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Join glass artist Nathan Gieseke in the Hot Shop to learn the basics of blowing glass from tending the furnace, to materials, and making basic forms, including a flower and cup. This intro class is essential for anyone new to the art form, and a foundational class for moving on to growing skills and larger projects.
Class size 3
Level Beginner and above
Student Supply List You must wear non-synthetic clothing and closed toe shoes. Also, the Hot Shop is HOT! Be prepared to work in the heat.
Nathan Gieseke lives in Mineral Point with his wife and three boys. A carpenter by profession and an artist at heart, Nathan has a passion for glassblowing and theater and takes advantage of doing both whenever possible.
Workshops
Introduction to Glass Blowing – May
Explorations in Glass Blowing – May
Introduction to Glass Blowing – June
Explorations in Glass Blowing – June
Glass Blowing Project: Paperweights – June
Introduction to Glass Blowing – July
Explorations in Glass Blowing – July
Introduction to Glass Blowing – July
Explorations in Glass Blowing – July
Glass Blowing Project: Paperweights – July
Introduction to Glass Blowing – August
Explorations in Glass Blowing – August
Introduction to Glass Blowing – August
Explorations in Glass Blowing – August
Glass Blowing Project: Paperweights – August
Introduction to Glass Blowing – September
Explorations in Glass Blowing – September
Introduction to Glass Blowing – September
Explorations in Glass Blowing – September
Glass Blowing Project: Paperweights – September
Class Confirmation
You will receive a registration confirmation via email. If you do not have an email address, you will receive a snail-mail confirmation.
Please read your class confirmation carefully as it may include a supply list and other important details, and note our current COVID-19 protocols on our Planning Your Workshop Experience page.
Materials Fees
Many classes have materials fees in addition to the tuition. These are identified in the class listing and are usually paid with the tuition payment, however in some cases materials fees are paid directly to the instructor at class time (check the class listing).
Cancellation Policy
While we recognize that life intrudes and plans change, in consideration of the time and energy instructors invest in preparing for classes, we must adhere to the following cancellation policies:
Student cancellations
> Cancellations made 31 days before the published registration deadline date for any given workshop are eligible for a full refund less 25% of the workshop fee OR a gift certificate in the full amount of the workshop fee. The gift certificate can be applied to workshops or lodging one year from the date of cancellation.
> Cancellations made 30 days or less than the published registration deadline date for any given workshop are not eligible for refunds. We encourage all students to purchase trip insurance.
> Cancellation requests must be made by calling our office at (608) 987-3292.
> If you have booked lodging with Shake Rag Alley in conjunction with your class, please refer to our lodging page for the lodging cancellation policy.
Cancellations by Shake Rag Alley
> If Shake Rag Alley must cancel a class you will be notified immediately via email or phone and will receive a full refund or transferable gift certificate.
> If a class does not meet a minimum number of students, it may be cancelled. A decision to cancel a class due to under enrollment will be made on the day following the published registration deadline.
> If you have booked lodging with Shake Rag Alley in conjunction with a class cancelled by Shake Rag Alley, you may receive a full refund on lodging should you wish to cancel the lodging. Please call the office at (608) 987-3292.
Waiting Lists
If a workshop you are interested in is sold out, please fill out this waiting list form. We will contact you if a spot becomes available. The class code requested on the form is the Workshop ID shown at left, beneath the Add to Cart button.
18 Shake Rag St.
Mineral Point, WI 53565
(608) 987-3292
