Weisser Glass

CLASSES

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Weisser Glass offers a terrific schedule of classes for beginner through professional levels. Courses are offered in stained glass, fusing and kiln forming, beadmaking, dichroic jewelry, paperweights, glass casting & mosaic. Our goal is to offer the highest quality of instruction in a friendly and helpful environment! New class schedules are posted about every two months.

We also offer private instruction, as well as a flexible open studio bench time rental and rentals of sandblasting and cold working equipment.

Some of our out of town students stay at

2012 Schedule of Classes

updated 1/26/2012- New classes added!

David Alcala returns for two workshops in May!

Alicia Lomne- Pate de Verre, October 2012

Sand to Glass Landscapes

David's approach to fused glass landscapes is quite different. After creating thousands of sand paintings over his career, David learned about glass frits and the art of fusing. Applying his masterly skills to glass, the transition produced amazing results. In this class David will teach his vertical approach to fusing and you will be amazed by the results. He will also teach students how to use a new product he has developed called "Flexi-Glass" and it's many uses and applications for the glass fuser.

David's Sand to Glass Landscapes class is offered twice:

Workshop #1: Friday, May 11, 9:30-4:30 or

Workshop #2: Saturday, May 12, 9:30-4:30

Tuition, $195.00 per workshop.

Artist and instructor extraordinaire, Alicia Lomne returns in October to teach!

MASTER CLASS

Contemporary Pate de Verre Forms with Alicia Lomné

Contemporary Pate de Verre artist Alicia Lomné, will teach a master class on her unique style and approach to this ancient art form. Alicia will provide a solid base of technical information and students will explore a variety of processes used by Lomné in her carefully colored vessels. This will include model making, mold construction, color mixing, and color placement. She will also cover the use of reinvestments (inclusions) in the mold. Discussions will cover firing schedules and the use of temperature to attain specific goals. By the end of this class you will feel confident in pouring a mold, packing it with glass, and then programming and firing in your own kiln at home.

Alicia Lomné who has studied fine arts and glass kilncasting nationwide, has dedicated the past ten years to exploring techniques in pâte de verre. She shows her extraordinary work in galleries across the U.S. and has taught pâte de verre workshops at Anla Glass (Denmark), Creative Glass (Switzerland), Pilchuck Glass School, Penland School of Crafts and Bullseye Glass Co. Lomné lives and works on Whidbey Island in

Washington State. www.alicialomne.com

Five day class, Wednesday October 3 through Sunday October 7 tuition $795.00 plus a $150.00 studio/supply fee due at class. $200.00 deposit to hold tour space in class

Karl Harron Returns to teach two amazing workshops:

MASTER CLASS

"THE PERFECT VESSEL” with Karl Harron

Form: “...by which shape is determined, as distinguished from the material of which it is composed, giving it individuality and a distinctive character”. Karl Harron is a master of creating the sublime form in kiln formed glass and in this seven day master class he will share a wealth of his knowledge with students. Students will be encouraged to develop a personal vision and aesthetic while learning to negotiate the technical challenges of deep slumping and going from idea to finished form. Students will also explore working with Bullseye reactive glasses, concentrating on the qualities of 0137 and 0313. Students will learn finishing and cold working, and ultimately how to present the vessel form as sculpture. Discussions, power point presentations, and technical talks will encourage and enable students to expand their ideas once outside the classroom.

Tuesday March 20 through Monday March 26, 9:30-5:30 each day.

Tuition $995.00, with a $150.00 material fee due at class.
$250.00 Deposit to hold your space in class.

Only one space remains available!

Ulster Artist and master craftsman Karl Harron, born in Belfast 1953 is a respected and successful glass artist now based in Northern Ireland. With an emphasis on design-led, innovative work, his distinctive style is characterised by the subtle tones and complex mark making created by exploiting a third element within the body of his pieces, created at the interface between reactive glasses. His aesthetic vision demonstrates a profound appreciation of processes and critical enquiry, Harron has facilitated international Master Classes in the UK, Ireland, USA, Norway and Switzerland. He has established professional Glass Studios, authored accredited glass courses and his work is held in private and public collections throughout the world.

"REACTION and INTERACTION the NEXT LEVEL”
A comprehensive introduction to Bullseye Reactive glasses with Karl Harron.

