LAKEWOOD WORKSHOP FIELD GUIDE
Kiln‑Born Botanicals: Crafting Fused Glass Plant Stakes in Lakewood
A 90‑minute studio workshop at The Furnace: A Glassworks where participants design and fuse up to three sculptural glass plant stakes—this guide explains what to expect and what to bring.
Kiln‑Born Botanicals: Crafting Fused Glass Plant Stakes in Lakewood.
In a compact studio session in Lakewood, The Furnace: A Glassworks runs a focused 90‑minute workshop that walks participants through creating up to three sculptural plant stakes from flat glass. You’ll layer frits, powders, stringers, dots and cut glass into botanical compositions that are then fused in a kiln and ready to display in potted plants.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Make up to three sculptural plant stakes
This compact class concentrates on small, decorative glass stakes—participants can complete up to three pieces during the session, tailoring detail to their own pace and vision.
A toolkit of frits, powders, stringers and cut glass
You’ll work from a mix of glass elements—frits, powders, stringers, dots and pre‑cut flat glass—experimenting with texture and color as you compose botanical designs.
Pieces are kiln‑fused and ready to display
Once compositions are complete, the studio fuses the pieces in a kiln; finished stakes are intended for immediate use as decorative elements in potted plants.
What the day feels like
What the workshop feels like
The session is hands‑on and focused: over roughly 60–75 minutes of active class time you assemble botanical patterns from a palette of glass forms, adjusting detail as you go. Instructors handle the kiln firing, and completed stakes emerge as durable, decorative accents for houseplants.
THE CRAFT
Make up to three sculptural plant stakes
This compact class concentrates on small, decorative glass stakes—participants can complete up to three pieces during the session, tailoring detail to their own pace and vision.
THE MATERIALS
A toolkit of frits, powders, stringers and cut glass
You’ll work from a mix of glass elements—frits, powders, stringers, dots and pre‑cut flat glass—experimenting with texture and color as you compose botanical designs.
THE FINISH
Pieces are kiln‑fused and ready to display
Once compositions are complete, the studio fuses the pieces in a kiln; finished stakes are intended for immediate use as decorative elements in potted plants.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this workshop suits — and what to check before you book.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Bring a desire to learn and create, and wear comfortable closed‑toe shoes. You may bring snacks or a beverage; the studio has filtered water and a refrigerator but no concessions for purchase.
Filtered water and a refrigerator are available for participant use; there are no on‑site concessions.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the workshop?
The workshop is a 90‑minute session with approximately 60–75 minutes of active class time, depending on how detailed you make your design.
How many plant stakes can I make?
You can make up to three sculptural plant stakes during the session.
What materials will I use to make the stakes?
You’ll work with frits, powders, stringers, dots and cut pieces of flat glass to create botanical patterns.
Will my pieces be fired in a kiln?
Yes—the studio will fuse your designs in a kiln as part of the process.
Where is the meeting location for the workshop?
The meeting location is 8090 W Colfax Ave, Lakewood, CO.
What should I wear or bring to class?
Wear comfortable, closed‑toe shoes and bring any snacks or beverages you want; filtered water and a refrigerator are available on site.