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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 If the email address linked to your online payment option is out of date we cannot contact you.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 5501 - Melting Hearts - 5501 Melting Hearts
Class 5502 - Class 5502 – MIG Welding for Dummies
Class 5503 - Using Glass for Social Justice - 5503 Using Glass for Social Justice
Class 5504 - Class 5504 – Fused Glass Coral Bowls
Class 5505 class full
- Class 5505 – Catch Your Sun! Suncatchers!
Class 5506 - Class 5506 – Pocket Vases
Class 5507 - Class 5507: Table Manners
Class 5510 - Class 5510 – Glass Lovers Weekend
Class 5510 - Class: Open Studio – Work at your own pace
(Payment is for DEPOSIT. Please come to class with the remaining amount!)
5501 Melting Hearts (Class 5501 - Melting Hearts)
This Valentine’s Day!
This glass heart will last longer than roses and sunshine; well beyond Valentine’s Day.
Infuse your heart with shimmer, color, and personality. Make one for your sweetheart, or better with your sweetheart
We’ll provide all the skills, materials, and inspiration you need to get started.
For this special occasion we will provide a sip and a nibble. You’re also welcome to bring your own wine if you have a particular favorite.
Class 5502 – MIG Welding for Dummies (Class 5502)
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 (Both Sessions Filled!) Waitlist forming.
5503 Using Glass for Social Justice (Class 5503 - Using Glass for 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
Class 5504 – Fused Glass Coral Bowls (Class 5504)
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.
Class 5505 – Catch Your Sun! Suncatchers! (Class 5505 class full )
Catch the first rays of sunlight this spring with your own suncatcher. Learn to cut curved shapes and bend “stringers”. You leave with the cutest suncatcher.
Beginner experience level. Class Full! waitlist forming!
Class 5506 – Pocket Vases (Class 5506)
Just add water and flowers and create a smile! In this workshop, you’ll design a freestanding pocket vase by cutting and fusing glass and using stencils and powders. We’ll fire it and shape it so you’ll have a fun place for your floral displays! Beginning and more experienced glassmakers welcome. New Saturday class date added!
Class 5507: Table Manners (Class 5507)
This is your chance to venture into making a piece of furniture for your home. You will cast or fuse an incredibly cool glass top to create the table of your own design. You will get an introduction to welding and then cut and weld a steel frame to finish your one-of-a-kind piece. No prior welding or glass experience is needed but not discouraged. This is a 4-night session class.
Class 5510 – Glass Lovers Weekend (Class 5510)
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! Looking into March Class! Waitlist being formed
Class: Open Studio – Work at your own pace (Class 5510)
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
