Introduction to Fused Glass Class

Explore the captivating art of fused glass in this hands-on workshop. You'll learn the basics of glass fusing while creating your own unique wind spinner. This class is perfect for beginners and those looking to enhance their skills.

What You’ll Learn:

• Introduction to and explanation of the fused glass process
• Designing and creating your personal design
• Techniques for creating different effects and textures including how to emboss glass   
  
• Assembling precut glass pieces and wire inclusions for hanging and for 3d visual interest  
• Discussion of how and why to develop a firing schedule

All necessary materials will be provided.  Pieces will be fired off site and it will be necessary to come back and pick up your creations.

About your Instructor:  Karen Reed is an accomplished glass artist who’s been working professionally in the medium since 1981.  At her studio, Earthstar Glass, she creates fused glass, painted glass, and stained glass pieces with many of her works combining all three methods (although she’ll tell you there are many more than just three!).  Her creations have been exhibited and offered through galleries across the US.  It’s been requested by the White House and now sits in the archival collection.  Her glass has been accepted at shows curated by past directors of the Smithsonian Institution and Pilchuk Glass.  She’s been featured and published in many books and magazines and her fused glass series “Sunscapes” was shown on CBS TV’s “Sunday Morning with Charles Osgood”.  She has taught at the John C. Campbell Folk School, Arrowmont School of the Arts and Crafts, The Appalachian Center for Crafts, Bullseye Glass, Uroboros Glass, Hollander Glass, and Weiser Glass.  She has also taught specialty classes for Art Museums, Botanical Gardens, Clubs, Guilds and Design Centers.  She’s also taught classes at Burritt on the Mountain Folk School and creates custom designs for homes, businesses, and galleries.  We consider ourselves fortunate to be able to tap into her many talents!

** Classes are transferable up to 48 hours before class, but not refundable.