New Class Schedule for Aug - Dec 2012

Get Back to School! The new class schedule for 2012 is out! 
Some great new classes - great for for all levels of glass experience.

Don't be a Glass School Dropout... Unless you want to do our new
Class 1313 Gravity Drops- Handkerchief Vases & Floral Forms ! 

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August - December 2012 Class Schedule       Class 1310- Beginner's Glass Lover's Weekend Our most popular class, this is the fastest way to learn all aspects of warm glass in the shortest amount of time! Under the supervision of a professional glass artist you will learn the fundamentals of fusing, slumping and dimensional kiln casting. Everything from bowls and plates to sculptural objects... this is the perfect way for a beginner to learn the basics of glass... and you will leave with several very cool items! Offered 2 times in the session. Instructors      Audrey Wilson Dates             Session A- Sept. 29/30                      Session B - Nov. 10/11                Time              1:00 to 5:00 pm each day            Tuition           $300 per student (all materials included)

Class 1311 - The Next Step - Fusing Glass Bowls OK...we hear you! Our Next Step Fused Glass expands on the basic fused glass techniques and adds some fun extras that will help set your work apart. You will gain a more in-depth understanding of fused glass and the various techniques in the creation of more complex pieces. This 3 day class focuses on larger scale objects - plates, platters, etc, and will include working with pattern sheets, and embellishments with frit powders and decals!    Instructor:  Michael Janis  Dates :      3 consecutive Sat afternoons  Oct 6, 13, 20  Time :       2:00 to 5:00 pm each day Tuition :    $350 per student (all materials included)

Class 1312 - MIG Welding For Dummies!         Ever wondered about learning to weld? Want to impress your friends, your older brother and that cute bartender? It's easier than you think! In three evenings you will learn how to lay a bead, and handle all sorts of sharp and dangerous tools. You will be able to complete a small project and leave with lots of ideas and know-how for other projects. This class will teach you the basics of welding, metal work and design, joining, bending and finishing. And you will get dirty! Instructor :     Erwin Timmers Dates :          Wednesday evenings in Oct (10, 17, 24) Time :           7:00 pm to 9:30 pm Tuition :        $325 per student

Class 1313 - Gravity Drops, Handkerchief Vases, and Floral Forms   Are you ready to move past fundamentals, yet still need some more guidance from a professional artist? How about taking a course where you will create a vase by using fusing and slumping skills previously learned. Practice cutting, fusing, and slumping with this two-day class. Students will create a patterned design and then fuse glass together. Day two will consist of cutting the pattern for the slump mold and then allow gravity to take hold of the glass and let it slump into a vase.  Instructor:     Audrey Wilson Dates:          Tuesday eves in October 16 and 23  Time:           7:00-9:30 pm Tuition:        $325

Class 1314 - More Welding! Now that you've tried your hand at MIG welding, the hot glue gun of the metal shop, why not expand your horizons? We will offer a truck load of new techniques. You can compare welding stainless steel vs. aluminum, and pit the plasma cutter vs. oxy-acetylene. You will also improve your MIG skills, and spend more time on grinding, polishing, finishing and patinas. Bring ideas for a small project and you'll walk home with it.   Remember--this is a filthy, working shop. You will get dirty. Wear closed toed shoes and long pants. Pre-requisite: At least one MIG welding class or equivalent. Instructor       Erwin Timmers Dates            Thursday evenings Nov 1, 8, 15 Time             7:00 - 9:30pm Tuition           $325 (all materials provided)

Class 1315 - Life Casting!                                      Learn to make molds directly from the human body! This beginners level workshop will teach you the basics of lifecasting! In this class, we will discus different mold materials available to create molds from the human body.  Students will make molds of their hands and faces and create castings in plaster.  We will discuss approaches to more complicated life casting projects and possible applications.  Instructor :    Sean Hennessey  Dates :         Saturday, December 1st   Time :           Noon - 4:00 PM Tuition :        $350 (all materials provided)

Class 1316- Open Studio - Work At Your Own Pace                             Already know the basics of casting or fusing? Open Studio gives each student the opportunity to work independently in a world class studio. Tuition includes a kiln firing per session, clear base glass and colored scrap glass, use of studio tools. Instructor :  Studio Staff Dates :       Wed/Thurs/Sat afternoons (call to confirm appointment) Time :        1:00 to 5:00 pm Tuition :      $300 for 4 sessions

Deposit for Class Registration, balance due at class time.

1310A - Beginner's Glass Lover's Weekend Sep $50.00 USD 1310B - Beginner's Glass Lover's Weekend Nov. $50.00 USD 1311 - Next Step Fusing $50.00 USD 1312 - Mig Welding $50.00 USD 1313 - Gravity Drops $50.00 USD 1314 - More Welding $50.00 USD 1315 - Life Casting $50.00 USD 1316 - Open Studio $50.00 USD