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1014B Beg. Glass Lover's Aug $300.00 1016C Beg. Flameworking July $200.00 1017 Next Step $200.00 1023 Photo Image Transfer $150.00

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QUICK LIST
Summer Schedule 2010 ---
Class 1014 - Beginner’s Glass Lover’s Weekend
Class 1017 - The Next Step in Sculptural Flameworking
Class 1023 - Photographic Image Transfer on Glass Workshop

Fall Schedule 2010 ---
Class 1025 - Beginner’s Glass Lover’s Weekend
Class 1026 - Going Green - Recycled Glass Art
Class 1027 - Bas Relief in Glass
Class 1028 - Beginning MIG Welding
Class 1029 - Bullseye Glass Roll-up
Class 1030 - Steel & Glass Sculptural Developement
Class 1031 - Open Studio

Fall Lampworking Concentration Schedule 2010 ---
Class 1032 - Flamework Club - Open Studio For Flameworkers
Class 1033 - Beginning Sculptural Flameworking
Class 1034 - Intermediate Sculptural Flameworking
Class 1035 - Glass Entomology - Lampworked Insects with Michael Mangiafico
Class 1036 - Lets Make Leaves! with Elizabeth Ryland Mears
Class 1037 - Building Flowers with Bridges! with Elizabeth Ryland Mears

SUMMER 2010 SCHEDULE

Class 1014 - 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 several professional glass artists you will learn the fundamentals of fusing, slumping & dimensional kiln casting. A great class to bring a friend (or make one!). 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! This class will also be offered in the fall schedule.

Class 1017 - The Next Step in Sculptural Flameworking - Working Hollow

This is a student driven class that will promote techniques not displayed in the beginning flameworking class. In this 2-day class, students will learn to work with tubing to create glass sculpture. (Materials cost of $50 payable at first class meeting.) Limit 6 students

Class 1023 - Photographic Image Transfers On Glass Workshop

The photo-emulsion transfer process did not die with Polaroid. Learn how to make your images, manipulate them and put them onto almost any surface using Fuji's instant print film. Instructors Alison and Pete Duvall will show you several tips and techniques so you can get the most from your images. This will be a hands-on workshop, so com prepared to get your hands dirty All materials will be supplied by the instructors - but students are encouraged to bring their own slides and any materials they would like to transfer images to. There is a $20 lab fee for supplies to be paid to the instructors on the day of the workshop.

FALL 2010 SCHEDULE

Class registration

1025A Beg. Glass Lover's Sep $300.00 1025B Beg. Glass Lover's Oct. $300.00 1025C Beg. Glass Lover's Dec. $300.00 1026 Going Green $300.00 1027 Bas-Relief $350.00 1028 MIG Welding $325.00 1029 Roll-Up $350.00 1030 Glass/Steel Sculptural Dev. $450.00 1031 Open Studio $300.00

Class 1025 - 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 several professional glass artists you will learn the fundamentals of fusing, slumping & dimensional kiln casting. A great class to bring a friend (or make one!). 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! The class is offered 3 times during the fall schedule

Class 1026 - Going Green - Recycled Glass Art

Green up your life by doing something creative to help the environment! This is an exploration into using recycled glass to make sculptural pieces, architectural elements, jewelry and tableware. We will delve into various techniques, including casting, fusing and slumping. Once you start down the path of recycled glass, you will see more and more opportunities for experimentation around you. Glass chemistry, coloration, and firing temperatures will be explained for each particular application. No prior experience is necessary - you are encouraged to bring in materials you'd like to try.

Class 1027 Bas Relief in Glass - Overview of 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 1028 - Beginning MIG Welding

Want to try your hand at welding? Ever thought about making a metal stand to display your glass? How about a metal frame? You can do it yourself, and it’s easier than you think. In 3 evenings you will learn how to make a display stand or frame to show off your work at its best. You will also 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.

