Fusing 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.
Dates:
Tues. Aug 31-Sept 21, 6:30-8:30 |
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*NEW* Wire Wrapping $55
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.
Dates:
Monday July 26th 1-4pm
Tuesday July 27th 6-9pm
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*NEW* Images on Glass $75
Learn to create sepia pictures that can be fired on glass for a permanent finish.
Students will make several pendants as well as a dish with sepia images fired on it. Create different effects by covering some images with clear glass and "colorizing" the picture. Find out how to create your own images using your home computer and easily accessible materials.
Dates:
Wednesday July 28-Aug. 4 10am-12pm
Thursday August 12-19 6:30-8:30pm |
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Small Works Workshop: 1 session, $50
Unsure of whether you want to commit to a longer session in fused glass? In the Small Works Workshop, students will learn the basics of cutting and fusing to make smaller items such as coasters or jewelry pieces. Learn the special skills to finish the edges of jewelry as well as how to work with dichroic glass. This class is sure to be a fun kick-start to your creativity and makes great gifts for the upcoming holidays!
Dates:
Thurs. July 29th 6-8:30pm
Mon Sept 13th, 6-8:30pm |
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Weaving With Glass, $65
This is not your grandma's woven pot-holder! Learn how to weave glass to create a unique piece of artwork. Faux weaving will also be discussed.
Dates:
Mon. July 26-Aug 2 class 1 6:30pm-8pm, class 2 6:30pm-8:30pm
Wed. Aug 11-18, class 1 10-11:30am, class 2 10-12pm |
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Sandblasted Dish: 1 session, $45
Add letters, words, and designs to iridescent glass to create an exciting dish that sparkles! Students will use a vinyl cutting system to take the guesswork out of making their "stencils" that will be sandblasted and fused into a dish.
Dates:
Thurs. Sept 9, 6-8:30pm |
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*NEW* Girls Night Out starting at $15
Get out of the house for an evening with friends to have some fun and make glass pendants. Gather a minimum of 6 friends (max 13) and give us a call to schedule a date. Basic glass cutting and pendant assembly will be shown. Studio fee is $15 per person and each pendant is $3.00. Repeat "Girls Night Outer?"...let us know and you will receive a discount.
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* NEW * REACTIONS In Glass
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.
Dates:
Mon. August 16-30th 6:30-8:30
Tues August 17-31 10am-12pm |
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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!
Dates:
Wed. August 4-25 6:30-9:30pm
Wed. Sept 1-22 10am-12pm |
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