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Fall 2024 Classes at NW Art Glass

Frit Lace Glass Art Class

Class Dates:
Saturday, August 10th, 10am – 1pm
Saturday, August 24th, 10am – 1pm

Instructor: Joseph Flahiff

Fee: $90

Call to register: 425-861-9600

Explore the captivating world of frit lace glass art in this immersive class. You will learn to create stunning, lace-like glass pieces using the frit lace technique. Students will be guided through the basics of frit lace, from designing intricate patterns to firing the glass in a kiln. This class covers the use of various frit sizes and colors and offers tips for achieving beautiful, balanced designs.

This is a two-part class. In the first week, you will create a unique frit lace panel with pre- made lace pieces, approximately 4″ x 4″. You will also create four of your own frit lace pieces that will be fired in between classes. In the next week, you will use two of your own frit lace pieces to create two more finished pieces which can be used as a standalone art piece, slumped, or incorporated into larger projects. Your glass panels will be fired after class, and students will be notified via email when projects are ready for pickup (within one week).

All materials included. No experience is required.

Fused Glass Wrought Iron Garden Stake

Fused Glass Wrought Iron Garden Stake

Class Dates:
Saturday, October 5th from 10:00am – 1:00pm (with Anita Black)
Saturday, October 12th from 10:00am – 1:00pm (with Anita Black)
Saturday, October 19th from 10:00am – 1:00pm (with Anita Black)
Saturday, October 26th from 10:00am – 1:00pm (with Anita Black)
Saturday, November 16th from 11:00am – 2:00pm

Fee: $130

To register, email registration form to missy@nwartglass.com or call 425-861-9600.

Fused glass meets wrought iron. You will be creating a beautiful wrought iron fused glass garden stake to add a splash of color to your yard or patio. Students will learn basic fusing concepts and will have the opportunity to use transparent and/or opalescent colored glass on a clear base along with frit, stringers, and glass nuggets. You’ll be given tips on design and layout to create your own unique garden stake. You’ll be making a 2-3/4″ x 24″ fused glass panel to insert into a wrought iron garden stake that stands approximately 43″ high. Glass panels are fired after class. Students will be notified via email when projects are ready for pickup (within one week).

All materials and garden stake included. No experience required.

Fused Glass Wrought Iron Garden Stake

Introduction to Fusing

Intro to Glass Fusing

Class Dates:
Saturday, October 5th from 10:00am – 3:00pm
Saturday, November 2nd from 10:00am – 3:00pm
Saturday, December 7th from 10:00am – 3:00pm

Instructor: Martin Haight

Fee: $195 (tuition and supplies)

To register, email registration form to missy@nwartglass.com or call 425-861-9600.

Our introductory fusing class provides you with the basic technical and practical skills necessary to start fusing on your own.  The class includes basic cutting skills, firing schedules, safety topics, and design techniques. You will have an opportunity to try out the various tools available to work with glass. This is a one-day, hands-on class in which you will foster your fusing knowledge while assembling an 8” square project using one of several patterns provided. Your final art can be used as a plate or display piece.

All materials are included. No previous experience required.

Intro to Glass Fusing

Fused Glass Halloween Candy Dish

Class Dates:
Saturday, October 12th from 11:00am – 2:00pm
Saturday, October 19th from 11:00am – 2:00pm

Fee: $95 (tuition and supplies)

To register, email registration form to missy@nwartglass.com or call 425-861-9600.

In this 3-hour workshop you will create your own Halloween plate on black, white or persimmon colored glass. Stringers, noodles, glass frit and pre-fired nuggets will help you build your spooky scene. You have the option to leave your art flat for display in a stand or slumped to use as a serving plate.

No previous experience required.

Fused Glass Seattle Skyline

Class Dates:
Saturday, September 28th from 11:00am – 2:00pm
Saturday, November 9th from 11:00am – 2:00pm

Fee: $95 (tuition and supplies)

To register, email registration form to missy@nwartglass.com or call 425-861-9600.

In this 3-hour workshop you will create your own Seattle skyline on clear glass. You build the ideal little city around your Seattle Space Needle or Big Wheel using opaque colored glass in black, charcoal, pewter, ivory and mauve. Stringers, noodles, glass frit and pre-cut shapes will help you build your scene. You have the option to leave your art flat for display in a stand (stand not included) or slumped to stand on edge and put a candle behind to make your city glow.

No previous experience required.

Fused Glass Lantern

Class Date:
Saturday, October 5th from 11:00am – 2:00pm (with Anita Black)
Saturday, October 12th from 11:00am – 2:00pm (with Anita Black)
Saturday, October 19th from 11:00am – 2:00pm (with Anita Black)
Saturday, October 26th from 11:00am – 2:00pm (with Anita Black)

Instructor: Anita Black

Fee: $130 (tuition and supplies)

To register, email registration form to missy@nwartglass.com or call 425-861-9600.

