Don’t
forget ... a gift certificate to the Washington Glass School
is the gift of creativity!
To
register for any classes...please call or e-mail
to hold a space and mail a $50 deposit check made out to
Washington Glass School. Be sure to include the course number
and your phone number with your deposit. This is important
to do ASAP as classes tend to fill quickly!
QUICK LIST
Class 812 - Beginner’s Glass Lover’s
Weekend
Class 813 - Torch Club
Class 814 - Intensive Beginning Beadmaking
Class 815 - Making Glass Sinks for the Home
Class 816 - Making Wall Sconces for the Home
Class 817 - Beginning Precious Metal Clay
(silver)
Class 818 - Lost Wax Casting
Class 819 - Copper Electroforming
Class 820 - Beginning MIG Welding and
Metal Working
Class 821 - Glass Weaving
Class 822 - Recycle Your Glass
Class 823 - Neon Flowers and Squiggly Things
Class 824 - Studio Access/Open Studio
Class 812 - 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 & 3-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!
| Instructor |
Tim
Tate / Erwin Timmers / Michael Janis / Teri Stubs |
| Dates |
Session
1: May 3-4, Session 2: June 21-22, Session 3: August
2-3 |
| Time |
1:00pm
to 5:00pm each day (Sat/Sun) |
| Tuition |
$300
for each weekend session |
Class 813 - Torch
Club
As this club is growing in members, we'd like you to come
join us! All you need is supplies, enthusiasm and basic
knowledge of using a torch. A new technique is presented
at each class, from dot placement, using pixie dust, metals,
imprinting, silvered stringers, etc. The emphasis of this
group is on creating your own style through creativity challenges
surrounded by great camaraderie. For students of ALL levels
with basic beadmaking knowledge who want to expand their
repertoire and have fun.
| Instructor |
Deborah
Conti |
| Dates |
April
12, May 10, June 14 |
| Time |
9:30
am - 12:00 pm |
| Tuition |
$150 |
Class 814 - Intensive
Beginning Beadmaking
A class filled with melting and shaping soft soda lime
glass rods into creative, distinctive and unique beads.
This class fee will include the torch and basic equipment
for you to keep and take home so
this fun can continue for years to come. By the end of class,
you will be able to manipulate, shape, place dots and spots,
stripes and satellite rings and any other crazy shapes you
might have in your mind! We will expand on your knowledge
and creativity through specialty classes once you have these
basics down!
| Instructor |
Deborah Conti |
| Session 1 |
Mon., April 7, 12, 21, 6:30pm - 8:30pm |
| Session 2 |
Thur., May 8, 15, 22, 10:00am - 12:00pm |
| Tuition |
$325 includes torch. $200 if you bring
your own |
Class 815 - Making
Glass Sinks for the Home
Your own plate glass sink will be the focal point of your
bathroom....and the experience of making it will be the
topic of many a conversation. You'll learn how to design,
fuse and slump your sink. Then you'll learn hot to drill
and install your hardware. Comercially made glass sinks
can sell for many times the cost of this class...and not
nearly as nice! All materials are included.
| Instructor |
Erwin Timmers |
| Dates |
Thurs., April 17. 24, May 1 |
| Time |
7:00pm - 9:30pm |
| Tuition |
$450 |
Class 816 - Intensive
Beginning Beadmaking
Are you looking to bring some new light into your life?
Are you tired of the same old "home builders special"
wall sconces? Well, come and make your own in this class!
You will truly display your glass skills in their best light.
You'll learn to cut, fuse and shape glass into a sconce.
You will design your own mold and make hardware to mount
your light. You will also learn how to safely wire and install
your new sconce. No previous glass or electrical experience
is neccesary.
| Instructor |
Erwin Timmers |
| Dates |
Thurs., May 8, 15 |
| Time |
7:00pm - 9:30pm |
| Tuition |
$300 |
Class 817 - Beginning
Precious Metal Clay..making silver jewelry the easy way
In this class we will cover the basics of working with
precious metal clay. This is a clay made of silver particles
in a binder,. This clay can be manipulated, shaped, textured,
etc, that when fired will leave you with a piece of .999
fine silver. We will use this clay to make fine pieces of
jewelry such as pins, pendants, rings, beads or small sculptures.
The basic techniques for this material will be covered,
including tools, assembly, kiln schedules, firing and finishing.
This class will be a precursor to a class next semester
on adding glass and gems to your PMC pieces.
| Instructor |
Deborah Conti |
| Dates |
Sat., May 10, 17 |
| Time |
12:30pm - 3:30pm |
| Tuition |
$250 + $50 supply fee |
Class 818 - Lost Wax
Casting
See the basic steps involved in lost wax kilncasting—from
making the model and duplicating it in wax to building the
mold, loading it with glass, and firing it in the kiln.
Students begin by making a form out of clay.....then making
a rubber mold....and move on to make their first casting.
Building on this experience, students then learn how to
take a retrievable mold from a clay model. This mold allows
students to make multiple wax copies that can be further
altered. One of these forms is subsequently cast in glass.
Basic coldworking methods are demonstrated and available
to the students for further exploration.
| Instructor |
Teri Stusbs |
| Dates |
Sat., July 12, 19, 26 |
| Time |
1:00pm - 5:00pm |
| Tuition |
$300 |
Class 819 - Copper-Electroforming
Learn how to build a metal skin onto a glass surface. All
aspects of electroforming will be covered from preparing
the glass surface, setting up the electroforming bath, monitoring
and controlling the electro-deposition to finishing the
final product. This sophisticated class will truly enhance
your sculptural or vessel work. This will not focus exclusively
on glass....many objects can be electro-plated. Bring some
small ones to experiment with!
| Instructor |
Jackie Greeves |
| Dates |
Sat., June 8 |
| Time |
1:00pm - 4:00pm |
| Tuition |
$250 |
Class 820 - Beginning
MIG Welding and Metal Working
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.
| Instructor |
Erwin Timmers |
| Dates |
Thurs., June 5, 12, 19 |
| Time |
7:00pm - 9:30pm |
| Tuition |
$300 |
Class 821 - Glass Weaving
Glass that looks like woven fabric! Loose, tight, warp,
weft, - (How do they do it?) This workshop explores the
basics of creating a fascinating effect… the sculptural
and artistic applications are fantastic! Using float glass
and float compatible colors, you will make a fused glass
panel that can be shaped into a bowl or plate. Limited to
5 students.
| Instructor |
Michael Janis |
| Dates |
Sun., Junr 8, 15 |
| Time |
1:00pm - 3:00pm |
| Tuition |
$250 |
Class 822 - Recycle
Your Glass
This is an exploration into using recycled glass (broken
window or bottle glass) to make sculptural pieces, architectural
elements, jewelry, and table ware. 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, but as always recommended. You are encouraged
to bring in materials you’d like to try.
| Instructor |
Erwin Timmers |
| Dates |
Thurs., July 3, 10, 17 |
| Time |
7:00pm to 9:00pm |
| Tuition |
$300 |
Class 823 - Neon Flowers
(or other Squiggly Things)
In this class you will learn to make neon flowers (Neonies®
and Argonias®) and other squiggly things to bloom in
your house! No previous experience needed. This
class is taught at Marty King’s Light’n Up Neon
studio. Due to limited space, class size is limited
to 6 students.
| Instructor |
Jim Manning |
| Dates |
June 14-15 |
| Time |
11:00am - 3:00pm |
| Tuition |
$250 + $80 materials fee |
Class 824 - Studio Access/Open
Stuio
Open Studio gives each student a chance to work independantly
in a world class studio. Contact the school for times and
reservations.
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