Glass Arts
Pastel on Glass: The Calico Cat
Learn a fail-proof painting technique and let this feline enhance your fused glass.
Tuition Assistance and Other Policies
Meeting Times
- Sun, 5/19/2024 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Sun, 5/19/2024
Closed
About
Learn how to use brown and black pastels to enhance your fused glass creations. No need to be able to draw or paint — this technique is guaranteed to give you a perfect result so your calico cat will come to life. At the start of class, you'll receive a "canvas" of sandblasted fused-glass. You'll learn to use pastel pencils and a vinyl stencil to make your next-favorite feline.
This technique of pastels on glass allows you to add color and your own special touches to all your future work.
Project
You'll make a 5.5-inch by 9-inch glass painting of a calico cat. After the piece is fired, the instructor will attach a special wall hanger so your kitty can be displayed anywhere you choose.
Materials
A $55 materials fee, included in the cost of the class, covers everything you'll need, including black- and-brown underglaze pencils, which you'll take home.
Class Policies
- Ages 14 and up are welcome.
- Closed-toe shoes and long pants are required in the Glass Studio at all times.
BARN Policies
- View BARN's Cancellation and Refund Policy.
- Tuition Assistance is available. Fill out the application before registering.
- BARN is committed to accessibility. We try to make accommodations when requested; the earlier you contact us, the more likely we can help. Please email accessibility@bainbridgebarn.org to find out more or request an accommodation.
- Sensory Statement: Makerspaces like BARN can be noisy and cluttered, smell strongly, and have bright or flickering lights. BARN is not an allergen-free facility. If you have concerns, please email info@bainbridgebarn.org.
Instructors or Guides
Ian Newton
"Ian the Glass Guy" has been working with glass for about 10 years. He has a small glass fusion studio that allows him to create pieces of art that make him smile. He says he's not interested in making the same piece over and over but in growing his skills, challenging his self with new things, and seeing if he can make other people smile when they see his art. "I love the way glass art captures light. It’s like painting in oils with the translucence of watercolor. As I work my pieces I am keenly aware of the delicate dance between shadow and light. I strive to bring depth to every two-dimensional piece I create, and I love adding texture and delicate effects that make you look twice." Ian says he makes art so he can "let my soul know I’m listening." If he isn't making things out of glass, he's writing novels, ballroom dancing, taking pictures, hiking, traveling, or inventing odd things out of leftover parts.
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