Bowl 'Em Over! A Fused Glass Bowl Basics

Make your favorite cereal, soup or pasta bowl while learning to cut and work with circles. This is a Skills Building Project Class designed for beginners who would like to learn:

• cutting circles working with circular designs
• using additional elements such as stringers
• noodles and pebbles using basic wet working tools (grinders, ring saws) to enhance or correct glass cuts
• using kiln firing schedule options to enhance your designs

On day 1 we will:

• Review straight cuts and learn to cut circles
• work with grinders and ring saws introduce design elements (stringers, noodles, pebbles)
• discuss mold choice
• design options/issues with circles
• construct and assemble bowl circles for full or contour fusing
• work w/kiln firing forms
• kiln paper, mold preparation (kiln wash)

On day 2 we will:

• Review fused circles
• review slump firing
• clean up circles as needed
• set up slump firing review
• any final questions

Project Review/Pickup: Wednesday, December 15th, 6-7pm (or arranged as needed).

Details:

• Remember to wear close-toed shoes & long pants in the Glass Studio at all times! This is a strictly enforced safety policy. Thank you.
• BARN is practicing safety measures for the health and well-being of all participants, in accordance with state and CDC guidelines. Overall BARN safety policies are here.
• Tuition assistance is available. Click here to complete our simple form.
  
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Instructor Bio:

Constance Ducar is enthusiastic about working with beginning students and encouraging a love for glass. She sometimes incorporates fiber or wood as display options with her glass pieces.