SiO2 Kiln: Jewelry and Production
Description
SiO2 Kiln: Jewelry and Production is a hands-on, after-school program specifically for students in grades 9-12. Classes meet once a week for 10 sessions.
Throughout this session, high school-aged students will work alongside a professional teaching artist and guest production artists to explore the fundamentals of kilnforming glass and develop their own product line of small dishes and jewelry. Along the way, they'll experiment with a variety of materials and gain hands-on experience in the creative business side of glassmaking, including studio rentals, production costs, retail opportunities, and marketing. Students will build both their artistic and entrepreneurial skills, gaining the knowledge and confidence to continue creating, producing, and selling their own glass products long after the session ends!
This program is designed with youth in mind. The course focuses on safety, confidence-building with materials, and teaching foundational glassmaking and professional skills to young artists. This program can be and is often taken more than once. We encourage our students from Mixed and Mashed Up to level up to this program, but no previous experience is required.
Students who participate in SiO2 Fusing and Casting 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 an 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 21 to April 1, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Seats Remaining: 8 |
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.