You will be creating a custom designed lantern with 4-fused glass panels. Enjoy your lantern in your home or on your deck. You will learn basic fusing concepts in this class. Students will design their four custom fused glass panels using frit, stringers, nuggets, and enamel paints. Your beautiful artwork will be fired, then inserted into a wrought iron lantern. Lantern measures 11″H x 6″W x 6″D. Class includes all supplies and materials.

No previous experience required.

Introduction to Copper Foil - Tiffany Method

Class Dates:
Class 1 – Attend all four class dates for 12 hours of instruction

  • Saturday, September 28th from 10:00am – 1:00pm
  • Saturday, October 5th from 10:00am – 1:00pm
  • Saturday, October 12th from 10:00am – 1:00pm
  • Saturday, October 19th from 10:00am – 1:00pm

Class 2 – Attend all four class dates for 12 hours of instruction

  • Saturday, November 2nd from 10:00am – 1:00pm
  • Saturday, November 9th from 10:00am – 1:00pm
  • Saturday, November 16th from 10:00am – 1:00pm
  • Saturday, November 23rd from 10:00am – 1:00pm

Instructor: Anita Black

Fee: $225 (tuition and supplies)

To register, email registration form to missy@nwartglass.com or call 425-861-9600.

Stained glass is an art form that magically combines glass with light. The copper foil technique, also known as the Tiffany Method, allows you to create more intricate designs than are possible with the traditional lead method. This introductory class provides a foundation for you to start expressing your creativity through this unique medium. We will cover designing projects for glass, the art of glass cutting, grinding, foiling, soldering, finishing, and presentation. Students will select from 3 designs provided to create a copper foil panel. It is important that you not miss any of the 4 class sessions. Each class builds on the previous class. All supplies included.

No previous experience required. Please wear closed-toed shoes.

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Fused Glass Whimsical Holiday Coasters Workshop

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Payment in full for tuition and materials is required to register for any class. Materials are included in the tuition unless there is a separate materials fee listed in the course description. Class registration is taken on a first-come, first-serve basis. Your seat in a class is not guaranteed until full payment is received.

If you cancel your class more than 30 days before the start date, we will give you a refund for the tuition minus a $35.00 processing fee and all material fees will be refunded in full.

If you cancel within fewer than 30 days of the start of the class, a refund of tuition minus the $35.00 processing fee will be made only if we are able to fill your place in the class. All material fees will be refunded in full. No refund will be made if we are unable to fill your place in the class.

We reserve the right to cancel a class if we do not meet the minimum enrollment for a class. Students will be notified by phone and/or email and we will issue a full refund within 30 days. We do not accept responsibility for the loss of travel related costs or fees due to the cancellation of a class.

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Fused Glass Seattle Skyline Workshop

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If you cancel your class more than 30 days before the start date, we will give you a refund for the tuition minus a $35.00 processing fee and all material fees will be refunded in full.

If you cancel within fewer than 30 days of the start of the class, a refund of tuition minus the $35.00 processing fee will be made only if we are able to fill your place in the class. All material fees will be refunded in full. No refund will be made if we are unable to fill your place in the class.

We reserve the right to cancel a class if we do not meet the minimum enrollment for a class. Students will be notified by phone and/or email and we will issue a full refund within 30 days. We do not accept responsibility for the loss of travel related costs or fees due to the cancellation of a class.

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Fused Glass Halloween Plate Workshop

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If you cancel your class more than 30 days before the start date, we will give you a refund for the tuition minus a $35.00 processing fee and all material fees will be refunded in full.

If you cancel within fewer than 30 days of the start of the class, a refund of tuition minus the $35.00 processing fee will be made only if we are able to fill your place in the class. All material fees will be refunded in full. No refund will be made if we are unable to fill your place in the class.

We reserve the right to cancel a class if we do not meet the minimum enrollment for a class. Students will be notified by phone and/or email and we will issue a full refund within 30 days. We do not accept responsibility for the loss of travel related costs or fees due to the cancellation of a class.

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Introduction to Glass Fusing

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Payment in full for tuition and materials is required to register for any class. Materials are included in the tuition unless there is a separate materials fee listed in the course description. Class registration is taken on a first-come, first-serve basis. Your seat in a class is not guaranteed until full payment is received.

If you cancel your class more than 30 days before the start date, we will give you a refund for the tuition minus a $35.00 processing fee and all material fees will be refunded in full.

If you cancel within fewer than 30 days of the start of the class, a refund of tuition minus the $35.00 processing fee will be made only if we are able to fill your place in the class. All material fees will be refunded in full. No refund will be made if we are unable to fill your place in the class.

We reserve the right to cancel a class if we do not meet the minimum enrollment for a class. Students will be notified by phone and/or email and we will issue a full refund within 30 days. We do not accept responsibility for the loss of travel related costs or fees due to the cancellation of a class.

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