ONSITE: Floral Mosaic Glass Fusing (A)
Learn how to design a floral-inspired mosaic coaster and cut pieces of glass to fill that pattern. Students can expect to learn about the chemistry behind how glass melts in a kiln.
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ONSITE: Floral Mosaic Glass Fusing (B)
Learn how to design a floral-inspired mosaic coaster and cut pieces of glass to fill that pattern. Students can expect to learn about the chemistry behind how glass melts in a kiln.
read moreONSITE: Introduction to Glass Fusing Workshop
Learn to fuse and slump glass in the kiln. We'll create designs by cutting colored sheet glass, using glass stringers, rods and frits. By layering patterns and firing glass in kilns, students can create tiles, bowls, plates or panels. No previous experience needed.
read moreONSITE: Geometric Patterns in Glass (B)
Students will explore geometric shapes, repeating patterns, and tessellations in fused glass. We will learn methods for designing, measuring, and laying out shapes and patterns, while practicing and refining glass-cutting skills.
read moreONSITE: Glass Fusing + Slumping for the Absolute Beginner
Learn to fuse and slump glass in the kiln. We'll create designs by cutting colored sheet glass, using glass stringers, rods and frits. By layering patterns and firing glass in kilns, students can create tiles, bowls, plates and panels. No previous experience needed.
read moreONSITE: Geometric Patterns in Glass (A)
Students will explore geometric shapes, repeating patterns, and tessellations in fused glass. We will learn methods for designing, measuring, and laying out shapes and patterns, while practicing and refining glass-cutting skills.
read moreONSITE: Stained Glass (B)
Learn the basics of glass cutting, foiling, soldering and framing in order to embellish your home with stained glass panels, decorative mirrors or handmade lampshades. By the end of the class, beginners will have learned the fundamentals and completed a panel. Returning students will be able to explore more advanced techniques.
read moreONSITE: Go With the Flow: Fused Glass (B)
Learn techniques to make glass flow into new and exciting designs. This multi week class will allow us to commit our kiln firings to high-fire flows such as pot melts, screen melts and flow bars. You'll learn to create more intricate patterns and discover how the higher temperatures make the glass liquid enough to flow, […]
read moreONSITE: Go With the Flow: Fused Glass (A)
Learn techniques to make glass flow into new and exciting designs. This multi week class will allow us to commit our kiln firings to high-fire flows such as pot melts, screen melts and flow bars. You'll learn to create more intricate patterns and discover how the higher temperatures make the glass liquid enough to flow, […]
read moreONSITE: Intermediate Stained Glass (B)
This class is for students who have previously taken a stained glass class at VisArts. Use this class to finish working on projects already started or begin a new project. This is a great opportunity to reinvigorate your creative practice with glass!
read moreONSITE: Intermediate Stained Glass (A)
This class is for students who have previously taken a stained glass class at VisArts. Use this class to finish working on projects already started or begin a new project. This is a great opportunity to reinvigorate your creative practice with glass!
read moreONSITE: Stained Glass for the Beginner
Students will learn the fundamentals of how to build a stained glass panel or 3D object from start to finish. The lessons will encompass pattern design, glass scoring/breaking, grinding, foiling, soldering, framing and applying various patinas. At the end of the class, each student will have made at least one piece they can bring home and immediately […]
read moreONSITE: Marble Making
Learn the basics of marble making using a propane torch and glass rods. Enjoy generous demonstrations, discussions and time to practice as you explore various marble styles.
read moreONSITE: Modern Stained Glass Mini Workshop (Adults and Youth 12+ with Registered Adult)
Students will be able to select an existing pattern and color palette of a modern, geometric design. They will learn how to create the piece from start to finish and bring home the finished product to display at home or give as a gift. During the class, students will learn how to score and break […]
read moreONSITE: Fused Glass Holiday Ornaments (B)
Arrange small pieces of glass into a holiday pattern (trees or stars, for example) and fire them in the kiln. You’ll leave the course with your very own holiday ornament or pendant! This class covers basic fused glass techniques. You’ll learn how to cut sheet glass, build layers and use basic rules of fusing and […]
read moreONSITE: Fused Glass Projects (A)
Students with previous glass fusing experience will have the opportunity to work on existing projects or new projects of their choosing. The class content will be designed around student requests. Students can expect to either work on continuing projects they already have in progress or to learn and work with techniques for new projects.
read moreONSITE: Fused Glass Projects (B)
Students with previous glass fusing experience will have the opportunity to work on existing projects or new projects of their choosing. The class content will be designed around student requests. Students can expect to either work on continuing projects they already have in progress or to learn and work with techniques for new projects.
read moreONSITE: Fused Glass Holiday Ornaments (A)
Arrange small pieces of glass into a holiday pattern (trees or stars, for example) and fire them in the kiln. You'll leave the course with your very own holiday ornament or pendant! This class covers basic fused glass techniques. You'll learn how to cut sheet glass, build layers and use basic rules of fusing and […]
read moreONSITE: Stained Glass Stars (Adults and Youth 12+ with Registered Adult)
Create a star to hang from your tree or in your window throughout the year. Students will cut stained glass, foil, and solder, then embellish their star with decorative wire or beads.
read moreONSITE: Stained Glass (Ages 12-14)
Embrace your love of color by learning to make stained glass. Select or design stained glass patterns, then cut, grind, clean, foil and solder your stained glass creation using the Tiffany technique. Beginners complete a small window and students with previous experience learn more advanced techniques, completing more challenging projects of their choice.
read moreONSITE: Stained Glass Panel From One Sheet of Glass
Create a unique stained glass panel using a single sheet of glass. As a group, students will share ideas as they work through the creative process.
read moreONSITE: Glass Fusing + Slumping (Ages 15–18)
Get a feel for glass fusing in just one afternoon! Make one glass artwork of your own design such as a suncatcher, simple dish, or small jewelry pieces.
read moreONSITE: Glass Powder Intensive (A)
Explore the many ways glass powders can be used to create differently from sheet glass. Through the use of various techniques, students will work on botanical designs, making flower petals and leaves to be used in layers. The techniques of wafer making, crackle, drawing and painting processes, stencils, and ways to create depth and texture […]
read moreONSITE: Glass Fusing + Slumping: Make Your Own Dish
Make your own glass dish or sculpture in just one day! Students will first choose a shape to create, then learn to cut, grind, and compose glass to fit a mold. Using colorful sheet glass, glass powders, stringers, and frits, students can also create patterns and images of their choice on glass. Please allow two weeks […]
read moreONSITE: Introduction to Glass Fusing Workshop
Learn to fuse and slump glass in the kiln. We’ll create designs by cutting colored sheet glass, using glass stringers, rods and frits. By layering patterns and firing glass in kilns, students can create tiles, bowls, plates or panels. No previous experience needed.
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