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Basic Glass Fusing Prerequisite: None $95/ $25 Materials fee Class Size: limited eight
to ten students Instructor: Bea Sharp Learn how to make beautiful kiln worked glass in this fun orientated,
non-technical workshop! This class is to introduce you to the glass fusing process by melting glass in a kiln. The goal of
this class is to show you how easy and fun it is to make small kiln fired projects. I will help you explore your creative
and artistic abilities. Since this is a two-day workshop, we will concentrate on smaller projects. A few things that
will be covered in this class are: Glass Compatibility, firing, annealing, and cutting glass. Class hours Saturday 12-3pm (2 Saturdays)
Click here to register for class.
Fused
Glass Refresher Class
Dates:
Class
Tuition: $50
Prerequisite: Beginning Fused glass
or similar fusing experience Class
Size:
limited to 8 students Instructor: Bea
Sharp
This class
is ideal for those who have been away from glass and want to start working on projects. In the one-day
workshop we will review cutting glass, using the saws and grinders to get the shapes you want for your project. You’ll
be ready to start a new project.
Fused Glass II Prerequisite: Beginning Fused Glass or similar fusing experience $150 materials included
Class Size: 8 students only
Instructor: Bea Sharp This class is ideal for the creatively fired up student who wants to explore the design
possibilities of fused glass and get technical. During this 2-day workshop, you will choose from smaller items to work with
(pins, earrings, pendants or tiles). Learn how to create and incorporate different design elements into your custom piece.
Class Hours Saturday 12-400pm (2 SATURDAYS)
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Microwave Glass Fusing
Prerequisite:None $76 includes Materials
Class Size: eight students Instructor: Bea Sharp
Create beautiful glass pieces in your microwave! You can create beads, pendants and earrings with the microwave and
a special kiln. An inexpensive way to get into the fun of glass fusing. Dates: Tuesday's Class hours:
7pm-930pm
*Class
take place in San Mateo at Beresford Recreation Center. Click here to register.
Three-weeks of Fusing Fun Class Dates:
Class Tuition:
$250.00 Prerequisite:
Fused Glass Bowls/Plates or similar fusing experience Class size:
limited to 6 students
Instructor:
Bea Sharp
In
this three week course you will learn glass compatibility, kiln preparation, fusing, slumping, annealing and make design elements
for your projects. . In class you’ll fuse tiles, make a plate and do an open mold casting. You will sample many of the
current fusing products available, including frit, stringers, confetti, fusible papers and make some of your own. Learn finishing
techniques for fused work. Tools and materials are included, except findings. 3 weeks on Wednesdays 6pm-9:30pm
Fused Glass Ornaments and Holiday Accents
Prerequisite: None
$55/$20 Materials fee
Make your own
holiday gifts! Get your feet wet in the art of glass fusing. Have fun making one of a kind ornaments for the tree, small candle
holders, holiday jewelry and more.
Saturday 11-3pm
Click here to register
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Fused Dichroic Glass Beads and Components
Prerequisite:None $90/$40 Materials fee Class Size:
ten students Instructor: Bea Sharp Create one-of-a-kind Dichroic Glass Jewelry and Components in this workshop.
Students will learn how to design their pieces for maximum beauty and sparkle using a fabulous assortment
of Dichroic glass. Topics covered will be cutting,shaping cabochons, fused bead making, earring techniques, colors and textures, and the
basics of Dichroic glass. Students will be shown how these items can be mounted into finished jewelry pieces to make
pendants, beads, earrings, pins, or whatever your imagination can dream up (within the limits of the class) **This class is focused on jewelry elements,components & includes
8oz Dichroic glass** Class Hours Saturday and Sunday
11am -3pm
Click here to register
Fused Glass Plates & Bowls Prerequisite: Beginning Fused Glass or similar fusing experience $200 Materials included Class Size: 6 Students only Instructor:
Bea Sharp This class is ideal for
the student accustomed to working with glass and creative design elements. In this 2-day workshop you will create you
own 8" square or round bowl. You will be provided with one piece of clear and black glass and have a full range
of colored glass and glass accessories in which to create and customize your own art bowl or plate. Express yourself
by using all the elements and design ideas learned in FUSED FOCAL II to create a one of a kind masterpiece. This is a
great way to personalize a special gift. Saturday
11am-430pm Saturday 11am-430pm
Experimental
Fusing Friday EFF $20 Per person Come
and explore! This is an open session to all that want to try the latest product or learn some new in glass, beading,
metals and so forth. This is play time! On the fourth Friday a month we will cover 1
topic and go where the moment takes us. This is open to all present, past and future glassaholics!
July 30 Molds August 27 Kilns
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