Glass

CLASS LEVELS BY COLOR: BEGINNING INTERMEDIATE ADVANCED ALL LEVELS

IN-STUDIO CLASSES

MONDAY

WORKING WITH SHEET GLASS

Progress your skills in glass fusing! Demonstrations will showcase traditional and modern techniques as well as those requested by the class. Personal projects will be mostly self-directed, so previous enrollment in beginning sheet glass is highly suggested. 15 Weeks • August 24-December 7 12:30-3:30 pm • $965.00 • Intermediate/ Advanced Shawn Everette • No Class September 7

STAINED GLASS: OUTSIDE THE FRAME

Free your stained glass from the frame as you embrace forms in a multitude of shapes! In this class, students will learn to incorporate negative spaces, allowing for a beautiful airiness, and explore the layering of glass pieces to experiment with dimension and depth of colors. 7 Weeks • August 24-October 12 12:30-3:30 pm • $625.00 • All Levels Heather Whitesides • No Class September 7 SCULPTURAL STAINED GLASS

Take the beauty of stained glass into the third dimension! In this class, students will learn how to create inventive works of art that experiment with traditional shapes, textures, patterns, and colors as they explore new and inventive territories in stained glass. 7 Weeks • October 26-December 7 12:30-3:30 pm • $625.00 • All Levels Heather Whitesides

FLAMEWORKING: BEADS

Learn to wield a torch as you melt glass on metal rods to craft your own beads! Start with the basics, students will be able to explore more complex shapes and decorative techniques in this introductory 7-week class. 7 Weeks • August 24-October 12 4-6 pm • $625.00 • Beginning Kenton Pratt • No Class September 7

FLAMEWORKING: BEADS

Learn to wield a torch as you melt glass on metal rods to craft your own beads! Start with the basics, students will be able to explore more complex shapes and decorative techniques in this introductory 7-week class. 7 Weeks • October 26-December 7 4-6 pm • $625.00 • Beginning Kenton Pratt HOT GLASS 1

Focusing on developing the technical skills required to correctly manipulate glass through off-hand blowing, Hot Glass 1 is a perfect introduction of hollow work and sculpting. After learning the keys to a strong foundation, students will better understand the medium and its possibilities in art-making. 15 Weeks • August 24-December 7 6:30-9:30 pm • $965.00 • Beginning Drew Mason • No Class September 7

INTRO TO SHEET GLASS

Discover the foundational practices and processes of fusing glass. Learn to cut and assemble glass plates, frits, noodles, and stringers to make a variety of plate and jewelry projects. As the class goes on, we will discuss how glass reacts to different kiln temperatures as well as how to prepare molds for slumping. 7 Weeks • August 24-October 12 6:30-8:30 pm • $625.00 • Beginning Kenton Pratt • No Class September 7

INTRO TO SHEET GLASS

Discover the foundational practices and processes of fusing glass. Learn to cut and assemble glass plates, frits, noodles, and stringers to make a variety of plate and jewelry projects. As the class goes on, we will discuss how glass reacts to different kiln temperatures as well as how to prepare molds for slumping. 7 Weeks • October 26-December 7 6:30-8:30 pm • $625.00 • Beginning Kenton Pratt

TRADITIONAL STAINED GLASS

In this introductory class, students will be able to learn the esteemed copper foil method of stained glass developed by Tiffany. Covering all the basics, you will be able to cut, shape, and fit glass, as well as foil and solder the glass together. 15 Weeks • August 25-December 1 6:30-9:30 pm • $965.00 • All Levels Nancy Peterson

HOT GLASS 2

Hot Glass 2 is designed to build upon your skills in working with glass as a craft and artistic material. As you are already familiar with the basics, we will begin to work with larger amounts of glass and more advanced forms while emphasizing the use of teamwork to achieve our goals. We will also review basic color application once we have a good grasp on forming basic shapes. This class may be taken multiple times and previous enrollment in Hot Glass 1 is highly suggested. 15 Weeks • August 25-December 1 6:30-9:30 pm • $965.00 • Intermediate Kenton Pratt

WEDNESDAY

SURVEY OF GLASS

Experiment with several types of glass working while exploring a mixture of hot sculpting, fusing, and flameworking. Showcasing the creative malleability of glass, this is a great way to test the waters before jumping into a full semester glass class! 7 Weeks • August 26-October 7 3-6 pm • $625.00 • Beginning Kenton Pratt

SURVEY OF GLASS

Experiment with several types of glass working while exploring a mixture of hot sculpting, fusing, and flameworking. Showcasing the creative malleability of glass, this is a great way to test the waters before jumping into a full semester glass class! 7 Weeks • October 21-December 2 3-6 pm • $625.00 • Beginning Kenton Pratt Hot Glass 3 will focus on developing advanced skills in glass manipulation. Demonstrations will be based on techniques requested by the class and personal projects should be mostly self-directed. This course may be repeated multiple times and previous enrollment in Hot Glass 2 is highly suggested. 15 Weeks • August 26-December 2 6:30-9:30 pm • $965.00 • Advanced Kenton Pratt

THURSDAY

FLAMEWORKING: SCULPTURE

Come play with fire in this 15-week introductory flameworking class! As a great class for beginners, students will learn the basics of manipulating borosilicate glass as well as the fundamentals of traditional and free form sculpture techniques. 15 Weeks • August 27-December 10 12:30-3:30 pm • $965.00 • BeginningIntermediate Shawn Everette • No Class November 26

FLAMEWORKING: MARBLES

Learn about the art of lampworked marbles as you get lost in their mesmerizing selfcontained galaxies! We will cover everything from the basics of working with torch glass to making the hypnotizing spheres of color themselves. 15 Weeks • August 27-December 10 6:30-9:30 pm • $965.00 • All Levels Justis Gipson • No Class November 26

FRIDAY

TRADITIONAL STAINED GLASS

In this introductory class, students will be able to learn the esteemed copper foil method of stained glass developed by Tiffany. Covering all the basics, you will be able to cut, shape, and fit glass, as well as foil and solder the glass together. 15 Weeks • August 28-December 11 12:30-3:30 pm • $965.00 • All Levels Nancy Peterson • No Class November 27

INDEPENDENT STUDY: GLASS

Express your hottest artistic ideas while you continue to learn the basics of molten glass forming. Explore composition, melting, working with extreme temperatures, and the medium’s sculptural capabilities as you get comfortable in the glass studio. Class time is divided between basic use of glassblowing equipment, demonstrations of techniques, and hands-on learning. Previous enrollment in Hot Glass 1 highly suggested. 15 Weeks • August 28-December 11 12:30-3:30 pm • $965.00 • IntermediateAdvanced Kenton Pratt • No Class November 27

SUNDAY

HOT GLASS 1

Focusing on developing the technical skills required to correctly manipulate glass through off-hand blowing, Hot Glass 1 is a perfect introduction of hollow work and sculpting. After learning the keys to a strong foundation, students will better understand the medium and its possibilities in art-making. 15 Weeks • August 30-December 13 3-6 pm • $965.00 • Beginning Kenton Pratt • No Class November 29