Glass Fusing and Painting

 

 

Saturday

September 4th
10:00am - 4:00pm
Dichroic Jewelry Class
with Beth Palyash

1 day class

$175.00

Make a complete set of beautiful dichroic fused jewelry. Go home that day with a necklace, bracelet, & matching earrings! Learn how to fuse your cabachons and mount them in the settings.
There is no one day class like this one!
Space is limited!
All materials included.
Saturday

Sept. 25th
or
Dec. 4th
10:00am - 4:00pm
Cold Fusing

1 day class

$95.00

Come see the most beautiful new technique of fusing without the kiln of tested compatible glass!  You've got to see it to believe it.  Use your regular scrap glass to create a beautiful art piece!  All materials are included.  Glass cutting experience is helpful, but not required.

Saturday

September 11th
10:00am - 4:00pm
Decorative Fused Technique in Glass  Intermediate Level

1 day class

$125.00

Learn the technique of applying high fire enamels to your fusible glass.  This technique will add a striking dimension to your fused glass artwork.  You will complete a tile that will be affixed to a wooden box to make keepsake holder.
Includes all materials.

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Saturday

August 21st
10:00am - 3:00pm

Intermediate fusing and slumping - Glass Weaving

1 day class

$135.00
 

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People were fusing glass long before there was "Tested Compatible" glass.  In this class you will make a fused project with standard art glass.  Several techniques will be demonstrated for actual and pseudo glass weaving.  The lecture will also demonstrate several techniques for shaping glass.
Includes all materials.

Saturday

October 2nd
10:00am - 3:30pm
Basic Fusing 101 -Cabachons
with Phil Gegen

1 day class

$135.00

 Learn the basics of glass kiln working in this one day class!  Under the instruction of a professional artist, you will learn the ins and outs of glass fusing.  Expect to make three different types of projects.  One with standard tested compatible glass, one with iridized and dichroic glass, and one special coaster project with iridized glass.  This course gives you the groundwork of fusing with artistic flair!
ALL materials included.

Wednesday
September 15th
6:00pm-8:00pm

Saturday

 October 9th
10:00am - 1:00pm
and
 October 16th
10:00am - 2:00pm
 
Large Vessel
Bowl Class
with
Phil Gegen

2 day class

$280.00

This is a new class for us.  The students will pick from one of several techniques to create a 16" glass bowl.  The student will design their own bowl, and do all necessary cold working.  If the student wishes, they can drill out the bowl to make a sink.

Cost includes a generous allowance for glass, up to three firings, use of a 20" stainless steel mold, use of the shop's cold working equipment. and any miscellaneous supplies.  Limited to 6 students. Advanced students only.
Saturday

November 20th
10:00am-4:00pm
Intermediate fusing and slumping - Christmas Cookies

1 day class

$135.00

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Our first time offering this fun holiday class especially for our fusing addicts!  Create a Christmas treat that can be used as an ornament of table decor.  You might be tempted to keep all these cookies for yourself instead of gifting them!
  Includes all materials and fusing.

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Advanced Glass Technique fusing and slumping

1 day class

$125.00

Learn how to manipulate hot glass into dimensional formation.  In this hands-on class, you will make multiple projects, including a decorative slumped plates!  Let this talented artist show you the tricks of the trade of kiln working in this one day class.
Includes all materials.

Note: These pieces usually require two firings, so in most cases the projects will have to be picked up at a later date.

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Glass Painting and Firing Class
 with
Doug Bozeman

4 week class

$135.00

Sign up now for this specialty class!  Learn how to create a traditional European style art using basic painting and shading.  Our talented guest artists walk you through the painting technique and use of the kiln to fire your pieces.  Cost includes materials. Project
Call for next class date Animal Portrait Painting with Doug Bozeman

4 day class

$150.00

Sign up now for this specialty class!  Learn from the best.  Let our professional artist show you the best techniques and secrets behind replicating life in lighted panels.  Learn this historical art in a hands on class, you will take completed works home.  Cost includes materials & kit.  Beginners Painting required.
Call for next class date Dimensional Fusing with Kaiser Lee board

1 day class

$175.00

Kaiser Lee Board is a fiber material that you can easily be cut and sculpted to make molds for slumping.  Under the instruction of this talented artist, you will learn how to fashion this material, how to kiln wash it, and how to fire it.  All materials included.
Call for next class date Fused Wind Chimes

1 day class

$75.00

Brighten up your garden & learn how to create a beautiful, functional wind chime out of glass!  Susan will walk you through fusing the chimes & you will complete assembly at home.  This class has limited space.  Sign up now!
Call for next class date Portrait Painting with
Nancy Fricker

2 day class

$225.00

Learn portrait painting with the best!  Top artist Nancy Fricker will show you the basic techniques & secrets behind replicating life in a lighted panel.  Learn this historical art in a hands-on class.  After firing, you will take completed works home.  Cost includes glass and paints used in class.  Bring your own basic painting kit.
Beginners Painting required.
Call for next class date Painting on Glass and Vitri-fusaille with Peter McGrain
3 day class

$495.00

Come and share 3 exiting days of Glass Painting with one of the World experts on the subject.  Learn from one of the best and have a great time as well.  No you don't have to fly half way across the country to take this class, you can take in Wichita.  There are a limited number of seats available, so sign up early.  A deposit will be required to hold your seat.

 

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