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

The Art of

Flameworking

with Vicki Schneider

Flameworked glass art sculpture by Vicki Schneider of a two-toned yellow and orange glass daffodil with a closed bud, green stems, and leaves

Turn hot glass into cool stuff !

One man, woman, and child flameworking soda lime glass at propane and oxygen torches at Expressive Glass in Buffalo, NY

Flameworking Classes

For beginners and 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 colorful soft glass marbles flameworked by Vicki Schneider at Expressive Glass, Buffalo, NY
Close-up of colorful soft glass marbles flameworked by Vicki Schneider at Expressive Glass, Buffalo, NY

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 flameworking process where molten glass is being heated using a propane and oxygen bench burner and tools.
A close-up of a flameworking process where molten glass is being heated using a propane and oxygen bench burner 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.

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Rent Studio Time
Close-up of a flameworked colorful glass sculpture of a blue columbine flower with blue and white petals and yellow center, 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

Close-up of a flameworked glass art sculpture by Vicki Schneider of a red tulip with ruffled edges

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 flameworked bead by Vicki Schneider featuring complex yellow and orange glass murrini flowers and green leaves on a blue background
Close-up of a realistic blown glass seashell by Vicki Schneider with amber and white patterns.
Close-up of a realistic blown glass seashell by Vicki Schneider with amber and white patterns.
Vicki Schneider at the Corning Museum of Glass standing in front of her sculpted flameworked tulips on display
Vicki Schneider at the Corning Museum of Glass standing in front of her sculpted flameworked tulips on display

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!

Learn more about Vicki and her flameworking journey.

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

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