Eugene Glass School
Address: 575 Wilson St. Eugene, OR 97402
Phone: (541) 342-2959
Fax: (541) 342-2924
www.eugeneglassschool.org|info@eugeneglassschool.org
Mission
The mission of the Eugene Glass School is to promote individual and artistic growth in art and craft and to increase awareness and appreciation of glass in the larger community and society.
In carrying out its mission, the Eugene Glass School will provide educational opportunities and creative expression and exploration of the art glass medium to emerging and professional artists as well as beginning students, educators and collectors in the Eugene/Springfield area, the state of Oregon and the Pacific Northwest.
Recent History
In the Spring of 2006, the Eugene Glass School joined the Network Charter School. The initial offering, "Beginning Flameworking," was aimed at introducing students to the basics of working on the torch with several varieties of glass. Intermediate and Advanced Flameworking are now also offered.
The Eugene Glass School's 10,000 square-foot facility, located in the so-called "glassblowing capitol of the world" - Eugene, Oregon - was designed and customized by sixth-generation glassblowers Karl and Hans Ittig. These German experts spent months preparing and installing our unique studio classrooms with the help of Josch Borz, German furnace expert, who constructed our new custom glass furnace. As Mr. Borz completed the long-awaited construction of our hot shop, Bob DeBeradinis of MDH Construction completed a series of lengthy city inspections. Included in the final inspection was a private demonstration session with all county inspectors, including the Chief Fire Inspector. The Eugene Glass School staff is pleased to announce that the building is complete and has been functioning for several years.
Program Set-UP / Course Offerings
Our course of study aims to give students valuable skills in glass work, and marketing within world of commercial art. The instructor is an industry-qualified flamework professional who is registered as a charter school teacher.
- Beginning/Intermediate Flameworking
- Advanced Flameworking
Questions or comments regarding the site may be sent to:
mary@networkcharterschool.org.
Site last updated on: 6/28/11