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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 If the email address linked to your online payment option is out of date we cannot contact you.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 5306 - Class 5306 – Healing Spirit Dolls
Class 5401 - 5401 – Smarty Parts
Class 5402 - Class 5402 – MIG Welding for Dummies
Class 5403 - 5403 – Night Lights
Class 5404 - Class 5404 – Fused Glass Coral Bowls
Class 5405 - 5405 – Ring Bowl Drop Out
Class 5406 - Class 5406 – Glass Lovers Weekend
Class 5409 - Class 5409- Holiday Wreaths
Class 5411 - Class 5411: Open Studio
(Payment is for DEPOSIT. Please come to class with the remaining amount!)
Class 5306 – Healing Spirit Dolls (Class 5306)
Now for something completely different! Need any more tranquility, abundance, wisdom, strength, comfort, creativity, patience, or intuition in your life? Who doesn’t??
Healing dolls, also known as spirit or intention dolls, are here to help. Charming folk-art dolls carry ancient cultural or spiritual meaning, and each doll is as unique as the vision of its creator.
You will create your own cherished doll from simple materials and your personal intention. We use polymer clay to create the face, either from a mold or hand-built.
5401 – Smarty Parts (Class 5401)
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.
Class 5402 – MIG Welding for Dummies (Class 5402)
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 Offered!
5403 – Night Lights (Class 5403)
This new 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.
Class 5404 – Fused Glass Coral Bowls (Class 5404)
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.
5405 – Ring Bowl Drop Out (Class 5405)
If you want to “make a splash” with your beau or on your bureau, this is your chance to make a ring drop of your own! Learn to “Drop It Like It’s Hot” like this couple did for their engagement.
The center drop makes a perfect resting spot for your treasured ring. We’ve had many requests to realize this idea and now it’s here. Square, circular or random shapes all work!!
Class 5406 – Glass Lovers Weekend (Class 5406)
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 5409- Holiday Wreaths (Class 5409)
Sleigh the holiday season with a sparkling fused glass wreath! Join us on for a holly-jolly class that’s sure to deck your halls! Gather ’round with friends and loved ones, just like in your favorite Hallmark holiday movies! CLASS FILLED! Waitlist being formed!
Class 5411: Open Studio (Class 5411)
Already know the basics of casting or fusing and want to make a project? 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.
