Glass Fusing Update

Hello! .... Its been a busy couple of months! Certainly time for a new posting......

Glass class is in full swing and we have been focused on holiday themed pieces and also gift making for the holidays. Its exciting for the class to make hand made gifts. Earrings seem to be the 'thing' to make this session. They are quite beautiful. Take a look....

There have been so many amazing projects this fall- They need to be seen!

First off,  the Clocks....

        

 The students designed the clock face. I fused them in the kiln and then drilled holes in the center to put the clock mechanism in. I've never been a big glass driller so this was a great opportunity to brush up on my skills as well.  Functional and beautiful!

For Thanksgiving, the students made little Turkey dishes for the table. Learning to layer the glass to add more dimension is something the class has been working on.

Gobble Gobble  dishes..

Holiday Ornaments HO HO HO!

As you can see, some really great work is going on. I am constantly thinking of new ideas for the students to build their skills on. What I introduce in class creates the space to learn new techniques, try new designs, colors, shapes etc.. Then during free choice, which usually occurs at the end of class, students get to make other pieces they are thinking about.- Continually building their glass scoring and bending skills as they delve into their own creations. Below are some pics of  pieces made during free choice time:

New class sessions coming in late January- same time, same day- Mondays after school on the art room!

Hope to see your kiddos there!

Happy Holidays!