Intro to Fused Glass

Name: Intro to Fused Glass
Start: 2024-11-05T18:00:00-08:00
End: 2024-11-05T20:00:00-08:00
Location: 444 SE 9th St, Bend, OR, United States, Oregon 97702

Schedule

Tue Nov 05 2024 at 06:00 pm to 08:00 pm

UTC-08:00

Location

444 SE 9th St, Bend, OR, United States, Oregon 97702 | Bend, OR

This workshop is great for beginner glass artists and people who would just like to learn the joys of fused glass. This workshop is an wonderful opportunity for you to learn how to create your own fused glass pieces under the guidance of an experienced instructor. Learn the basics of creating fused glass art using colorful glass and a variety of glass tools. Suitable for hanging indoors or outdoors, your will have the choice to make a mobile, windchime or set of coasters that will bring fun and color to any space.
In this 2-hour workshop, students will learn the basics of working with fused glass, such as cutting and shaping the glass, applying frit (finely ground glass), and layering different colors to create a design. They will also learn about proper safety practices when working with the specialized equipment needed for fused glass, such as hand tools and grinders.
Our instructors will guide you through the process of planning and composing your design and will provide tips and techniques for choosing and combining different colors and textures of glass. Once you’ve assembled your pieces, you’ll learn how we properly fire it in a kiln to fuse the glass together.
Glass fusing is the process of joining compatible sheet glasses together in a kiln until the glass fuses at approximately 1490 degrees Fahrenheit. It grants you the power to create colorful, dynamic works of glass art that are completely unique. Unlike many other glass forms, glass fusing allows you as much time as you need to bring your designs to life since you are working with the glass while it is cold.
Your fused glass projects will stay at the studio after the workshop to be fired in our kiln. We will notify you as soon as they’re ready to be picked up!
All material included.
Ages 14+ welcome. Minors may take this class if a parent/guardian is registered and attends the class with them.
No Experience Needed!