ONSITE: Glass Fusing + Slumping for the Absolute Beginner

ONSITE: Glass Fusing + Slumping for the Absolute Beginner

Adult Multi-Week | This class is completed

1812 West Main Street Richmond, VA 23220 United States

Glass Studio

Beginner

7/1/2021-8/12/2021

6:00 PM-9:00 PM EDT on Th

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$250.00

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Learn to fuse and slump glass in the kiln. We'll create designs by cutting colored sheet glass, using glass stringers, rods and frits. By layering patterns and firing glass in kilns, students can create tiles, bowls, plates and panels. No previous experience needed.

  • This class does not meet on 7/22.
  • This class includes one kiln firing per week. Students must share kiln space equitably. If you would like to fire more work, please utilize our Studio Access Program and paid firing access. More info at visarts.org.  
  • All materials supplied in class; Students will be charged for the glass they use, assessed at the end of the session. This class is ONLY open to students who are new to VisArts or are new to glass. If you are not new to VisArts or glass, please take another class appropriate for your skill level.
  • Classes are confirmed one week prior to the start date. In order to help us confirm classes, please register as early as possible.
  • Students must follow social distancing protocols and wear masks at all times. For more info visit visarts.org. This is an On-site course. On-site courses do not come with studio access outside of class time. Paid open studio access is available through our Studio Access Program: if interested please visit visarts.org.
Cross, Erin

Erin Cross is a non-binary artist, curator and educator concerned with our ecological and societal futures. They engage with mediums including plastics, glass, video, ephemera, and the body. Majoring in Craft and Material Studies with emphases in glass, metal, and fiber, they graduated Cum Laude from VCUarts in Richmond, VA in 2018. They are currently pursuing a Master's of Fine Art in Interdisciplinary Arts from Sierra Nevada University. Their work has shown at State and Lemp in Boise, ID, The National Liberty Museum in Philadelphia, PA, Slover Library in Norfolk, VA, and in Richmond, VA at The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, The Singleton Center, the Anderson Gallery, SEDIMENT Arts, Artemis Gallery, Studio Two Three, Iridian Gallery, and The Collegiate School. They have curated at Delia Dante Gallery, the Anderson Gallery and Artemis Gallery.