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July, August 2013 Email
Happy 4th of July and upcoming classes!
Visiting Artist Willard Compton will be here in August for a Stained Glass Clock Class.
Let's have some glass fun!
Sharon and Staff
Prism GlassWorks, Ltd.
419-897-4100
S t a i n e d G l a s s C l o c k Cl a s s $ 7 5 . 0 0
Enjoy the company of our great friend and stained glass artist Willard
Compton from Arizona, while learning how to make a clock. This project
will be fun, and includes all materials and supplies. We will have an
assortment of glass for you to choose from. You will also learn how to drill
a hole in a circle of glass. Stained glass and soldering experience required.
Three Thursday evenings, August 1, 8, and 15 at 6:00
I n t e r me d i a t e
B i r d s o f a Fe a t h e r $ 6 5
Join your fusing friends by flocking to Prism Glass for this Fun Fusing
Event. We will Make 3 cute birdies, each with a personality that will
tickle you! These birdies are free standing on wire legs, and are suitable
for flower pots and decorating that special room. Firing and all Materials
included.
Saturday July 20 @12:30
IN THIS ISSUE
Stained Glass Clock Class
Birds of a Feather
Branch Out ,Tree of Pieces
Fused Picture Frame
Glass Cutting 101
X Mas Ornaments in July
Faux Woven Basket class
Of Coarse You Can!
Window DeLites
Intro to Fusing
Understanding Your Kiln
Bug Menagerie
Port Pockets
Beginning Stained Glass
B RA N C H O UT - " Tr e e o f P i e c e s " $ 7 5 . 0 0
Grow your skills creating this beautiful fused tree from all those mini
pieces of fusible glass that we have at the bottom of our class bin. We will
provide all the materials, give you some sample patterns, and guide you
thru the process. We will fire your 10 " round project. (Stand not
included.)
Thursday July 25, 6:00
F u s e d P i c t u r e Fr a m e $ 4 0 . 0 0
In this "Just for Fun" wokshop we will provide precuts, scraps, dots, an other design elements to decorate
a 5 x 7" picture frame. Acrylic frame backingis included.
Saturday August 3rd @1:00
S k i l l s Cl a s s
Glass Cutting 101
$45
This is where it all starts! Glass cutting is the basic skill that is
required for most glass media projects. During this class you
will learn the basics of glass cutting including tools, safety,
pattern cutting, and grinding. Whether you are doing stained
glass, mosaics, or plan on fusing, classes are geared towards
the needs of the students. By the end, you will have cut straight
pieces, circles, and everything in between. No experience
necessary.
Saturday July 6 @ 10:30
Christmas Ornamants in July!
I n t e r me d i a t e $ 9 5
Because you asked for it!
Create ornaments for your Holiday events. Firing
and materials are included. Use frit, scraps, dots, and your creativity to make some beautiful
decorations and/or gifts. You may create as many as can fit on our black tray, up to 8 ornaments.
Create turkeys, trees, pumpkins, leaves, diamonds, balls, snowmen, Santas, and more! Previous fusing
and basic cutting skills are required to register.
Saturday July 27th @ 12:30
I n t e r me d i a t e
F a u x wo ve n b a s k e t c l a s s , $ 7 5 p l u s g l a s s
This is the WOW class of the year
This 11" square basket would look great on any
table, and is fairly easy to build. You just need to
select two complimentary colors, cut your strips
and assemble!
The spaces in between are empty and create a
basket weave effect. We have other samples in
other colors in the studio for your viewing
pleasure. This class always fills very quickly, so
don't hesitate! Most people purchase 2 sheets of
fusing glass. ($30-45)
Saturday, June29th at 12:30
J u s t f or Fu n
O F CO AR S E Y O U C AN ! $ 7 5
Everyone wants to make something big and shiny! Well here
is your chance to create dynamic art on a large fused project
that requires no experience! In this 2 hour workshop you will
use Coarse Frit (glass chips) to create a simple design using
our wide selection of patterns. We will do all the hard cutting,
and will include the kiln firing and all glass! You do the
artwork!
Choose from a 10" circle or square. Stand not included.
Pictures do not do these projects justice. Stop in to see
samples!
