Mixed and Mashed Up for Middle School
Description
Mixed and Mashed Up is a hands-on, glass making after-school program specifically for students in grades 6-8. Classes meet after school once a week for 12 sessions.
Students will spend four sessions in three studios learning foundational glassblowing, flameworking, and kilnforming from professional teaching artists.
In the hot shop, students will gather and shape glass from a 2,100°F furnace. In the flame shop, students will melt, shape, and manipulate rods of glass over a 3,000°F tabletop torch. In the kiln shop, students will explore the world of cutting and designing with flat glass and kilnforming, including casting, fusing, or stained glass.
This program is designed with youth in mind. All studios focus on safety, confidence building with materials, and teaching foundational glassmaking skills to young artists. Sessions and content will vary and adapt to students' interests and skills. This program is often taken more than once.
Students who participate in Mixed and Mashed up are invited to participate in a celebration and exhibition at the end of the semester and are also invited to show their work in a rotating display on Pittsburgh Glass Center's third floor.
PGC is committed to facilitating access for all young people. We offer full- and half-tuition scholarships for middle school and high school students based on application strength. No previous glass or art experience is required. Our only prerequisites are enthusiasm, curiosity, and eagerness to learn.
APPLY NOW for a youth scholarship at this link.
Note: Class does not meet the week of PPS Spring Break.
| Thursday, January 20 to April 14, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Seats Remaining: 10 |
Payment Plans Now Available for Select Classes! Secure your registration with a non-refundable deposit, then pay the balance over time before your class begins. Just select the payment plan option when you register.
PGC Members: Your registration discount is currently NOT applied automatically. Please email [email protected] to receive your 10% member discount on eligible classes.
Using a Gift Card? Gift cards cannot be redeemed online at this time. To redeem a gift card towards a class or workshop registration, please email [email protected] or call 412-365-2145 x201 with the full 16-digit gift card, the value, and the class/workshop you would like to register for.
