Ian Silverman
I’ve been working with borosilicate glass since 2013. I have pursued a wide variety of techniques and patterned linework styles. I love to understand many different ways to get to any given goal, and having the creative tools to choose which approach makes sense for my pieces. I love to say “There’s no right way to do it, but you know when you’re doing it right.”
Ian'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.