Cold Working 101 | 2026

SiNaCa Studios offers exclusive opportunities not available anywhere else in the Fort Worth or Dallas area. We are uniquely dedicated to serving the needs of all glass students from beginning through professional with workshops, classes, studio rental opportunities and facility rentals for private events. We provide a professional gallery space filled with glass treasures and masterpieces waiting to find their new home. A unmistakable combination of a talented faculty, community based programs, open enrollment workshops and a passion for sharing the beauty of glass art is the recipe for a unique and positive experience.SiNaCa Studios is an IRS affirmed, 100% publicly supported 501(c)(3), nonprofit organization. The mission of SiNaCa Studios is to provide an opportunity to experience the rich tradition of glass as a creative medium through education, studio and community involvement. Contributions made to SiNaCa are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Through these much needed, generous contributions to our studio, we are able to positively impact our community and deliver our mission within the growing arts culture in Fort Worth.

SiNaCa Studios - School of Glass and Gallery

Borosilicate Curriculum (Survey+Workshops)

All students are required to take the survey class as they follow their own path through the workshops. Students must take a minimum of two leveled workshops before graduating to the next survey class.

Glass Blowing Curriculum (Survey+Workshops)

Our glass blowing curriculum is broken into different levels of experience to guide students through the fascinating process of
working in the hot shop. Each level starts with a survey class, and then followed up with workshops at that same skill level.

Kiln Forming Curriculum (Survey+Workshops)

Our kiln forming curriculum is broken into different levels of experience. Each level starts with a survey class, and then followed up with workshops at that same skill level.

<p>This 3-hour class will teach you how to safely set up, use, clean and break down the basic equipment in our cold working studio. You will walk away with the skills to use all of the following tools:</p><ul><li>Lap Wheel</li><li>Rotary Tool</li><li>Belt Sander</li><li>Polishing Arbor</li><li>Tile Saw</li><li>Sand Blaster</li><li>Hand Lapping with Loose Grit</li><li>Hand Polishing</li></ul>

<h3>FAQ and Release Form</h3><p>Please refer to the <a href="https://www.sinacastudios.org/faq/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">FAQ </a>section of our website to see all measures that we are taking to keep our staff and participants safe. If you are a first-time participant, you can find a link to our Risk and Release form on the FAQ page. You are welcome to bring a completed form with you. We will also have blank forms available during class check-in. ALL participants are required to have a completed form on file.</p>

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Cold Working 101 | 2026

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