Fused Glass Fun Lives Here H t W rks 2011 Fused & Hot Glass Catalog Over the past 10 years that we have been teaching fusing we have created hundreds and hundreds of avid fusers! With so many repeat clients, people are wondering - what s next? Well, between the amazing fused glass projects in our store, an ever growing catalog of designs and the ever-churning minds of Darren and Marija - we have hundreds of ideas. Fusing Your Way! Welcome to Fusing Your Way where we don t tell you what to do - you tell us what you want to do - and we make it happen! All classes are run in a fun, relaxed, open-house format. Come and go as you please and do as many or as few projects as you wish. Do a plate, bowl or a platter. Do a panel or a window hanging. Do a candle cup or a vase. Do coasters, jewelry or whatever. The possibilities are endless! Table space is limited to the first six people who book for the day. Since all projects are different, the cost of the class will vary with the projects you select. Inside: Fusing Your Way Page #1 Bling Lite Page #2 Torch Time Page #2 Glaskolben Blown Glass Ornaments Page #3 Microwave Kiln Fused Glass Jewelry Page #3 Vitre-Fusing Page #4 Course # Day Time FYW-09 Saturday, October 1, 2011 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM FYW-10 Saturday, October 15, 2011 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM FYW-11 Saturday, October 29, 2011 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM FYW-12 Saturday, November 12, 2011 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM More to Come Page #5 Our 2012 date will be announced in early November
Glaskolben - Making Blown Glass Ornaments Imagine your Christmas tree covered in colorful, frit-streaked blown glass ornaments. Now, imagine you created them yourself - choosing the colors and mouth blowing the glass cylinder until a beautiful glass orb emerges! Don t miss the opportunity to create one-of-a-kind item and learn the art of blowing glass ornaments. Spend 3 hours with us and we ll give you the skill and provide you with the material to create 15 blown glass ornaments. Limit 4 students. $85 + HST (includes course fees, 15 Glaskolben tubes & supplies) Glask #1 Saturday, November 26, 2011, 9:00-12:00 Glask #2 Saturday, November 26, 2011, 2:00-5:00 Glask #3 Sunday, November 27, 2011, 9:00-12:00 Glask #4 Sunday, November 27, 2011, 2:00-5:00 Glask #5 Saturday, December 3, 2011, 9:00-12:00 Glask #6 Saturday, December 3, 2011, 2:00-5:00 Glask #7 Sunday, December 4, 2011, 9:00-12:00 Glask #8 Sunday, December 4, 2011, 2:00-5:00 Glask #9 Monday, December 5, 2011, 6:00-9:00 Glask #10 Saturday, December 10, 2011, 9:00-12:00 Glask #11 Saturday, December 10, 2011, 2:00-5:00 Glask #12 Sunday, December 11, 2011, 9:00-12:00 Glask #13 Sunday, December 11, 2011, 2:00-5:00 Microwave Kiln Fused Glass Jewelry Nothing catches the eye more than a sparkling piece of dichroic jewelry. Imagine the admired looks you ll receive when wearing such finely crafted works after having made them yourself! Now, imagine doing all of this at your own pace, on your own schedule and in the comfort of your own home! The microwave kiln is the perfect tool for the novice to the experienced fuser. Join us for a brief, but funfilled hour to learn how to cut, grind & fuse glass, attach findings and more. Special attention will be paid to getting the most of your microwave kiln and avoiding the pitfalls that accompany initial use. Limit 6 students. $149.95 + HST (includes course fees and the Microwave Fusing Kit complete with kiln, fusing glass, dichroic glass, findings and assorted supplies) Saturday, December 3, 2011 from 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Saturday, December 8, 2012, from 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Page 2 2011 & 2012 Fused & Hot Glass Class Catalog
Are you looking for a new skill? Great gift ideas? Something to do with your teen or tween daughter on those rainy weekends? A way to make some extra money through the year or around the holidays? Join us for an abbreviated version based on last year s HUGE hit Six Hours of Bling! Bling! Lite! This time our half day session will concentrate on making six really nice pieces of dichroic jewelry using assorted dichroic glass and dichroslides. Absolutely no stained glass experience is necessary and kids are welcome and encouraged! $35 + HST (includes course fees, glass, firings & supplies) Saturday, November 12, 2011 from 2:00 PM til 4:00 PM Saturday, May 12, 2012 from 2:00 PM til 4:00 PM Torch Time Given the overwhelming popularity of the Glaskolben - Blown Glass Ornament Classes and the number of students we have generated, there has been a lot of requests for access to the setups so people can proceed at their own pace. Say hello to Torch Time book your space at one of our high-output MPS Torches with our extra large annealing blankets and go at your own pace. Book early as hourly space is limited. $25/hour + HST (includes use of tanks and annealing equipment) Saturday, November 19th, 2011 from 10:00 AM til 4:00 PM Saturday, December 17th, 2011 from 10:00 AM til 4:00 PM Our 2012 dates will be announced in early November We will also set up our Glaskolben space - when workshop space is available - for artisans requesting at least 2 hours torch time. 2011 & 2012 Fused & Hot Glass Class Catalog Page 3
Vitre-Fusing, created by our colleague Peter McGrain, is the art of combining fused glass with glass painting to create visually stunning glass art. Join Darren - the studio s Master Glass Painter - for a three session class that will introduce you to an amazing new skill. Vitre-Fusing The Art of Painting Fused Glass In the first class you will cut out project and get it ready for fusing. In the next class you will learn about vitreous glass paints and paint your primary lines. In the final class you will apply your shaded tones and highlights. The end result is a stunning masterpiece that will have your friends wondering how you did it! Limit 6 students. $200 + HST (includes course fees, glass, firings & supplies) Thursday, November 10th, 17th & 24th, 2011 from 6:00 AM til 9:00 PM Our 2012 date will be announced in early November The glass is cut and ready for fusing The glass is fused into a solid pane The elements are outlined Shading is used to bring the art to life Space reserved for New Classes and Classes in Development Join our E-Mail List for Updates Page 4 2011 & 2012 Fused & Hot Glass Class Catalog
More to Come... Classes in Development Fused Glass Flowers in 3-D Woven Glass Fused Glass Critters Fused Glass Wind Art More... Join our E-Mail List for Updates Darren O Brien Marija Dambergs Instructor Profiles As the owner & manager of Atlantic Stained Glass, Darren works hard to ensure the satisfaction of the students and clients. Darren sets the tone and curriculum for the classes, continually develops new classes and keys on keeping the student informed and entertained. When not buried in the operations of a growing business, on-going research and a demanding writing schedule, Darren continues to hone his skills in master level traditional glass painting and innovative fused glass techniques. Students and customers alike have come to enjoy his boyish charm and rakish antics; and though his espresso is now decaf it s still laughs aplenty! Years ago, Marija arrived in the store one day for a class and hasn t gone home since! So, we figured we d put her and her talents to work. As a veteran of every single class & workshop, Marija now has a hand in the design and administration of those same classes, as well as the development of some new ones. Lately her passion has revolved around the kiln. Marija has emerged as a gifted fuser with an uncanny knack for color combination and a natural skill for creating captivating designs. Marija constantly strives to add new techniques to her skill set with the idea to passing them on to the eager student. Always upbeat, Marija takes tremendous pride and personal ownership in all she does - whether it s teaching a class, experimenting with a new technique or perfecting a current one - Marija always gives her very best. 2011 2010 & Fused 2012 & Fused Hot Glass & Hot Class Glass Catalog Class Catalog Page 5