Glass Fusion
Let the glass flow in this fun 4 week class! Create a one of a kind fused glass platter or free standing art piece for decorative and / or functional use.Students will learn how heat, viscosity and gravity work to create unique organic designs in glass.Mix and match a variety…
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Learn the fundamentals of kiln formed glass to create a one of a kind project from beginning to end. Students will be introduced to the many tools, materials and supplies that are used in the basic method of glass fusion. From design layout and preparation of your glass, cutting techniques,…
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Create a glass bowl or vase with a unique look that cannot be achieved with basic glass fusion. Students will learn and use their cutting skills in this 4-week class. “Glass toppers” will be cut and designed with glass frit, powders, and stringers in a variety of patterns to be…
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In this 4 week Optics in Glass class Students will learn how to change the dimensions of their glass art dish by experimenting with various layout pattern possibilities. By making a few seemingly minor changes to our glass sizes and shapes along with different spacing patterns there is quite a…
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Working with circles can be very challenging when it comes to glass. In this 4-week class students will learn how to carefully cut these curved shapes out of three different colors of glass. We will then cut them into various shapes and patterns. Using grinders and hand lap pads to…
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By using a two-part Modeling Glass Mixture and a variety of bullseye glass powder colors you can turn them into a moldable, sculptable material similar to clay. The Powdered Binder is a food-grade, nontoxic cellulose-based material that reacts with water as a thickener. The Liquid Medium is also food-grade and…
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Create a geometric look in fused glass with glass stringers. Intricate glass cutting skills …. a lot of it…..will be taught in this 4 week class. Students will create a sheet of glass using a specific layout of stringers. Once fused the glass will be cut up into pieces and…
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Create unique fused glass objects to decorate your garden or patio with. In this 4 week class you will learn intricate cutting, fusing and slumping techniques and how to use cold working tools to design and create flowers, butterflies and other objects in a variety of colored glass. Materials and…
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The name Pate de Verre is French for glass paste, and the technique involves creating a paste from powdered glass and colouring agents and filling a fire-proof mould with this paste then firing it in a kiln to melt the glass, breaking the mold open to reveal the finished object.…
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This course is a self-directed fused glass class. Bring in your own unique project ideas ranging from dishes and bowls to glass art (free standing or wall). Individual instruction on idea development, troubleshooting problems, and the final execution will be covered in class. Instruction on the glass grinders, saws, and…
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