Create a Plate : November 9, 2024  1-4 pm
Nov
9
1:00 PM13:00

Create a Plate : November 9, 2024 1-4 pm

Carve or decorate your own Plate or Pie Plate. This is a perfect gift for yourself and your loved ones. We will provide plates ready to decorate and instructions on sgraffito and stencil decoration options. It will be a fun and friendly afternoon of making with Natalie Blake Studio's Master Carver, Cynthia Parker-Houghton . Once they are decorated we will bisque fire them and glaze them so they will be ready to pick up or ship in several weeks, in time for the holidays.

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Make Your Own Glass Ornament,  November 30, 2024 Saturday (This Class is SOLD OUT)
Nov
30
10:00 AM10:00

Make Your Own Glass Ornament, November 30, 2024 Saturday (This Class is SOLD OUT)

Bring out your creative self and celebrate 2024! Come to this Annual 20 minute Make Your Own Glass Ornament workshop. You’ll get to color hot glass and learn how to shape it, with Randi and her crew, by blowing a glass ornament. You’ll be able to hang your beautiful creation in the window or on a tree and enjoy for years to come. This is a familiy and friend fun event. Age 5 and up.

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Make Your Own Ornament December 7, 2024 Saturday(This Class is SOLD OUT)
Dec
7
10:00 AM10:00

Make Your Own Ornament December 7, 2024 Saturday(This Class is SOLD OUT)

Bring out your creative self and celebrate 2024! Come to this Annual 20 minute Make Your Own Glass Ornament workshop. You’ll get to color hot glass and learn how to shape it, with Randi and her crew, by blowing a glass ornament. You’ll be able to hang your beautiful creation in the window or on a tree and enjoy for years to come. This is a familiy and friend fun event. Age 5 and up.

Bring out your creative self and celebrate 2024! Come to this Annual 20 minute Make Your Own Glass Ornament workshop. You’ll get to color hot glass and learn how to shape it, with Randi and her crew, by blowing a glass ornament. You’ll be able to hang your beautiful creation in the window or on a tree and enjoy for years to come. This is a familiy and friend fun event. Age 5 and up.

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Create a Plate : December 7, 2024 Saturday
Dec
7
1:00 PM13:00

Create a Plate : December 7, 2024 Saturday

Join Cynthia for a fun day in Natalie Blake's Ceramic Studio!

Carve or decorate your own Plate or Pie Plate. This is a perfect gift for yourself and your loved ones. We will provide plates ready to decorate and instructions on sgraffito and stencil decoration options. It will be a fun and friendly afternoon of making with Natalie Blake Studio's Master Carver, Cynthia Parker-Houghton . Once they are decorated we will bisque fire them and glaze them so they will be ready to pick up or ship in several weeks, in time for the holidays.

Add $25 for a second Plate.

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Make Your Own Glass Ornament :  December 14, 2024 Saturday (This Class is SOLD OUT)
Dec
14
10:00 AM10:00

Make Your Own Glass Ornament : December 14, 2024 Saturday (This Class is SOLD OUT)

Bring out your creative self and celebrate 2024! Come to this Annual 20 minute Make Your Own Glass Ornament workshop. You’ll get to color hot glass and learn how to shape it, with Randi and her crew, by blowing a glass ornament. You’ll be able to hang your beautiful creation in the window or on a tree and enjoy for years to come. This is a familiy and friend fun event. Age 5 and up.

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Fire + Flow: A Day of Glassblowing & Sequencing Painting
Jan
11
9:00 AM09:00

Fire + Flow: A Day of Glassblowing & Sequencing Painting

Unlock Your Creative Potential: A Day of Glassblowing & Sequencing Painting
Join us for a transformative experience where two mediums—glassblowing and painting—meet in an inspiring full-day class. River Gallery School of Art and Fire Arts Vermont are collaborating to offer you a hands-on journey into the heart of creativity, self-expression, and artistic flow.
In two groups of 8, participants will explore both 2D and 3D art forms: glassblowing and Sequencing painting. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist, this workshop is designed to help you break through creative barriers and tap into your inner artist.

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Make Your Own Leaf , Monday,  October 14, 2024
Oct
14
10:00 AM10:00

Make Your Own Leaf , Monday, October 14, 2024

Join us in the Randi Solin Glass studio for a Make your own Leaf 30 min workshop. Get a feel for sculptung hot glass on the pipe, while you color, heat, cut and use tweezers to make a leaf out of colored glass. Schedule your time …This is a fun family and friends event. Age 5 and up.

