Workshop Level: ALL

Beginner:  Learning how to cut basic shapes and follow a line; familiar with basic tools and supplies. Fusers understand full, contour, tack, slump firing programs.

This workshop will create a small picture frame and requires very little glass.

 You will provide a 2 inch by 3 inch piece of glass for your background.  It can be clear, colored, opaque or transparent.  Sample projects are on display on the studio shelves.  Additional embellishments should be brought with you, (including stringers, dots, vitrograph) however, some can be purchased from the instructors. 

$4 is due to the instructors at class.  This will include the mini picture frame and a selection of murrini.  Additional murrini can be purchased from the instructors, 5 for $1.  

General supplies to bring to class: 

* Glass cutting tools: Toyo Cutter, Running Pliers, Grozers, Nippers, Cutting Surface (Quilt-type mats work best)

* Glues: Elmer’s (clear or white), Needle nosed bottle with non-aerosol hairspray

* Writing Tools: Black Sharpies (fine and regular), Pen & Pencil

* Other helpful items:Tweezers, Toothpicks, A carrying box for projects

* Safety Items: P-100 Mask, Safety glasses, Closed-toe shoes, Band-aids

* Bring a firing ticket!

For further assistance or questions, please contact

Barb Canfield at 414-587-3510

Bonnie Hermann at 651-485-8078