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Washington Glass School
3700 Otis Street
Mt. Rainier, MD 20712


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QUICK LIST OF CLASSES

2012 April throught August Schedule ---

Class 1307 - Beginning MIG Welding Class Just Added!
Class 1301 - Beginners Glass Lovers Weekend
Class 1302 - Steel & Glass Sculptural Development
Class 1303 - Glass Lighting For Your Home
Class 1304 - Elements of 21st Century Reliquaries
Class 1305 - Bas-Relief in Glass (Overview of Dry Plaster Casting)
Class 1306 - Open Studio


2012 April through August CLASS SCHEDULE


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Class 1307 - JUST Added! Beginning MIG Welding

welding for artists

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 May 2, 9 &16
Time 7pm - 9:30pm
Tuition $325 (all materials provided)

Class 1301 - Beginner’s Glass Lovers Weekend

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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 this semester

Instructor Mick Coughlan
Dates
  • Session 1301A Sat/Sun June 16 & 17
  • Session 1302B Sat/Sun Aug 18 & 19
Time 1 pm to 5 pm each day
Tuition $300 per student (all materials included)

Class 1303 - Glass Lighting For Your Home

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This class will bring some serious color to your life, and brighten up your living space. This is yet another installment in the popular lighting series, and will focus on ceiling lamps. You will design your own glass, create your own shape, and have your choice of several different hanging or mounting options. For considerably less than the price of a designer fixture, you can put your own name on one. Tuition includes mold materials, glass, and mounting hardware. Some glass experience is useful, but not necessary and electrical experience will be provided.

Instructor Erwin Timmers
Dates Wednesday evenings May/June (30, 6, 13)
Time 7pm to 9:30pm
Tuition $350

Class 1304 - Elements of 21st Century Reliquaries

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Reliquaries with internal healing objects have been important cultural objects for centuries. They have been made with a wide variety of materials. But what makes a reliquary in the 21st century? What elements can go inside? Which materials seem most appropriate in modern times? In this class we will utilize clay and glass to explore current concepts in reliquary forms. This class will be split between a clay and kiln cast glass studio, allowing each participant the use of both materials and many techniques. There will be a wine and cheese reception at the end of this workshop to allow friends to see the work in a professional setting.

Instructor Tim Tate, Novie Trump
Dates Sat/Suns in July/Aug (July 14,15,21,22,28,Aug 4,11)
Time 1pm to 5pm
Tuition $600

Class 1305 - Bas-Relief in Glass (An Overview of Dry Plaster Casting)

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Tired of working flat? Want an easy way to get some real depth into your glass? Here's a fun class (held over two consecutive Saturdays) 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.

Instructor Michael Janis
Dates Saturday June 2 & 9
Time 2pm to 5pm
Tuition $300

Class 1306 - Studio Access/Open Studio

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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 (call to confirm appointment)
Time 1pm - 5pm
Tuition 4 sessions - $300


Class LS- Living Social Bowl Fusing Class

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Learn the basics of making a fused glass bowl! In this one-evening class, experience that cutting glass, working with frits (crushed glass colors) and fusing glass at very high temperatures can create artwork and fun!

Instructor Mick Coughlan
Dates  
Time 7pm to 9pm
Tuition Living Social voucher

For who have purchased the Living Social Coupon, the classes will take place on the above dates from 7 to 9pm. This class will give you time to design and make a 9" bowl of fused glass. The bowl will be fired and ready for p/u the following week.

To schedule your class, please email instead of call. Our registrar is at WashGlassSchool@aol.com . Send a note (Please Include A Contact Phone Number), and our registrar will take it from there!