Developing and refining a skilled, intuitive approach to your kiln-formed glass, drawn from direct experience of your local environment, is the focus of this technically driven course. Every layer in a fusing is an opportunity to illustrate and emphasise your artistic vision. This class will be a chance for students to better understand the fundamentals through to advanced techniques of glass fusing and how to use them to create their desired imagery. Over 5-days the students will use “reactive” glass powders, rods, frits, stringers, compatible sheet and silver/copper foils/wires to create an extensive set of composite sample tiles and two finished pieces tacked, fully fused and cold-worked, which will then be slumped into shallow plate forms. Discussions, powerpoint presentations, and technical talks will encourage and enable students to expand their ideas once outside the classroom.

This is not a beginners course, but please don't be put off by the term "Master Class". The people who come on this course will need to have a level of experience which will allow them to get the most out of the course. If you feel comfortable cutting and handling glass and want to use this class to expand your knowledge, please apply.

Wednesday, March 14 through Sunday March 18, 9:30-5:30 each day.
Tuition $695.00, with a $125.00 material fee due at class.

From the eyes of a painter:

Color in Glass with Alex Hirsch

Color in and of itself is a fascinating subject. Join us for an in depth exploration in creating and using color in kiln formed glass. Students in this class will work on developing a personal color palette with Bullseye glass while learning to analyze the importance and significance of color in their personal glass work. Painter and glass artist Alex Hirsch will teach the language of color through basic color theory, and work with students individually to help them achieve color confidence. Students will also be guided and advised on options for developing design ideas through preliminary planning, use of color, and choice of material. Students will learn how to mix and create new colors through sample making with both sheet glass and powder, applying what they learn from this sample making into a finished project. Although the focus of this class will be on the aesthetics of color in design, there will be room to explore various techniques based on personal interest.
This class is highly recommended for students interested in developing a deeper understanding of working with color.

Wednesday May 2 through Sunday May 6
Tuition $695.00, with a $125.00 material fee due at class.

Alex Hirsch earned a BA and a BFA at the University of Michigan and an MFA at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri. She exhibits paintings and drawings nationwide and has completed several significant commissions to incorporate kiln-glass into architectural contexts. A resident of Portland, Oregon, Hirsch has taught at Pacific Northwest College of Art, Oregon College of Art and Craft, Linfield College and Marylhurst University and the Bullseye Glass Center in Portland Oregon . Alex was a featured speaker at the 2011 Bullseye conference “BeCon” speaking about the crossover from painting to glass work.
You can see some of Alex’s art on her website www.alexhirschart.com.

Weisser Studio - Winter 2012

Glass Cutting Workshop

One 2 hour workshop. Tuition $65.00

The key to success in any of the glass art forms is good cutting-and we can teach you to do it well. This comprehensive cutting lesson will cover techniques and tools used for both simple and more difficult shapes. Learn to cut with ease and confidence; guaranteed to improve your cutting. Bring any challenges you may have!

Saturday Morning January 14, 11-1

Glass Cutting with the Portable Glass Shop

One 2 hour workshop. Tuition $65.00; includes practice glass

Learn to master this extremely useful studio tool. Learn how to use the portable glass shop for strip cutting and creating quick and accurate geometric pieces of glass like squares, rectangles, diamonds and more. We will help you gain confidence and show you how this tool will save you time and money.

Saturday Afternoon, January 14, 2-4

Soldering Workshop

One 2-hour class; Tuition $60.00. Students should bring their own soldering iron and some foil-wrapped pieces of glass to practice on.

Learn to use good technique to improve your soldering! We’ll teach the tricks to making a smoother bead, and how to manipulate the solder to create decorative patterns. Learn about fluxes, different types of solder and soldering irons.

Sunday, January 15, 10-12

InFuse It: Mardi Gras Mask

One 1½- hour workshop with Eileen Martin. $55.00; includes supplies

Fun, colorful carnival masks lend themselves naturally to the beauty of glass fusing! Create your own three dimensional mask in this great workshop. No previous experience is necessary; open to adults and children ten or older. A great day out for groups and families!

Saturday, January 21, 10-11:30

A-Round We Go: Circles and Holes in Glass

One 3 hour class. Tuition $95.00 includes practice glass.

