Glass Fusing Workshops

FUN WITH FUSING WORKSHOP
For beginner/intermediate skill level

CREATE 5 EXCITING PROJECTS
IN THIS 2 DAY WORKSHOP ________________________________________________________________________________________________

During this workshop you will learn the techniques used to create 5 different projects. We will provide all tools and molds needed. Due to the higher cost of glass for fusing, electricity for the kilns, molds and other fusing related items, this workshop will be more expensive than our standard stained glass workshop. The fee for this two-day workshop is $350. This includes two days of instruction, all materials & kiln time. Lunch, bottled water and snacks will be available on both days. A 50% deposit is required at sign up & the remaining balance must be paid within 4 weeks of the scheduled workshop. To view our deposit/refund policy, Click Here

REMEMBER, SPACE IS LIMITED, SO REGISTER EARLY TO AVOID DISAPOINTMENT!

Interested persons should contact Russ at info@bsgw.biz


2017 Fusing Workshop Schedule

October 21-22, 2017, available openings 4

Anyone interested may pre-register for any of the scheduled workshops with available openings or as a cancellation alternate.

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WHAT TO EXPECT DURING THE TYPICAL WORKSHOP.

DAY 1

The workshop class begins PROMPTLY at 9:00 AM on the specified Saturday. The day concludes around 6 PM or when everyone has their projects to the required level of completion for day 1.

On day 1 we will:

  • Have introductions, Discussion on kilns & fusing, glass compatibility/COE, striker & reactive glass, difference between slumping & fusing, firing schedules, air bubbles, 1/4" rule, dams, molds, release agents, different techniques, bottle slumping, questions..

  • Demonstrate the Beetle Bits cutting system.

  • Discuss/start 6x6 fossil vitra project, part 1.

  • Pull glass stringers from the vitrograph kiln.

  • break for lunch.

  • Pendant/ earrings project.

  • Continue fossil vitra project.

  • Make 8x10 checkerboard platter.

  • At the end of the day all projects will go into the kiln to be fired overnight.


    DAY 2

    The workshop class begins PROMPTLY at 9:00 AM on the specified Sunday. The day concludes when everyone has completed all of their project.

    On day 2 we will:

  • Watch a circle cutting demo/cut circles.

  • Make mosaic frit.

  • Make round poppy bowl.

  • Break for lunch..

  • Installing bails & backs on jewelry.

  • Fossil vitra project, part 2.

  • Make autumn fritography image.

  • Closing discussions on slumping completed blanks, studio/kiln time rental if desired.

  • At the end of the day all projects will go into the kiln to be fired overnight. If desired the finished blanks will be slumped during the following week and be available for pick up on the following Saturday.


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