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To register for any classes:
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 If the email address linked to your online payment option is out of date we cannot contact you.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 5601 A/B - Glass Lover's Weekend - 5601 A/ 5601B – Glass Lover’s Weekend
Class 5602A / 5602B- MIG Welding for Dummies - Class 5602A / 5602B- MIG Welding for Dummies
Class 5603 - Social Justice - 5603 – Using Glass for Social Justice
Class 5604 - 5604 – Fused Glass Coral Bowls
Class 5605 - 5605 – Night Lights
Class 5606 - Drop Out - 5606 – Drop Out
Class 5607 - Smart Parts - 5607 – Smart Parts
Class 5608 - Light Up Your Life - 5608 – Light Up Your Life
Class 5609 - Jewelry for Joy and Justice (NOTE- Class Filled!) - 5609 – Jewelry for Joy and Justice
Class 5610 - Spring Wreaths - 5610 – Spring Wreaths
(Payment is for DEPOSIT. Please come to class with the remaining amount!)
5601 A/ 5601B – Glass Lover’s Weekend (Class 5601 A/B - Glass Lover's Weekend)
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!
Class 5602A / 5602B- MIG Welding for Dummies (Class 5602A / 5602B- MIG Welding for Dummies)
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! Two (2) Different Sessions A, & B
5603 – Using Glass for Social Justice (Class 5603 - Social Justice)
Explore glass casting as a powerful vehicle for storytelling, identity, and social change! Students will learn a simple casting technique while developing personal narratives that speak to issues of equity, visibility, and community. Through guided discussions and individual projects, participants will consider how material, form, and imagery can challenge assumptions, honor marginalized voices, and spark dialogue. No prior experience is required—just a willingness to experiment, reflect, and use glass as a medium for advocacy and creative disruption. Beginner/Intermediate Level
5604 – Fused Glass Coral Bowls (Class 5604)
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.
5605 – Night Lights (Class 5605)
This class sheds some light on the world of glass!
You will use glass powders, stringers and frit, and experiment with cutting shapes and working with color schemes.
You make the glass, we’ll take care of firing them and fixing them to their base.
Two night lights are included in the workshop price. If you want to make more, additional night lights are $25 a piece.
5606 – Drop Out (Class 5606 - Drop Out)
Just add water and flowers and create a smile! In this workshop, you’ll design a freestanding “drop-out” vase by cutting and fusing glass and using stencils and powders. First evening you’ll make the glass, and the second night we cut and polish. Beginning and more experienced glassmakers welcome.
5607 – Smart Parts (Class 5607 - Smart Parts)
Create part sheets for you to use in other fusing projects. A versatile and interesting beginner fusing technique to make patterns that you can’t buy off the shelf. The first day you’ll make your part sheets, and then the second day you’ll see your results and slice them up to create new designs.
5608 – Light Up Your Life (Class 5608 - Light Up Your Life)
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.
5609 – Jewelry for Joy and Justice (Class 5609 - Jewelry for Joy and Justice (NOTE- Class Filled!))
Let’s create wearable works of art that celebrate what brings us joy—or speak boldly to justice issues that matter most to us. Inspired by artists such as Joyce J. Scott—whose jewelry fuses craft, beauty, and unapologetic social commentary—we will explore how adornment can also be activism. Using copper wire as a line-drawing tool, you’ll bend and shape images, symbols, or words into expressive forms that reflect your personal voice.
The wire drawing will be encased in a luminous layer of glass.
NOTE! Class Filled!
5610 – Spring Wreaths (Class 5610 - Spring Wreaths)
Fused Glass Spring Wreath Workshop
After our overwhelmingly popular Holiday Wreaths class, we’re bringing the concept into bloom—introducing our Spring Wreath edition!
Celebrate the season with color, light, and creativity as you design your own fused glass wreath bursting with fresh spring energy. Think florals, soft palettes, bright pops of color, and playful textures—all brought to life in glass.
No experience? No problem. Patricia and April will guide you through selecting glass, arranging your design, and bringing it all together into a beautiful piece that captures the spirit of the season.
Perfect for:
- Welcoming spring into your home
- Creating a one-of-a-kind gift
- Making something special for Mother’s Day (hint, hint)
Your finished wreath will be ready for pickup just in time for Mother’s Day—including at our Open House, where you can show it off (or gift it right away!).
Come make something bright, fresh, and full of joy.