Stacey & I taught a fused glass class at the Lodge at Sonoma this past January. Normally my classes are in my Sebastopol studio, however, my new business card should read; Have Glass Will Travel. Participants made a tile, or pendants in just three hours. Super cool!
You guys are awesome and were so much fun. Thank you! Nils, workshop participant
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“Summer Fog”
12″ by 16″
In this 3 hour class you’ll explore the use of photo decals in glass fusing, beginning with a small (but high resolution) image of your choosing. It could be a sailboat, a pet, a logo or other symbol, a flower, or (almost) anything you choose. Stacey will work with you to help you find an optimal image for this process given the technological constraints. She’ll then process the photo in Photoshop so it can be sent to the decal makers. They require 10 -14 days, so this step must be completed a couple of weeks before the class begins. But don’t worry, we’ll have some extra decals of our own designs made so those who want to join the class later will have something to play with.
During class, each person will create two small art pieces incorporating their 
photograph. Sized from 3″ by 4″ up to around 4″ by 6.” We’ll use frit (powdered glass), stringers (long skinny pieces of glass), sheet glass in transparent and opaque, and extra sparkly dichroic glass to embellish our designs.
Projects will be fired after class and available for pick up within a few days. We can also ship.
The cost for this fun day is $125, which includes everything you need (glass, use of tools and kiln firing) except for eye protection. Please bring safety glasses that fit your face. If you wear prescription glasses you won’t need extra eye protection. Class size is limited to three, so each person has plenty of space and attention.
Other classes we offer include: first fusing class, dichroic glass jewelry making and plant fossils in glass. Call or email for more info.
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In this 3.5 hour class you’ll make two 4″ by 4″ coasters and one 6″ square piece using several different techniques.
Projects will be fired after class and available for pick up in within a few days. We can also ship.
• The day begins with a brief safety talk and gets rolling with a lecture demo on the most important aspects of working with fused glass: color reactions, volume control & fun.
• We’ll then cut and assemble pieces for the first coaster. No prior glass work 
experience is necessary, but those who do have experience can enjoy more complicated projects. Ideas include abstract designs, self portraits (fun for kids!) and animal portraits. We’ll use sheet glass, powdered glass (AKA grit), stringers (long skinny sticks of glass) and glass rods of Bullseye brand fusable glass.
• For the second coaster students can choose from our pre-made part sheets to create a silly fish or other design. Part sheets are patterned glass made from a combination of advanced techniques resulting in unique glass with various designs and textures.
• The third project, a 6″ square, may be created using any of the above techniques.
The class fee includes glass and firing costs. Class size is limited to two, so each person has plenty of space and attention.
Call me for more info. – Leland
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Leland Dennick, Glass Artist 