Classes

How can you find inspiration consistently? And how can you then translate it into compelling, satisfying works of glass? Join artist Ted Sawyer, Bullseye’s Director of Research and Education, for a live online class that teaches how he generates ideas, how he explores and develops them, and how he realizes them in the glass studio. Class includes 14 unique project lessons, long-term access to 9+ hours of class video, 1 live orientation session, 4 live online class sessions, and a 75-page Class Guide.

Class Times
Friday, September 11, 9-10am (Orientation); Saturday, October 10, 9am-1:30pm; Saturday, October 24, 9am-1pm; Saturdays, November 7 & 21, 9am-1pm. All times Pacific, 2026.

After registration be sure to go to ACCOUNT > MY DOWNLOADABLE PRODUCT to download your Class Guide. It contains all the information you need for class.

Treat yourself to an immersive glass fusing experience at the Bullseye Glass Co. Factory in Portland, Oregon! This unique opportunity is happening November 2-6, 2026, and is for Bay Area customers. It includes behind-the-scenes tours, hands-on projects, six nights' accommodation, and so much more.

NOTE: Class runs Monday–Friday. We recommend arriving in Portland on Sunday and departing Saturday. Hotel stays are included in the price of class for Sunday night through Friday night. No cancellations, exchanges, or refunds of the class fee after September 2. We highly recommend travel insurance that will cover your class fee and travel costs in case you are unable to attend.

Learn a repeatable method for creating bas-relief tiles in cast glass while acquiring holistic proficiency in kilncasting.

Class Times
Saturday, November 14, 9am-1pm, and Saturday, December 12, 9-11am Pacific

After registration, go to ACCOUNT > MY DOWNLOADABLE PRODUCTS to download your Class Guide. It contains all the information you need for class including Zoom links.

A project-based sandblasting class. Great Plates—Sandblast! comes with online instructions and hands-on making at Bullseye Glass Resource Center Los Angeles—with all glass, tools, sandblaster access, and kiln time included!

Class Times
Saturday, November 28, 11am, 2026

After registration be sure to go to ACCOUNT > MY DOWNLOADABLE PRODUCT to download your Class Guide. It contains the information you'll need for class.

A project-based sandblasting class. Great Plates—Sandblast! comes with online instructions and hands-on making at Bullseye Glass Resource Center Los Angeles—with all glass, tools, sandblaster access, and kiln time included!

Class Times
Saturday, January 2, 11am, 2027

After registration be sure to go to ACCOUNT > MY DOWNLOADABLE PRODUCT to download your Class Guide. It contains the information you'll need for class.

Learn how the Vitrigraph kiln can expand your creative possibilities by letting you pull your own custom stringers from molten glass. This orientation includes a detailed online lesson followed by an in-person session. Completion qualifies you to rent the Vitrigraph kiln for your own Bullseye Glass projects at any Bullseye Glass Resource Center.

After registration, go to ACCOUNT > MY DOWNLOADABLE PRODUCT to access your Orientation Guide, which contains essential information for your session.

Learn why a lap wheel is a favorite coldworking tool for professional studios and how to operate one safely and confidently! By completing this quick online course and then demonstrating your skills during an in-person, hands-on appointment, you can qualify to rent our coldshop lap wheel for your Bullseye glass projects!

After registration be sure to go to ACCOUNT > MY DOWNLOADABLE PRODUCT to download your Orientation Guide. It contains vital information you'll need for orientation.