Benjamin Belgrad
Ben Belgrad is a curator and multimedia artist specializing in borosilicate glass flame working. His studio in Minturn, CO, features glass, ceramics, and film photography facilities and hosts both local artists and guest artists. The Drinking Vessels gallery, a marketplace for handmade drinkware created by artists from around the world, is also headquartered in his Minturn Maker Space.
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Benjamin's Upcoming Workshops
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Open to All
Students of any skill and knowledge level.
Aug 24 - 28, 2026
9 AM - 5 PM
Intro to Glass Flame Working: Framework Sculpting
Benjamin Belgrad, Ian Silverman
Tuition $1,300
Code S1311-26
Discover the magic of flame-working in this hands-on glass sculpture workshop. Participants learn to use a torch to melt borosilicate glass rods into both 2D and 3D networked sculptures, guided by the instructor and a team of expert flame workers. The workshop begins with clear glass to build a foundational understanding of the torch and how glass behaves when heated and manipulated. Once comfortable with the basics, participants may choose to work with colored glass. Through hands-on guidance, students develop the skills to create intricate, networked glass forms while exploring the material’s unique properties and expressive potential. Clear glass will be provided to students. A link to purchase colors will be provided in advance so students may bring their selected materials to the workshop.