Weave Class – Thursday, July 29 through midday Sunday, August 1st – Cost - $795

Come to Contempo Art Glass, in Arlington, Texas and learn about basic and advanced glass weaving techniques from weaving master & kiln formed glass artist Larry Pile (www.larrypileglass.com).

The class will start with the basics; color theory, mold preparation, strip cutting and slumping, etc. and move into advanced techniques including custom mold-making, displaying our weaves, advanced strip preparation, creating weaves in various shapes, etc.  A complete set of handouts, including firing schedules for slumping and tack-fusing will be shared.

Each student will make an 11” x 20” woven sculpture, a Silke Mat custom mold (that the student may take home for use in future projects) and will mount their weave on 1” acrylic tubing for a lovely, simple, offset wall display.  All glass and materials will be provided in this amazing class.

Students will leave with technical and creative knowledge about how to design, build, fire and display a glass weave at a professional level.  Students will develop an understanding of how to make a Silke Mat reusable mold.  Students will learn an amazing way to cut 1” acrylic tubing and offset mount glass pieces inexpensively and beautifully.

Nov 11, 12,13,14, 2021 (4 days) 9am-4-pm

$870 Unusual Pattern Bars

Instructor:  Peter Kane from Malaysia

Peter is a world renowned Fused Glass Artist.

You will make 3 large pattern bars and 1 completed 12" plate and many pattern bars slices for future projects Learn to design, saw, and fire.  Bring your basic glass tools.

July 20, 2021  10am-3pm

$140  Beginning Glass Fusing

Instructor:  Kathy Barnett

Come join in on the fun and learn how to make your own 8" plate/bowl. You will also make 4 coasters or test tiles as time permits.  You will learn the basics of designing and firing fused glass.

AUG 10, 2021  10am-3pm

$125  Beginning Fused Glass Jewelry

Instructor:  Kathy Barnett

You will make several pendants and pairs of earrings choosing from colored and dichroic glass with a variety of methods. In a fun and relaxing atmosphere you will learn the basics of designing and firing fused glass jewelry.

Call for Appt  10am-3pm

2 days    

$250  Advanced Fused Glass Jewelry

Instructor:  Kathy Barnett

Some of the methods covered:

Drilling holes, cutting with Taurus saw, using the flat lap, templates, etching, decals, frit migration, reactions, fire polish, attaching types of findings. Price includes glass and firing.

AUG 18, 2021    11-1pm or 6-8pm

$60  Flowers in Fused Glass

Instructor:  Kathy Barnett

All skill levels    6x6

Learn the art of making a flower landscape with crushed glass and glass murrini flowers.  Includes glass and firing in the kiln.

SEPT 14, 2021    11-1pm or 6-8pm

$60  Birch Trees in Fused Glass

Instructor:  Kathy Barnett

All skill levels    6x6

Learn the art of making a birch tree  with crushed glass and glass strips.  Includes glass and firing in the kiln.

July 13, 2021    11-1pm or 6-8pm

$30  Plant Stakes in Fused Glass

Instructor:  Kathy Barnett

Decorate a glass plant that will be fired in the kiln.  Your choice of color and design.

AUG 20, 2021    10-12pm

$85  Fused Glass Light Fixtures

Instructor:  Kathy Barnett

Make, drape, and drill a center hole in a glass light fixture that will fit a standard pendant light or lamp.

This could take 1 to 3 hours depending on your design.

July 9, 2021   10am-3pm

$95 Glass on Glass Mosaic

Instructor:  Debbie Malone

All skill levels

Learn the Art of Mosaics in an 8"x10" frame.  This will be your choice of patterns or design your own.

August 6, 2021    10am-3pm

$110  Modern Lights Stained Glass Panel

Instructor:  Debbie Malone

5x7 Abstract Glass Panel in your choice of colors and design.  Learn to copper foil and solder.

July 9, 2021    10am-3pm

$95  Stained Glass Beginner Suncatcher

Instructor:  Debbie Malone

Come join in on the fun and learn how to make your own stained glass suncatcher. You will learn to cut glass, copper foil and solder. Many patterns and colors  to choose from.

July 10, 2021    10am-3pm

$120  Contempo Abstract Stained Glass Panel

Instructor:  Debbie Malone

4x12 Abstract Glass Panel in your choice of colors and design.  Learn to cut glass, copper foil and solder. Framed with Zinc.

August 7, 2021    10am-3pm

$95  Stained Glass Beginner Plant Stake

Instructor:  Debbie Malone

Come join in on the fun and learn how to make your own stained glass plant stake. You will learn to cut glass, copper foil and solder. Many patterns and colors  to choose from.

September 10, 2021    10am-3pm

$120  Getting Funky Stained Glass Freeform

Instructor:  Debbie Malone

Approximately 8" diameter freeform stained glass with wire. Your choice of colors and design.  Learn to cut glass, copper foil and solder. 

May 5, 2021    10am-3pm

$75  Wonky Watercolor

Instructor:  Debbie Malone

All skill levels    Includes 8 x 10 frame

Beginning abstract Watercolor.  Learn contemporary design and blending techniques.  Includes several practice pieces and 1 completed free floating framed piece. 

June 22, 2021    10am-3pm

$60  Ladies of Attitude Watercolor

Instructor:  Debbie Malone

Beginning Abstract Watercolor  Learn contemporary design and blending techniques.  Does not include frame.  (Fits 12 x 16 frame with mat)  Will also paint several small practice pieces. Several ladies and hair to choose from or create your own.