Create a platter out of weaved glass. Students will create a 7” fused glass basket from layers of colorful glass strips. Platters will be fused and slumped into an open weave shape perfect for a display or for holding breads at your dinner table. All experience levels welcome. Sara Rezin, Instructor
Learn how to create complex shapes, including circles. You will also use the grinder to learn about cold-working and other kinds of techniques as you create a unique platter or wall hanging. Instructor: Taylor Moeller-Roy
Create a square or round platter with exciting patterns that you design using thin strips of glass. Thin strips of glass are arranged on edge, rather than laid flat to create patterns in the glass. tips and tricks for cutting thin strips will be demonstrated
Instructor: Sara Rezin
Use the basics of bead making to create your own unique handle to one of multiple utensils. Students will learn how to work safely with hot glass, and create a large bead that will be attached to a kitchen utensil (ice cream scoop, bottle openers, fork, letter opener, etc.)
Beth Wenger-Johnstone, Instructor
Using glass, a glass tea light votive, and grout, make your very own mosaic tea light. We’ll be using mostly transparent colors (see through) so your design will light up the room when you use it. Instructor: Taylor Moeller-Roy
Serve your favorite holiday treats on a dish you’ve made. Learn the basics of plate making, design and fusing while making a tray perfect for serving bread, crackers or treats. Tips and tricks for working with iridized glass will add a bit of sparkle to your piece. Sara Rezin, Instructor
Sample both flame working and fusing in our survey class. Learn how to make beads on the torches and the learn how to make a fused and slumped glass platter. Instructors: Beth Wenger-Johnstone and Sara Rezin
You will create a free-standing curved glass piece. It is a perfect piece of art to use as a candle stand or sun catcher. All experience levels welcome. Sara Rezin, Instructor