In this class, we’ll teach you the tricks to cutting circles, small and large, successfully! We’ll demonstrate the principles behind proper circle cutting, and how to overcome any problems you may be having. We will also teach you ways to cut holes and openings in glass with varying equipment like a dremel, a drill press and the ringsaw. You'll get lots of hands on practice in this class.

Saturday Afternoon, January 21, 1-4

InFuse It: Glass Critters

One 1½- hour workshop with Eileen Martin. $55.00; includes materials

These little standing glass animals make wonderful gifts, and are a fun and easy project to complete! Using Stand-Up slumping molds, it’s possible to create anything from people and animals to sculptural objects. Make your own cat, dog, or unicorn in this quickie workshop! No previous experience is necessary; open to adults and children ten or older.

Sunday, January 22, 2:30-4:00

Stained Glass NEW

Seven 2 hour sessions. Tuition $195.00. Individual sessions $49.00 each.

A brand new approach to stained glass at Weisser Glass Studio- in this seven week class, you can tackle any stained glass project you want! All levels are welcome; if you’re a beginner, this is a great opportunity to learn all the basics. For more experienced students, this is a way to work on a more complex pattern, design your own piece, learn new techniques, or just have an instructor available while you work to give advice and encouragement. There are no set lesson plans; demonstrations will be based on everyone’s individual projects. Everyone can work at their own pace, and it’s a wonderful way to meet fellow glass artists and see what other people are working on!

Thursday Evenings, 7-9, January 26-March 8
This class is now Full, a wait list is available.

Tiffany Lamp Making- Instructor Nikki O'Neil

Seven 2 hour sessions. Tuition $195.00.

A new approach, students of all levels interested in creating a true Tiffanny style lamp, or complete one they have started are invited to join us to learn the ins and outs, recieve guidance and construction advice. This class will coincide with our stained glass class so there will be plenty to see and learn. Weekly lessons will be based on students interest and project status.

Thursday Evenings, 7-9, January 26-March 8

This class is now Full, a wait list is available.

Kiln Carving NEW
One 3 hour workshop. Tuition $95.00 includes supplies.

Kiln carving is a versatile way to bring depth and texture to your fused pieces. Working with ceramic fiber paper, you can create relief, imagery and achieve a variety of surface effects. We will also teach you how to pipe kiln wash for fluid carving effect. Learn about the different ways these materials can be used to expand your creative vocabulary. Each student will make two small dishes 5”-6”.

Saturday Morning January 28, 10-1

First Time Firing NEW

One hour lecture. Tuition $35.00, Free if you purchased your kiln at Weisser Studio (registration still required).

So you got a new kiln, what next? This class is designed for the new kiln owner that's not quite sure how to get started. We will cover basic information from setting up your kiln to prepping it for your first firing. We will review with you how to program the kiln, giving you the opportunity to put your fingers on the keypad. Students will recieve a few basic kiln schedules and advice on first projects and how to figure out your target fusing temperature.

Saturday Afternoon, January 28, 3-4

Popular glass instructor Nikki O'Neill returns for ....

Float; up to the The Next Level

In this three day class Nikki will take working with recycled and float glass to a new level. Students will take a sculptural approach as they learn how to cast float glass using dry sand. The second emphasis in this class will be ways of introducing color into your float glass projects, both in between and on the surface. Explore designing with compatible frits, confetti and enamels. Coldworking and firing schedules are thoroughly covered. Includes a review of the unique properties of thin, thick, tempered and architectural glass both in and out of the kiln.

Friday February 3-Sunday February 5, 9:30-4:30 each day
Tuition $425.00, with a $50.00 supply fee due at class.

Stained Glass Weekend: Copper Foil-

Two day class. Tuition $235.00 includes use of tools and some supplies. Students purchase glass and framing metal.

Learn stained glass in our weekend crash course. We use the same curriculum as our six week class condensed into one weekend. No need to purchase tools. You will complete a stained glass panel approximately 8” x 10”.

Saturday February 11, 10-4:30 and Sunday February 12, 10-1

InFuse It: Dichroic Glass Pendants

One 1½- hour workshop with Eileen Martin. $55.00; includes materials

Learn the basics of fused dichroic glass jewelry in this mini-workshop. Each student will make two dichroic pendants and have a chance to see how to fire glass in a small table top kiln. Great for students of all ages and a fun activity to share with friends and family.

Sunday, February 12, 2:30-4:00

Hot Stuff-Meltdown

One and one half day workshop. Tuition $285.00, includes supplies.

