This was my first time teaching fused glass at Coleman Elementary. It was a wonderful experience. I've learned so much about how to teach glass. I presented a new project each class to highlight different techniques and materials of fusing glass but also had time for free choice at the end of every meeting. This format really seemed to give students the right balance between instruction and experimentation.
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| auction platter before firing |
Some of my favorite projects included using fiber paper with the glass to make hand print impressions and of course the group effort and creativity that went into making the glass platter for the auction.
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| colorful wall hangings using fiber paper and glass |
I am excited to teach another class. I am thinking about new projects and materials to add to the curriculum.
Cool clocks, wind chimes, masks and wearable art are some of the new projects we may be exploring in the next series. I'm keeping it fresh so returning fusers should come back and build on what they have learned.
I will be holding a few glass workshops this summer but still figuring out dates and times. Some summer fun in the garden of glass is on the way. I promise for those of you who have been waiting patiently.
Meanwhile...if anyone would like to host a fusing party - kids or adults- lets make it happen! Just contact me with your dates.
Now that summer is here and I have my kiddos squared away at camp and daycare- glass is back in session!
