Fused Glass Pendants

In this beginning fusing class, you will be designing several styles of necklace pendants using a variety of types and styles of glass. You will be cutting and grinding the glass to fit your design, as needed.  The completed lay-up will be accomplished at The Shop. After you develop a firing schedule, the pendants will be fired in a kiln at Earthstar Glass then returned to The Shop for you to pick up. 

From the Instructor:  This should be a lovely session of learning, designing and playing – I am looking forward to it!

Note:  Please cover up – no shorts or sandals!

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.