Summer
Classes
There
are 5easy ways to sign up for a class:
1.
Click the Pay Now button next to the date of
your class OR
2.
Send us an E-mail: fusionstudioscleveland@gmail.com
OR
3.
Call Lake Erie Artists Gallery and leave a message for Fusion Studios: 216.664.9920
4.
Stop into the Lake Erie Artists Gallery and sign up at the front desk.
5.
Find the Fusion Studios tent at the Shaker Square Farmer's Market, select
Saturdays.
Class
size is limited, so sign-up now to reserve your spot!
Introduction
to Glass Fusing 
Instructed
by: Jenn Szalkowski
Sundays,
July 20 AND July 27, 2008 1:00PM-4:00PM
OR
Sundays,
August 3 AND August 10, 2008 1:00PM-4:00PM
Please Note:
This class meets two times. Attendance at both sessions is necessary to
complete your design.
This class will introduce you to the wonderful world of kiln-formed glass.
You will learn about different types of compatible fusing glass, designing
your project, techniques for cutting, assembling and how to prepare your
pieces for firing. Students can choose from a variety of projects including:
jewelry, tiles and ornaments. Basic finishing techniques will be covered.
No experience necessary.
This
class consists of two sessions, three hours each.
$100.00
for six hours of instruction and supplies
Fused
Glass Mini-Workshop: Pendants & Money Clips
Instructed
by: Jenn Szalkowski
Monday,
July 14, 2008: 6:00PM-8:30PM
OR
Monday,
August 11, 2008: 6:00PM-8:30PM
Experience
the wonder of kiln-formed glass in this one day mini-workshop! You will
learn how to cut and assemble glass to create unique fused glass pendants
and/or Money Clips. No experience necessary. all supplies and tools are
provided!
$50.00
for 2.5 hours of instruction and supplies
Fused
Glass Mini-Workshop: Bracelets
Instructed
by: Jenn Szalkowski
Monday,
July 21, 2008: 6:00PM-8:30PM
OR
Monday,
August 4, 2008: 6:00PM-8:30PM
Create
a beautiful fused glass bracelet and be the envy of all your friends!
You will learn all the basics of kiln-formed glass in this one day mini-workshop.
No experience necessary! All supplies and tools are provided!
$50.00
for 2.5 hours of instruction and supplies
Fused
Glass Mini-Workshop: Tiles
Instructed
by: Jenn Szalkowski
Monday, July
28, 2008: 6:00PM-8:30PM
OR
Monday, August
25, 2008: 6:00PM-8:30PM
Learn
all the basics of kiln-formed glass in this one day mini-workshop. You will
learn how to cut and assemble glass to create a tile of your own design. No
experience necessary! All supplies and tools are provided!
$50.00
for 2.5 hours of instruction and supplies
Introduction
to Stained Glass: Copper Foil Method
Instructed
by: Kerri Frech
Wednesdays,
August 6 AND August 13, 2008 12:00PM-6:00PM
Please Note:
This class meets two times. Attendance at both sessions is necessary to
complete your design.
This introductory
class will teach you the basics of creating Tiffany style stained glass,
also called the copper foil method. You will learn how to cut & grind
glass as well as how to foil & solder, creating a small panel. Impress
your friends and family with your beautiful handmade work of art! No experience
necessary.
This class
consists of two sessions, six hours each.
Basic tools
will be supplied by Fusion Studios. Should you wish to purchase your own
tool set, tool kits are available for $150.00 through Fusion Studios. Since
we will specially order the tool kit for you, please order your tools a
minimum of one week in advance of your class.
A selection
of glass will be provided.
$185.00 for
twelve hours of instruction
$150.00
for comprehensive tool kit
Stained
Glass Mini-Workshop: Bevel Star
Saturday, July
12, 2008 2:00PM-5:00PM
Experience the
art of stained glass! In this one day workshop, you will how to foil and solder
together bevels to create a beautiful glass suncatcher. No experience necessary.
All supplies and tools are provided.
$50.00 for three
hours of instruction and supplies
Girls'
Night Out!
Instructor:
Jenn Szalkowski
Friday, August
8, 2008 6:00PM-8:30PM
OR
Tuesday, August 12, 2008 6:00PM-8:30PM
OR
Sunday, August 24, 2008 3:00PM-5:30PM
Enjoy food,
friends and fun during a Girls' Night Out! Bring your friends and your creativity
& we will provide the appetizers and glass supplies. All participants
will create a unique piece of glass jewelry. No experience necessary.
$45.00 for instruction,
supplies and appetizers
.
Beginning
Precious Metal Clay
Tuesdays,
August 5, 12 & 19, 2008 5:30PM-8:30PM
This
class meets three times. Attendance at all three sessions is necessary to
complete your design. Please note that there is also a $40 materials fee.
Learn to make
fine silver jewelry from the unique material, Precious Metal Clay (PMC).
Create your own design and learn basic finishing techniques.
$160.00 class fee for nine hours of instruction and kiln firing
***Materials
Fee: $40.00 (paid to your instructor the first day of class)***
PMC tool kits
are available for $40.00 (optional; also paid to your instructor).
Beginning
& Intermediate Precious Metal Clay
Tuesdays,
March 11, 18 AND 25, 2008 5:30PM-8:30PM
This
class meets three times. Attendance at all three sessions is necessary
to complete your design. Please note that there is also an $80 materials
fee.
Expand
on the skills you learned in the Beginning PMC class and learn to create
rings from metal clay. Alternative firing methods will be discussed. Beginning
PMC class or equivalent knowledge (with instructor permission) is required.
Students are required to purchase a PMC kit (included in materials fee).
***Materials
Fee: $80.00 (paid to instructor the first day of class)***
Instructor:
William Kless
Tuesdays, April
8, 15, 22 & 29, 2008 6:30PM-8:30PM
(4 sessions
per class)
Learn the tricks
and techniques for using perspective to improve your art. There will be an
emphasis on 3 point linear perspective, measuring points and aerial perspective.
All students are welcome. Basic drawing experience is helpful, but not necessary.
This class meets
four times. Attendance at all four sessions is necessary to complete your
projects.
It is recommended
that you bring a t-square & triangle, but not required
$60.00 for eight
hours of instruction
Found
Object Memory Box
Instructor:
Kim Monaco
Thursday, July
24, 2008 6:00PM-8:30PM
OR
Thursday, August 14, 2008 6:00PM-8:30PM
Create a one-of-a-kind
piece of wall art to capture your most cherished memories. In this class,
you will learn to display found objects in a pre-assembled shadow box. A variety
of found objects and trinkets will be provided but students are encouraged
to bring their own unique objects to incorporate into their memory box. All
necessary tools are providid. No experience necessary!
$30.00 for 2.5
hours of instruction
***Materials
Fee: $20.00 (paid to instructor the first day of class)***
Open
Studio Hours
Mondays:
11AM-6PM
Tuesdays: 11AM-7PM
Precious Metal Clay Tuesdays: 11AM-7PM
You
have learned the skills, now come and practice! Students are encouraged to
work independently on their own projects. Open Studio Hours offer the time
and space for students to execute their own designs. Basic skills are necessary
and instructor permission is required.
E-mail
Fusion Studios for rates and availability. Kiln cycles are available for fusing
projects and PMC projects.
Please
pre-register for classes. You will need to be registered at least one day
in advance.
Class
size is limited.
