NEW ADULT CLASSES

Using Borosilicate Glass Flameworking to make Glass Pendants

This three-hour class offers an introduction to working with borosilicate glass (pyrex) through the creation of pendants made on a torch. Basic studio safety and equipment, tools and materials will be discussed, along with the unique properties of borosilicate glass. Borosilicate is considered a hard-glass, having a high melting point, and a high resistance to thermal shock, making it a very durable and user-friendly glass. We will use these properties to create pendants with a pulled loop. Students will focus on basic glassworking techniques, shaping the glass using gravity and graphite tools, and applications of color. Upon completion of this class, you will have a broader understanding of working with glass, and will have created several borosilicate glass pendants. The class fee is $75 and includes supplies. Instructor:  Jenna Larson, Jenna Larson Glass

Saturday, February 25 10 am – 1 pm

Saturday, April 21 10 am – 1 pm

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Glass Fusing and Slumping: an Introduction

In this introductory three- hour class, you will learn the basics of glass fusing and slumping. We will discuss studio equipment, firing schedules of kilns, safe handling of glass, and glass co-efficiencies. We will work on cutting and shaping techniques and designing through multiple layers of glass. Upon completion of the class, you will have designed and created a small slumped platter, and will have a basic understanding of glass fusing. The class fee is $85 and includes supplies. Instructor:  Jenna Larson, Jenna Larson Glass

Saturday, May 12, 10 am – 1 pm

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Special Effects in Kiln Glass

In this introductory three- hour class, you will learn the basics of glass fusing and slumping, with a focus on utilizing multiple approaches of surface treatments to create unique effects. We will discuss studio equipment, firing schedules of kilns, safe handling of glass, and glass co-efficiencies. We will work on cutting and shaping techniques and designing with color, and will then discuss utilizing powders, frits, pixels and other surface layer applications. Upon completion of the class, you will have designed and created a small slumped platter, and will have a basic understanding of glass fusing. The class fee is $85 and includes supplies. Instructor:  Jenna Larson, Jenna Larson Glass

Saturday, March 17 10 am – 1 pm

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Flameworking (Glass beadmaking)

Introductory classes for Adults (16 and older)

In this three-hour, introductory class you will learn basic beadmaking techniques, including safe and proper handling of equipment, tools and materials as well as developing good shapes, pulling stringer and applying surface decoration. By the end of class you will have created several of your own glass beads. The cost is $75 per class and includes supplies. Minimum 3 students. Maximum 8 students.
Instructor:  Beth Wenger Johnstone, Bumblebead Studio

Saturday, Mar 3, 10am - 1pm

Wednesday, Apr 25, 10am - 1pm

Saturday, May 5, 10am - 1pm

Instructor: Beth Wenger Johnstone

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