A Weekend of Workshops
with Deb Crowley:
BLOWN BORO SHELLS
Debra Crowley $150 + $20 material fee (non-refundable)
MAY 21, Fri (10am- 5pm)
In this intermediate class students will be making shell pendants and display shells from borosilicate glass tubing. Students will learn to layer color for designs inside and outside of the shells as well as developing those colors in the flame and kiln. Tubing sizes, creating "handles" instead of pulling points and cold, warm and hot seals for punties will be discussed. Students will build on techniques and possibilities with each new shell that Deb demonstrates. 3-4 shells will be created, some with pendant loops. She will give great tips on making nice loops with no scum (from grinding it open or reaming it with a tungsten) that are actually quicker, clean and sturdy. 4 easy steps to loop heaven! So get ready for a fun day with tubing and color, making some beautiful focal shells!
Intermediate Level
CROSSOVER FLAMEWORKING WITH FUSED GLASS
Debra Crowley $150 + $20 material fee (non-refundable)
MAY 22, Sat (10am- 5pm)
Have you tried to make realistic scenes in fusing and are just frustrated with all that cutting and grinding of the flat glass? Are you a torch worker looking for another direction? This is the class for you! Students will learn how to sculpt flowers, leaves, stems and tendrils out of "soft" glass. Components will be made on a torch out of vibrant Bullseye Glass rod colors and fused into a raised design on a flat panel of glass. We start with flower petals and buds, then simple leaves, stems and tendrils, and then make butterflies and dragonflies. Learn to blend shade and make realistic components that make fusing come alive!
Students must have taken 1-day intro or beginner fusing class.
Beginner to intermediate level.
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SOFT GLASS SCULPTURE
Debra Crowley $150 + $20 material fee
(non-refundable)
MAY 23, Sun (10am- 5pm)
in this sculpture class we will learn how to sculpt animals out of "soft" glass. Have you tried to sculpt in soft glass and had it crack and break? Then this is the class for you! In this class we take sculpting a little further with the vibrant colors and fast melt of soda lime glass. Starting with a beautiful morning glory flower pendant with simple leaf cane and then a little hummingbird bead. We will make a fantasy fun fish wearable bead. Students will draw to win Deb’s demo beads, learn heat base basics for sculpting!
Beginner to intermediate level
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Please call Eugene Glass School
to register 541.342.2959
or email info@eugeneglassschool.org