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Looking to explore a new medium and try something new? Well this class is for you! Students will be introduced to kiln fused glass by creating an abstract coral bowl. The fused glass art composition is beautiful enough to display in your home or use as a gift for someone special. Using recycled glass, frit, powders, confetti, stringers and noodles design your own glass dish or wall hanging. This class is appropriate for beginners or glass artists with some experience. Projects will be fired after the workshop and available for pick up the following week. For more information, please contact the instructor at clare.p.shepherd@gmail.com.

This 4 week course will introduce students to the art of fused glass. Each class will teach a new technique as students learn to cut, fuse, and slump glass. This class is ideal for beginners or those who want to improve their technique and understanding of fused glass. Projects created: suncatcher, sushi set, squares project and small casting. For more information, please contact the instructor at clare.p.shepherd@gmail.com.

This 4 week course will introduce students to the art of fused glass. Each class will teach a new technique as students learn to cut, fuse, and slump glass. This class is ideal for beginners or those who want to improve their technique and understanding of fused glass. Projects created: suncatcher, sushi set, squares project and small casting. For more information, please contact the instructor at clare.p.shepherd@gmail.com.

Children will enjoy working with their favorite adult to arrange brightly colored pieces of glass to make their favorite Pokemon characters and mythical creatures once kiln fired to fuse them together. This is the perfect chance to capture your favorite characters! Once fired and cooled, students will be notified when items are ready to pick up. Bring pictures of your favorite characters for reference. Price is kept low to allow parents to bring in more than one child. Each person registers, and children under age 13 need to be accompanied by an adult.

Looking to explore a new medium and try something new? Well this class is for you! Students will be introduced to kiln fused glass by creating an abstract coral bowl. The fused glass art composition is beautiful enough to display in your home or use as a gift for someone special. Using recycled glass, frit, powders, confetti, stringers and noodles design your own glass dish or wall hanging. This class is appropriate for beginners or glass artists with some experience. Projects will be fired after the workshop and available for pick up the following week. For more information, please contact the instructor at clare.p.shepherd@gmail.com.

In this four week course students will learn advance techniques to take their glass fusing skills to the next level. Using sheet glass, powders and frit students will learn the basics in vitragraph, pattern bars and strip construction. From abstract to imagery this class will help you evolve and find voice. Previous glass experience is helpful. Bring a sketch book, stencils and lots of ideas. For more information, please contact the instructor at clare.p.shepherd@gmail.com.

Glass Fusing Beginner is a pre-requisite

In this four week course students will learn advance techniques to take their glass fusing skills to the next level. Using sheet glass, powders and frit students will learn the basics in vitragraph, pattern bars and strip construction. From abstract to imagery this class will help you evolve and find voice. Previous glass experience is helpful. Bring a sketch book, stencils and lots of ideas. For more information, please contact the instructor at clare.p.shepherd@gmail.com.

Glass Fusing Beginner is a pre-requisite

Children will enjoy working with their favorite adult to arrange brightly colored pieces of glass which will be heated in a kiln to fuse them together to make glass summer suncatchers. Projects will require overnight cooling and will be available for pick up the following week. Children under age 13 need to be accompanied by an adult. Go to www.flickr.com/photos/marylandhallglassfusing/ to see examples and class projects.

Children will enjoy working with their favorite adult to arrange brightly colored pieces of glass to create nightlights, suncatchers or jewelry. Projects will require overnight cooling and will be available for pick up the following week. Bring pictures of your favorite bugs, butterflies or pets for inspiration. Price is kept low to allow parents to bring in more than one child. Each person registers individually, and children under age 13 need to be accompanied by an adult.

Beginner class for teens and up on how to decorate and layer the art glass using stencils, stringers, confetti, repurposed glass, and frit to form a beautiful Sushi /Appetizer plate with companion Wasabi or sauce dish. Simple instructions helps all students create these plates by designing from their own imagination, with help as needed from instructor. No experience necessary.No cutting required. Pre-cut art glass, design elements and 2 firings included. (Chopsticks not included.) For more information, please contact the instructor at clare.p.shepherd@gmail.com.

Create your own night lights or coaster set. Projects will require kiln firing and cooling, overnight cooling. Students will be alerted when to pick up . 4 coasters or 3 nightlights will be createed by the end of class. Bring pictures for inspiration.

Children accompanied by their favorite adult, will draw a picture of their favorite animal or pet on paper and then construct the same portrait on a square tile of glass using fusible glass. Projects will require overnight firing and will be available for pick up the following week. Go to www.flickr.com/photos/marylandhallglassfusing/ to see examples and class projects. Please bring a picture of your favorite animal or pet. Price is kept low to allow parents to bring in more than one child. Each person registers individually, and children under age 13 need to be accompanied by an adult.