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.

Special Notes

• Some materials are supplied in class; students will be charged for the glass they use at the end of the session. This class is ONLY open to students who are new to VisArts or are new to glass. If you are not new to VisArts or glass, please take another class appropriate for your skill level. Please wear closed toe shoes. Most students can expect to spend between 20-70 on additional glass.
  
  Classes are confirmed one week prior to the start date. In order to help us confirm classes, please register as early as possible.
  
  On-site courses do not come with studio access outside of class time. Paid open studio access is available through our Studio Access Program. Please visit visarts.org for more information.
  
  

About the Instructor

Erin Cross

Erin Cross is an artist, curator and educator, raised in Richmond, VA. They are the founder of The Glass Ceiling, artist studio and class space on Robinson Street.

After taking their first glassblowing class at VisArts in 2014, they majored in Craft and Material Studies with emphases in glass, metal, and fiber from VCUarts in 2018. They earned a Master's of Fine Arts from University of Nevada, Reno in 2022, while teaching at the Visual Arts Center and local and national institutions.

Their work has shown at State and Lemp in Boise, ID, The National Liberty Museum in Philadelphia, PA, Slover Library in Norfolk, VA, and in Richmond, VA at The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, The Singleton Center, the Anderson Gallery, SEDIMENT Arts, Artemis Gallery, Studio Two Three, Iridian Gallery, and The Collegiate School. They have curated at Delia Dante Gallery, the Anderson Gallery and Artemis Gallery.

Find them at theglassceilingrva.com and at 106 S. Robinson St. behind Spacebomb Recording Studio & Rosewood Clothing Company!

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