Don’t forget … a gift certificate to the Washington Glass School is the gift of creativity!
As the DC/MD area reopens, there will be a few changes, some temporary, some permanent, but all to keep our community and staff healthy and safe, while ensuring a smooth transition back into facility use and maintaining the high-quality service our glass family deserve.
All staff and studio artists at the Washington Glass School have been vaccinated. WGS is requiring all visitors to be vaccinated. Please bring your vaccination card. For now, WGS continues to require masks indoors. Changes in the pandemic metrics and prevention guidelines will update the entry protocols.
Stay Safe! Stay Creative! Stay In Touch!
To register for any classes:
The Washington Glass School has started the secure online payment option for most of the classes via PayPal. Scroll below to see the online purchase options! PLEASE BE SURE YOU USE AN EMAIL ADDRESS THAT IS UP TO DATE, IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE A CONFIRMATION EMAIL BY THE NEXT BUSINESS DAY PLEASE CONTACT US erwin@washglass.com
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 4301 - Class 4301 – MIG Welding for Dummies.
Class 4302 - Class 4302 – Super Bowl Party!
Class 4303 - Class 4303- Lighting Solutions
Class 4304 - Class 4304- Intro to Glass Fusing.
Class 4305 - Class 4305- Intro to Dry Plaster Casting.
Class 4306 - Class 4306- Seasonal votives.
Class 4307 - Class 4307- Sushi Set
Class 4308 - Class 4308 – Open Studio – Work At Your Own Pace
Class 4301 – MIG Welding for Dummies. (Class 4301)
Ever wondered about learning 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! Limit 4 students (sign up early to get in!) 3 Day Class.
Class 4302 – Super Bowl Party! (Class 4302)
You like bowls? So do we! So come join Christina and Gaby at a super Bowl Making party! Email for availability…..and let the bowl making begin! This course is perfect for those looking for a casual Saturday of fusing. Glass fusing experience is required for this class . Haven’t worked with glass before? Check out our Glass Lovers Weekend or Intro to Fusing. (email the studio coordinator Christina directly on this one – studio@washglass.com)
Class 4303- Lighting Solutions (Class 4303)
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.
Class 4304- Intro to Glass Fusing. (Class 4304)
Interested in fusing but don’t know where to start? Look no farther! In this course you’ll learn the basics of glass cutting and fusing, and leave with two fused projects of your own creation.
Class 4305- Intro to Dry Plaster Casting. (Class 4305 )
Come join us to learn the signature technique of The Washington Glass School, an alternative kiln casting method that delivers a remarkable level of detail. There is no experience required for this one day work shop. You’ll leave the course with bas relief castings of your own design!
Class 4306- Seasonal votives. (Class 4306)
Celebrate the season with our votive class. For winter get in a cool mood with our snowflake and snowperson session. For spring get in the DC state of mind with cherry blossoms.
Class 4307- Sushi Set (Class 4307)
Looking for that hand made gift for the holiday season? Or a fun way to spend a Saturday? Join us to our make your own sushi set! Choose between a 3 or a 5 piece set and let the fun begin.
Class 4308 – Open Studio – Work At Your Own Pace (Class 4308)
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 studio@washglass.com for questions or scheduling.
