About

Learn safety basics, glass studio procedures, fused glass design concepts, and basic physics of heat and glass.

Details

Day 1:

• Learn basic glass kiln fusing stages.
• Learn how to cut, score, and break glass into desired shapes.
• Discuss the design of your fused glass piece.
• Create your own glass tile sampler.

Day 2:

• Design and create a functional fused glass piece.

Day 3:

• Continue to learn basic glass concepts.
• Develop a design for your bowl.
• Learn to cut a circle for a bowl.
• Learn to use of Wet Room grinder.
• Learn to prepare a mold for your bowl to be fired in the kiln.

Details

Materials needed will be provided.

Project

Each student will create a fused glass piece to take home in each session.

Prerequisites

None

Class Policies

• Wear close-toed shoes and long pants in the Glass Studio at all times. This is a strictly enforced safety policy. 
• A 1/2 -hour lunch break is set for the first day. Feel free to bring a snack or lunch. There is a refrigerator and microwave on the lower level.
• View BARN’s current COVID-19 health and safety protocols.
• BARN is committed to accessibility. Tuition assistance is available. Fill out the application before registering.