We turn up the heat in this fun and exciting class. Learn to use high temperatures and get the glass flowing to create new and exciting elements and processes for your fused glass work. In this class you will learn to work with hot glass, in and out of the kiln to make pot drops, do glass combing, make vitrograph stringer and canes, make frit (the easy way) and more as we experiment with high heat approaches to fusing.

Saturday February 18, 10-4 and
Sunday February 19, 10-12:30

Photo Decals- Mini Workshop

One 2 hour workshop. Tuition $65.00 includes materials.

Fusible decals are one of the easiest ways to transfer pictures and imagery onto your artwork. Any black and white image can be transferred, and fired onto your glass with this cool technique. Great for personalized gifts. No experience necessary, each student will create a 5" x 5" tile or slumped dish. An 8" x 8" option is available for an additional fee. Students can bring an image to class or select one of our stock designs.

Sunday February 19, 2-4

Introduction to Glass Fusing
One 3 hour workshop. Tuition $95.00 includes supplies.

No experience necessary! In this workshop, learn the fundamentals of the popular art of glass fusing! Basic principals such as glass compatibility, piece construction, fusing and slumping will all be covered. Students will create an 8” x 8” plate.

Saturday February 25, 9:30-12:30 This session is now full. A second session has been added:
New: Sunday, February 26, 9:30-12:30

Powdered Pet Portraits

Three-hour workshop. Tuition $95.00, includes supplies and frame.

In this popular class learn to create a black and white portrait of your favorite pet or animal in glass using glass powder. No experience is required, and the skills learned in this class can be applied to many different types of imagery! Students should bring a black and white close-up picture of their pet approximately 8"x8".

Saturday,February 25, 1:30-4:30 This Class is now Full a new session has
been added: Sunday April 1, 10-1

InFuse-It, Session 1: Candle Votives, with Eileen Martin

1 1/2 hour workshop; Tuition $55.00, includes materials

Candle shelters are beautiful, and none more so than when made by your own hands! Students will create a 6"x6" fused glass design that will be draped into a votive candle holder. A fun project for everyone, and they make great gifts!

Sunday February 26, 2:30-4

Painting on Glass

One and one half day workshop. Tuition $285.00 includes supplies.

The art of painting on glass has been a cornerstone of stained glass work for hundreds of years. However, this expressive art form works beautifully with other methods of glass work, from fusing to mosaic! We will cover traditional painting techniques like tracing and matting as well as more contemporary approaches to painting on glass. We will cover choosing mediums, how to mix, application methods, different types of enamels and how to fire properly.

Saturday March 3, 10-4 and Sunday March 4, 10-12:30

InFuse-It: Glass Clock with Eileen Martin

Two-hour workshop; Tuition $85.00 includes materials and clock works.

Create a cool, working 8x8 clock! We'll attach the clock works for you
to either hang or place in a stand or frame (not included). Students
can design their own clock pattern or recreate from samples shown in class.
The drilling of the clock face and attachment of the clock hardware
will also be demonstrated.

Sunday March 4, 2-4

Photoshop Basics for Images on Glass

One 3 hour workshop, tuition $95.00
Recommended as a primer for photo resist sandblasting and screen printing.

In this class you will get hands on experience learning how to work with Photoshop Elements on a computer to prepare photographic images for various printmaking processes used in glassmaking. Learn a series of simple commands to create powerful images that will work for various processes like photo resist sandblasting, screen printing and decal work.

Saturday March 10, 9:30-12:30

Photo-Resist Sandblasting

One 3-hour workshop. Tuition $95.00. Previous sandblasting experience recommended.

Learn the basics of this versatile technique! Easily transfer detailed and photographic images to a sandblast resist for etching using a light-sensitive film. Image preparation, film exposure, and film application will be taught.Each student will make their own sample piece, and see samples of various ways to apply this process.

Saturday March 10, 1:30-4:30

Easy Screen Printing on Glass

One 3-hour workshop. Tuition $95.00; includes materials and use of tools.

Learn about an easy way to play with the silk screening process, without all the equipment and preparation of the more traditional methods. Using a UV light and prepared screen material, you can create your own custom screens in minutes! Image preparation, screen exposure, paint application and firing of the screened glass piece will all be taught. Students can bring a black and white image, approximately 3” x 4” or work with one of our stock images. A great way to apply lettering and text to glass as well.

