Boise Glass workers have a long history of dedicated creativity in the form of glassblowing and other forms of artistic glass working skills. There are galleries devoted only to these craftsmen and artists in this city that rival European competition. Some artists are from Europe and immigrated to America when they were children. Their skills were cultivated and fine tuned in the state of Idaho.
The shops generally have galleries of work on site and many present classes for customers who would like to try it. Some of the classes are free but most have a fee that is charged and the classes are two to three hours long. One of the things that can be created in the class room is a Christmas tree ornament. Each one is unique to the student and are theirs to keep at the conclusion of the class.
To get a real feel for the true artistry of these craftsmen you can attend a monthly event called First Thursday Art Walk. During this event the shops and their owners display their wares and keep the ovens hot for demonstrations for consumers. Customers will find many kinds of glassware to choose from while they stroll the area shops and galleries.
One of the glassblowing studios and galleries has six torch work stations that can be rented by artists and students. They carry the work of fifteen different artists who specialize in this specialized work. They also conduct demonstrations for groups as well as individuals who are interested in the classes they offer.
One shop has a full course of classes designed to take the serious student from simple torch work all the way to complex hot glassblowing techniques as well as how to add legs or handles to the finished product. Other shops work with vouchers that can be purchased ahead of time and used as an individual or as a couple. The voucher program is not nearly as expensive as the full classes that may lead to a career.
From the torch training classes you will go to the beginner hotshop class. Here you will learn the basics of hotshop glassblowing. They will take you through the tools of the trade and techniques for creating floats, cups and vases among other things. This course and the intermediate course each take twelve hours of training to complete. In the intermediate classes they will teach you how to make more complex items and how to add legs and color wraps to your creations.
There is one gallery devoted exclusively to the art of glassware that is open to the public. They also offer supplies, demonstrations, and the works of fifteen different artists. The artist's pieces include fused, borosilicate, and furnace blown glass and all are for sale. They also have a website that displays the works of various crafts people.
The choice of artists working in Boise glass creations is large. If you cannot find what you are looking for they will create a custom piece for you. If you still are not satisfied with the item you can take some time and learn to create your own piece of art.
The shops generally have galleries of work on site and many present classes for customers who would like to try it. Some of the classes are free but most have a fee that is charged and the classes are two to three hours long. One of the things that can be created in the class room is a Christmas tree ornament. Each one is unique to the student and are theirs to keep at the conclusion of the class.
To get a real feel for the true artistry of these craftsmen you can attend a monthly event called First Thursday Art Walk. During this event the shops and their owners display their wares and keep the ovens hot for demonstrations for consumers. Customers will find many kinds of glassware to choose from while they stroll the area shops and galleries.
One of the glassblowing studios and galleries has six torch work stations that can be rented by artists and students. They carry the work of fifteen different artists who specialize in this specialized work. They also conduct demonstrations for groups as well as individuals who are interested in the classes they offer.
One shop has a full course of classes designed to take the serious student from simple torch work all the way to complex hot glassblowing techniques as well as how to add legs or handles to the finished product. Other shops work with vouchers that can be purchased ahead of time and used as an individual or as a couple. The voucher program is not nearly as expensive as the full classes that may lead to a career.
From the torch training classes you will go to the beginner hotshop class. Here you will learn the basics of hotshop glassblowing. They will take you through the tools of the trade and techniques for creating floats, cups and vases among other things. This course and the intermediate course each take twelve hours of training to complete. In the intermediate classes they will teach you how to make more complex items and how to add legs and color wraps to your creations.
There is one gallery devoted exclusively to the art of glassware that is open to the public. They also offer supplies, demonstrations, and the works of fifteen different artists. The artist's pieces include fused, borosilicate, and furnace blown glass and all are for sale. They also have a website that displays the works of various crafts people.
The choice of artists working in Boise glass creations is large. If you cannot find what you are looking for they will create a custom piece for you. If you still are not satisfied with the item you can take some time and learn to create your own piece of art.
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