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Introduction to Glassblowing Saturday September 21, 2024  1-5 pm
Sep
21
1:00 PM13:00

Introduction to Glassblowing Saturday September 21, 2024 1-5 pm

Try your hand at Glassblowing! You will be introduced to the basic techniques of working with hot glass. You will learn how to gather out of the furnace, color and shape your piece . Minimum age is 13 for this class. You will leave with a vessel that holds liquid and a paperweight. Click the Image to sign up.

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Introduction to Glassblowing  Friday September 20, 2024       1-5 pm
Sep
20
1:00 PM13:00

Introduction to Glassblowing Friday September 20, 2024 1-5 pm

Try your hand at Glassblowing! You will be introduced to the basic techniques of working with hot glass. You will learn how to gather out of the furnace, color and shape your piece . Minimun age is 13 for this class. You will leave with a vessel that holds liquid and a paperweight.

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Ceramic Head Sculpting class JUNE 20, 2024
Jun
20
6:00 PM18:00

Ceramic Head Sculpting class JUNE 20, 2024

Face Sculpting Workshop

Faces are so full of information. In this workshop, we will be taking a closer look at them and taking on the challenge of capturing the subtleties we see every day.

We will use mirrors  to take a look at ourselves or bring photos, from several angles, of a loved one you want to try sculpting.

We will have Wednesday and Thursday to work on this project. If you can only attend one of these sessions, we can adapt the project to fit the time frame. However, We do recommend attending both to get the most the classes.



Workshop includes materials and firing cost.

Wednesday June 19th and 20th
6-8:30

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Ceramic Head Sculpting class June 19, 2024
Jun
19
6:00 PM18:00

Ceramic Head Sculpting class June 19, 2024

Face Sculpting Workshop

Faces are so full of information. In this workshop, we will be taking a closer look at them and taking on the challenge of capturing the subtleties we see every day.

We will use mirrors  to take a look at ourselves or bring photos, from several angles, of a loved one you want to try sculpting.

We will have Wednesday and Thursday to work on this project. If you can only attend one of these sessions, we can adapt the project to fit the time frame. However, We do recommend attending both to get the most the classes.


Workshop includes materials and firing cost.

Wednesday June 19th and 20th
6-8:30

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Intermediate Working With Color Glass Class    Saturday, May 25, 2024   1pm to 5 pm  (This Class Is Sold Out)
May
25
1:00 PM13:00

Intermediate Working With Color Glass Class Saturday, May 25, 2024 1pm to 5 pm (This Class Is Sold Out)

Are you ready to take your beginning glass blowing experience to the next level? Come hone your skills in our studio and learn the art of applying color to your glass masterpieces. You will learn about pure color rod from Germany. You will color and blow a glass piece from the inside out. You must have completed at least 2 beginner glass classes within the last 2 year. Minimun age is 13 for this 4 hour class. You will leave with a vessel like a vase or a bowl.

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Make Your Own Glass Flower    Saturday, May 4, 2024 (This class is Sold Out)
May
4
10:00 AM10:00

Make Your Own Glass Flower Saturday, May 4, 2024 (This class is Sold Out)

Learn the art of pinching and pulling molten glass to create a unique and beautiful Flower with the world class glassblower Randi Solin. This is a beginners workshop and requires no advanced skills or experience. Each time slot is aproximately 20 minutes. We welcome age 5 and up for this Family friendly event

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Make Your Own Glass Orb of Spring  Saturday,  April 20, 2024 (This class is Sold Out)
Apr
20
10:00 AM10:00

Make Your Own Glass Orb of Spring Saturday, April 20, 2024 (This class is Sold Out)

Bring out your creative self and celebrate Earth Day 2024! Come to this 20 minute Make Your Own Glass Ornament workshop. You’ll get to color hot glass and learn how to shape it, with Randi and her crew, by blowing a glass ornament. You’ll be able to hang your beautiful creation in the window or on a tree and enjoy for years to come. This is a familiy and friend fun event. Age 5 and up.

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Make Your Own Creature. Saturday  March 2, 2024   1pm -4pm
Mar
2
1:00 PM13:00

Make Your Own Creature. Saturday March 2, 2024 1pm -4pm

Creatures are super fun to make in clay. Come learn some sculpting and carving techniques or bring your skills and imagination and come play with clay with Cynthia Parker-Houghton. This project can be adapted for adults or for children. All pieces will be fired in the kiln and ready for you to paint. Then you can come pick the final pieces up in a week or so, or we can ship them to you.

This is a 3 hour long class. Class is limited to 14 people ages 5 and up.

Wear clothing that you feel comfortable getting into the clay with.

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Beginner to Intermediate Glass Class, Friday February 16, 2023 1pm-5pm
Feb
16
1:00 PM13:00

Beginner to Intermediate Glass Class, Friday February 16, 2023 1pm-5pm

Try your hand at Glassblowing! You will be introduced to the basic techniques of working with hot glass. Already a novice? Come hone your skills in our studio. Minimun age is 13 for this class. You will leave with a vessel that holds liquid and a paperweight. Click the link below to sign up.

