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
