Level 1: Beginner- Fused Glass Plate

Class Description

The Fused Glass Basics Class, held on Sundays, is recommended. Discover the fundamentals of creating glass plates using a mold. Create a 6x6 plate. Learn how to cut glass and understand the rules for selecting plates and molds. Choose from transparent or opalescent glass. In our coldworking studio, you will also learn how to coldwork your plate or bowl edges using grinders. This class includes a free open studio session to coldwork your plate or bowl before slumping. Techniques Learned -Glass cutting, grinding, and shaping -Plate Designs -Proper Fusing of Plates -Coldworking techniques to shape and edge your plate for professional results -Slumping your plate into a mold