CLASSES
Samples of the items you can make in our glassblowing classes.
Glassblowing
Glassblowing is the art or process of shaping molten glass into various forms by blowing air into a mass at the end of a tube and/or shaping it with tools.
The Experience:
1 Hour
Days offered: Thursday – Saturday,
Class Times: 10 & 11 AM, 1, 2 or 3:30 PM
Cost: $225 for 1 or 2 People
This experience gives you the opportunity to see just how magical working with glass can be. You will work one-on-one with an artist creating a basic form in glass. During this 1 hour, 2 pieces will be created. If 2 people attend, each will make 1 piece. If 1 person attends, they will make 2 pieces. Safety, use of tools, and color application will be covered. There are several forms to choose from such as a floppy bowl, a vase, a drinking glass, a paperweight, or a flower. Your pieces may be ready after 24 hours. Please call the office to confirm before you come to pick them up.
Minimum age is 12
REQUIRED:
- Wear closed toe shoes, no sandals!
- Wear natural fiber clothing like cotton or linen (or a good blend), nothing 100% synthetic, but shorts & T-shirts are recommended-it will be hot!
- Long hair needs to be tied back and secured to not fall forward
- Please be on time, our classes are tightly scheduled
To register less than 24 hours before a class, please call
561-508-7315.
Flameworking
Flameworking is a type of glasswork in which a small torch, mounted to table, is used to melt rods of glass. Once in a molten state, the glass is shaped using hand movements, tools and sometimes by blowing.
Beginner Flameworking I:
1.5 Hours
Days offered: Fridays & Saturdays
Times: 10:30AM, 1PM or 3PM
Cost: $65 per Person
In this 1 ½ hour introduction you will receive personal step-by-step instruction on creating a beginner level flameworking piece such as a pendant, marble, or sculptural work. We will cover safety, use of tools, and color application.
Your Instructor will let you know when your piece is ready to be picked up
Maximum capacity is 4 people
Minimum age is 16
REQUIRED:
- Wear closed toe shoes, no sandals!
- Wear natural fiber clothing like cotton or linen (or a good blend), nothing 100% synthetic
- Long hair needs to be tied back and secured to not fall forward
- Please be on time, our classes are tightly scheduled
To register less than 24 hours before a class, please call 561-508-7315.
Samples of the Items you can make in the flameworking studio classes.
Items made in our Fusing in a Flash classes.
Fusing
Fusing is a type of glasswork in which room temperature color glass is layered in a design or pattern and then put into a kiln where the glass fuses together into one piece. Come be adventurous and learn about the varied possibilities of glass fusing!
Fusing in a Flash:
- Holiday Gifts & Ornaments will be featured in the months of November & December
1.5 Hours
Days offered: Friday or Saturday
Times: 10-11:30AM, 12-1:30PM, or 2-3:30PM
Cost: $65 per Person
Please call to inquire about Wednesday classes
This introductory 1 ½ hour class gives you the opportunity to work hands on with cold glass on a smaller more personal level.
We will cover the fundamental concepts of producing glass pieces in a kiln, and you will create your own glass art to bring home.
Your Instructor will let you know when your piece is ready to be picked up
Maximum capacity is 6 people
Minimum age - 12 with an adult
REQUIRED:
- Wear closed toe shoes, no sandals!
- Please be on time, our classes are tightly scheduled
Or please call 561-508-7315.
WORKSHOPS
From time to time the Benzaiten Center for Creative Arts will put together some fun and educational workshops for extending the knowledge of the citizens of Palm Beach County. Some will be for people without any prior artistic experience while others will be targeted towards our artistic community in order to offer a more in-depth experience via some of our renowned 'Visiting Artists.' In order to not miss out on any of these timely offerings, we strongly suggest that you contact us to be put on our online mailing list!
Glass Enameling Workshop
Days: Saturday, March 15, 2025
Times: 1 - 3:30PM
Cost: $125.00 per person
Explore an exciting new way to work with glass-learn enameling techniques! You will learn how to sift glass enamel powders onto precut copper shapes to create beautiful jewelry pieces. The results are amazing!
We will teach you all about proper materials, shop safety when using enamel powders and how to create intricate designs on small surfaces.
Your Instructor will let you know when your piece is ready to be picked up
Maximum capacity is 6 people
Minimum age - 16
REQUIRED:
- Wear closed toe shoes, no sandals!
- Please be on time, our classes are tightly scheduled
To register less than 48 hours before the workshop,
please call 561-508-7315.
Work with our Fabulous Fusing Artist: Jennifer Rubinstein.
Table base created by our wonderful welding artist Steven Bush.
Fused Glass Tabletop Workshop
Days: Saturday, April 5, 2025
Times: 10AM - 2PM
Cost: $475
In this beginner friendly class, students will design and create a
10” x10” fused glass tabletop. Students will learn to score and cut glass. You will embellish your unique design with glass stringers, frit and paint. After creating your piece, it will then be fired in the kiln.
Your instructor will let you know when your table is ready to be picked up.
A welded steel, side table height base, by metal artist Steve Bush is included in the class.
Closed toe shoes required.
Fabiano Zanchi Returns!
Fabiano's workshop was so popular last year that we decided to have him back this year for another one!!
The beautiful chandelier pictured to the left was created in last year's workshop. We have since sold it to a local collector.
