ALL LEVEL WORKSHOP: 

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.

You will need:

Two pieces of 6" x 4" COE 96 clear glass (you can use one opaque piece for the back if you prefer)

A 5 1/2" x 3 1/2" piece of Papyros paper (Papyros is available for purchase at the Club Store)

Glassline paints in your chosen colors (Instructors will share their colors for a fee of $2, but if there are particular colors you want, please bring them)

Stencil that fits on Papyros - no bigger than 5" x 3" (Instructors will have some to share)

small plastic container for water

3 plastic lids large enough for a paint palette (sour cream lids work well)

1" wide soft paintbrush (does not need to be expensive)

3+ sponge pouncers/daubers

small round paintbrush or toothpick for touchups

painter's tape

hair dryer

Writing tools: black and silver Sharpies (fine and regular), pen, pencil

Other helpful items: tweezers, toothpicks, a carrying box for projects

Firing ticket(s)

Important Information

You MUST use Papyros paper for this project; thin fire will not hold up to the watercolor painting.

You MUST use Glassline paint; other types will not work.

The Papyros MUST be cut 1/4" - 3/8" smaller than your pieces of glass. The glass needs to seal to itself, and that won't happen if the paper interferes.

You MUST use shims between your layers of glass. Shims are pieces of clear, fine frit (not round in shape) that allow the paper's gases to escape before the layers of glass melt, fusing together. If the gas can't escape, the paper will burn and cause a giant crater in the center - hence, a ruined project and upset kiln operators.

General supplies to bring to class: 

* Glass cutting tools: Toyo Cutter, Running Pliers, Grozers, Nippers, Cutting Surface

* Glues: Elmer’s (clear or white) or GlassTac Gel, 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 the instructors: 

Instructor Name: Jill Klaver 303-522-3002

Instructor Name: Janice Urban 609-410-5619