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The Washington Glass School has started the secure online payment option for most of the classes via PayPal. Scroll below to see the online purchase options!

Or pay the old fashioned way- please call the Registrar (M-F, 10 am til 5 pm) with credit card info - or mail a check made out to Washington Glass School. Be sure to include the course number and your phone number with your deposit. If there are any problems - send an email to: washglassschool@aol.com

QUICK LIST OF CLASSES

2013 April - August Schedule ---

Class 1400 - Beginners Glass Lovers Weekend
Class 1401 - MIG Welding For Dummies!
Class 1402 - Bas-Relief in Glass (Deep Relief Dry Plaster Casting)
Class 1403 - More MIG Welding!
Class 1404 - Going Green - Turning Recycled Glass Into Artwork!
Class 1405 - Bullseye Roll-up Class
Class 1406 - Audrey's Super Bowl Party!
Class 1407 -Open Studio

Special One Day Bowl Fusing Class -Class 1400 Bowl Class

2013 April Through August CLASS SCHEDULE

To place a $50 deposit for class online - pay balance of the cost at the class. Checks are preferred.

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Deposit for class

1350B - Beginner's Glass Lover's Feb $50.00 USD 1400A - Beginner's Glass Lover's May. $50.00 USD 1400B - Beginner's Glass Lover's July $50.00 USD 1400C - Beginner's Glass Lover's Aug $50.00 USD 1401A - MIG for Dummies May $50.00 USD 1401B - MIG for Dummies July $50.00 USD 1402 - Bas-relief $50.00 USD 1403 - More MIG $50.00 USD 1404 - Going Green $50.00 USD 1405 - Bullseye Roll Up $50.00 USD

Class 1400 - Beginner’s Glass Lovers 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 3 times this session

Class 1401 - 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!

Class 1402 - Bas Relief in Glass (Deep Relief Dry Plaster Casting)

Tired of working flat? Want an easy way to get some real depth into your glass? Here's a fun class where you will learn one of the easiest methods of kilncasting sheet glass to achieve bas-relief sculpture. This incredibly versatile method has endless fine art and architectural applications. In this two day class, we will discuss different types of glass and their firing schedules. Working with color and how it can affect dimensional casting will also be explored. Bring items you may want to cast with this method or choose from our image library. All materials and firings included.

Class 1403 - More MIG 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--you will be in a real, hard working metal shop. You will get dirty. Wear closed toed shoes and long pants. Pre-requisite: At least one MIG welding class or equivalent.

Class 1404 - Going Green - Turning Recycled Glass Into Artwork (3-day Workshop)

Green up your life by doing something creative to help the environment! This is an exploration into using recycled glass to make sculptural pieces, tableware, and architectural elements. We will delve into multiple techniques, including casting, fusing and slumping. Glass chemistry, coloration, and firing temperatures will be explained for each particular application. It is a fantastic way to learn aspects of any warm glass work while focusing on recycling! Once you start down the path of recycled glass, you will see more and more opportunities for experimentation around you. No prior experience is necessary - you are encouraged to bring in materials you'd like to try...and you will leave with several very cool items!

Class 1405 - Bullseye Roll-Up

If you've ever been interested in making fused glass panels into blown vessels; then this is the class for you! Come experience one of the most exciting trends in glass - where you will get the best of both worlds. One class will be spent fusing a Bullseye glass panel at the Washington Glass School. The next class will be held at our sister school, DC Glassworks, where you will help to blow the fused glass panel into a vase, or a bowl....or even more sculptural! This class is for all experience levels, and is perfect for both fusers and blowers who want to see imagery in blown glass.

Class 1406 - Audrey's Weekly Super Bowl Party!

You like bowls? So do we! So every Saturday come join Audrey Wilson at a super Bowl Making party! This is ongoing all summer (unless Audrey needs a break!). Email for availability.....and let the bowl making begin!

contact the instructor directly for this class - email: studio@washglass.com

Class 1407 - Studio Access/Open Studio

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.

Class 1400 Bowl Fusing Class

Your artistic abilities may be limited to stick figures and smiley faces, but you can get your skills past the kindergarten level with hands-on instruction in the Washington Glass School, as we help you transform fused glass into a piece of useable art. Shatter your expectations about glass-working and leave the macaroni art behind in this one-day class!

2013 Bowl Fusing Class Dates:

Apr. 20th (Sat.) 1pm - 3:30pm

If you have already purchased the class - to register for a specific date, email the Washington Glass School your name & contact phone# (washglassschool@aol.com). Remember to bring the voucher with you on the class date!