Studio Workshops in Findlay, OH
First Fused Glass Class- Plate Making
- In this 2.5-hour class, you will be introduced to the fundamental concepts of creating glass objects in the kiln. You'll get to design and build your own 8” x 8” fused and slumped plate! Choose from a wide range of colorful glasses to make your plate special. Plates will be fired after the workshop and available for pick-up a few days later. No experience with glass is required for this course, which is recommended for beginners.
Adult Class (16+)
Weds. April 16 6:00-8:30 $85 All Materials Provided |
Kiln Glass Kids' Class (ages 7+)Wednesday, April 9
6:30-8:00 
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Advanced Kiln Glass Sgraffito Drawing
We're building a "Glass City"! Back by popular request...
This workshop is geared for intermediate to advanced students who would like to build on their skills and add a little twist to their work. You will learn to create and combine glass sgraffito drawings, handmade collage part sheets, and fused cane, to build a complex fused glass city scene. Additional topics to be covered: inclusions, reactive glasses, volume control and flow, cutting thick glass, kiln operation and programming.
Prerequisite: Sgraffito Drawing Techniques (Beginner Class) or prior approval
This workshop is geared for intermediate to advanced students who would like to build on their skills and add a little twist to their work. You will learn to create and combine glass sgraffito drawings, handmade collage part sheets, and fused cane, to build a complex fused glass city scene. Additional topics to be covered: inclusions, reactive glasses, volume control and flow, cutting thick glass, kiln operation and programming.
Prerequisite: Sgraffito Drawing Techniques (Beginner Class) or prior approval
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May 8, 9, & 10 2014
10:00 am -5:00 pm $475 All materials are provided. (3 seats remaining) 
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Advanced Kiln Glass Jewelry
This class is for those of you with previous experience working in kiln glass jewelry. If you're ready to take your work to the next level and you're very comfortable with your glass cutting skills, this is your class! We'll move at a much faster pace than the Beginning Jewelry Class, so come ready to work hard.
Advanced techniques will include:
Double-Hole glass bracelet bead making, Inclusions, Reactions, Production Skills, and more.
Advanced techniques will include:
Double-Hole glass bracelet bead making, Inclusions, Reactions, Production Skills, and more.
Prerequisite: Beginning Kiln Glass Jewelry or prior approval.
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(Date TBA)
$175
Inclusions
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Double Hole
Bracelet Beads
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Inclusions & Reactions
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Beginning Kiln Glass Sgraffito Drawing
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April 11 & 12
$375 All materials are provided. LIMIT 5 STUDENTS
(Student work)
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Learn to draw with powdered glass! You’ll learn the basics and create several small pieces, as well as a large, 8”x10” framed piece.
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Upcoming Visiting Artist Classes
"The Artist", 2013, Kelly Crosser Alge.
I'll be teaching at:
HOT GLASS HOUSTON
"Telling the Story in Glass"
Check back soon, dates TBA
This intensive workshop is a 'crossover’ course, bringing fine art and fine craft together~
You will learn to create two dimensional imagery in glass, using a variety of glass powders. We will explore traditional ideas of drawing using a non-traditional approach; using glass to interpret line, value, contrast, texture, color, and composition.
In addition to learning technical processes, you’ll have freedom to experiment with ways of creating pieces that tell a story, evoke emotion, and express mood.
Previous drawing experience is not necessary, but some fusing experience is helpful. By the time you leave you will have gained a new awareness of the visual language that is possible with kiln formed glass, as well as confidence in your ability to “see” as an artist.
Additional topics to be covered: Kiln formed cane and murrini, collage part sheets for sgraffito drawing, tool making, incorporating color, reactive glass, volume control, firing schedules, and finishing.
HOT GLASS HOUSTON
"Telling the Story in Glass"
Check back soon, dates TBA
This intensive workshop is a 'crossover’ course, bringing fine art and fine craft together~
You will learn to create two dimensional imagery in glass, using a variety of glass powders. We will explore traditional ideas of drawing using a non-traditional approach; using glass to interpret line, value, contrast, texture, color, and composition.
In addition to learning technical processes, you’ll have freedom to experiment with ways of creating pieces that tell a story, evoke emotion, and express mood.
Previous drawing experience is not necessary, but some fusing experience is helpful. By the time you leave you will have gained a new awareness of the visual language that is possible with kiln formed glass, as well as confidence in your ability to “see” as an artist.
Additional topics to be covered: Kiln formed cane and murrini, collage part sheets for sgraffito drawing, tool making, incorporating color, reactive glass, volume control, firing schedules, and finishing.