Student Orientation
How to prepare for your scheduled class:
* wear hair up
* BRING BOTTLED WATER.
Closed bottle type containers only
* limit jewelry to just your basic wedding band if possible.
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HOW TO DRESS: Wear older clothing, cotton T Shirts & Jeans are best. SYNTETHIC CLOTHING IS NOT A GOOD OPTION. Dress in layers during December - March classes. Outside make up air tends to cool the 85 degree heated room down to a brisk 59-70 degrees.You will not be able to wear gloves as they restrict your movements, but your hands are always warm! HEATERS ARE PROVIDED UNDER EACH STUDENTS WORK AREA DURING WINTER MONTHS. IN THE SUMMER, FANS ARE NOT POSSIBLE AS THEY WILL BLOW THE FLAME AROUND,MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO WORK. 4 VENT UNITS RUNNING 1400-1800 CFM EACH MAKE AIR CONDITIONING IMPOSSIBLE. OUTSIDE MAKE UP AIR IS ESSENTIAL TO KEEP UP WITH THE DEMAND OF OUR VENT UNITS.
HOW TO DRESS: Wear older clothing, cotton T Shirts & Jeans are best. SYNTETHIC CLOTHING IS NOT A GOOD OPTION. Dress in layers during December - March classes. Outside make up air tends to cool the 85 degree heated room down to a brisk 59-70 degrees.You will not be able to wear gloves as they restrict your movements, but your hands are always warm! HEATERS ARE PROVIDED UNDER EACH STUDENTS WORK AREA DURING WINTER MONTHS. IN THE SUMMER, FANS ARE NOT POSSIBLE AS THEY WILL BLOW THE FLAME AROUND,MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO WORK. 4 VENT UNITS RUNNING 1400-1800 CFM EACH MAKE AIR CONDITIONING IMPOSSIBLE. OUTSIDE MAKE UP AIR IS ESSENTIAL TO KEEP UP WITH THE DEMAND OF OUR VENT UNITS. * Avoid wearing contact lenses as the torch heat and de-humidifier equipment tend to dry the air in the studio down to 35-40% humidity. If you wear them, they are at your own risk.
* There are NO HIDDEN COSTS OR FEES. The price of the workshop includes the use of kiln, torch, tools, glass, and even the expense of shipping your final session's art work to your address.
* Artificial nails are not your friends.... Consider postponing the nail session until after the course. They melt easily and place limitations on specific movements & techniques. If you have them, do not panic just understand that we are not responsible for nail damage and know that you cannot play guitar or lampwork well with them on :)
~ Protective AUR-92 eyewear & specialty borosilicate eye protection is provided, however you may bring your own if desired for comfort.
~ Bring your own eye drops if prone to dry eyes
~ Moisturize your skin & wear sunblock on face if sensitive to dry air & heat.
IF YOU INSIST UPON A JULY – SEPTEMBER SUMMER COURSE BE PREPARED TO BE VERY HOT! THIS IS NOT PAINTING OR KNITTING, YOU ARE WORKING WITH MOLTEN GLASS, KILN(S) /ROD WARMERS HEATED TO 800 DEGREES, AND MULTIPLE TORCHES RUNNING AT 2500 DEGREES OR GREATER PER TORCH. IF YOU HATE TO BE HOT IN THE SUMMER OR FEEL A CHILL IN THE WINTER CONSIDER IF THIS ART FORM IS FOR YOU? If the outside temp rises above 90 degrees outside, I give the option of attending evening sessions during hot weather.
If you have any respiratory problems, eye diseases/chronic dry eyes or a recent eye related injury, chronic allergies/sinus problems, or other health issues, you must consult your doctor and advise him/her on the new art form you are about to pursue. After your health care provider evaluates your physical condition and limitations, and approves, BOOK THE LESSON. Remember that your lungs and health are more important than melting glass! My shop has superb ventilation of 1300 - 1800 CFM units individually installed within every torch station. HOWEVER, if you have health conditions, please evaluate the necessity of placing a lesson above your health.
