{"product_id":"nick-carpenter","title":"Nick Carpenter","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display: block;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1); font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003ePrices are for 1 Hour Classes Personal 1 on 1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNicholas Carpenter began his journey in glass in 2014 through a high school mentorship in soft glass with Jennifer Kelting. What started as a graduation project soon evolved into a career when Nick later joined Burner Glassworks in Asheville’s River Arts District. There, he was introduced to the technical world of borosilicate and scientific lathe work, surrounded by some of the region’s most talented artists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDriven by the mental and technical challenges of the craft, Nick left college to pursue glassblowing full-time. He spent seven years as a founding artist at Level 42 Gallery, where he developed his signature style and established his brand, TheGlassCarpenter. Despite losing his studio space to Hurricane Helene in 2024, Nick’s dedication remains unshaken. Today, he operates out of Grateful Glass Studio, producing a diverse range of scientific and hand-spun glasswork, marking over 11 years as a full-time artist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Glass Carpenter 2026 lampworkimg curriculum and hourly price points. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBench Work (Hand Torching)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeginner \/ Intro Experience: $135\/hr\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCovers safety, shop orientation, basic heat control, and simple solid\/hollow items (e.g., beads, simple handpipes, small marbles, pendants).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntermediate \/ Skill-Building: $165\/hr\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFocuses on hollow shaping, color application, basic prep, and refining wall thickness, pattern work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdvanced \/ Masterclass: $220+\/hr\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCovers complex assembly, deep implosions, heavy wall construction, and precision techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLathe Work (Scientific \/ Precision)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeginner Lathe Operations: $170\/hr\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFocuses on machine safety, chucking, alignment, basic seal types, and torch placement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntermediate Lathe Techniques: $250\/hr\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCovers heavy-wall tubing manipulation, complex seals, blow-hose control, and geometric shaping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdvanced \/ Specialized Lathe Instruction: $300+\/hr\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCovers high-precision scientific joints, large-scale multi-axis setups, custom tooling, and high-efficiency production workflows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRates reflect typical hourly instruction including torch fuel, machine wear, and basic studio consumables; bulk multi-hour packages are commonly discounted 10–15%.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Asheville Glass supply","offers":[{"title":"1 Hour Beginner \/ Intro Experience (All Glass Included)","offer_id":48908152242262,"sku":"Call 828-500-1725 for Appointment","price":135.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Hour Intermediate \/ Skill Building (Some Glass Included)","offer_id":48908152275030,"sku":null,"price":165.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Hour Advanced \/ Masterclass (Glass Not Included)","offer_id":48908152307798,"sku":null,"price":220.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Hour Lathe Beginner (Glass Not Included)","offer_id":48908152340566,"sku":null,"price":170.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Hour Lathe Intermediate (Glass Not Included)","offer_id":48908152373334,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Hour Lathe Advanced (Glass Not Included)","offer_id":48908152406102,"sku":null,"price":300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0680\/3265\/9542\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_6d19d06d-ff7c-4260-9549-6116dc272c69.jpg?v=1790083590","url":"https:\/\/www.ashevilleglasssupply.com\/products\/nick-carpenter","provider":"Asheville Glass supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}