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Make Your Own Creature. Saturday  February 3, 2024.   1pm -4pm
Feb
3
1:00 PM13:00

Make Your Own Creature. Saturday February 3, 2024. 1pm -4pm

Creatures are super fun to make in clay. Come learn some sculpting and carving techniques or bring your skills and imagination and come play with clay with Cynthia Parker-Houghton. This project can be adapted for adults or for children. All pieces will be fired in the kiln and ready for you to paint. Then you can come pick the final pieces up in a week or so, or we can ship them to you. (just in time for Valentine’s Day.)

This is a 3 hour long class. Class is limited to 14 people ages 5 and up.

Wear clothing that you feel comfortable getting into the clay with.

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Beginner to Intermediate Glass Class, Saturday January 13, 2023  1pm-5pm
Jan
13
1:00 PM13:00

Beginner to Intermediate Glass Class, Saturday January 13, 2023 1pm-5pm

Try your hand at Glassblowing! You will be introduced to the basic techniques of working with hot glass. Already a novice? Come hone your skills in our studio. Minimun age is 13 for this class. You will leave with a vessel that holds liquid and a paperweight.

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Make Your Own Glass Ornament, December 16, 2023
Dec
16
10:00 AM10:00

Make Your Own Glass Ornament, December 16, 2023

Bring out your creative self! Come to this 20 minute Make Your Own Glass Ornament workshop. You’ll get to color hot glass and learn how to shape it, with Randi, by blowing a glass ornament. You’ll be able to hang your beautiful creation in the window or on a tree and enjoy for years to come. This is a familiy and friend fun event. Age 5 and up.

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Make Your Own Ceramic Face Vase  Saturday December 2, 2023   1pm -3pm
Dec
2
1:00 PM13:00

Make Your Own Ceramic Face Vase Saturday December 2, 2023 1pm -3pm

Faces are super fun to make in clay. Face vases are completed with a hairdo of leaves or make a plant pot or a pencil cup. Come learn some handbuilding techniques or bring your skills and imagination and come play with clay with Cynthia Parker-Houghton. This project can be adapted for adults or for children. All pieces will be glazed as made with a clear glaze to preserve you beautiful face. Then you can come pick the final pieces up in a week or so, or we can ship them to you.

This is a 2 hour long class. Class is limited to 12 people ages 5 and up.

Wear clothing that you feel comfortable getting into the clay with.

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Make Your Own Glass Ornament, December 2, 2023
Dec
2
10:00 AM10:00

Make Your Own Glass Ornament, December 2, 2023

Bring out your creative self! Come to this 20 minute Make Your Own Glass Ornament workshop. You’ll get to color hot glass and learn how to shape it, with Randi, by blowing a glass ornament. You’ll be able to hang your beautiful creation in the window or on a tree and enjoy for years to come. This is a familiy and friend fun event. Age 5 and up.

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Make Your Own Ceramic Face Vase  Saturday  November 25, 2023   1pm -3pm
Nov
25
1:00 PM13:00

Make Your Own Ceramic Face Vase Saturday November 25, 2023 1pm -3pm

Faces are super fun to make in clay. Face vases are completed with a hairdo of leaves or make a plant pot or a pencil cup. Come learn some handbuilding techniques or bring your skills and imagination and come play with clay with Cynthia Parker-Houghton. This project can be adapted for adults or for children. All pieces will be glazed as made with a clear glaze to preserve you beautiful face. Then you can come pick the final pieces up in a week or so, or we can ship them to you.

This is a 2 hour long class. Class is limited to 14 people ages 5 and up.

Wear clothing that you feel comfortable getting into the clay with.

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Make Your Own Glass Ornament,  November 25, 2023
Nov
25
10:00 AM10:00

Make Your Own Glass Ornament, November 25, 2023

Bring out your creative self! Come to this 20 minute Make Your Own Glass Ornament workshop. You’ll get to color hot glass and learn how to shape it, with Randi, by blowing a glass ornament. You’ll be able to hang your beautiful creation in the window or on a tree and enjoy for years to come. This is a familiy and friend fun event. Age 5 and up.

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Make Your Own Ceramic Heart Dish, February 11th
Feb
11
11:00 AM11:00

Make Your Own Ceramic Heart Dish, February 11th

Celebrate this Valentine’s Day by making your very own heart dish with that special someone!
Get your hand into the clay and learn new skills. Make a heart, then carve or stamp your decorations.

It will take up to 6 weeks to receive the final piece, as it has to go through several firings.

$50 per person, workshop is 30 minutes long.
No prior experience needed. Wear casual clothing that is ok to get dirty.

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