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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 If the email address linked to your online payment option is out of date we cannot contact you.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 4900 - 4900 – Glass and Woodblock Printing Fusion
Class 4901 - Class 4901 A, B or C – MIG Welding for Dummies
Class 4902 - Class 4902: Fused Glass Coral Bowls
Class 4903 (A or B) - 4903 A or B – Glass Lovers Weekend
Class 4904 (A or B)
- Class 4904 A or B: Next Step Fusing
Class 4905 - Class 4905: Strips’n’Bits
Class 4906 - Class 4906 – Dry Plaster Casting
Class 4907 - Class 4907 – Open Studio – Work At Your Own Pace
(Payment is for DEPOSIT. Please come to class with the remaining amount!)
4900 – Glass and Woodblock Printing Fusion (Class 4900 )
Dive into the intersection of glass casting and woodblock printing in this innovative course. Participants will embark on a journey merging traditional techniques to create unique artworks.
You will learn the fundamentals of woodblock printing, and how to carve intricate designs into wood blocks to produce striking prints. Then we will explore a novel approach: using the woodcut blocks to create molds for casting glass.
By the end of the course, students will have produced 4 remarkable artworks: a traditional woodblock print, a cast glass duplicate, and a print piece of each that celebrates the harmonious marriage of these two distinct mediums.
Class 4901 A, B or C – MIG Welding for Dummies (Class 4901)
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! Sessions A,B& C classes are filled!
NOTE! ALL summer MIG Welding Classes are FILLED! Contact erwin@washglass.com direct to be put on waitlist!
Class 4902: Fused Glass Coral Bowls (Class 4902)
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.
4903 A or B – Glass Lovers Weekend (Class 4903 (A or B))
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 4904 A or B: Next Step Fusing (Class 4904 (A or B) )
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.
Class 4905: Strips’n’Bits (Class 4905)
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 4906 – Dry Plaster Casting (Class 4906)
Tired of working flat? Want an easy way to get some real depth into your glass? Here’s a fun class where you will learn one of the easiest methods of kiln casting sheet glass to achieve bas-relief sculpture. This incredibly versatile method has endless fine art and architectural applications. In this two-day class, we will discuss different types of glass and their firing schedules. Working with color and how it can affect dimensional casting will also be explored. Bring items you may want to cast with this method or choose from our image library. All materials and firings included.
Class 4907 – Open Studio – Work At Your Own Pace (Class 4907)
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.