Clifton Forge School of the Arts

Tuition: $125; plus an additional materials fee for glass, which can be purchased in the studio. This can range between $10-$40. The cost of each project is calculated by the complexity and glass you choose. (Scrap glass is free and discounted glass is available.)

Ages: 16-Adult

Learn the basics of the art, and science, of glass fusing in this introductory 4-day fusing class! Explore the exciting transition of glass from hard, brittle pieces to a mystical, moldable state, where glass flows like molten lava, pieces join, and art is formed under intense heat. Students will create 1 or 2 free form fused panel, and one, dimensional project of their choice - either a plate, bowl, or a freestanding piece. Learn the techniques used to create many kinds of fused glass projects, including glass compatibility, ramping schedules, mold slumping, glass frit and stringer bending. and more.

NOTE: Some previous glass cutting experience is recommended, but not required; we will cover the basics of cutting glass in class.