Description

Class Overview

Celebrate fall at Remlinger Farms with fire, glass, pumpkins… and ghosts.

This special September and October torchworking class arrives just in time for our Great Big Fall Harvest Pumpkin Festival and Pumpkin U-Pick season, making it a perfect addition to a fall day at the farm.

Students will use real flame and molten glass to sculpt two adorable miniature creations to take home: a clear glass ghost and a colorful swirl pumpkin.

This two-hour hands-on class focuses on carving, sculpting, bending, and shaping borosilicate glass using traditional torchworking tools and techniques. Designed for complete beginners as well as those with some experience, students will discover how molten glass can be manipulated into organic shapes while creating texture, detail, and dimension.

Each participant will create and take home two unique glass pieces:

• A Clear Glass Ghost, perfect for hanging up for Halloween
• A Color Swirl Glass Pumpkin, a one-of-a-kind fall decoration

No prior experience is necessary. Whether you’re visiting Remlinger Farms for Pumpkin U-Pick, spending the day at the Fall Harvest Pumpkin Festival, or simply looking for a completely different fall experience, this class is a chance to trade the carving knife for a torch and make a pumpkin that will last a whole lot longer than October.

**All students MUST arrive 30 minutes prior to class for check-in, waiver approval and to grab your seat – NO EXCEPTIONS**

What You’ll Learn

During this experiential class, students will be introduced to:

• Basic glass safety and studio practices
• Introduction to borosilicate glass and its unique properties
• Torchworking fundamentals
• Basic carving and sculpting techniques
• How to create texture and detail in molten glass
• Understanding heat control and flame chemistry
• Basic glass theory and how glass behaves when heated and cooled
• Common glassworking tools and their uses
• Color application techniques
• Proper annealing and cooling processes

Project Details

Students will work with both clear and colored borosilicate glass to create:

A Clear Ghost figure

Learn how to shape, carve, and texture clear borosilicate glass into a whimsical ghost while practicing techniques that create movement, character, and dimensional detail.

A Color Swirl Pumpkin

Explore the art of introducing color into molten glass while shaping your own miniature pumpkin. Students will learn color placement, shaping, sculpting, and finishing techniques that make every pumpkin completely unique.

Every project is handmade, ensuring that no two creations are ever exactly alike.*

*everybody’s artwork will look different and these are just a representation.

Who Can Attend?

• Ages 11 and older
• Beginners welcome
• No previous glassworking experience required
• Maximum 8 students per class for personalized instruction

What to Wear

For your safety and comfort:

• Closed-toe shoes are required
• No sandals or open-toed footwear
• Cotton clothing ONLY; no polyester, nylon, rayon, or other synthetic fabrics
• Long hair must be tied back
• Avoid loose, flowing clothing around the torch area
• Please refrain from wearing heavy perfumes or fragrances

Safety glasses and all necessary materials will be provided.

Why Take This Class?

Working with glass is more than just making art. Students often discover that torchworking encourages:

• Focus and concentration
• Creativity and self-expression
• Patience and perseverance
• Fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination
• Confidence through creating something entirely by hand

And during September and October, there may be no better place to try it. Make your own glass pumpkin and ghost in the Robert Bank Glass studio, then step back outside into Remlinger Farms’ fall season, with the Great Big Fall Harvest Pumpkin Festival and Pumpkin U-Pick happening right here at the farm.

Class Length & Capacity

Duration: 2 Hour
Skill Level: Beginner & Intermediate
Maximum Class Size: 8 Students
Materials Included: Yes