Glass
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Mondays
No classes are currently scheduled for this day.
Tuesdays
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Level:
All Levels Welcome
Location:
385 Tequesta Drive - Studio J
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Bring in Summer with beautiful fused glass free standing vases! This 4 week class with introduce you to the beauty of using heat and gravity to create a graceful look in glass. Students will learn the basics of glass fusion as well as building your glass cutting and kiln forming skills to create one of a kind art glass pieces to add to your collection or give as gifts to others. Materials and firing schedules are supplied for this project with Additional materials and firing schedules available for purchase.
Please wear close-toed shoes, comfortable clothes and an apron.
Email Carolyn with any questions at: Carolyn@LighthouseArts.org
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Level:
All Levels Welcome
Location:
395 Seabrook Road - Studio G
Instructor:
Painting with glass. Students will be introduced to the use of Glassline Paints. A special type of glass fusing paint that is used for drawing lines of your design on glass and them be able to shade on the glass with various colors to create detailed patterns between layers of glass to create complex dimensional effects in glass with fine tip applicators. You will be amazed at the effects you can achieve and come away with a decorative functional fused glass dish or bowl.
Materials and firing schedules are supplied for this project with Additional materials and firing schedules available for purchase. Please wear close-toed shoes, comfortable clothes and an apron.
Please Email Carolyn with any questions at: Carolyn@LighthouseArts.org
Wednesdays
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Level:
Intermediate - Advanced
Location:
385 Tequesta Dr. – Studio G
Instructor:
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
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Level:
All Levels Welcome
Location:
385 Tequesta Drive - Studio J
Instructor:
You are sure to get some cool reactions from this 4-week class! Working with a variety of colors and materials you will learn how glass, silver foil, and heat react to each other. What causes and influences this behavior while learning cutting skills and the proper design and layout to create a unique and one-of-a-kind looking glass you will be proud to use and display. Materials and firing schedules are included with additional materials and firings schedules available for purchase. Please wear closed-toed shoes, comfortable clothes, and an apron.
Days & Times:
Level:
All Levels Welcome
Location:
385 Tequesta Dr. – Studio G
Instructor:
Cover Up is a sequel to our Optic classes, where we use glass stringers and Capz , stacks of glass, to create a unique, optical look in fused glass. In this 4 week class you will learn 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. We will use some of the same techniques in our last class but changing the parameters and glass color to make a very different piece along with 2 small companion pieces. Some cutting skills recommended. Materials and firing schedules are supplied for this project with Additional materials and firing schedules available for purchase.
Please wear close-toed shoes, comfortable clothes and an apron.
Please Email Carolyn with any questions at: Carolyn@LighthouseArts.org