VENETIAN CHANDELIER WORKSHOP
Days: Monday - Friday, April 14-18, 2025
Times: 10AM-5PM
All Materials to Make Your Chandelier are Included in Workshop Fee:
Cost: $1,800 per person SOLD OUT
WORKSHOPS YOU MISSED
Fused Gingerbread House
With Camille and Jennifer
Day: Saturday, November 30
Times: 10:00AM-1:00PM
Cost: $125 per person
Get a jump on the holidays by fusing some fun holiday gifts ornaments! Make two beautiful, fused ornaments in the colors and designs of your choice!
Your Instructor will let you know when your piece is ready to be picked up
Maximum capacity is 8 people
Minimum age - 10 with an adult
REQUIRED:
- Wear closed toe shoes, no sandals!
- Please be on time, our classes are tightly scheduled
To register less than 48 hours before the workshop,
please call 561-508-7315.
Flameworked Ornaments
Days: Saturday, November 16 & 23, 2024,
Times: 10:30AM, 11:15AM, 1PM, 1:45PM, 3PM or 3:45PM
Cost: $45 per person
Make your own flameworked icicle Christmas ornament. This experience will give you a nice introduction to the fun of working in our flameworking studio!
Your Instructor will let you know when your piece is ready to be picked up.
Maximum capacity: 3 people per class
1 Ornament per person
Minimum age is 16.
REQUIRED: Wear closed toe shoes, no sandals!
To register less than 24 hours before a class, please call 561-508-7315.
Glassblown Ornaments
Days: Saturday, November 16 & 23, 2024
Times: 10AM, 11AM, 1PM, 2PM, or 3:30PM
Cost: $50 per person
Make your own hand-blown Christmas ornament. Your choice of colors too! This experience gives you the opportunity to see just how magical working with glass can be. Please call the office to confirm before you come to pick up your art.
Your Instructor will let you know when your piece is ready to be picked up
Maximum capacity: 3 people per class
1 Ornament per person
Minimum age is 12.
REQUIRED:
- Wear closed toe shoes, no sandals!
- Wear natural fiber clothing like cotton or linen (or a good blend), nothing 100% synthetic, but shorts & T-shirts are recommended-it will be hot!
- Long hair needs to be tied back and secured to not fall forward
- Please be on time, our classes are tightly scheduled
To register less than 24 hours before a class, please call 561-508-7315.
Fused Holiday Gifts & Ornaments
- Featured in Fusing in a Flash during November & December
Days: Friday or Saturday in November & December
Times: 10-11:30AM, 12-1:30PM, or 2-3:30PM
Cost: $65 per person
Get a jump on the holidays by fusing some fun holiday gifts ornaments! Make two beautiful, fused ornaments in the colors and designs of your choice!
Your Instructor will let you know when your piece is ready to be picked up
Maximum capacity is 8 people
Minimum age - 10 with an adult
REQUIRED:
- Wear closed toe shoes, no sandals!
- Please be on time, our classes are tightly scheduled
To register less than 48 hours before the workshop,
please call 561-508-7315.
Fused Glass Menorah Workshop
Day: Saturday, November 16, 2024,
Time: 10 AM-2 PM
Cost: $350 per person
Make a beautiful fused glass menorah (approximately 8" high x 16" long) for your home or to give as a wonderful gift! Please feel free to bring a snack and beverage with you for this 4 hour workshop.
Fusing is a type of glasswork in which room temperature color glass is layered in a design or pattern and then put into a kiln where the glass fuses together into one piece.
Your Instructor will let you know when your piece is ready to be picked up.
Maximum capacity is 6 people.
Minimum age - 12 with an adult.
REQUIRED:
• Wear closed toe shoes, no sandals!
To register less than 48 hours before the workshop, please call 561-508-7315.
Blown Glass Pumpkin Workshop
Saturdays: Oct. 12 and 19
Times: 10am, 11am, 1pm, 2pm, 3:30pm
Cost: $75 per person
Make your own hand-blown Pumpkin. Your choice of colors too! This experience gives you the opportunity to see just how magical working with glass can be. Please call the office to confirm before you come to pick up your art.
Your Instructor will let you know when your piece is ready to be picked up
Maximum capacity: 2 people per hour
1 Ornament per person
Minimum age is 12.
REQUIRED:
- Wear closed toe shoes, no sandals!
- Wear natural fiber clothing like cotton or linen (or a good blend), nothing 100% synthetic, but shorts & T-shirts are recommended-it will be hot!
- Long hair needs to be tied back and secured to not fall forward
- Please be on time, our classes are tightly scheduled
To register less than 24 hours before a class, please call 561-508-7315.
Dia de los Muertos “Sugar Skull” Fused Glass Workshop
This is a 1 day workshop
Days: Friday, Oct. 18
Saturday, Oct. 19
Time: 1:30– 4:00 pm
Cost: $125 per person
All materials are included in this ONE DAY workshop.
Your Instructor will let you know when your piece is ready to be picked up
Maximum capacity: 6 people
Minimum age is 12 with an adult.
REQUIRED:
- Wear closed toe shoes, no sandals!
- Please be on time, our classes are tightly scheduled
CLICK BELOW TO REGISTER
To register less than 24 hours before a class, please call 561-508-7315.
Address:
Benzaiten Center for Creative Arts
1105 2nd Avenue South
Lake Worth, Florida 33460
561.508.7315 | inspired@benzaitencenter.org
DO NOT USE GPS!
It will take you the wrong way. Instead, follow these easy directions:
Exit I-95 at 6th Ave. South and go East.
Take a Left at South F Street (at the Kwik Stop Store)
Take a Right on 3rd Ave. South to our Large Parking Lot
Enter in Rear of Building
Hours: Tuesday -Saturday, 10 am - 5 pm
Classes & Large Group Tours by appointment. Please call 561.508.7315 for more information.
