Freeze 'N Fuse: Easy Glass Casting
Dates: Sunday, October 4, from 1 pm to 4 pm
Fee: $155/discount with member code
Ages: 13+
Levels: All
Sessions: 1
Instructor: Adam Wallace
Location: Schack Art Center, Flame and Kiln Studio
Explore the expressive possibilities of glass in this hands-on workshop focused on the freeze-and-fuse technique. Participants will create small fused glass sculptures using colored glass powders and silicone molds inspired by natural forms such as flowers, shells, crystals, and succulents.
Working directly with vibrant glass powders, students will learn how to fill, layer, and shape materials by hand, building simple yet striking compositions of color, pattern, and texture inside each mold. Through this process, each piece takes form before being frozen, de-molded, and kiln-fired, allowing the powdered glass to transform into solid, dimensional glass.
Throughout the class, students will gain an understanding of how to properly work with glass powders and slurry, including techniques for creating visual depth and controlling composition within mold-based forms. A kiln schedule will be shared so participants can follow the full transformation process from raw material to finished object.
No prior experience is necessary—just curiosity and a willingness to experiment with color and form. Finished pieces will be available for pickup after firing.
All supplies provided.
Please wear closed-toe shoes.
Make Your Own Fused Glass Serving Set
Dates: Saturday, November 7, from 5 pm to 9 pm
Fee: $155/discount with member code
Ages: 13+
Levels: All
Sessions: 1
Instructor: Adam Wallace
Location: Schack Art Center, Flame and Kiln Studio
Learn the fundamentals of glass fusing while designing and creating your own serving set. In this one-day workshop, participants will create original compositions using colorful glass that is then kiln-fired and slumped into finished tableware.
Students can choose one of three project formats: a statement set (one large plate or bowl paired with two smaller matching pieces), a social set (two medium plates, dishes, or bowls), or a coaster set (six coasters). Designs will be created using a curated selection of colored sheet glass for added depth, pattern, and expression.
Throughout the class, participants will learn foundational kiln-forming techniques, including glass cutting, composition, color layering, and safe studio practices. No prior experience is required—just curiosity and a willingness to experiment with color, form, and light.
After the workshop, all pieces will be kiln-fired and available for pickup as finished glassware ready for everyday use.
All supplies provided.
Please wear closed-toe shoes.
Fusing Fun Friday!
Date: Friday, December 11, from 6 pm - 9 pm
Fee: $99/discount with member code
Ages: 18+
Levels: All
Sessions: 3
Instructor: Jackie L. and Pam S.
Location: Schack Art Center, Flame and Kiln Studio
Explore the creative possibilities of glass fusing using heat and gravity to transform glass into unique art objects. Students will learn how to safely cut and break glass, arrange the pieces into a free-form design, and gain a basic understanding of how glass behaves during the kiln-firing process.
Each student will create at least one original piece using a 12" × 12" design area, which will be fired in the kiln after class and available for pickup once complete. No previous glass experience is required.
All supplies provided.
Please wear closed-toe shoes.
Make Your Own Fused Glass Serving Set
Date: Saturday, January 9, from 1 pm to 5 pm
Fee: $155/discount with member code
Ages: 13+
Levels: All
Sessions: 1
Instructor: Adam Wallace
Location: Schack Art Center, Flame and Kiln Studio
Learn the fundamentals of glass fusing while designing and creating your own serving set. In this one-day workshop, participants will create original compositions using colorful glass that is then kiln-fired and slumped into finished tableware.
Students can choose one of three project formats: a statement set (one large plate or bowl paired with two smaller matching pieces), a social set (two medium plates, dishes, or bowls), or a coaster set (six coasters). Designs will be created using a curated selection of colored sheet glass for added depth, pattern, and expression.
Throughout the class, participants will learn foundational kiln-forming techniques, including glass cutting, composition, color layering, and safe studio practices. No prior experience is required—just curiosity and a willingness to experiment with color, form, and light.
After the workshop, all pieces will be kiln-fired and available for pickup as finished glassware ready for everyday use.
All supplies provided.
Please wear closed-toe shoes.
Freeze 'N Fuse: Easy Glass Casting
Date: Sunday, January 31, from 1 pm to 5 pm
Fee: $155/discount with member code
Ages: 13+
Levels: All
Sessions: 1
Instructor: Adam Wallace
Location: Schack Art Center, Flame and Kiln Studio
Explore the expressive possibilities of glass in this hands-on workshop focused on the freeze-and-fuse technique. Participants will create small fused glass sculptures using colored glass powders and silicone molds inspired by natural forms such as flowers, shells, crystals, and succulents.
