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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 If the email address linked to your online payment option is out of date we cannot contact you.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 5000 - 5000 – Night Light Delight
Class 5001 - Class 5001 MIG Welding for Dummies
Class 5002 - 5002 – Glass Lovers Weekend
Class 5003
- Class 5003: Next Step Fusing
Class 5004 - Class 5004: Strips’n’Bits
Class 5005 - Class 5005: Fused Glass Coral Bowls
Class 5006 - 5006 Introduction to Mosaics
Class 5007 - Class 5007 Glass Holiday Wreaths!
Class 5008 - Class 5008 – Open Studio – Work At Your Own Pace
(Payment is for DEPOSIT. Please come to class with the remaining amount!)
5000 – Night Light Delight (Class 5000)
A brand new class that will shed some light on the world of glass! No prior experience is necessary! (just a little patience!)
You’ll have a chance to work with glass powders, stringers, and frit, and to experiment with cutting shapes and selecting color schemes. We’ll have plenty of samples to inspire your own design.
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 5001 MIG Welding for Dummies (Class 5001)
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! 3 Different Sessions A,B& C Offered!
5002 – Glass Lovers Weekend (Class 5002)
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 5003: Next Step Fusing (Class 5003 )
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. This class has two separate session dates offered.
Class 5004: Strips’n’Bits (Class 5004)
In two sessions, you’ll create a distinctive piece using April’s 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.
Class 5005: Fused Glass Coral Bowls (Class 5005)
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.
5006 Introduction to Mosaics (Class 5006)
Did you ever wonder about the mosaic art pieces you may have seen in archeological sites? Mosaics are 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.
Class 5007 Glass Holiday Wreaths! (Class 5007)
Want to make your own decoration like you’re living your best Hallmark Christmas movie?! In this special class you will create your own festive colored glass wreath, or you can make a larger one with a partner or friend. Easy to hang in the window or in the tree! Create memories that would work great as you go home for Christmas while creating art, for yourself or as a gift (for that special someone -perhaps a secret prince of some sort- or someone who may or may not be Santa?). No glass experience is needed.
Class 5008 – Open Studio – Work At Your Own Pace (Class 5008)
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.