Self-directed Open Studio Time
Bullseye 90COE Sheet Glass
The AMusinGlass studio is now open on the second Tuesday 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: $10 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, if desired, slumping on the mold of your choice.
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:
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Coldworking equipment
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 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
Many tools available for use
To sign up please call 928.862.4440 or visit 45 Birch Boulevard 7 days a week from 10 am to 5 pm.
The $10 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.
2018 Open Studio Schedule
- January 9th – 1-4pm
- February 13th – 1-4pm
- March 13th – 1-4pm
- April 10th- 1-4pm
- May 8th – 1-4pm
- June 12th – 1-4pm
- July 10th- 1-4pm
- August 14th – 1-4pm
- September 11th – 1-4pm
- October 9th- 1-4pm
- November 13th – 1-4pm
- December 11th – 1-4pm
