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| ****PLEASE NOTE**** Fundamentals of Fusing Class must be completed before any other fusing classes may be taken. Thank you. We will train you how to use your kiln for $5.00 when you purchase your kiln from us! . . . . . . click on class for dates and times Glass University- We offer basic classes in Fusing, Master and Project Based. Basic Classes Fundamentals of Fusing - $95 Learn the basics of glass fusing and make two 4” square fused glass tiles. This hands on class will introduce students to basic fusing techniques, glass cutting, kiln operation and material selection. Find out what “frit”, “noodles”, and “stringers”, are all about and use them to create little works of art that you can use as tiles, coasters or wall art. Turn your tiles into a clock, a vase, or a dish for an additional $6. This class provides the basic skills to allow you to go on to create jewelry, bowls, trays, clocks and other fused glass pieces. This class is a prerequisite for most of our other fusing classes. Bring a friend and experience the beauty and fun of fused glass. Course fee includes all tools and materials for two 4”x 4” tiles. Bring a design that will fit into a 4" tile. Projects may be picked up a week after class. Meets one time for 3.5 hours. Examples of F of Fusing class projects: Fused Jewelry Basics - $75 This hands-on class builds on skills learned in the "fundamentals" class. Techniques for making fused glass pendants and earrings will be discussed. Students will make several pendants and earring sets. Design considerations for mounting and hanging your pieces will be presented along with a display of different types of jewelry findings. Fee includes glass, findings, and some dichroic glass. One 2 1/2 hour session. Prerequisite: Fundamentals of Fusing. Master Classes - Technical Please note: Classes listed under Technical/Master classes are designed for those that want to take their glass skills to a higher level. These classes are designed with advanced techniques and make up our Master Fuser Program. Fundamentals of Fusing and advanced cutting skills required for all classes. We offer an exclusive yearly membership for Glass Masters with several perks. Please inquire for more details. Pattern Bars - $175 In this class you will learn the techniques for creating intricate patterns in glass for use in a variety of fusing projects. Students will create a 4" x 6" x 1" block and a 1" x 1" x 8" bar, which will be sliced into pattern bars in the second session, using the tile saw. Design considerations, construction techniques and suggestions for ways to use the completed pattern bars will be discussed. Students will provide 3 or 4 sheets of colored fusible glass. Course fee includes firing and all other materials. Two sessions: One 3 hour and One 1 Hour Fooling with Frit - $150 We will be doing a lot more than fooling around with frit in this class! Students will learn all about the different kinds of frit, the uses and characteristics of binders and the advantages and hazards of color mixing. Highlighting, painting, stencils, masking, texturing, molding and filling will also be discussed. Students will use their newly acquired knowledge of frit to create designs on several small pieces. Students will provide 2 sheets of clear glass and 1 sheet of white glass. Course fee includes frit, firing and all other materials. One 4 hour session. Dam It - $150 This is the class where you will learn to break the 1/4 inch rule. Techniques for creating dams and casting molds will be discussed. Students will make and use a variety of dams to create multi-layer fused pieces and glass castings. Students will provide 2 sheets of clear glass and 2 sheets of transparent colored glass and bring ideas for a simple multi-layered design. Course fee includes all dam materials and firing. Upon completion of the firing the students will have two dams to take home for future projects. One 4 hour session. Fritography - $140 In this class you will use glass, frit, stringers and noodles to create images in glass. Heat forming of stringers and noodles will be used to create glass elements for inclusion in the images. Masking, layering and blending techniques will be discussed. Students will create a 6" x 6" glass picture. Course fee includes firing and all materials. One 4 hour session. Dealing with Dichro - $150 Dichroic glass puts the "bling" in your thing! It is a brilliant design element and a must for fused jewelry, but it has some unique characteristics. Students will learn the techniques to make the best use of dichroic glass in their projects. Types of dichroic glass, color and color changes with firing will be discussed. Uses for Dichro Slide and Dichro etching will be demonstrated. Students will make several dichroic jewelry pieces. Course fee includes firing and a dichro Sample Pack for each student. One 3 hour session. Advanced Plate and Bowls - $195 Want to make a real piece of art glass that involves more than arranging a few pieces of glass and frit on a circle and firing it? If so, this is the class for you. Thick glass techniques, cold working and design considerations will be discussed. Students will provide 2 sheets of colored glass and 1 sheet of clear glass and bring ideas for a simple geometric design. Course fee includes two firings, use of a mold or dam materials and scrap glass. Two Sessions: One 4 hours and 1 one hour. The Vitrograph - $75 Leave your notebook at home....this is a fun class!!! Hot glass drips out of the bottom of a specialty modified kiln while students manipulate the flowing glass into custom stringers and other shapes. Students take home what they create for inclusion into future projects. Course fee includes all tools and materials. Class is limited to four students, so Sign Up Early! One 2 hour session. Creative Slumping - $125 What is a slumping ring for? What if I can't find a mold for the shape I want? Ceramic or stainless steel? Why won't the kiln wash stick to my stainless steel mold? These and many other questions you didn't even know to ask will be answered in this "all about slumping class." Students will learn basic mold making and glass forming techniques. Class fee includes a firing in any of our molds (students must create tile to be slumped at home or during studio time). Templates for tiles will be created in class. One 3 hour session. Basic Classes Fresh Fish - $50 No, you don't eat this fish! Come join us for a fun time making "Fresh Fish." We will provide instruction and one fusing. Make a fish to hang on the wall by itself or make up to a 14" fish plate. One 2 1/2 hour session. Glass and Decorations to be purchased by student. Coral Sea Bowl - $65 Sunflower Fused Bowl - $45 NEW! i |
| 1247 Washington Road, Rye, NH 03870 - 603.929.9113 - cke@accents-in-glass.com |
| Please note - Classes tend to fill up quickly. If you see something you like, sign up as soon as possible. Unless otherwise noted, there is a maximum of six (6) students per class and a minimum of three (3) students. Classes are on a first-come-first-served basis and require pre-registration to reserve your space. For safety reasons please wear closed toe shoes only - no sandals or flip-flops. Please note: No refunds will be issued for classes. Store credit only or we can apply to a future class. |
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The possibilities are endless in this class! Showcase this stunning piece on your mantle, coffee table
or bookcase. This is a fun class using the Morton Portable Glass Shop (bring to class) to create a
delicate one of a kind bowl. We will teach the technique of making this intricate shape then fuse it and
drape. Students need to bring prepared mold to class and 1 sq foot of fusible glass. Students who
purchase mold during class will receive a 15% discount. Cutting experience is necessary so bring your
tools.
or bookcase. This is a fun class using the Morton Portable Glass Shop (bring to class) to create a
delicate one of a kind bowl. We will teach the technique of making this intricate shape then fuse it and
drape. Students need to bring prepared mold to class and 1 sq foot of fusible glass. Students who
purchase mold during class will receive a 15% discount. Cutting experience is necessary so bring your
tools.
The technique of fusing with tone-on-tone color is an elegant way to create glass art with a
refined style. For class, we will all make the cheerful sunflower bowl. Once you learn these
techniques, you can branch out to other colors and designs to achieve this subtle "silhouette"
and be able to create masterworks that you will be proud to call your own. Students to
purchase their glass and bring cutting tools. No experience necessary.
refined style. For class, we will all make the cheerful sunflower bowl. Once you learn these
techniques, you can branch out to other colors and designs to achieve this subtle "silhouette"
and be able to create masterworks that you will be proud to call your own. Students to
purchase their glass and bring cutting tools. No experience necessary.