Introduction to Glass Fusing
3/14/08, 6/27/08, 9/12/08, 10/24/08
Instructor Larry Cimaglio
A comprehensive approach to teaching glass fusing in a class environment. Be the student as we work through six separate fusing projects and describe the physics, chemistry and financial aspects (balance sheet) of running a fusing class. We will teach using a Fast Fire Kiln for multiple quick firings. Learn about small jewelry, dimensional glass tiles, manipulated glass working, small slump molds, bracelets and fused painted tile. Class fee covers supplies. Lunch is provided.
$180 Regular/$140 Premier

Introduction to Beadmaking
4/11/08, 8/22/08
Instructor Larry Cimaglio
Learn how to confidently make glass beads. Also learn the necessary techniques to teach students and inspire them with Hot Glass! First, work on textures and decorating techniques using stringers, dots, raking and latticino. Then learn how to market supplies for a power packed margin. We provide the financial balance sheet for running beadmaking classes in the retail store. Class fee covers all supplies. Lunch is provided.
$180 Regular/$140 Premier

Introduction to Painting on Glass
4/14/08
Sister Marie Tatina, Oblate OSB
This one day class is an overview of painting on glass. Topics covered will be: kilns and brushes, mixing paint, trace painting, matting techniques, stippling and Fuse Masters colored enamels. Sister will supply each student with a matting brush. The class fee covers glass and paints. Students must bring: a small terrycloth hand towel, any old oil or acrylic paint brushes, #74002 brush set, #74017 curved plastic knife and a #740011 blender brush. (Note: A #7403 student blender is preferred. It is far superior and is necessary if going on to an advanced class.) Lunch is provided.
$200 Regular/$175 Premier

Advanced Painting - Faces & More
4/15/08 to 4/16/08
Sister Marie Tatina, Oblate OSB
In this two day class, learn how to draw and shade faces, hands, etc. We will be mastering shading, discovering the road map to face painting, and layering using multiple mediums including dry gum, turpentine, lavender oil and kerosene. We will also be working with Reusche colors. This is the class that many former students have been asking for. Students need to bring: 2 small terrycloth hand towels, #740012 trace brush set, #7403 student blender or better, #740018 stippler set or any old oil or acrylic brushes, #74036 Fitched deerfoot brush, a couple of sewing needles, a wooden pencil with eraser, pallette knife, a couple of round sticks and a small raise board for steadying your hand while painting 8" to 10" lengths. Sister will supply students with a matting brush. Lunch is provided.
$395 Regular/$350 Premier

Silkscreening for Glass & More (An exciting class with quick results!)
4/17/08 to 4/18/08
Sister Marie Tatina, Oblate OSB
This two day class will cover the direct method of screening (tusche) and the indirect method (using a photo emulsion). Learn to stretch your own screen, prepare it for the process and use the tools for screening. You will actually create two screens which are yours to keep. We will go over how to screen and matt over the screening all at one time, requiring only one firing. Students need to bring: several designs NO LARGER than 8" x 10" (from these you will create your screens). Bring the original and a mirror image of each one. Also bring several technical pens (Rapidograph ROTRING sizes 2 to 6 are highly recommended). The rotring works from an ink cartridge that is gas charged. It rarely clods or dries out. It is the best addition to design supplies. These will be used for drawing on a duralar clear plastic. Other substitutes will not work. A design fee of $25 will be paid to Sister for the 2 screens. These will be yours at the end of class. Lunch is provided.
$395 Regular/$350 Premier

Advanced Vessel Forming
5/8/08 to 5/9/08 FULL
5/15/08 to 5/16/08 FULL
Tom Donaldson
Previous fusing experience required. This two day class will use inexpensive materials to create modular forms and use them in a practical application. Day one: Design and create a bud vase, assemble and fire. Create a second vase using more advanced techniques, this project will begin mid afternoon and go into day two. Day two: Finish project 1 using wet saw and lap grinder. This class will also deal with the many variations of heat to show how to use the natural properties of glass to create more sculptural pieces without the added time or expense.
$295 Regular/$250 Premier

Murrini/Sculptural Techniques/Encasement - Loren I
5/31/08 to 6/4/08
Loren Stump
This 5-day course will be divided into three parts. Murrini will result in a Franchini-style shaded face and your signature cane. Sculptural Techniques will examine several different methods for achieving human body and animal sculptural forms including cold assembly, hot sculpture, detail overlay and the correct application of murrini. Encasement will produce a small floral paperweight. Floral setup techniques include using blended colors, ribbed cane and overlays as components for creating leaf stock, stems, buds, ball flowers, petals, and stamen.
$895 Regular/$850 Premier

