Duration: 3 hours; $150; Create your own beautiful piece of artwork with this two-day hands-on workshop that will teach you the basics of fusing, glass etching and slumping. Beginning with iridescent glass, you'll form a fused glass piece that will eventually become a plate or bowl. Further customize your piece by cutting out a design and using sandblasting techniques to etch a pattern into the glass. Lastly, you'll learn how to fire-polish your piece for a beautiful, gleaming finish and form it into a three dimensional object. Learn the fundamentals of glass fusing and decorative etching while creating your own unique piece of artwork.
Learn the fundamentals of glass techniques while creating your own unique piece
Gain training in glass fusing, etching and slumping to customize and shape your artwork
Walk away with a beautifully handcrafted glass sculpture as well as the skills to create more
No experience necessary
Note: This class is limited to eight attendees.
Fused Glass Pendants
Duration: 4 hours; $75; For nearly 2,000 years, fusing was the primary method for making small glass objects. Those relics in the museum were all fused. Return to those days and create something equally beautiful. This class will introduce you to the basic principles behind forming glass in the kiln to create beautiful fused glass pendants. You will be introduced to all of the tools, basic glass cutting and kiln forming theory. When these one of a kind pieces come out of the kiln, a Diablo staff member will attach a sterling silver bail by which to hang your pieces
Learn the principles behind forming glass in the kiln to create beautiful, fused pendants
Become familiar with the tools, kiln theory, and basic glass cutting skills
Craft a unique pendant of your own
No experience necessary
Note: All materials included.
All glass projects have to be cooled or "annealed" in a kiln after creation, for this reason all projects will be available for pick up within 1 week of the class. (Next day for Flameworking classes only) please call ahead to schedule pick up
Glassblowing: Paperweights
Duration: 4 hours; $145; Do you ever feel that all of the paper on your desk is weighing you down? Sounds like it's time to turn the tables. Get on top of your paper game by making your own hand crafted paper weight at Diablo Glass School. The glass paperweight is the first step for anyone interested in working with hot glass. This introductory class guides the first-time glass artist through the most crucial skills. In a fun and informative manner, experienced instructors will introduce you to tools, safety, and basic glass theory. You'll learn how to gather glass from the furnace, how to shape and control it, and how to apply color to the glass. You'll create your own gorgeous handmade paperweight and leave with a strong foundation for future exploration. Take THAT, paper stack!
Work with hot glass in a fun and informative manner
Become familiar with the tools, safety, and basic glass theory of glass making
Gather glass from a furnace, and learn how to shape, control, and apply color to the glass
Create a gorgeous, handmade paperweight
Note : All materials included.
All glass projects have to be cooled or "annealed" in a kiln after creation, for this reason all projects will be available for pick up within 1 week of the class. (Next day for Flameworking classes only) please call ahead to schedule pick up
Cancellation Policy: Cancellation notice must be given at least 7 days prior to the scheduled activity to receive a full refund. If you cancel within 7 days, you can receive a refund less a $20 processing fee.