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.
Fused Glass Tea Candle Holder
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 a small 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.
October 30, 2024
6:30pm – 9:30pm
$45 cost + $20 materials fee payable to the instructor at time of class
(Ages 18+ as we are working with glass)
Glass Frit Small Plate
Let’s make our own design with glass frit. Frit is what small pieces of glass are referred to in describing crushed glass. The designs will then be fused.
In this 4-hour workshop, students will create their own 8″x”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 to 10 days.
November 13, 2024
6:00pm – 9:30pm
$75 cost + $30 materials fee payable to the instructor at time of class
(Ages 18+ as we are working with glass)
Fused Glass Block
Everywhere you look there is a Glass Block that has been decorated and twinkling lights placed inside. They seem to be the decoration items for your home for the upcoming holidays. Come join us and create your own fused glass design.
In this workshop, students will create one 7″x7″ 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.
November 17, 2024
9:30am – 3:30pm
$75 cost + $35 materials fee payable to the instructor at time of class
(Ages 18+ as we are working with glass)
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.