Morning and afternoon workshop — 6 students per class
Discover the art of flameworking glass and create your own beautiful beads using a wide selection of colours and processes. You will learn the fundamentals of flameworking, also known as lampworking, with demonstrations and known as lampworking, with demonstrations and plenty of practice time, working from your own torch. Our experienced tutor will guide you through the technique; introduce you to flameworking tools and equipment, the types and properties of glass, styles of flameworking and how to keep it safe. You will have lots of opportunity to express your creativity with the colour and design of your beads. You will work from your own torch to design and make ten or more beads over the morning or afternoon. Your beads will need to cool overnight in a kiln and can either be collected at a later time or posted on to you. Flameoworking glass is both an accessible and addictive technique ideally suited to beginners with an interest in creating with glass. All materials, tools and equipment are provided.
The class meets on Saturday, morning / afternoon beginning on October 18th 2025
Complimentary croissants from Good Taste Epicurean Food Market
438 Main Street, Franklin, New York - (607)-230-4045
INSTRUCTOR
Jennifer Wolyniec
I have been working in glass since 1995. My journey into lampworking began at the Art School at the Old Church in Demarest, NJ, where I received most of my foundational training. Over the years, I’ve continued to refine my craft though workshops at the Corning Museum of Glass, studying with renowned artists such as Heather Trimlett, Jeri Warhaftig and Amy Waldman-Smith. Originally from Long Island, NY, I have also spent time in Colorado. When I married, my husband and I lived in Northern New York full time and purchased our weekend retreat in ANDES, NY. We fulfilled our dream of moving up here full time 2 ½ years ago. I now work out of my private studio in ANDES, where I love experimenting with new techniques and exploring the endless possibilities of glass. I aspire to share my love of this art form with every student and hope it will spark a flame in you as well.
