Glass: Embossed Fused Glass Quilt Block

This introduction into Warm Glass is done in 3 layers so that after the artwork is kiln fired, it will be embossed on the back, dimensional on the front and altogether beautiful when displayed.

There will be numerous patterns available so each participant will be able to choose their own expression to emboss in the glass.  Various colors of glass will also be available for the surface of this glass quilt.

Class participants will need to return to The Shop to pick up their kiln fired artworks.

Note:  Please cover up – no shorts, open toed shoes 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.