Classes
Fusing Fundamentals
Girls Night Out
Images in Glass
Wire Wrapping
Form and Flow, Contemporary Glass Design
Advanced Fusing
Reactions In Glass
High Temp Fusing
Fused Glass Crazy Bowls
The Fabric of GlassFusing Fundamentals: 4 sessions, $125
Create eye catching works of art in kiln-formed glass! Learn the techniques and processes to cut and melt glass to create bowls, platters and wall hangings. This class is the most comprehensive introduction to kiln-forming. You will learn about compatibility, firing schedules, and slumping into a mold, as well as how to achieve various effects through fusing such as kiln carving and working with frits, rods, and stringers. All materials and firings are provided. Students will create new pieces each week and leave with the best foundation in fusing.
Monday January 30-Feb 20 6:30-8:30am: SESSION FULL
Monday January 30-Feb 20 10am-12pm
Wed March 28-April 18th 6:30-8:30
Wed March 28-April 18th 10am-12pm
In this class you will make a bowl or dish using recycled/upcycled glass. We will be using old doors and windows. You will learn about using old float glass sheets, bottles, and other glass as well as the special requirements when fusing recycled glass.
Monday, January 30, 6:30-8pm
*NEW*Cast Glass Pendants, 1 Session $36
Learn to create a cool cast glass pendant by nipping and cutting pieces of glass. Layer colors to create depth for a one of a kind work of art to wear around your neck. Students can select from a round, triangular, or teardrop shape to make their cast pendant. The creations will fire in the kiln, and be finished with a cord.
Wed Feb 22 6:30-8pm
Sat March 3 10-11:30am
Sat March 24th 10-11:30am
*NEW* Kiln Considerations, 1 session, $35
We will look at many variables surrounding fusing glass from placement of glass in the kiln, to programming to troubleshooting. We will look at "problem" pieces and discuss why the problems happened. A must for anyone starting with their own kiln or thinking about it.
Wed Feb 15th 6:30-8pm
*NEW* Fused Glass Crazy Bowls, 1 session, $60
These colorful, fun bowls are sure to be the highlight of your cereal or candy's life, not to mention it will look good on your counter-top. In this session you will cut and nip glass to make a funky small bowl. We'll talk about how different temperatures will make your bowl textured or smooth. You'll make one bowl that will need to fire in the kiln and will be ready within a few days after your class.
Thurs Feb 16 6:30-8pm
Wed March 21 6:30-8pm
Wire Wrapping, 1 session, $60
Join Guest Instructor Nancy Kovar as she guides you through wire wrapping glass cabochons. Nancy's decorative wire wrapping will amaze you! Sterling wire and glass cabochons will be provided for class but students are also welcome to bring their own cabs. Nancy will even have some of her multi-layered dichroic cabs that students can purchase at a discount to wire wrap. The skills learned in this class will apply to more than glass! Students will need to bring a tool kit, a list will be provided or students can purchase the kit in class at a discount. Call the studio for more information.
TBD
*NEW* The Fabric Of Glass, 3 sessions
Permanently preserve an article of clothing by casting it in glass. This process is great for baby clothing or anything that can lay flat such as fabric purses. The article needs to be no larger than 12X14, larger items need to be discussed prior to class and an additional fee for extra materials may apply. Baby clothes can be found at many second hand stores, look for sizes up to 6 months. The class will guide you through all the processes from preparing the fabric, creating the mold, un-casting of the piece and attachment of the hanging mechanism.
Monday March 5-19th 6:30-8:30
ADVANCED CLASSES
Fuser's Friday, 1 session, $15
A Special evening for open studio customers. Join us as we treat you to pizza, snacks, and drinks as you work on your independent projects. Lots of fun, laughter, and fusing will abound! Pre-registration is required. Since this is an open studio, you must purchase your glass and have taken at least the Fusing Fundamentals class.
Friday Jan 27, 6-9pm
Friday Feb 17, 6-9pm
Friday March 23, 6-9pm
Form and Flow - Contemporary Glass Design, 3 sessions $150
This class is going to challenge you to go beyond basic assemblies of flat design work. You will learn how multiple firings can lead you to create your own contemporary glass focal pieces. We will achieve a “look” that is similar to glass combing but without the heat of reaching in the kiln. Class will include a demonstration of how the designs can be created in pattern bar type projects to allow for repetition of design. Students will make a smaller bowl or dish using their elements as well as a larger plate, bowl, or platter.
Wed Feb 29-Mar 14th 6:30-8:30pm
Advanced Fusing Techniques, 4 sessions, $150
This class is designed for those who want to take their glass skills to the next level. Create pattern bars and slice the thick blocks into pieces that will be incorporated into your design. You will sandblast glass, learn how to fuse and anneal thicker glass works as well as learn basic cold-working skills. Students will also have the chance to twist and coil molten hot glass into various shapes using the vitrigraph kiln!
Wed Jan 18-Feb 8 6:30-8:30pm
*NEW* ScRaPy gLasS, 1 session, $35
Bring in the boxes of scrap you've been collecting to fire it into components you can incorporate into fused projects. We'll stack and layer the scrap to create sheets of "watercolor" glass.
Tuesday Feb 7th 6:30-8:30pm
Reactions In Glass, 3 sessions, $165
Color reactions in glass open a door to new design opportunities and special effects that will set your glass apart from the rest! Students will make a set of reactive tiles/small dishes and then we will examine those dishes to apply the techniques to a larger project. We will use Bullseye's new Reactive Cloud and Reactive Ice glass as well as metal foils.