Tuesday August 6th @ 6pm
Just for Fun
W i n d ow De Li t e s ! $ 4 5 . 0 0 ( e x t r a s f o r $ 3 5 )
These 3" x 12" window ornaments will "de-lite"
you all year long. We made an example for each
season, but you may do whatever style you
want. Instruction, clear base glass, use of our
class bin glass, and firing included. If you have
time and want to make more than one, each
extra is $35.00. Glass cutting skills desirable but
not required. Pre-cuts available for purchase!
Tuesday August 20th @ 6pm
Beginner
Introduction to Fusing - Fused Pendant $95.00
This is one our most popular beginning classes! Formal
instruction and all materials are included in this professional
introduction to glass fusing.! We open with a 45 minute
lecture with "show and tell" about the basic concepts of
glass fusion theory. Then, you will create 10 glass
cabochons that you may make into pendants or magnets.
Prism will fire your pieces and they will be available for pick
up a few days later. Basic bails are included. No experience
required. Glass Cutting 101 is recommended, but not
required. (Private party arrangements and accommodations
for larger groups available!)
Thursday July 18th @ 6 pm
Saturday August 10th @ 12:30
U n d e r s t a n d i n g yo u r K i l n $ 4 5 . 0 0
This seminar is great for
anyone who owns or plans on
owning a kiln. We will discuss
ordering, setup, testing and
running your kiln. There will be
special emphasis on programming,
care, and shelf materials. There
will be a Q & A session to help
with individual needs. It's a great
learning experience for all you
"firing newbie's", or a great
refresher for current kiln owners.
Session lasts about 1 1/2 hours.
Reservations required.
Thursday July 11th @ 6:00
B u g Me n a g e r i e $ 6 5 f o r t h r e e ( e x t r a s $ 2 0 )
Just for Fun!
In this "Just for Fun" 2 hour workshop you have a chance
to make three cute creepy crawlies! We will provide all the
fusible glass, hi fire wire for the legs, and the kiln firing.
You provide the inspiration and make your characters
match your style! Great for flower pots, hanging on lamps,
or just crawling on the table. Let's get buggy!
Tuesday July 9th @ 6:00
I n t e r me d i a t e
Pot Pockets, $55
Intermediate Create a cute
Fused Wall or Window Pot Pocket that
you can fill with your favorite dried
flowers. (So many of you fusers asked
us to create a pattern for this that we
made some extras up and have
decided to give it away for free. So
stop in and check them out.) We
created this class event so that all of
you that don't own a kiln have the
opportunity to make your own. We will
cut the base glass to just the right size
and provide all the materials and
design elements for your pot making pleasure.
Saturday July 13th @10:30
B E G I NNI NG S TA I NE D G L A S S $ 1 3 0 . 0 0
8 X 1 0 O r i e n t a t i o n P RO J E C T
Coming this Summer!
In this 3 week session you will learn to cut, foil, grind,
solder and frame a stained glass panel. Although the
project is small, it will work you thru each step of the
entire process, and most students will continue
developing skills in their own home studio. You will
choose from one of 8 patterns for your first experience.
We will provide all the tools, instruction, and clear
glass you need to complete your first project. You may
purchase colors separately. Choose a pattern and your
glass prior to the class. $25 deposit to secure your
space. Four Students, Three weekly sessions. Aprox
3.5 hrs per session. Call for Wait list!
These sessions are the last time we will offer this
class at this price. We find that it takes longer than we budgeted for and will be raising the price to
$130.00 after July.
July 14-21-28 @ 4:00 (Sundays) Sold Out
July 15-22-29 @ 5:30 (Mondays) Sold Out
Call for info on wait list. We are working on the new BSG schedule.
S o l d e r Cl i n i c
$45.00
Struggling with soldering? This basic foundations class will help you learn how
to make a smooth bead. Bring in foiled pieces (can be scraps or a mini project
under 8" square) and we will work together as a group to increase our skills.
Bringing in the tools that you use is helpful for a discussion of your results.
Saturday August 3rd, @ 10:30
All Dichroic Glass, any COE 20% off! I came back from Austin Thin Films with a boatload of the new
96 textures. These are the castoffs that I am going to put in scrap bags for your dichro dining
pleasure.
Offer Expires:July 30
While supplies last.
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