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Our warm shop is open!!!
Thanks to a Community Development Block Grant, a new warm shop has been constructed and our kilns fired up!! We are offering a range of introductory courses and will be expanding our programming throughout the year to include workshops in pate de verre and kiln-casting by nationally acclaimed artists. All warm shop tuition includes material costs. Stay tuned for new class options and dates!
Warm Shop Classes
Introduction to Fusing and Slumping
Members: $90 Non-Members: $100
Saturday 9:00a.m. - 1:00p.m. (4 hours)
| Session I | |
May 10 | |
Session II | |
May 24 |
| Session III | |
June 14 | |
Session IV | |
June 28 |
| Session V | |
July 12 | |
Session VI | |
August 9 |
| Session VII | |
August 30 | |
Session VIII | |
September 20 |
| Session IX | |
October 11 | |
Session X | |
November 22 |
| Session XI | |
December 6 | |
Session XII | |
January 17 |
| Session XIII | |
February 21 | |
Session XIV | |
April 18 |
Come with your design ideas to this great beginning fusing/slumping class! This class will address beginning techniques of glass cutting and shaping. Students will create simple designs and patterns using cut shapes, frits, and stringers to make a fusible form. Students will select the mold shape for their final product. Instructors will slump the pieces in the mold and have ready for students 3 days after the class. All materials and tools provided. No prior experience necessary.
Beginning Kiln Casting
Members: $330 Non-Members: $350
Tuesday 6:00 - 9:00
Wednesday 6:00 - 9:00
Wednesday 6:00 - 8:00
Saturday 10:00 - 12:00
(10 hours total)
| Session I | | May 27, 28, June 4, 7 |
| Session II | | June 17, 18, 25, 28 |
| Session III | | July 8, 9, 16, 19 |
| Session IV | | August 5, 6, 13, 16 |
| Session V | | September 2, 3, 10, 13 |
| Session VI | | October 7, 8, 15, 18 |
| Session VII | | November 18, 19, 26, 29 |
| Session VIII | | January 13, 14, 21, 24 |
| Session IX | | March 10, 11, 18, 21 |
This beginner class will introduce students to the basics of frit (glass chunks) kiln casting. This class is split into four parts (one session includes all four listed dates) to accommodate the drying/annealing processes essential for successful kiln casting. During the first class, students will use clay to create a small object to be the positive for their cast piece. This piece can be anything you can dream up, from sculptures to jewelry pieces. Next class, students will pour silica molds of their clay objects. The molds require one week to dry fully. When we reconvene for the third class, students will fill their molds and prepare the kilns for proper firing techniques. In the fourth and final class, students will finish their projects by cleaning, buffing, polishing, and sandblasting their cast pieces. No prior experience necessary.
Platemaking Basics
Staff Instructor: Louie Via
Members $45 Non-Members $65
Tuesday & Thursday 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. (2.5 hours)
| Session I | | October 14 & 16 |
| Session II | | December 9 & 11 |
| Session III | | February 24 & 26 |
| Session IV | | April 7 & 9 |
| Session V | | May 12 & 14 |
Students will create two fused and slumped plates. Topics will include basics of kiln-forming, types of glass, mold materials, and firing of kilns. Completion of Introduction to Fusing/Slumping class required.
Glass Fusing for Jewelers
Staff Instructor
Members $180 Non-Members $200
Saturday & Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (8 hours)
Learn to make fused glass pendants, earrings, and pins. Techniques will include: Dichroic coatings, layering of colors, grinding pieces to shape, and multiple firings to create shine and luster. No prior experience required.
Continuing Kiln Casting/ Flower Pot Casting
Staff Instructor
Members $475 Non-Members $500
Tuesday 6:00 - 9:00
Wednesday 6:00 - 9:00
Wednesday 6:00 - 8:00
Saturday 10:00 - 12:00
(10 hours total)
| Session I | | October 21, 22, 29, November 1 |
| Session II | | December 2, 3, 10, 13 |
| Session III | | February 17, 18, 25, 28 |
| Session IV | | March 31, April 1, 8, 11 |
| Session V | | April 28, 29, May 6, 9 |
| Session VI | | May 26, 27, June 3, 6 |
Continuing Kiln Casting will introduce students to Flower Pot Casting, a method of kiln casting involving dripping glass into a mold. This class is split into four parts (one session includes all four listed dates) to accommodate the drying/annealing processes essential for successful kiln casting. During the first class, students will use wax to create a objects to be the positive for their cast piece. Next class, students will pour silica molds of their wax objects, let them set, and steam the wax out of the mold. Once steamed, the molds require one week to dry fully. In the third class, students will ready the kiln for firing and learn how to use cold shop equipment for finishing their pieces. In the fourth and final class, students will finish their projects by cleaning, buffing, polishing, and sandblasting their cast pieces. No prior experience necessary.
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