perfectly straight, and delicate beak without melting the bird’s head.
    • Integrated Suspension Loop: Learn to seamlessly bridge a structural glass loop onto the sculpture, creating a flawless balance point for hanging.

Your Handcrafted Portfolio
    • One Exquisite Hanging Hummingbird: A breathtaking, lightweight glass avian sculpture ready to be displayed as a stunning suncatcher.

Studio Availability & Bookings
Beginner sessions run Wednesday through Saturday during the following blocks:
9:30 AM | 11:00 AM | 12:30 PM | 2:00 PM (On select days)
Spaces are limited due to the delicate nature of the project. Please call 702-538-5138 to reserve your date and time.

Please note: Classes must be taken in order or skipped if approved by the instructor.

 

 

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We're open for classes Wednesday through Saturday from 9 AM to 3 PM. To schedule a class, please call us at 702-538-5138.

Prices for our classes vary, ranging from $75 to $150 per person depending on the specific class.