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.

In this live online class, artist Frank van den Ham shares his process for creating vessels and scrolls without the use of commercial molds. The class includes the long-format instructional video Outside the Mold with Frank van den Ham, which details four distinct projects—two bowls and two scrolls of different sizes. The ebook of van den Ham's memoir, The Boy that Went on a Journey, is also included as part of the class downloads.

Friday, September 25, 12–4pm Pacific & Friday, October 16, 12-3pm Pacific

After registration, go to ACCOUNT > MY DOWNLOADABLE PRODUCTS to download your Class Guide. It contains important information like links to your Zoom meetings and Class Video, which you’ll need to get started.

Discover groundbreaking methods you can use to craft highly detailed natural and abstract objects in kilnformed glass.

Class Times
Monday, October 26, 9am-1pm Pacific, Tuesday, October 27, 9am-1pm Pacific, and Tuesday, November 17, 9am-12pm 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.

Note: While Gottschall Baker often combines multiple techniques in her sculptures, the lost wax kilncasting technique used to create the hand in the main image will not be covered during 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 how a belt sander can refine edges, smooth surfaces, and enhance your kilnformed glass projects. This orientation includes a quick online course followed by an in-person session, qualifying you to rent our belt sander during Open Studio 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 how a belt sander can refine edges, smooth surfaces, and enhance your kilnformed glass projects. This orientation includes a quick online course followed by an in-person session, qualifying you to rent our belt sander during Open Studio at any Bullseye Glass Resource Center!

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

Learn how a belt sander can refine edges, smooth surfaces, and enhance your kilnformed glass projects. This orientation includes a quick online course followed by an in-person session, qualifying you to rent our belt sander during Open Studio 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 how a belt sander can refine edges, smooth surfaces, and enhance your kilnformed glass projects. This orientation includes a quick online course followed by an in-person session, qualifying you to rent our belt sander during Open Studio 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 how a belt sander can refine edges, smooth surfaces, and enhance your kilnformed glass projects. This orientation includes a quick online course followed by an in-person session, qualifying you to rent our belt sander during Open Studio 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.