Sunday, March 11, 9:30-12:30

Adult/Child Plate Making Class

One 2 hour session, tuition $75.00 includes materials.

A perfect family adventure to inspire the child artist (or child at heart artist). Each adult/child pair (or adult) will design and build an 8” x 8” tile that will be fused and slumped into a shallow dish form. Children of all ages welcome.

Sunday March 11, 2-4

Karl Harron’s awesome Reactions Class

March 14- March 18

Complete details at the top of the page

Karl's awesome Perfect Vessel Class

March 20-March 26

Complete details at the top of the page

Coldworking- with Nikki O'Neil

One full day workshop, Tuition $175.00

Coldworking is the process of grinding, shaping, and polishing glass without heat; it is an essential step to creating a finished, professional look for your glass art! In this class, you will learn about the many methods used to create various finishes, surface texture, and/or polish on your glass. You will be introduced to many professional and studio models of coldworking equipment, plus many techniques for hand- finishing your pieces without machinery. Learn about your various options; students will have an opportunity to work with saws, diamond flat lap, wet belt, upright polisher, diamond lathe, handheld grinder, and sandblaster, as well as different hand-working tools . Students will be able to practice on all the machinery. Practice glass for the machinery will be provided, or students may bring an unfinished piece to class to work on. Class size limited to 8 students.

Saturday March 31, 9:30-4:00

Powdered Pet Portraits

Three-hour workshop. Tuition $95.00, includes supplies and frame.

Sunday April 1, 10-1

Pattern Bars for Kiln Work

One and 1/2 day workshop. Tuition $295.00

Pattern bar making is an ancient technique in kiln forming. In this class we will explore various methods for creating them from simple to complex. Explore planning your designs, methods of stacking, damming, molding and thinking outside the box for advanced and unique variations. Learn the tricks to consistent straight line and strip cutting as well. On the second day you learn how to slice your pattern bars on a glass saw and assemble them into a plate design to be fused and slumped. This class is great for both the first time pattern bar maker as well as the student that would like to explore more pattern bar making options.

Saturday April 21, 10-4 and Sunday April 22, 1-4.

Intro to Mosaic Making

Tuition $95.00 includes materials.

In this introductory class you will learn the simple steps of creating marvelous mosaics using colorful stained glass. Design ideas, pattern transfer, gluing and grouting are taught. You will make an 8” x 8” tile suitable for a trivet or wall hanging.

Saturday April 28, 9:30-12 and Sunday April 29, 9:30-10:30*
*Sunday is optional, if you prefer we will grout your design for you!

Stained Glass Boxes

Two, 2 1/2 hour classes. Tuition $95.00, students supply/buy their materials. Previous copper foil experience required.

Put your stained glass creativity into a new form. In this workshop you will learn how to construct a box out of stained glass. Construction techniques, glass selection, soldering , reinforcing and hinge attachment are all taught. Great for personalized gifts.

Saturday April 28, 1-3:30 and Sunday April 29, 1-3:30

Fused Dichroic Glass Jewelry

1½ day workshop. Tuition $285.00; includes all supplies and use of tools.

Learn all about working with dichroic glass in this fused glass jewelry class. Students explore various techniques to create pendants, earrings and more. We’ll show you how to fuse and finish - this class is great for the beginner or the fuser that wants to refine the look of their glass jewelry.

Saturday, June 9, 10-4, and Sunday, June 10, 10-12:30

More Classes to come

OTHER CLASSES OFFERED
Although these classes have already passed, we do offer them from time to time. Please let us know if there's something specific you're interested in!

Glass Beadmaking Workshop
Learn to work over a torch to create beads with molten glass. You will become comfortable melting glass rods in a flame and creating gorgeous glass beads. Equipment, safety, forming and shaping the bead, and various decorating techniques are taught. All levels welcome; advanced students will get additional techniques to practice.

Float Glass: Sheets and Shards -
An Introduction to Kilnforming Window Glass with Nikki O'Neill
Everyone's going green these days! Using recycled float (window) glass is one way to be eco-friendly while creating amazing artworks. Explore different ways to use and fuse float glass; students will cut thick float glass, learn how to work with recycled glass, identify and break tempered glass, avoid devitrification, and color with float-compatible frits and powders. Each student will complete two projects: a relief casting using thick recycled window glass, and a tempered glass shards vessel. A concentrated weekend of fun with float!