Advanced Fused Bowls
6/6/08 - 6/8/08 and 6/9/08 - 6/11/08
Instructor Patty Gray
A hands-on class creating design elements/inclusions (pattern bars, cane, custom frit, murrini, confetti/ fractures, etc.). Design a bowl/sculptural piece and experiment with numerous glass processes. Try cold-working/finishing glass and learn about different machines and equipment. Class fee covers supplies. Lunch is provided.
$495 Regular/$450 Premier

Faceted Dichroic Glass Sculpture
6/17/08 to 6/18/08 FULL
6/19/08 to 6/20/08 FULL
Instructor Kent Lauer
Join Master Beveler Kent Lauer in this brand new class creating a beautiful faceted Dichroic glass sculpture! This very hands on class will cover all aspects of creating this piece, from cutting 3/4" glass with a diamond ringsaw, to laminating and beveling. A thin layer of Dichroic glass will be laminated between two pieces of Starfire glass, then ground and polished to perfection. No glass cutting experience required. Class size is limited to six students to ensure students get individual attention. Each student will also have full-time access to a 12" horizontal lap machine.
$375 Regular/$325 Premier

3-Dimensional Panels
7/10/08 to 7/11/08
Instructor Larry Cimaglio
Explore 3 dimensional capabilities of fusing (without the use of adhesives). The student will learn how to construct the panels using Glassline paints, torches (torchworked components), sandblasting and fusing/slumping to create the natural depth in our world. Class fee includes all materials. Lunch is provided.
$375 Regular/$325 Premier

Fused Lighting Fixtures
7/17/08 to 7/18/08  FULL
Tom Donaldson
This two day class will deal with the different methods of creating exceptional lighting. Using a factory shade, create a usable mold that will help replace the plain frosted glass with a functional piece of art. This hands on class will go from start to finish, showing the many different techniques and elements used to make lighting. Also go over firing schedules for different thickness and size. An additional $45 fee is required, payable to the instructor. Learn how to make a light, in one firing, using patterned glass.
$295 Regular/$250 Premier

Etching Dichroic Glass
8/11/08   8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Instructor Cheryl Frech
This class explores various methods (etching, engraving, slides) for creating designs on Dichroic glass and how to fuse your creations into jewelry worthy cabochons. Come away with twelve 1" dichroic cabochons ready to be created into jewelry. An additional $30 supply fee payable to the instructor on the day of class is required.
$195 Regular/$160 Premier

Glass Casting
9/2/08 to 9/3/08 FULL
Instructor Michael Dupille
Previous fusing experience required. This course covers various types of molds used in glass art including the latest information and techniques. Fiber board molds for slumping, casting and bas relief, Castalot (open and closed mold techniques). Hands on kiln casting in open face molds using a one step mix and pour process over a clay or plasticene original. Heavy emphasis on the use of frits and pre made inclusions will widen your horizons as a glass artist. Students need to bring their glass tool kits, a dust mask, carving tools, a notebook and a two day span of attention.
$395 Regular/$350 Premier

Fritography
9/4/08 to 9/6/08 FULL
Instructor Michael Dupille
Fusing experience required. The painterly use of crushed glass frits and powders has opened up a whole new world of artistic imagery. Anything is possible, from tight, photo-realism to loose impressionism. Working in the panel format, learn how to control color density, shading, soft and hard edge lines and more. This class will focus on the principles of multiple firing to create a rich, vibrant panel piece. There will be enough studio time to experiment with some technique pieces. Students bring simple images, a notebook, small paintbrushes, hairspray (pump and aerosol), a dustmask or respirator.
$495 Regular/$450 Premier

Intermediate Beadmaking
9/19/08
Instructor Larry Cimaglio
Our Intermediate Beadmaking Class takes the Hot Head(r) user to a new level. You will learn the proper hook-up of a propane/oxygen torch to ensure safer use. Participants will learn using either a Nortel Minor or Carlisle CC Minor torch. This added punch in heat gives the student the ability to confidently work in finer detail and with greater precision. Next, the class will work using Effetre 104 coe glass and later, move to Boro glass with NorthStar color rods. Students must bring or purchase Didymium glasses and wear cotton fabric clothing.
Lunch is provided.
$180 Regular/$140 Premier