"Thermal Formed Glass" class Oct. 7 - 9

The term Thermal Formed Glass refers to 'shaping glass with heat.' This class will have a bit of a 'three ring circus' atmosphere as students learn ways to integrate kilns, torches and fire buckets techniques to create specific visual effects. Some of activities covered are advanced fusing processes such as 'combing,' 'mosaic,' reverse firing,' 'inlay' and "Pate-de-verre' techniques. This class will cover investment and mold making materials, types of glass, compatibility, kiln firing schedules, annealing and using enamels in cast glass. Students will also have hands-on experience using a torch and the Murphy Fire Bucket, a 2150 degree F. furnace used to make twists, stringers, pattern bars and paper weights. Gil's informative and humorous banter makes this class an educational delight. This is a great class to take if you want to move beyond the basic 'cut, stack and fire' approach to fusing. This is a guaranteed exciting weekend for all levels of glass experience.

Oct. 7 - 9, 2011

Space is limited to 10 students. $480 10:AM – 4:PM

Class Classes

Carmen and I have put together some really fun classes for 2011. I hope you can join us in Newberg for some fine wine, great food, fun company and Glass Madness. Or is it Mass Gladness?

Check out our Class Schedule.

April 9th Benefit for Cy

April 9^th – Sherwood, OR Elks

A Benefit Concert for CyZentzis Medical Fund - - Cy is a 12 year old and is being treated for Leukemia. He has had a bone marrow transplant, thanks to a perfect match from his brother Noah, and things are looking up, but so are the medical bills. Proceeds from this event will go toward paying those bills. The night will feature 4 bands:

The Nightbeats, 7:00-8:00,

The Vintage Knights 8:00-9:00.

Gil Reynolds & Deep Blue 9:00-10:00,

SouthPaw Speedway 10:00-11:00

There will be a Raffle for a Guitar and a Bass guitar for $5.00 per ticket. Please come out and join us and show support for the Zentzis family. Event Tickets are $10.00.This is a 21 and over event. Thank you!

Purchase tickets @ www.brownpapertickets.com/event/158309 Sherwood Elks Lodge in Sherwood, OR. April 9, 2011@ 6:00

Wecome to my Blog

There are lots of reasons to have a blog and lots of reasons not to have one. I have decided to start this blog as a way to keep in touch with a greater community. My subjects will range from my musical endeavors, to fused glass to my friends and family. I hope you enjoy it and come back often.
Cheers
Gil