Glass

Fused Glass Wall Clocks with Stacy Gates

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February 8 @ 3:28 pm

Create a one of a kind wall clock out of glass. Students will learn the basics of fused glass art from cutting skills and design layout to how glass is formed in the kiln. Bring your creative ideas and and learn the many possibilities of using a variety of colored…

Butterfly Vase with Stacy Gates

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February 8 @ 3:28 pm

Let your creativity take flight in this fun workshop. You’ll design a colorful square inspired by monarch butterfly wings using sheet glass and a variety of glass frit. After a kiln firing, your piece will be draped over a stainless steel mold to become a flowing looking butterfly vase. Materials…

Stacked Squares and Beyond with Carolyn Austin

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February 8 @ 3:28 pm

Great for advancing  your glass cutting skills. This class  will improve your cutting skills and the proper ways to stack a variety of sizes and colors of glass for a perfectly fused one of a kind dish or bowl.  Learn how the different thickness and layout of the glass will…

Intro to Glass Fusing with Jennifer Rubinstein

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February 8 @ 3:28 pm

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,…

Textiles in Fused Glass with Stacy Gates

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February 8 @ 3:28 pm

Celebrate the timeless beauty of traditional quilt blocks—reimagined in vibrant fused glass! In this hands-on workshop, students will explore the intersection of textile artistry and glasswork by selecting 3–4 classic quilt designs to translate into glass compositions. Using simple geometric shapes like squares, rectangles, and triangles, you’ll learn how to…

3D Pattern Effects in Glass with Stacy Gates

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February 8 @ 3:28 pm

Step into the mesmerizing world of optical geometric precision! In this 4 week class, students will craft either a square or hexagon fused glass plate inspired by the eye-popping patterns of artists M.C. Escher and Victor Vasarely. Using an isometric grid as a foundation, you’ll explore the principles of perspective…

Create Your Own Sheet of Glass with Carolyn Austin

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February 8 @ 3:28 pm

Why would you work with ordinary manufacturers sheet glass when you can create your own part sheets to design a one of a kind decorative or functional piece of glass art. Students will learn about glass compatibility, firing schedules and how glass behaves in the kiln. Explore the many options…

Fused Glass Draped Vases with Carolyn Austin

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February 8 @ 3:28 pm

Get ready for spring with beautiful, fused glass free standing and wall vases! This 4-week class will introduce you to the beauty of using heat and gravity to create a graceful look in glass. Students will learn how to cut circles to build your glass cutting and kiln forming skills…

Endless Fused Glass Optics Techniques with Carolyn Austin

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February 8 @ 3:28 pm

In these 4-week classes you will learn to create a unique, optical look in fused glass. The basics of working with stringers and the art of cutting, grouping and laying out a specific pattern to complete a one-of-a-kind functional art glass project. There are many techniques and patterns that can…

Vitrigraph Stringers with Carolyn Austin

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February 8 @ 3:28 pm

Learn to pull and draw with vitrigraph stringers. In this 4 week glass fusion class we will work with hot melted glass, pulling it from a Caldera kiln to make your own unique stringers. Combine them with a variety of other glass colors and frit to create glass bowls, dishes…