Stained Glass Commissions for Profit
Have you ever wanted to take your hobby to the next level? When friends, family and coworkers ask you for custom pieces, are you unsure how to price your work? These can be overwhelming questions for an artist, but this lecture will help steer you in the right direction! We will cover subjects like pricing your work, presenting ideas, and meeting with clients. Students will receive lots of advice and will have plenty of opportunity to ask questions!

Kiln Maintenance and Repair NEW CLASS!
One 2-hour seminar/demo. Tuition $55.00
Many people who own and use kilns are apprehensive about the maintenance required to address basic issues, or have no knowledge of it. In this tutorial, learn what is (and isn’t!) required to keep your kiln in tip-top shape. We will also cover basic repair techniques, diagnostics, and how to know when to call in the professionals. Oftentimes problems are easily solved, and all it takes is a little self confidence to take care of the issue!
Sunday, September 18, 10-12

Powdered People Portraits NEW CLASS!
One 3-hour workshop. Tuition $95.00, includes supplies and frame.
Create unique black and white portraits of friends and loved ones using fusible glass powder. Drawing experience is not required: we will give you tips, guidelines and techniques to assist you in creating realistic portraits. No previous experience is required, and all you need to bring is an 8”x8” black and white photo of your favorite person or character!
Sunday, September 25, 12:30-3:30

Fall Open Studio Sessions
Open studio fee; $35.00 per session.
Take advantage of our open studio sessions to work on new or in-progress projects. In these supervised sessions you can work on stained, fused or mosaic projects and get advice from studio staff. Table space and use of grinders are included. As an added bonus, during these open studio sessions use of the sandblaster and coldworking equipment is available at no additional rental charge! Students doing cold working and sandblasting must have prior training in proper use of the equipment. Sessions limited to 20 minutes if others are waiting.
• Friday, September 9, 10-1
• Friday, October 7, 10-1
• Friday, November 4, 10-1

Powder & Frit Wafer Work
1½ day workshop. Tuition $275.00
Glass wafers are thin pieces of pre-fused frits and powders, and they can be utilized to create limitless designs and imagery. Frit and powder wafers are a beautiful, subtle way to add detail to your fused glass pieces. In this class we will explore in depth the many ways to create and use wafers. Construction, firing of the wafers, and application in finished glass pieces will all be taught.
Saturday, October 1, 10-4, and Sunday, October 2, 10-12:30

FEATURED GUEST ARTISTS
Take advantage of Master Classes at Weisser Glass Studio to learn from renowned glass talents from around the world!

MASTER CLASS

Image Transfers:
A Printmaker’s Perspective and Process with Carrie Iverson

We welcome back printmaker and Bullseye instructor Carrie Iverson to explore printmaking methods for transferring images onto glass. Any black and white image printed on a Xerox copier or laser printer can be used to make the print. The use of Bullseye powders offer color options. Students will learn how Carrie developed these techniques for working on glass and see images of works using her process. After demonstrations, each student will execute several pieces using their own images (black and white). The resulting image quality is much different than photo resist methods like silk screen.No special equipment is required for this process.

Carrie Iverson earned her BFA at Yale and her MFA at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Best known as a printmaker and painter, Iverson is quickly building a reputation for works in kiln-glass, which she began as a direct outgrowth of classes taken at Bullseye. She has done a number of publicly visible installations dealing with the Iraq War, including WAKE (at Brooklyn Public Library), for which she garnered a great deal of press. Her work is in permanent collections at MOMA and the Brooklyn Museum (NYC), and the MCA and MCA and Art Institute (Chicago). www.zahrada.org

New Directions in Fritscapes: A Vertical Approach NEW CLASS!
1½ day workshop. Tuition $275.00; includes materials and use of tools
Explore frit painting in a completely different direction-vertically. Based on techniques we learned from sand painter David Alcala we teach you this fascinating, quick and satisfying way to use frit to create landscapes, scenery, and unique designs. Through a series of exercises we will teach you to pour, mix and manipulate the frit in this vertical approach. Each student will create 3 different projects including a tile to cut into jewelry pieces. No previous experience required!
Saturday, October 8, 10-4, and Sunday, October 9, 10-12:30

