Fused glass, also known as warm glass, is a process of cutting and overlapping glass that will be melted in a kiln into a solid piece. No prior experience is needed as we will go over some basics of glass prior to the actual hands on.
Small Tea Candle Holder
February 12, 2025 (6:00pm – 9:30pm)
$40 + $20 materials fee
Ages 18+
Love the sparkle of glass? It is even more beautiful with a flickering candle behind it. You will learn how to cut glass into your own designs.
In this 3-hour workshop, students will create their own glass panels for the Tea Candle Holder. Templates will be provided for each cutting as well as a set of tools to be used during the class. Several glass colors and combos will be available to choose from for your own unique color palette. Once assembled, your creation will be placed in the kiln for firing, and you will be able to pick up your finished product within a week.
Kiln Carved Small Plate
February 22, 2025 (9:30am – 2:00pm)
$75 + $30 materials fee
Ages 18+
Let’s make our own design with fiber paper. Fiber paper comes in different widths and can be cut into shapes that will be used to melt glass over it. The designs will then be fused.
In this 4-hour workshop, students will create their own 8×8 design. Bring your own design or picture of flowers, animals or use the templates that will be provided for each cutting as well as a set of tools to be used during the class. Several glass colors and combos will be available to choose for your own unique color palette. Once assembled, your creation will be placed in the kiln for firing, and you will be able to pick up your finished creation within 7-10 days.
Please bring a brown bag lunch and some water, we will break for 30 minutes.
Glass Jewelry Pendants
February 26, 2025 (6:00pm – 9:30pm)
April 23, 2025 (6:00pm – 9:30pm)
$45 + $15 materials fee
Ages 18+
Come and learn how to make several fused glass pendants for you or for gifts.
In this 3-hour workshop, students will create their own glass jewelry pieces. Templates will be provided for each cutting as well as a set of tools to be used during the class. Several glass colors and combos will be available to choose from for your own unique color palette. Once assembled, your creation will be placed in the kiln for firing, and you will be able to pick up your finished product within a week.
Glass Block Designs
March 1, 2025 (10:00am – 4:00pm)
$75 + $35 materials fee
Ages 18+
Everywhere you look there is a Glass Block that has been decorated and twinkling lights placed inside. Come join us and create your own fused glass design.
In this 6-hour workshop, students will create one 7×7 fused glass design that will be affixed to the color block of your choice. Templates will be provided as well as a set of tools to be used during the class. Several glass colors and combos will be available to choose from for your own unique color palette. Once assembled, your creation will be placed in the kiln for firing, The piece will then be glued to the block, and you will be able to pick up your finished product within a week.
Night Lights
March 12, 2025 (6:00pm – 9:30pm)
$40 + $20 materials fee
Ages 18+
Is someone afraid of the dark? Make a night light for them and choose designs to make it theirs. You will learn how to cut glass into your own designs.
In this 3-hour workshop, students will create their own glass panels for two-night lights. Templates will be provided for each cutting as well as a set of tools to be used during the class. Several glass colors and combos will be available to choose from for your own unique color palette. Once assembled, your creation will be placed in the kiln for firing, and you will be able to pick up your finished product within a week.
Slump Glass Vase
April 12, 2025 (9:30am – 2:30pm)
$75 + $35 materials fee
Ages 18+
These vases can be used as candle holders or flower displays. Using an 8×8 square, you will design your own unique vision. The designs will then be fused.
In this 5-hour workshop, students will create their own 8×8 design. Bring your own design or picture of flowers, animals or use the templates that will be provided for each cutting as well as a set of tools to be used during the class. Several glass colors and combos will be available to choose from for your own unique color palette. Once assembled, your creation will be placed in the kiln for firing and then slumped over a form to create the vase. You will be able to pick up your finished creation within 2 weeks.
Please bring a brown bag and some water, we will break for 30 minutes.
About the Artist
Barbara has been working with fused glass for the past 17 years. She has attended many workshops with glass artists and is associated with The Glass Underground Studio located in Warren, NJ. Upon retiring a few years ago, Barbara has been showing her wares at local fairs and juried show. Barbara is a member of the Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen and has exhibited in New Jersey, Delaware and locally in Pennsylvania.