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Please call at least 24 hours prior to your scheduled class to prevent forfeiture of the class you’re seeking to cancel.

Your call will free up space for other students looking to nd a makeup spot. SAFETY IN THE STUDIO

No eating or smoking in your work area - you are using lead and chemical products.

Clothing: Wear short-sleeved shirts, long slacks and closed-toe shoes

Hair: Pull long hair back

Handle carefully. Always assume there are sharp edges.

Grinders and Saws: Always use safety —even over prescriptions glasses. Glass shards may chip your prescription frames and lenses. It’s a good idea to wear an apron or smock when using these tools, cutting glass or using chemicals.

Soldering Irons: Soldering irons may reach 1000 degrees. Use a sturdy soldering iron rest— don’t lay your hot iron on your work surface. Focus on what you’re working on when a soldering iron is on. Remember a soldering iron takes several minutes to cool down after being unplugged. Use soldering irons in a well ventilated area.

Kilns: The glass kilns are to be used with extreme caution! Temperatures of kilns in use can reach 1700 degrees. Always assume they are hot when walking nearby.

Cuts and Burns: Clean cuts and burns as soon as possible and apply appropriate antibiotic ointment and bandage.

Don’t allow children in your work area unsupervised.

2401 Central Avenue, St. Petersburg, FL 33713 (727) 328-2428 www.GrandCentralStainedGlass.com

– CLASS SYLLABUS -

In this glass course you will gain understanding of the following: • Glass tools and the correct usage. Kiln operation is optional. • Scoring, cutting and breaking into various shapes. Methods of cutting glass shapes with cathedral and opalescent glass. • Types of art glass used in glass fusing. - Coefficient of Expansion. ◦ Cathedrals, Opalescents ◦ Iridescents and Dichroics • Molds for and draping. Care and handling. • Kilns and How they Work - Heating and Annealing Glass • Designing your fused : ◦ Fusing Stages - Full Fuse, Dimensional Fuse, Tack Fuse ◦ Cutting and layering glass for textural effects. ▪ Frit ▪ Enamels ▪ Fiber products ▪ Wire and metal inclusions ▪ Use of fusers' glue, craft glue, nail polish and hair spray • Hanging your fused glass art - Wire loops, channels, drilling • Readying your finished glass project for the kiln – cleaning and handling, kiln firing paper or kiln wash?, firing instructions • A beginning student will select a mold, design and for their art projects with the assistance of instructors. It is beneficial to look online for fused glass items to get an idea of the types and or style of items you might be interested in creating prior to each class. Intermediate students will progress their skills and techniques in design and production. Advanced techniques are taught in private lessons only.

Projects should not be larger than 20” x 20” in size for group classes. Fusing fees for projects created during class periods are included in your class fee. Additional fees are charged for large projects, bottle slumping and fusing projects created outside of class. We will be happy to fire your art piece with ceramic firing paper you have purchased. Students are to bring their personal projects and items home after each class session.

Supplies you will purchase include a variety fusible sheet art glass, compatible stringers, noodles, dichroic glass, copper, nichrome or fine silver wire, fusing enamels, copper inclusion metal, precut glass shapes, fusing glue, firing paper, fiber sheets and boards, exacto knife, and jewelry bases, bails, or other gift accessories.

Our studio is equipped with a variety of glass cutters, breaking tools, glass grinders, and other tools and equipment. You are most welcome to use these during your class period.

2401 Central Avenue, St. Petersburg, FL 33713 (727) 328-2428 www.GrandCentralStainedGlass.com CLASS SUPPLY LIST

Wire Item Copper Foil Leading Fusing Mosaics Wrapping 91% Rubbing Alcohol X X X X X Safety Glasses X X X X X Black & Silver Sharpie X X X X X Markers Band-Aids X X X X X Masking Tape X Glue Stick X X Weldbond Glue X E6000 Glue X X Fusers' Glue, Craft Glue or X Clear Nail Polish Hair Spray - unscented X Cotton Balls X X X Q-Tips X X Disposable latex gloves X X X X Ziploc Bags X Apron X X X Plastic Box X X X X OPTIONAL ITEMS: X X X X Cutter oil X X X X Running Pliers X X X X Grozers/Breakers X X X X Wheeled Nippers X X Lead Dykes (Nippers) X Needle-nose Pliers X X Corked-back Ruler X X X X X Plywood Workboard X

2401 Central Avenue, St. Petersburg, FL 33713 (727) 328-2428 www.GrandCentralStainedGlass.com Glass Cutting Exercises

Outside Curve

Straight Line

Inside Curve

Slight Curve

Circle