Beginning-Advanced Glass Fusing Techniques (Spring)

Beginner-Advanced Skill Level: Young Adults & Adults
Instructor: Sandi Martina
Create artworks from layering glass then firing in a kiln to full, tack or slump fuse temperatures.
Beginning/Intermediate classes are great for students who have no previous glass experience or want a refresher on basic skills. Discover the art of kiln-forming, including types of glass and basic principles of compatibility. Learn the hand tools and equipment for scoring, cutting, coldworking, etching and shaping glass. Choose from opal, transparent, iridized and streaky sheet glass, frit (crushed glass) and glass stringers. Students will learn design concepts and how to choose which technique will best accomplish their goal. Focus will be on process and exploring possibilities that can be achieved with glass.
Intermediate / Advanced classes are for students who already possess a basic knowledge of fusing glass and use of tools. Students will explore more detailed and complex fusing concepts. Make your own sheet glass; create components; build pattern bars; experiment with strip cutting; pull vitrigraph cane. Experience reactives, kilncarving, image transfers, bottle slumping and much more. This class is designed for students to perfect their sense of craftsmanship and development of a personal style. Experimentation and thinking outside the box is strongly encouraged. (Meets in W-7, Rm. 716)
Spring Quarter: 7 weeks
Thursday April 8, 1pm-4pm
Tuition: $230
Materials: $170, added at time of registration.
Location: W-7, Rm. 716