Flameworking Intermediate Class: The Sea Turtle or Tortoise

Description

Intermediate Class: The Sea Turtle or Tortoise

 Dive into the intricate world of borosilicate glass sculpture. This intermediate class transitions you from basic shapes into complex, multi-part organic shapes. Under master guidance, you will learn to balance, texture, and fuse individual elements into a stunning, lifelike glass sea turtle or tortoise.

Please Note: This is an intermediate-level course. Students must have completed beginner classes up to Class 9 to register or equivalent experience on a torch.

What You Will Master

• Anatomical Assembly: Learn the precise thermal timing required to fuse delicate flippers, legs, and a head to a centralized shell without cracking the cooling glass.
• Shell Texturing: Master specialized tool work to press, score, and sculpt realistic patterns onto the surface of molten glass.
• Advanced Heat Management: Control temperature zones across a complex, multi-part sculpture to keep the entire piece stable on the torch.
• Kiln Annealing Protocols: Understand the structural science of slow-cooling large or color glass sculptures to eliminate microscopic stress points.

Your Handcrafted Portfolio

• One Sculpted Glass Sea Turtle or Tortoise: A breathtaking, solid glass marine sculpture featuring beautiful custom color patterns and lifelike details.

Studio Pickup & Shipping

Because these sculpture pieces are more complex and made with color glass, there is a possibility your creation might need to undergo a 24-hour controlled cooling process in our kiln to ensure durability.

• Pickup: Available for pickup the following day from 9:30 AM to 2:00 PM.
• Delivery: Pre-arranged shipping options are available for your convenience if you cannot return to the studio.

Studio Availability & Bookings

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 intermediate torch requirements. Please call 702-538-5138 to verify your prerequisites and reserve your studio time.