Current Classes

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The Washington Glass School has secure online payment options for most of the classes. The initial deposit must be done through PayPal, but the rest of the payment can be made in person through PayPal, Venmo, cash, or check. Scroll below to see the online purchase options! PLEASE BE SURE YOU USE AN EMAIL ADDRESS THAT IS UP TO DATE. We use this to send you important class information, and will not use it for anything else. If the email address linked to your online payment option is out of date we cannot contact you.

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, email erwin@washglass.com.

Class Location
Washington Glass School, 3700 Otis Street, Mt. Rainier, MD 20712
(Map available on Contact page.)

LIST OF CLASSES –

Class 4801 - Class 4801: MIG Welding
Class 4802 (A or B) - 4802 (A or B): Glass Lovers Weekend
Class 4803 (A or B) - Class 4803 (A or B): Next Step Fusing
Class 4804 - Class 4804: Strips’n’Bits
Class 4805 - 4805: Intro to Mosaics
Class 4806 - Class 4806: Fused Glass Coral Bowls
Class 4807 - Class 4807 – Earth Day 2024 – with Erwin!
Class 4808 - Class 4808 – The Green Light
Class 4809 - Class 4809 – Super Bowls Party!
Class 4810 - Class 4810 – Open Studio – Work At Your Own Pace

Deposit for class registration, balance due at class time

(Payment is for DEPOSIT. Please come to class with the remaining amount!)

Class 4801: MIG Welding (Class 4801)

Ever wanted to learn how 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! Sessions A,B& C are evening classes.

A photograph of a person welding

Erwin Timmers

Session A: Tues, April 9, 16, 23 Session B: May 9, 16, 23 Session C: June 4, 11, 18

Session A, B& C: 7-9:30 pm

$425

4802 (A or B): Glass Lovers Weekend (Class 4802 (A or B))

As highlighted in Washingtonian Magazine – 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!

Studio Artist

Session A : Sat-Sun April 6-7 Session B: Sat - Sun June 1-2

1-4 pm both days

$350

Class 4803 (A or B): Next Step Fusing (Class 4803 (A or B) )

Are you ready to take your fusing skills to the next level? Done the Glass Lover’s class? Now we will go over circle cutting, fun ways to use stringers and frit, and what it means to cut shapes. Some glass fusing experience is required for this one. Get ready to step up your fusing game. Intermediate experience level.

Studio Artists

Session A: Sat April 14 Session B Sat June 15

12pm-3pm

$150

Class 4804: Strips’n’Bits (Class 4804)

In two sessions, you’ll create a distinctive sushi plate using a unique pattern bar technique. Your choices along the way will explore the capacities of glass as a creative medium: Selecting colors—opaque, transparent, both? Cutting and layering shapes—bits and strips, irregular or not, deliberate or random? We’ll discuss the basics of firing schedules, safety procedures, and some of glass’s distinctive properties; work with glass cutting hand tools, chop saw, and belt sander; deal with serendipity; and keep your project together through multiple firings.

Class-size is limited; Intermediate level experience with glass fusing is a good idea. 

April Shelford

April 20 & 27

12-5pm

$250

4805: Intro to Mosaics (Class 4805)

Did you ever wonder about the mosaic art pieces you may have seen in archeological sites? Mosaics is one of the most beautiful and ancient ways to create art and express ideas. There are several materials that can be used to create mosaics. In this class, you will be able to learn different techniques to create your own mosaic art that will endure the passing of time. You will learn how to prepare a mosaic substrate, learn to cut glass, design and finish 2 plaques of 8 by 8 inches on your own.

Most of the work will be done on the first workshop day. The mosaic has to truly dry before applying grout, therefore, we will meet the next day to apply the grout and do final touches. Beginner level experience.

Graciela Granek

May 4 & 5

12 - 4pm

$150

Class 4806: Fused Glass Coral Bowls (Class 4806)

Diverse and beautifully mesmerizing, coral provides shelter and creates an environment to help marine life thrive. Inspired by the labyrinth-like patterns of coral found in our oceans, we invite you to make a fascinating interlocking glass design!
Students are provided with a variety of glass colors to choose from, as well as tools to cut and shape the pieces. As one carefully arranges the glass fragments, they can experiment with different patterns and arrangements to create a stunning coral-like design. Beginner level experience.

Graciela Granek

May 25

1-4 pm

$150

Class 4807 – Earth Day 2024 – with Erwin! (Class 4807)

 

 

Come join the area’s leading eco-artist to create your own recycled masterpiece! Green up your life with this fun activity and help the environment! Make your own lovely recycled glass dish in one afternoon. Smash an old window, remelt it, and then add all sorts of designs and colors. Kids (10+) with parents welcome.

Erwin Timmers

Sat, April 20

2-4 pm

$75

Class 4808 – The Green Light (Class 4808)

This class will bring some serious color to your life and brighten up your living space. This is the perfect way to use glass in a most practical application: a lamp. You will design your own colored glass, determine 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 it.  Tuition includes glass, mold materials, and mounting hardware. No glass experience is needed, and electrical experience will be provided. Beginner/intermediate level.

Erwin Timmers

June 6, 13, 20

7:00pm-9:30pm

$450 per person

Class 4809 – Super Bowls Party! (Class 4809)

Do you like bowls? So do we! Join us for a Super Bowl Making party! Email erwin@washglass.com directly to register and let the bowl-making begin!

Limit 2 bowls per student depending on the size of the bowl.

Email erwin@washglass.com directly to register.

Gaby Morris

May 18

1-4 pm

$100/session if using float glass, $135 for Bullseye glass.

Class 4810 – Open Studio – Work At Your Own Pace (Class 4810)

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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. Note: students working in dry plaster casting need to schedule cleanup date with studio coordinator.

Cost: $350 for 4 sessions. $100 for 1 session. Open studio is 12-4 on weekdays. Email erwin@washglass.com for questions or scheduling.

Studio Staff

Email erwin@washglass.com to confirm scheduling

$350 for 4 sessions or $100 per single session