Glass

Spring Sessions:

Spring: March 6 to April 29, 2023 (8 weeks) No classes on April 7
Late Spring: May 1 to May 27, 2023 (4 weeks)

Mondays

No classes are currently scheduled for this day.

Tuesdays

Intro to Kiln Formed Glass

Days & Times:
Tuesdays - 9am-12pm
Level:
Beginner to Intermediate
Location:
395 Seabrook Road - Studio G
Instructor:

Learn the fundamentals of kiln formed glass to create a one of a kind bowl or dish from beginning to end. Students will be introduced to various glass working  tools, materials and supplies that are used in the basic method of glass fusion.  Demonstrations include design layout and preparation of your glass for firing, cold work (polishing), kiln fusing and slumping to complete your project. This is a great class for understanding and working through the process of making beautiful kiln formed pieces of glass art. You will walk away with the knowledge to move on to more advanced classes.  Materials and firing schedules are supplied for this project with Additional materials and firing schedules available for purchase .Please wear closed toes shoes, comfortable clothes and an apron.

Advanced Kiln Formed Glass 

Days & Times:
Tuesdays - 2pm-5pm
Level:
Intermediate - Advanced
Location:
395 Seabrook Road - Studio G
Instructor:

Now that you have the knowledge of Basic Kiln Forming, learn new techniques to make creative ideas into reality. There are endless ways to form glass together and slump or drape them into unique forms. Cutting glass shapes beyond the straight cut and how to use more advanced cold working tools. Bring in your ideas and go beyond the glass dish. Imagine it….Create it !  Materials and firing schedules are supplied for this class. Additional materials and firing schedules available for purchase. Please wear closed toes shoes, comfortable clothes and an apron.  

Wednesdays

Glass Fusing Independent Study: Imagine It, Create It

Days & Times:
Wednesdays - 9am-12pm
Level:
Intermediate - Advanced
Location:
395 Seabrook Road - Studio G

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 other cold working equipment will be available. Two firings come with your tuition with a maximum dimension of 12×12”. Additional firings are .20 cents per square inch in the kiln. Glass must be purchased in the studio for your projects. Glass prices are dependent on type and size. Please contact Carolyn Austin with your ideas prior to the first day of class if you’d like to hit the ground running when you come in! Carolyn can be reached at Carolyn@lighthousearts.org

Thursdays

Working in Circles… and More

Days & Times:
Thursdays (March 9, March 16, March 23, and March 30) - 9am - 12pm
Level:
All Levels Welcome
Location:
395 Seabrook Road - Studio G
Instructor:

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 smooth all the edges we will be able to reassemble them to create three beautiful round bowls. Students will then work with a rectangle shape to create a one-of-a-kind companion dish to compliment their bowls. Materials and firing schedules are supplied for this class. Additional materials and firing schedules are available for purchase. Please wear closed-toed shoes, comfortable clothes, and an apron.

Channel Plate in Optics

Days & Times:
Thursdays (April 6, April 13, April 20, and April 27) - 9am - 12pm
Level:
Intermediate – Advanced
Location:
395 Seabrook Road - Studio G
Instructor:

For this unusual glass piece, we will be experimenting with various layout patterns. Seemingly minor, controlled changes to our glass size and shape paired with various spacing patterns will result in an amazingly different design once fired. These glass optic components bring an entirely new look to the glass composition! Learn how to cut very specific sizes in glass and lay out precise patterns over stringers. The ebb and flow of the glass once fired is an incredible look in fused glass that showcases magnification and controlled distortion. Please wear closed-toed shoes and comfortable clothes and an apron.

Woven Glass Fusion

Days & Times:
Thursdays (May 4, May 11, and May 18) - 9am - 12pm
Level:
All Levels Welcome
Location:
395 Seabrook Road - Studio G
Instructor:

Weave your way to a beautiful look in fused glass! Glass cutting skills and how to create your own mold layouts with fiber paper for your weave design will be demonstrated while using a variety of glass colors and stringers. Students will create a form using a refractory fiber blanket called Silkmat to slump their woven glass into a beautiful bowl. Please wear closed-toed shoes, comfortable clothes, and an apron.

N95 masks will be provided for cutting fiber paper.

Fridays

No classes are currently scheduled for this day.