ONSITE: Stained Glass Workshop: Create a Suncatcher (B)
Learn the basics of working in VisArts' Glass studio by creating a light catcher! Students will learn to cut glass, grind the edges, foil the glass, then solder it all together.
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ONSITE: Glass Fusing + Slumping (Ages 12-14)
Learn to fuse and slump glass in the kiln. We'll create designs by cutting colored sheet glass. By layering patterns and firing glass in kilns, students can create small decorative glass objects.
read moreONSITE: Intermediate Glass Fusing + Slumping (B)
Students will work on fused and slumped glass projects to create functional and narrative pieces. We will be creating with glass sheet, frits, powders, stringers and rod.
read moreONSITE: Screenprinting on Glass (this class is only offered once a year)
This is a glass fusing class focused on creating design and imagery on sheet glass. Students will learn basic design methods using stencils, screenprinting and monoprint techniques. These sheets can then be turned into functional wares such as plates and coasters or as hanging glass art "paintings" on a wall. Students will learn how to […]
read moreONSITE: Intermediate Glass Fusing + Slumping (A)
Students will work on fused and slumped glass projects to create functional and narrative pieces. We will be creating with glass sheet, frits, powders, stringers and rod.
read moreB: Flameworking Glass Pendants with Maddie League (ages 15+ with a registered adult)
Try your hand at flameworking. Work with glass artist Maddie League to create a unique pendant. Students will experience glass in its molten state and create a wearable treasure to take home. Students will need to come back at a later date in order to pick up their work, so the pieces can anneal in […]
read moreA: Flameworking Glass Pendants with Maddie League (ages 15+ with a registered adult)
Try your hand at flameworking. Work with glass artist Maddie League to create a unique pendant. Students will experience glass in its molten state and create a wearable treasure to take home. Students will need to come back at a later date in order to pick up their work, so the pieces can anneal in […]
read moreA: Flameworking Glass Pendants with Maddie League (ages 15+ with a registered adult)
Try your hand at flameworking! Work with glass artist Maddie League to create a unique pendant. Students will experience glass in its molten state and create a wearable treasure to take home! Students will need to come back at a later date in order to pick up their work, so the pieces can anneal in […]
read moreB: Flameworking Glass Pendants with Maddie League (ages 15+ with a registered adult)
Try your hand at flameworking! Work with glass artist Maddie League to create a unique pendant. Students will experience glass in its molten state and create a wearable treasure to take home! Students will need to come back at a later date in order to pick up their work, so the pieces can anneal in […]
read moreONSITE: Flameworking a Glass Pendant
Learn how to make glass pendants using clear and colored borosicilicate glass rods using the flame of a propane-oxygen torch. You'll be introduced to basic techniques as well as the tools and equipment needed to explore flame working.
read moreONSITE: Glass Fusing + Slumping Intensive: Mixed Media
In this 5 day intensive students will create their own glass and mixed media artwork in the form of collage or assemblage. Bring in the things you are interested in incorporating with your glass work like photos, parts and pieces of things such as jewelry and other memorabilia. Materials which can be used range from […]
read moreONSITE: Glass Fusing + Slumping Intensive: Small Scale Casting
During this 5-day intensive, students will make small-scale 3D glass castings. Possibilities are paper weights, a bas relief tile or bowl, a small lidded box and small sculptures. Techniques include working from found and natural objects, sculpting forms, making duplicates, mold making and finishing. No previous experience is necessary.
read moreONSITE: Intermediate Stained Glass
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 Glass Fusing + Slumping
Students will work on fused and slumped glass projects to create functional and narrative pieces. We will be creating with glass sheet, frits, powders, stringers and rod.
read moreONSITE: Flameworking Glass Flora
Explore the world of flameworking and sculpting with glass. You’ll learn basic sculpting and forming techniques for borosilicate glass on the torch and gain an understanding of welds and connections by constructing flowers and other organic forms.
read moreONSITE: Flameworking: Dress Up Your Drink
Learn to manipulate borosilicate glass tubing and rods to create your own drinkware! Students will create swizzle sticks and straws using an oxygen propane torch.
read moreONSITE: Flameworking: Making Glass Beads (D)
Learn the basics of using a torch and mandrel to wind hot glass into beautiful beads that are perfect for jewelry.
read moreONSITE: Flameworking: Making Glass Beads (C)
Learn the basics of using a torch and mandrel to wind hot glass into beautiful beads that are perfect for jewelry.
read moreONSITE: Flameworking: Borosilicate Glass Jewelry
Work with borosilicate glass on an oxygen propane torch to create resilient, wearable pieces. This workshop will start with the absolute basics of flameworking then expand to color, patterning and other techniques for creating wearable pieces.
read moreONSITE: Flameworking: Making Glass Beads (B)
Learn the basics of using a torch and mandrel to wind hot glass into beautiful beads that are perfect for jewelry.
read moreONSITE: Intaglio Glass Engraving (B)
Explore glass engraving using the intaglio technique. This is a decorative art form used on glass. Students will use a micromotor or dremel with small diamond, stone and polishing burs, on small vessels or glass panels to create exquisite carvings on glass.
read moreONSITE: Stained Glass
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: Intaglio Glass Engraving (A)
Explore glass engraving using the intaglio technique. This is a decorative art form used on glass. Students will use a micromotor or dremel with small diamond, stone and polishing burs, on small vessels or glass panels to create exquisite carvings on glass.
read moreONSITE: Flameworking: Making Glass Beads (A)
Learn the basics of using a torch and mandrel to wind hot glass into beautiful beads that are perfect for jewelry.
read moreONSITE: Flameworking: Making Glass Marbles (C)
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.
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