Introduction to Sandblasting
One 3-hour workshop Tuition$95.00
In this workshop, learn all the basics of sandblasting. This process has many useful applications for both stained and fused glass techniques, and can create a multitude of unique and fun effects! Equipment, safety, and masking materials will all be taught.
Sunday, October 30, 9:30-12:30

Beginner Stained Glass-Copper Foil
Six 2-hour classes. Tuition $175.00; tools and supplies extra.
Learn to build a stained glass window using the copper foil method. Everything you need to know including patterns, types of glass, glass cutting, tools, soldering and finishing are taught. Students complete a small stained glass window approx. 11” x 14. Requires homework.
Thursday evenings, 7-9, November 3, 10, 17, December 1, 8, 15

Fused Dichroic Glass Jewelry
1½ day workshop. Tuition $275.00; includes all supplies and use of tools.
Learn all about working with dichroic glass in this fused glass jewelry class. Students explore various techniques to create pendants, earrings and more. We’ll show you how to fuse and finish- a thorough introduction into this fun art form.
Saturday, November 5, 10-4, and Sunday, November 6, 10-12:30

Stained Glass Weekend- Lead Came
1½ day workshop. Tuition $235.00; includes use of tools and some supplies. Students purchase glass and metal.
Learn the traditional method of lead came stained glass construction in this weekend crash course. We use the same curriculum as our six-week course, condensed into 1½ days. Patterns will be provided, and there’s no need to purchase tools! Each student will complete a leaded panel approximately 8”x10”.
Saturday, November 12, 10-4, and Sunday, November 13, 10-12:30

Working Deep- Cast Glass Blocks
1½ day workshop. Tuition$275.00; includes materials and use of tools.
Construct a deep fused block using 13 layers of glass! You learn all about creating visual depth and how to create the illusion of space using the physical thickness of the glass and placement of color imagery on multiple layers within the fused piece. Learn to use dams and stacking techniques to create a finished piece straight from the kiln without the need to coldwork. Firing and annealing of deep blocks will be covered as well.
Saturday, November 19, 10-4, and Sunday, November 20, 10-12:30

Fire Up
One 2-hour lecture. Tuition $55.00.
Do you have a kiln, but are nervous about firing it up for the first time? Are you an experienced fuser, but want to be able to figure out your own firing cycles for your projects? Then this is the class for you! Learn how to plan your firings for various glass fusing, slumping, and kiln-forming projects. Learn about different phases of the firing cycle, how to use that information to write your own schedules, and how to anneal for assorted kiln projects. Each student will go home with a packet of firing schedules and annealing information, and the confidence to fire on their own!
Saturday, November 26, 2:30-4:30

Art of the Slump; Molds and Methods
One-day workshop Tuition $175.00
Learn about a variety of ways and materials used to make your own slumping and draping molds. We will also discuss ways to modify existing molds and think outside the box with creative slumping methods. Materials, prep and firing are covered. We will also cover firing theory as it applies to slumping and draping. A fantastic class for any fuser!
Saturday, December 3, 9:30-4

This class is full, wait list available.

Fusing With Iridescent Glass
Two 2½-hour classes. Tuition $145.00 includes materials. Requires previous fusing experience.
In this popular class we explore special effects that can be achieved using iridescent glass. Learn to combine sandblasting with iridized glass in a special way to create dynamic graphic design. You’ll make test pieces and a fused and slumped plate.

Saturday, December 10 and Sunday, December 11, 9:30-12 each day

This class is full, wait list available.

Hot Glass Flowers
Two 3-hour classes. Tuition $175.00
Learn to make beautiful sculptural flowers using techniques similar to those of glassblowing, but on a smaller scale! In a table-top furnace, we will create gorgeous full-color glass flowers using pre-fired fused glass blanks. You’ll be creating your own garden in no time!
Saturday and Sunday, December 10 and 11, 1:30-4:30 each day

This class is full, wait list available.

Glass Paperweights
Two Day Workshop. Tuition $395.00, includes supplies and use of tools
In this exciting workshop, students will learn techniques similar to those used by glass blowers to create beautifully colored glass paperweights. Learn to gather glass on a punty from a crucible kiln, pick up color, shape and use special studio finishing techniques. Class size is limited to five students. Each student will have time to make three paperweights.
Saturday and Sunday, December 17 and 18, 10-3 each day

This class is full, wait list available.