Working directly with vibrant glass powders, students will learn how to fill, layer, and shape materials by hand, building simple yet striking compositions of color, pattern, and texture inside each mold. Through this process, each piece takes form before being frozen, de-molded, and kiln-fired, allowing the powdered glass to transform into solid, dimensional glass.
Throughout the class, students will gain an understanding of how to properly work with glass powders and slurry, including techniques for creating visual depth and controlling composition within mold-based forms. A kiln schedule will be shared so participants can follow the full transformation process from raw material to finished object.
No prior experience is necessary—just curiosity and a willingness to experiment with color and form. Finished pieces will be available for pickup after firing.
All supplies provided.
Please wear closed-toe shoes.
Make Your Own Fused Glass Serving Set
Date: Saturday, March 13, from 1 pm to 5 pm
Fee: $155/discount with member code
Ages: 13+
Levels: All
Sessions: 1
Instructor: Adam Wallace
Location: Schack Art Center, Flame and Kiln Studio
Learn the fundamentals of glass fusing while designing and creating your own serving set. In this one-day workshop, participants will create original compositions using colorful glass that is then kiln-fired and slumped into finished tableware.
Students can choose one of three project formats: a statement set (one large plate or bowl paired with two smaller matching pieces), a social set (two medium plates, dishes, or bowls), or a coaster set (six coasters). Designs will be created using a curated selection of colored sheet glass for added depth, pattern, and expression.
Throughout the class, participants will learn foundational kiln-forming techniques, including glass cutting, composition, color layering, and safe studio practices. No prior experience is required—just curiosity and a willingness to experiment with color, form, and light.
After the workshop, all pieces will be kiln-fired and available for pickup as finished glassware ready for everyday use.
All supplies provided.
Please wear closed-toe shoes.
Make Your Own Fused Glass Serving Set
Dates: Saturday, September 12, from 1 pm to 5 pm
Fee: $155/discount with member code
Ages: 13+
Levels: All
Sessions: 1
Instructor: Adam Wallace
Location: Schack Art Center, Flame and Kiln Studio
Learn the fundamentals of glass fusing while designing and creating your own serving set. In this one-day workshop, participants will create original compositions using colorful glass that is then kiln-fired and slumped into finished tableware.
Students can choose one of three project formats: a statement set (one large plate or bowl paired with two smaller matching pieces), a social set (two medium plates, dishes, or bowls), or a coaster set (six coasters). Designs will be created using a curated selection of colored sheet glass for added depth, pattern, and expression.
Throughout the class, participants will learn foundational kiln-forming techniques, including glass cutting, composition, color layering, and safe studio practices. No prior experience is required—just curiosity and a willingness to experiment with color, form, and light.
After the workshop, all pieces will be kiln-fired and available for pickup as finished glassware ready for everyday use.
All supplies provided.
Please wear closed-toe shoes.
Paint A Pint Party with Walt, Dick, & Cappy
Date: Saturday, November 1 from 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Fee: $50
Ages: 21+
Levels: All
Sessions: 1
Instructor: Dick Wiess, Walt Lieberman, and Cappy Thompson
Location: Schack Art Center, Studios 1 and 2
Join us for an unforgettable night of creativity, color, and craft
Join three of the Pacific Northwest’s most iconic glass artists—Dick Weiss, Cappy Thompson, and Walter Lieberman—for a one-of-a-kind Paint & Sip experience. In this playful and relaxed 3-hour workshop, you'll get hands-on guidance as you paint your own pint glass using specialty glass paints and brushes, surrounded by inspiration and stories from three masters of the glass world.
Whether you're a total beginner or an art enthusiast, this is your chance to learn from legends while enjoying a glass of wine, good company, and a whole lot of creative energy. Explore color, pattern, and personal symbolism as you design a functional piece of art you can take home and us.
What’s included:
🍺 One pint glass per participant
🎨 All painting materials (glass paints and brushes)
🍷 Wine, beer, n/a drink options, and light snacks (1 drink ticket per student, with the option to purchase another beverage)
🖌 Expert instruction—and great stories—from three glass greats
🔥 After the class, your glass will be kiln-fired to set your design
📅 Finished glasses will be ready for pick-up the following week
Dress for mess!
