Benches may be rented with proper notice, subject to availability. Renters and students are expected to abide by Third Degree policies. Keep it clean. Keep it fun. Keep it courteous.
More information
For a list of available dates you can download the Class List PDF. To enroll in a class, please call the studio at 314-367-4527 and press 0.
This class offers a wide variety of glass art projects in all three of our studios. Students will make a paperweight in the Hotshop, a glass tile in the kiln studio, and several beads in the flame studio. This class is perfect for someone who is interested in learning about glassworking but isn't sure which area is right for them. Also a perfect way to experience all aspects of glass art!
*Tuition: $100
Class Registration
With a quick introduction to the tools and techniques of furnace work, you'll be on you way to creating beautiful one-of-a-kind paperweights. Students generally make two to three paperweights per class and no previous experience with glass is necessary. Our paperweight instructors work directly with each student on each piece in this class, making it ideal for those with little experience in 3D crafts.
*Tuition: $95 per student
Class Registration
See samples of student work
Third Degree's six week glassblowing classes aim to teach the student how to work independently in glass. Glassblowing I requires no previous experience and introduces the student to the basics of glassworking. Students learn to make basic forms using simple techniques. In Glassblowing II, students experiment with more advanced color applications, more complicated forms, and a variety of self-determined projects.
*Tuition: $350 per student
Class Registration
See samples of student work
Our intensives cover all the basic tools and techniques of glassblowing in a single afternoon. Great for those considering a six week class but unsure of all that's involved in working this molten material, our intensives pack a lot of information in a little time. As with the paperweight classes, beginners are welcome.
*Tuition: $165 per student
Class Registration
See samples of student work
New! These classes offer techniques for the more advanced glassblower. This year we will be offering two advanced intensive day classes: Cane and Blow Mold.
*Tuition: $175 per student
Class Registration
In addition to our regular classes we also offer seasonal classes such as flowers, pumpkins, and ornaments. These classes are held on Saturday afternoons between the hours of 2 and 5 pm. Each student will come for a designated half hour during that time period in which they will work one-on-one with an instructor. No experience is necessary. Instructors will make one piece to demonstrate the technique and then assist the student in making their own piece. Students will be notified approximately one week before the date of class when their designated time will be.
*Tuition: $25-$50
Class Registration
*Tuition includes all materials and tools needed for the class.
Benches may be rented with proper notice, subject to availability. Renters and students are expected to abide by Third Degree policies. Keep it clean. Keep it fun. Keep it courteous.
More information
For a list of available dates you can download the Class List PDF. To enroll in a class, please call the studio at 314-367-4527 and press 0.
This class offers a wide variety of glass art projects in all three of our studios. Students will make a paperweight in the Hotshop, a glass tile in the kiln studio, and several beads in the flame studio. This class is perfect for someone who is interested in learning about glassworking but isn't sure which area is right for them. Also a perfect way to experience all aspects of glass art!
*Tuition: $100
Class Registration
With a quick introduction to the tools and techniques of furnace work, you'll be on you way to creating beautiful one-of-a-kind paperweights. Students generally make two to three paperweights per class and no previous experience with glass is necessary. Our paperweight instructors work directly with each student on each piece in this class, making it ideal for those with little experience in 3D crafts.
*Tuition: $95 per student
Class Registration
See samples of student work
Third Degree's six week glassblowing classes aim to teach the student how to work independently in glass. Glassblowing I requires no previous experience and introduces the student to the basics of glassworking. Students learn to make basic forms using simple techniques. In Glassblowing II, students experiment with more advanced color applications, more complicated forms, and a variety of self-determined projects.
*Tuition: $350 per student
Class Registration
See samples of student work
Our intensives cover all the basic tools and techniques of glassblowing in a single afternoon. Great for those considering a six week class but unsure of all that's involved in working this molten material, our intensives pack a lot of information in a little time. As with the paperweight classes, beginners are welcome.
*Tuition: $165 per student
Class Registration
See samples of student work
New! These classes offer techniques for the more advanced glassblower. This year we will be offering two advanced intensive day classes: Cane and Blow Mold.
*Tuition: $175 per student
Class Registration
In addition to our regular classes we also offer seasonal classes such as flowers, pumpkins, and ornaments. These classes are held on Saturday afternoons between the hours of 2 and 5 pm. Each student will come for a designated half hour during that time period in which they will work one-on-one with an instructor. No experience is necessary. Instructors will make one piece to demonstrate the technique and then assist the student in making their own piece. Students will be notified approximately one week before the date of class when their designated time will be.
*Tuition: $25-$50
Class Registration
*Tuition includes all materials and tools needed for the class.