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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!

The New Class List is due out by Thursday, March 11, 2010! New, cool classes are being scheduled right now! If you need the class info right now - send an email to: washglassschool@aol.com

QUICK LIST
----Winter Schedule 2009---
Class 1001 - Beginner’s Glass Lover’s Weekend
Class 1002 - Bowls Bowls Bowls!
Class 1003 - Kiln Casting With Leat Topping
Class 1004 - Beginning MIG Welding
Class 1005 - Get Your Imagery In The Glass
Class 1006 - Recycle Your Glass
Class 1007 - The Great Bullseye Roll-up
Class 1008 - Photographic Image Transfers On Glass
Class 1009 - Introduction To Rubber Mold Making
Class 1010 - Sculptural Metalworking
Class 1011 - X-treme Lava Lover's Weekend!
Class 1012 - Painting With Wax: Basic Encaustic Workshop
Class 1013 - Studio Access/Open Studio

WINTER 2009 SCHEDULE

Class 1001 - 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 Winter Class Semester

Class 1002 - Glass Bowls, Bowls, Bowls!!!

Ok... we hear you! So many peoble love beautiful bowls! Glitzy dichroic glass? WOW! Bullseye glass float glass, even dichroic glass will be used - learn the secrets and tricks of these types of materials. This class will help you focus on your fusing techniques and slumping skills & is a great class to really get hooked on glass! All levels.

Class 1003 Kiln Casting with Lea Topping

Lea Topping has long been one of our favorite casters and certainly has been a favorite at the Torpedo Factory for the last 20 years! Students will learn focus on silica/plaster casting. The basics of glass casting will be discussed and class time will be devoted to the technique demonstrations and individual student work. This is perfect for the sculptor who wants translate their forms into glass.

Class 1004 - 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 1005 -Get Your Imagery In The Glass

Want a focused class that shows how to get your artistic images fused into glass? In this one day workshop, glass artist Michael Janis will show you what processes he uses to get his incredibly detailed artwork - and some alternate methods. This hands-on workshop will deal with high-fire enamels, powders and more. Class filled - waitlist forming!

Class 1006 - Recycle Your Glass

Green up your life by doing something creative to help the environment! This class is an exploration into using recycled glass (broken window or bottle 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. You are encouraged to bring in glass you'd like to recycle into art - no prior experience is necessary.

Class 1007 - The Great Bullseye 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.

Class 1008 - Photographic Image Transfers On Glass

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 Duval will show you several tips and tecniques 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.

Class 1009 - Introduction to Rubber Mold Making

In thisweekend class you will tackle the basics of making rubber molds. These molds can be used for the production of parts that can be dupicated in wax - the first step in the Lost Wax Process for casting glass, bronze or aluminum. (Hint: Debra's amazing Lost Wax Casting class will be offered next semester - plan ahead!) Students will bring in their own pieces to review and explore mold production, undercuts, multipart mold-making, and casting of wax. Students will learn about a variety of materials and which to use in different situations. Students will be asked to bring a minimum of 3 small objects (not more than 1.5" in any direction).

Class 1010 - Sculptural Metalworking

Are you ready to take your metal creations to the new levels? This class will be a hands-on exploration of various metal techniques, including welding and forging with well-known metalsmith Chris Shea and our own metal meister - Erwin Timers! This is a rare opportunity to work with one of the best in the region! Ever wonder how Albert Paley Started? This is a great interactive and energetic class for those frustrated sculptors out there who really want to grow to their next level. Hammers away! Previous welding experience is not required.

Class 1011 - Xtreme Lava Lover's Weekend!

This X-treme class is the easiest way to learn all aspects of warm and hot glass and hot metal! In the shortest amount of time! Under the supervision of several professional glass artists, you will learn the basics of how to fuse and kilncast glass, blow glass and cast molten aluminum in one quick weekend! Everything from bowls and plates to sculptural objects - the perfect way for a beginner to learn the basics of both glass and metal... and you will leave with several very cool items! For this class we have teamed up with our sister school, DC GlassWorks. The first day will be here at the Washington Glass School in Mt Rainier, the second day at the Hyattsville hotshop. What can be cooler that melting glass and metal?!

Class 1012 - Painting with Wax: Encaustic Workshop

Encaustic painting involves the use of beeswax as the medium. It is often mixed with pigment but color can also be added both before and after application of the wax. The wax is applied in molten form and each layer is fused with heat to the support, generally a board. The inherent translucency of the medium is beguiling and encourages layers of information. Encaustic is incredibly versatile - it can be carved into, collaged, Xerox transfers can be applied - the fun is experimenting! You will work at creating several works of art.

Class Class 1013 - 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.