Freeze & Fuse Glass
Dates: Saturday & Sunday, July 26 - 27, 1 pm - 4 pm;
Fee: $265 / member discount with member code
Ages: 18+
Levels: All
Sessions: 2
Instructor: Eriko Kobayashi
Location: Schack Art Center, Flame & Kiln Studio
Would you like to transform an object that holds a special meaning for you into glass? This is a perfect class for all levels! In this class, you will learn how to create a silicone mold of your object and how to process it into a glass version of itself.
We will create detailed fused glass objects using the Freeze and Fuse technique.
The glass product created could be later on made into jewelry, incorporated in a bigger piece, or displayed as they are.
The Freeze and Fuse glass technique is when you take a premade silicone mold and "paint" powdered glass into the mold. The glass is then placed into the freezer to harden into a glass ice cube. Once frozen, the object can be removed from the mold and placed into a kiln and heated to fuse the glass powder into a solid form.
Items will be out of the kiln the following day, ready to be picked up.
Please wear closed-toed shoes.
Glass Fusing for Beginners
Dates: Saturday & Sunday, June 15 - 16, 1 pm - 4 pm;
Fee: $175 / member discount with member code
Ages: 18+
Levels: All
Sessions: 1
Instructor: Eriko Kobayashi
Location: Schack Art Center, Flame & Kiln Studio
This two-day workshop offers a foundational introduction to the art of kiln-fused glass. Participants will acquire essential skills in glass cutting, color combination, and gain insights into the annealing processes specific to kiln-formed glass.
Working with an extensive range of glass colors and types, from sheets to powders, students will have the opportunity to design and construct diverse small-scale glass artworks. Whether you aspire to create artistic pieces or functional plates, this class accommodates both pursuits. Bring your imagination and enthusiasm for experimentation as no prior experience is required, and all necessary materials are provided.
Please wear closed-toed shoes.