Apx. 45 min. east of Manhattan, exit 51 from the Long Island Expressway (495), or be picked up at the Deer Park Long Island Rail Road station, Ronkonkoma branch, 1 hour from Manhattan by train.
please call 631-243-5965 or use email link above for more information or to schedule class.
Lampworking classes are tailored to your needs. If you don't need a full day, I can adjust the price accordingly. Classes are $30 per hour. A full day is usually 12-5 at $150. Bring lunch or we can order pizza. My time schedule is flexible to meet your needs including evening hours.
if you see it on the website, I can help you make it!
If your just starting to work with borosilicate, I can help with connections and building sculpture.
If your already working in glass and can't figure out a technique you see here, I can help.
If you wish to learn to make a bead, I can help.
If you want to try flameworking for the first time, I can help.
If you would like to work on soda lime sculptural beads or off mandrel sculpture, I can help.
If I can help with an answer in an email or phone call I will, save your $ for new supplies!
If I can't help you I will direct you to someone who can.
I look forward to learning from you!
What to bring:
Your safety glasses if you have them, If not they will be provided.
kevlar gloves or sleeves if you use them
any tool you cant work without
cotton or natural fiber clothing, closed shoes, no cuffs on pants
Any recording devices you want: camera, still or video, tape recorder, paper etc...
You may bring samples of your work to show me your attempts that you need help figuring out, if that's what your class is for.
If your already working in glass please email me a link to or photos of some of your work, if possible, so I can get a better idea of your starting point to help make the class content appropriate for your skill level.
You will be working on a GTT Mirage torch and paragon and/or aim kiln. If you have quick disconnects you may bring your torch if you prefer. Tanked oxygen.
Torch table
Torch table recent photo
Ro working
Class Feedback: Diane Brzeski of Virginia states; “I have been glassworking for a little over a year, starting with beads, then marbles and then I tried my hand at small sculptures. They continually fell apart where they had been joined. I found Ro’s sculptures on line and wrote asking if I could take a class. Well, that was a call I will always be glad I made. I spent all day with Ro and she was a most patient and understanding instructor. She shared her techniques and knowledge freely. As soon as I asked ” How do you do this….. or that…..” She immediately demonstrated how it was done. I came away with more knowledge then any class I have ever taken. My glasswork has improved immensely since my class. If you get a chance, I highly recommend learning from Ro. She will definitely make you a better glassworker.”
Myself and Diane after a productive days work
Diane brought these to show me her work before our class.
Diane's fish made during her one day class
Diane's dragonfly made during her one day class
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