Class 1029 - Bullseye Glass Roll-up

If you've ever been interested in making your 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 get the best of both worlds. One class will be spent fusing Bullseye Glass into a panel at the Washington Glass School. The next class will be held at DC GlassWorks where you will help blow the glass into a vase, or bowl, or even go more sculptural! This class is for all experience levels, both fusers and blowers who want to see their imagery in blown glass.

Click HERE to see video of roll-up process.

Class 1030 - Steel and Glass Sculptural Development

For this incredible class, we are teaming up with our sister school at DC Glassworks to form this amazing collaborative experience. For anyone who has dreamed of creating true sculptural work, this is the class for you! This unusual class will feature 6 Sunday workshops, some discussing sculptural theory, while most are simply hands on with material in both studios. Students will be introduced to the basics of metal working, glass casting and fusing, and aluminum casting. This class is designed for anyone from beginner to the most advanced, no prior knowledge of glass, steel or aluminum are necessary. (An 18" height restriction will be imposed on all pieces).

Class Class 1031 - 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.

SPECIAL FALL 2010 LAMPWORK CONCENTRATION

PayPal Registration for Special Lampwork Concentration Classes. Scroll thru list for class number:

Class registration

1032 Flamework Club $300.00 1033 Beg. Sculptural Flamework $250.00 1034 Interm. Sculptural Flamework $250.00 1035 Glass Entomology w/ Mangiafico $300.00 1036 Leaves w/ Mears $300.00 1037 Flowers w/ Mears $300.00

Class 1032 - FLAMEWORK CLUB - Open Studio for Flameworkers

Already know the basics of flameworking? Want to join others in a social atmosphere while you work? Our Flamework Club gives each student the opportunity to work independently in a world class studio while meeting some great new friends! Materials extra. Class Limit: 6 students

Class 1033 - Beginning Sculptural Flameworking

Learn the basics of making objects in the flame from borosilicate (Pyrex) glass. This 2-day class will focus on skills that are the basis of working with glass on the torch. You will come away with knowledge and some fine objects too! Rob is an energetic, knowledgeable instructor and artist who is ready and willing to help anyone learn this fascinating art form. The materials fee provides student with initial pack of glass, fuel for the torches and the loan of a full set of hand tools. Additional glass and supplies are available for purchase as the class progresses. Take this class more than once to reinforce your skills! Class Limit: 6 students

Class 1034 - Intermediate Sculptural Flameworking / Working Hollow

This is a student driven class that will promote techniques not displayed in the beginning class. In this 2-day class, students will learn to work with tubing to create glass sculptures. (materials cost of $50 payable at first class meeting) Class Limit: 6 students

Class 1035 - Glass Entomology - Lampworked Insects with Michael Mangiafico

Students will learn to work with soft glass while observing nature. Students will explore heat control, cane pulling and the basics of soft glass sculpting. His glass insects are some of the finest examples of lampwork worldwide.

Michael Mangiafico has been teaching torchworking and glass blowing since 1993. While his specialty is making glass insects, he also makes beads, marbles, jewelry, vessels, and paperweights. Class Limit: 6 students

Class 1036 - Lets Make Leaves! with Elizabeth Ryland Mears

Why leaves you may ask. We will pay homage to Nature's small factory (Bio 101...CO2 + chlorophyll, + sunshine = sugar and O2) while we learn to control the bench torch, manipulate hot glass, direct the heat, use tools to create shape and texture, and work with different sizes of clear rod and tube. The focus of our endeavors will be to make "parts" which can be incorporated into larger sculpture at a later time. Class Limit: 6 Students

Class 1037 - Building Flowers With Bridges! with Elizabeth Ryland Mears

"Bridges" are to Flameworking what exoskeletons are to beetles...they hold everything together. We will use the technique of "bridging" to make a daisy-like flower. We will make the flower then add the bridging to hold all the parts in place while we thoroughly fuse the glass together in the flame of the bench torch. This technique is invaluable when larger sculpture is created, so we will practice on a smaller object. The instructor will guide you step by step through the process. The bridging is temporary so will be removed to reveal a small object ready for further creative use. Class Limit: 6 Students