Yellow glass daffodil with a closed bud on the right, green stems and leaves, against a black background.

The Art of

Flameworking

with Vicki Schneider

Yellow glass daffodil flower in bloom with a closed bud, green leaves, and long green stems.

Turn hot glass into cool stuff !

Two glass art students smiling while working in a glass art studio with tools and supplies on the worktable.

Flameworking Classes

For beginners & experienced students

We offer flameworking lessons for students aged 10 and up. Using a stationary torch (aka bench burner), you’ll learn to melt and shape glass rods and tubes into beautiful, decorative objects. Discover the thrill of working with fire and glass — and unlock the artist within you!

Class Details
Close-up of a metal tray with colorful glass marbles, in front of glass pipes on a countertop.
Close-up of a metal tray with colorful glass marbles, in front of glass pipes on a countertop.

For anyone looking to experience something new

A Thoughtful Gift

Our most popular gift certificate is for a hands-on class at the Expressive Glass studio, where students learn the basics of lampworking and make their own colorful glass treasures.

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A close-up of a glassblowing process where molten glass is being shaped using a blowtorch and tools.
A close-up of a glassblowing process where molten glass is being shaped using a blowtorch and tools.

For experienced and self-sufficient students

Studio Rental

At Expressive Glass, we’ve designed a welcoming environment where lampworkers can create with confidence. The studio is easily accessible from anywhere in WNY and is located just a 10–15 minute drive from downtown Buffalo, NY.

Rent Studio Time
Rent Studio Time
A colorful glass sculpture of a blue columbine flower with blue and white petals and yellow center, with green stems and leaves.
A glass bead with a floral design inside, featuring yellow, green, and black colors, connected to metallic decorative caps and a clasp.
A glass bead with a floral design inside, featuring yellow, green, and black colors, connected to metallic decorative caps and a clasp.

Vicki’s Art

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Explore the work of Vicki Schneider, founder of Expressive Glass, and discover handcrafted floral sculptures, murrini beads, blown seashells, and other creations inspired by the natural world.

See Vicki's Art
See Vicki's Art

Explore the work of Vicki Schneider, founder of Expressive Glass, and discover handcrafted floral sculptures, complex murrini beads, shells, and other creations inspired by the natural world.

Close-up of a decorative glass murrini bead with blue, green, and yellow floral patterns, featuring a metal hook at the bottom.
Close-up of a glass sea shell with swirled orange, white, and beige patterns.
Close-up of a colorful glass seashell with orange, pink, and white patterns.
A smiling glass artist with blue jewelry, and a colorful patterned jacket, standing in front of glass art of tulips.
A smiling glass artist with blue jewelry, and a colorful patterned jacket, standing in front of glass art of tulips.

A glass sculptor and flameworking instructor, owner of the Expressive Glass studio in Buffalo, NY

Meet Vicki Schneider​

Vicki creates her collectible one-of-a-kind lampworked art by melting and manipulating solid rods of soda lime (aka “soft”) glass in the flame of a small propane and oxygen torch. Using only simple tools like tweezers and a paring knife, Vicki shapes nostalgic and whimsical sculptures of human, botanical, and animal forms. You can explore and purchase Vicki’s unique creations right here on the website or at fine galleries across the country!

See Vicki’s Art
See Vicki’s Art
More About Vicki
More About Vicki

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