Stained Glass + Found-Object Heirloom Workshop
Sometimes the most meaningful things are the things left behind: an old photograph, Dad’s key, Grandma’s broken china, a necklace we no longer wear, mom’s handwriting on a scrap of paper, or some strange little object nobody else would understand.
These are our “ashes,” the fragments of stories, people and places that came before us. In this class, we give them another life.
Bring one special object or image and we’ll build an entirely original, freeform heirloom around it using stained glass, copper foiling techniques, ceramic, jewelry, chain and found treasures. Images and words can be captured beneath clear glass baubles, while unexpected objects become part of the structure itself.
You’ll learn glass cutting, copper foiling, soldering and patina, along with my architectural approach to balance, form, visual weight and strong construction.
There’s no measuring, no math, pattern and nothing to copy. We’ll let the history already hiding inside your objects help tell the story.
Because sometimes the most unexpected things can rise from the ashes. And become something worth passing on.
Each student can make one large piece or two smaller pieces! Metal Chain & Glass/Mirror suction cups included!
Materials Fee $50 paid at beginning of class includes:
materials content here
Supplies Needed to bring for Class:
Bring your own soldering iron and stand. Additional Soldering irons are limited but available to rent, contact teacher at registration.
Both glass, fusion class materials fees include my time to create choices of custom fused glass art pieces for use by students