Facility

WORLD-CLASS FACILITY : FLAME, FUSING & HOT SHOPS

The Eugene Glass School's (EGS) 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 and Vince Thomas of Northwest Iron
Works who assisted Mr. Borz through the process of completing the hot shop.
As Mr. Borz and Mr. Thomas 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 all
permits are in place and we are ready to go!

SHOPS, TOOLS & HARDWARE

Our fusing shop has many features, including a new furnace with a heat re-cooperation system that preheats incoming air with the exhaust from the furnace, allowing for a very comfortable working environment during our frequently chilly Eugene weather. We also have a huge selection of color and two new Taurus ring saws (kindly donated by Gemini). Our fusing shop has evolved dramatically, as well as the students and staff that have been involved with it. The artwork being produced in the classes is incredible. Feel free to drop by the school to find out what’s new in our fusing studio.

Although our new facility is quite large, classes are filling fast. To ensure your spot in upcoming courses, new students should enroll at the earliest available opportunity.

SUPPLIES & MATERIALS

Each class offers its students all necessary tools and supplies to fulfill class requirements. (Raw materials are purchased based on individual student needs.) The quantity and choice of art supplies vary according to each class. Most basic supplies are provided for introductory, experimental, or demonstration purposes. Glass Alchemy has kindly donated an abundance of new colors to EGS and to Mike Plane for use in our flame shop. Paul Trautman of Northstar Glass also contributed lots of color for Robert Mickelson’s May sculpture class, and there is plenty left over for our next session of classes. Local glass supply retailers, Winship Designs, Georgie’s Ceramics, and Art of Glass have all been more than supportive by giving discounts to students and members of EGS. Additional supplies are available at our school store. If students are expected to bring specific materials or tools, a list will be provided with student registration confirmation. Current studio rental rates and information is available in the current class catalog.