Self-directed Open Studio Time
Bullseye 90COE Sheet Glass
The AMusinGlass studio is now open on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month from 1 to 4 pm for guests to make projects of their choice, with assistance from a seasoned professional. This is self-directed, independent work time that is great for finishing pieces started in class or creating your own projects.
Prior experience is required. If you haven’t worked with fused glass in the past, please attend one of our monthly classes for an introduction to basic glass handling and techniques before signing up for open studio time.
Large and small electric kilns
Cost: $25 studio fee (due at registration) + $25 for up to one pound of glass and each pound thereafter (additional fees for mounting fixtures or components beyond glass)
All glass used in the AMusinGlass studio is Bullseye Fusible 90 COE glass.
Included is: sheet glass, glass design elements, tools for cutting and shaping, creative guidance and instruction, kiln firing, and slumping on one of the many molds we have in the studio. If you wish to bring your own glass, components or molds, you may. If you bring anything other than Bullseye glass to the studio, please take all of your scraps with you.
Coldworking equipment is also available for finishing your own projects. Instruction by the studio staff on all power tools is required before you use these machines on your own.
Techniques to explore during Open Studio times include:
- Basic glass cutting, fusing, slumping and cold-working techniques
- Frit techniques: work with crushed glass to add dimension and interest to your fused glass
- Glass-based artist cement: mix glass powder into glass glue and create surface effects with a glass-based version of artist cement for expressive abstract flat and formed work
- Light Sconces: create a piece of art that is illumination too!
- Part sheets: create a piece of glass with different elements fused onto it or silkscreen a large image on a sheet of glass then cut it apart to include as elements in future projects
- Photo-silkscreen: use silkscreens to create intricate designs in powder or enamel on glass
- Pot melts: create a disk of glass from our scraps with swirls and patterns similar to tie dye effects
- Powder flow: using water to make glass powder flow organically to create vibrant backgrounds and atmospheres
- Sandblasting: learn how to expose photo resist film and then sandblast the image onto glass
- Torchworking: learn basic skills, including creating teardrops, drop dots, leaves and pulled stringers to add surface effects to your fused glass
- And much more…
Many tools available for use
To sign up please call 928.862.4440 or visit 45 Birch Boulevard Tuesday through Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm.
The $25 studio fee is due when registering for your studio time. You will need to provide your contact information so that the AMusinGlass staff can contact you prior to the open studio date to discuss the projects you will be working on. This will allow the mentor to prepare materials and tools for use during your studio time. You will pay the $25 per pound glass fee when you come by to pick up the fired glass.
2020 Open Studio Schedule
- January 14th & 28th – 1-4 pm
- February 11th & 25th – 1-4 pm
- March 10th & 24th – 1-4 pm
- April 14th & 28th – 1-4 pm
- May 12th & 26th – 1-4 pm
- June 9th & 23rd – 1-4 pm
- July 14th & 28th – 1-4 pm
- August 11th & 25th – 1-4 pm
- September 8th & 22nd – 1-4 pm
- October 13th & 27th – 1-4 pm
- November 10th & 24th – 1-4 pm
- December 8th & 22nd – 1-4 pm
