INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED WORKSHOP

Create an elegant or whimsical tree from clear or colored transparent glass and mount it on a mesquite block for a one-of-a-kind statement.  This is a 3 DAY CLASS for intermediate and advanced artists with some skill on the ring saw.

DAY 1: You will use your photo or tree design that is no larger than 7x9 inches to draw on a sheet of clear, COE96 glass.  You will cut the trunk and main branches with the ring saw and construct your tree on a 9x12 inch tile.  (1st firing)  Then you will use your clear scrap glass (or your transparent colored glass) to make medium-large frit using the thermal shock method.  You will also choose your mesquite base to take home to sand and lacquer.  Spray lacquer is easiest to use.  Make sure your base is dried and ready to bring back on Day 3.

DAY 2: You will apply your frit to the tree and construct "leaf litter'' for the ground surrounding your tree.  (2nd firing)

DAY 3: Bring your prepared mesquite base.  You will use a Dremel tool to make a small groove in the mesquite base for your tree trunk.  Then you will assemble and epoxy your tree and leaf litter in place.

Specific supplies needed for this class:

Photo or tree design (no larger than 7x9 inches)

12x12 inch sheet of COE96 clear glass

(Optional) additional transparent colored glass for frit leaves

(1) 6x6" tile (your own or check out from studio)

(1) 9x12" tile (your own or check out from studio)

(1) 6x6" Papyros paper (available at store, purchase prior to class)

(2) 9x12" Papyros paper (available at store, purchase prior to class)

Container to nip glass into

Closed container for frit

Lacquer (at home) for mesquite base

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

*Instructors will provide mesquite base for $6 each, and will have epoxy available for use.  Instructors will provide firing tickets.

For further assistance or questions, please contact the instructors: 

Suzanne Mattox: 503-260-3637

Anna Parker: 503-260-7166