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WORKSHOP SERIES: Functional Fused Forms: Fall Leaf Plates with Emily Kuchenbecker
October 18 @ 10:30 am - 1:30 pm
$138
Level: ALL
Instructor: Emily Kuchenbecker
September 20, October 18, and December 9
Times vary – check specific listing
$125 CAE members / $138 for non-members per individual workshop
Minimum 5 / Maximum 15
Using glass sheets, glass scraps, fused nubbins, frit and glass stringers, you will design your own plate, spoon rest, trinket dish or bowl out of glass. We will learn to use Glass cutting and grinding tools to shape your design. After the initial fusing, we will take your designs and place them on the mold of your choice to slump it into a functional form!
What’s included:
- A quick introduction to glass safety
- Overview of the artist/artistic style
- Access to an assortment of colored glass pieces including flat glass, dots, stringers, and frits
Please wear closed toe shoes. No dangling jewelry. All supplies are included. Projects will be fired after class and can be picked up 2-ish weeks after class.
Functional Fused Forms: Stringer Plates
Saturday, September 20 | 10:30 am – 1:30 pm
Design a sleek, modern fused glass plate using colorful glass stringers and your own unique sense of style! In this hands-on class, you’ll cut, nip, and grind vibrant sheet glass to create a striking linear pattern, then assemble your design into a functional dish perfect for display or everyday use. No experience needed—all materials provided. Finished plates will be kiln-fired and slumped, ready for pickup in about 2 weeks.
Design a sleek, modern fused glass plate using colorful glass stringers and your own unique sense of style! In this hands-on class, you’ll cut, nip, and grind vibrant sheet glass to create a striking linear pattern, then assemble your design into a functional dish perfect for display or everyday use. No experience needed—all materials provided. Finished plates will be kiln-fired and slumped, ready for pickup in about 2 weeks.
Functional Fused Forms: Falling Leaf Plates
Saturday, October 18 | 10:30 am – 1:30 pm
Capture the colors of autumn in glass! In this seasonal workshop, you’ll design a functional fused glass plate inspired by falling leaves and crisp fall days. Use vibrant sheet glass and decorative elements to create a piece that brings the beauty of autumn to your table or makes a perfect handmade gift. No experience needed—all materials provided. Plates will be kiln-fired and slumped, ready for pickup in about 2 weeks.
Capture the colors of autumn in glass! In this seasonal workshop, you’ll design a functional fused glass plate inspired by falling leaves and crisp fall days. Use vibrant sheet glass and decorative elements to create a piece that brings the beauty of autumn to your table or makes a perfect handmade gift. No experience needed—all materials provided. Plates will be kiln-fired and slumped, ready for pickup in about 2 weeks.
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Functional Fused Forms: Cheese Plates
Tuesday, December 9 | 5:30 – 8:30 pm
Make your next gathering extra special with a handmade fused glass cheese plate! In this fun and creative workshop, you’ll cut, arrange, and layer colorful glass to design a functional serving piece that’s as beautiful as it is useful. No experience necessary—all materials provided. Finished plates will be kiln-fired and slumped, ready for pickup in about 2 weeks—just in time for holiday entertaining or gifting.
Make your next gathering extra special with a handmade fused glass cheese plate! In this fun and creative workshop, you’ll cut, arrange, and layer colorful glass to design a functional serving piece that’s as beautiful as it is useful. No experience necessary—all materials provided. Finished plates will be kiln-fired and slumped, ready for pickup in about 2 weeks—just in time for holiday entertaining or gifting.