Fusing Class II is a
simple fusing class. We concentrate on a small project: earrings, a pin, or a pindant (a pin and pendant combination). The objective of the class is to teach students about how glass works in a kiln, how to gauge your project pre-firing, and how to construct a project to achieve the finish product desired.
We keep the projects small and satisfying. All projects must be fired in the kiln, and this occurs during class time: at the finish of firing all projects must cool overnight, and I will do all the finishing work (hole drilling, addition of any findings: post backs for studs, jump-rings and ear wires) the next morning.
You must make arrangements to pick up your project, but for a $7.00 shipping fee, I would be glad to mail them to you on the Monday following the Saturday class.
You will learn: glass colours and types, how and why glass works the way it does (the science behind it), how to create your project, what not to do and how different glasses respond in the heat. I have all kinds of materials to work with, and also will provide dichroic glass and examples of how this marvelous gem like glass works in the kiln.
I will cut any shapes you need, and during the second hour we have all the creative time you need...experimenting with designs and materials well before you glue your project is encouraged.
I do reserve the right to edit, and this is really to assure that your project will work the way you want it to.
HOWEVER: there is also a natural developement that takes place in the kiln and no results are guaranteed...glass moves and changes, and these changes are part of the natural movement during "firing". Please be prepared for the "happy accident"...there are results that are unexpected and beautiful.
Students wishing to accomplish larger projects can do so at a later class, and larger projects (available to peruse in the class) are more expensive.
Thank you for your interest, and I can certainly give you the email addresses of past students. You would be welcome to ask them what they thought of the class, and I think you will find a great time and learning experience was had by all, and they all went home with a beautiful piece of hand made art...
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