Hot Glass Classes in Knoxville, TN.

Come find out what the glassblowing is all about!

We will introduce you to the world of hot glass. Learn from an instructor the tools and techniques used in creating handmade glass. Students learn the basics of forming glass tailored to their skill level, from paper weights or goblets.

These are all private lessons with your choice of one or two people. The classes are scheduled based on your availability, allowing you to come in when you like as often as you want.

All glass and tools will be provided. The student will be able to keep all work produced once it has gone through the post production process.

Click here for all the information and registration. http://www.marblecityglassworks.com/studio/schedule/

Our new mobile hot shop is ready for the road!

Contact us if you are interested in having us demonstrate. http://marblecityglassworks.com/contact.html

First Session Summer August 2010

Furnace Maintenance

We are just about finished with the needed furnace maintenance. The furnace will be turned on Tuesday and slowly brought up to working temperature, just over 2000 degrees.

Round & Round for Bark in the Park 2010

Come to Bark in the Park This Saturday

May 15, 6pm to 9pm, on Market Square

Dogwood Arts DeTours: Studio Art Trails

Meet local artists personally and see them at work in their studios on this self-guided tour. 10 am – 5 pm

Every masterpiece starts out as an artistic vision. If you’re interested in the creative process, the journey by which that vision evolves into reality, you’ll enjoy Dogwood Arts Festival’s studio art tours.


Click here for a list of studio tour artists by area.
Click here to print our flier with directions.

installation at the Arnstein

Registration form Introduction to Glass.

UPDATE: Classes after Dec. 6th are canceled. We will Resume Classes After the Holidays. Stay Tuned for more information.

Come find out what the glassblowing is all about! In this three hour class we will introduce you to the world of hot glass. Learn from an instructor the basics of making your own custom paperweight. This class is short and to the point, and affordable. The best part is that you will be able to pick up the very paperweight you make once it has gone through the post production process. There will also be a group piece made that will highlight the team aspect of blowing glass.

Prerequisite: None
Cost: $75.00
Students required: 3
Maximum class size: 4

1/2 hour orientation for first time visitors to the studio.
3 hour class
Click this link to register for a class

Safety is always a concern when working around hot glass. Standard workshop safety is universal. If you have long hair it should be put up and out of the way. Cotton clothing is a must, synthetics melt and that's no fun. Contacts are not recommended
for the same reason. Its not shorts weather in the shop right now but it is t-shirt weather. Bring an old sock that can be used as a "sleeve" to help protect yourself from the heat. Some safety glasses are available upon request, UV rated safety glasses are recommended, no sunglasses.

New site layout

We are trying a new layout. Check it out and let us know what you think.
http://www.marblecityglassworks.com/

Welcome

Marble City Glassworks is based in Knoxville, TN, south of the river. We are interested in fine art glass as well as functional applications of glass art. We are exited to be at this stage in our development and welcome any comments.