​Intro to Fusing – This 3 hour class is designed to give the complete beginner an introduction to fused glass and teach a base of skills necessary to participate in the open studio setting where you will make your own decisions about how to build projects to be fired at Fused Finery. You’ll learn about glass compatibility, the basics of firing, types of glass available, simple glass cutting, 2 layer design, and how our open studio works. You will make a 7"x7" plate that can be picked up after the two required firings. Pick-up time will be announced in class.
Introductory level - $75.00
 Intro to Stained Glass - This class will introduce you to the fine art of stained glass. You'll learn about choosing patterns, cutting glass, foil wrapping and soldering as you create a night light chosen from 3 patterns. All of the basics will be covered so this class is a great way for beginners to delve into this amazing glass technique. Laurie Carey will be teaching this class at Fused Finery.
Introductory Level - $75.00
​Pretty Pendants – Design your own custom pendants in this 2 hour class. Our studio is stocked with a wide range of colored and patterned sheet glass to select from as you learn to design, cut and assemble glass. You will make 3 different pendants (including dichroic glass) that we will fire for you. This project includes a bail for each of your pendants. Instruction and all materials are included. Your pendants will be ready for pick-up after firing which will take a few days. Pick-up day will be announced during class.
Introductory level - $65.00
​Kiln Carving Basics – Kiln carving is a method used to add dimension to your glass pieces. Using a fiberglass material, you can create just about any design you can make using an X-Acto® knife and a pair of scissors. The design is then placed under sheet glass and, “Voila!”, the kiln does its’ magic with a little help from gravity! You will create a 5"x9" plate using a suggested design or one of your own. All materials and instruction are included. The finished piece will be available for pick-up after fuse and slump firings are complete. Pick-up time will be announced during this 2 hour class.
Introductory level - $65.00
​Garden Art – This fun 2-hour class is a great way for students of all levels to try glass fusing. Create a garden inspired projects as you learn to cut, design, and learn how glass reacts in the kiln. Projects may include garden row markers, sun catchers, colorful flowers or birds or or other colorful glass elements to embellish your garden. All glass materials, tools, and supplies are provided in class. Projects will be fused and then ready for pick-up at a later time (to be announced during class).
Introductory level - $65.00
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​Painting with Powders - We'll use glass powders mixed in a special potion and paint directly on the surface of the glass. Your art can then be embellished with pieces of course frit, cabochons, stringers and other accessory glass. This introductory class will utilize clear and white glass which will really accentuate the paint colors you choose to use. Your choice of projects:  an appetizer plate or a black iron frame trivet for which you design and create a 4" hand painted tile. Fused projects will be available for pickup within a week.
Introductory Level - $75.00
​Wind Chimes - ​Create a unique wind chime that will sing in your garden all year long. Believe it or not…fused glass wind chimes can withstand our northern Nevada winds – I have had two of them outside for 18 months! We will construct the top anchor piece and the dangles during our first meeting. Your pieces will then be fired and ready to assemble during our second meeting. A two hour session is required for design and construction and a one hour session for the assembly.  All materials are furnished. Your project will be ready to go home after our assembly class.
Introductory level - $90.00
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​Children's Class - Give your child an introduction to this amazing art form. Children 8 years and older can come put together their own fused glass piece. There is a choice of projects:  Monster Night Light, Creepy Crawler or a Lady Bug Magnet. There will be no glass cutting or cut fingers - all pieces are pre fired and ready for the kids to go to town. Projects can be picked up after firing - pick up day will be announced in class.
!Really Introductory Level! - $40.00

​Wacky Birds - Create your own wacky bird yard art. A base piece of brightly colored glass precut in a bird shape will be supplied. You can then choose from a big selection of mosaic cut glass and pre-fired pieces to design and decorate a wild, crazy bird that will add some fun to any backyard. A 24" stake will be added after the bird is fired.
Introductory Level - $65.00