Monday March 26-April 9th 6:30-8:30
Open Studio: please call ahead
Create eye catching works of art in kiln-formed glass! Learn the techniques and processes to cut and melt glass to create bowls, platters and wall hangings. This class is the most comprehensive introduction to kiln-forming. You will learn about compatibility, firing schedules, and slumping into a mold, as well as how to achieve various effects through fusing such as kiln carving and working with frits, rods, and stringers. All materials and firings are provided. Students will create new pieces each week and leave with the best foundation in fusing.
Monday January 30-Feb 20 6:30-8:30am: SESSION FULL
Monday January 30-Feb 20 10am-12pm
Wed March 28-April 18th 6:30-8:30
Wed March 28-April 18th 10am-12pm
Recycled Glass, 1 session $35
In this class you will make a bowl or dish using recycled/upcycled glass. We will be using old doors and windows. You will learn about using old float glass sheets, bottles, and other glass as well as the special requirements when fusing recycled glass.
Monday, January 30, 6:30-8pm
*NEW*Cast Glass Pendants, 1 Session $36
Learn to create a cool cast glass pendant by nipping and cutting pieces of glass. Layer colors to create depth for a one of a kind work of art to wear around your neck. Students can select from a round, triangular, or teardrop shape to make their cast pendant. The creations will fire in the kiln, and be finished with a cord.
Wed Feb 22 6:30-8pm
Sat March 3 10-11:30am
Sat March 24th 10-11:30am
*NEW* Kiln Considerations, 1 session, $35
We will look at many variables surrounding fusing glass from placement of glass in the kiln, to programming to troubleshooting. We will look at "problem" pieces and discuss why the problems happened. A must for anyone starting with their own kiln or thinking about it.
Wed Feb 15th 6:30-8pm
*NEW* Fused Glass Crazy Bowls, 1 session, $60
These colorful, fun bowls are sure to be the highlight of your cereal or candy's life, not to mention it will look good on your counter-top. In this session you will cut and nip glass to make a funky small bowl. We'll talk about how different temperatures will make your bowl textured or smooth. You'll make one bowl that will need to fire in the kiln and will be ready within a few days after your class.
Thurs Feb 16 6:30-8pm
Wed March 21 6:30-8pm
Wire Wrapping, 1 session, $60
Join Guest Instructor Nancy Kovar as she guides you through wire wrapping glass cabochons. Nancy's decorative wire wrapping will amaze you! Sterling wire and glass cabochons will be provided for class but students are also welcome to bring their own cabs. Nancy will even have some of her multi-layered dichroic cabs that students can purchase at a discount to wire wrap. The skills learned in this class will apply to more than glass! Students will need to bring a tool kit, a list will be provided or students can purchase the kit in class at a discount. Call the studio for more information.
TBD
*NEW* The Fabric Of Glass, 3 sessions
Permanently preserve an article of clothing by casting it in glass. This process is great for baby clothing or anything that can lay flat such as fabric purses. The article needs to be no larger than 12X14, larger items need to be discussed prior to class and an additional fee for extra materials may apply. Baby clothes can be found at many second hand stores, look for sizes up to 6 months. The class will guide you through all the processes from preparing the fabric, creating the mold, un-casting of the piece and attachment of the hanging mechanism.
Monday March 5-19th 6:30-8:30
ADVANCED CLASSES
Fuser's Friday, 1 session, $15
A Special evening for open studio customers. Join us as we treat you to pizza, snacks, and drinks as you work on your independent projects. Lots of fun, laughter, and fusing will abound! Pre-registration is required. Since this is an open studio, you must purchase your glass and have taken at least the Fusing Fundamentals class.
Friday Jan 27, 6-9pm
Friday Feb 17, 6-9pm
Friday March 23, 6-9pm
Form and Flow - Contemporary Glass Design, 3 sessions $150
This class is going to challenge you to go beyond basic assemblies of flat design work. You will learn how multiple firings can lead you to create your own contemporary glass focal pieces. We will achieve a “look” that is similar to glass combing but without the heat of reaching in the kiln. Class will include a demonstration of how the designs can be created in pattern bar type projects to allow for repetition of design. Students will make a smaller bowl or dish using their elements as well as a larger plate, bowl, or platter.
Wed Feb 29-Mar 14th 6:30-8:30pm
Advanced Fusing Techniques, 4 sessions, $150
This class is designed for those who want to take their glass skills to the next level. Create pattern bars and slice the thick blocks into pieces that will be incorporated into your design. You will sandblast glass, learn how to fuse and anneal thicker glass works as well as learn basic cold-working skills. Students will also have the chance to twist and coil molten hot glass into various shapes using the vitrigraph kiln!
Wed Jan 18-Feb 8 6:30-8:30pm
*NEW* ScRaPy gLasS, 1 session, $35
Bring in the boxes of scrap you've been collecting to fire it into components you can incorporate into fused projects. We'll stack and layer the scrap to create sheets of "watercolor" glass.
Tuesday Feb 7th 6:30-8:30pm
Reactions In Glass, 3 sessions, $165
Color reactions in glass open a door to new design opportunities and special effects that will set your glass apart from the rest! Students will make a set of reactive tiles/small dishes and then we will examine those dishes to apply the techniques to a larger project. We will use Bullseye's new Reactive Cloud and Reactive Ice glass as well as metal foils.
Monday March 26-April 9th 6:30-8:30
Open Studio: please call ahead
