Fused Glass
Bird Garden Stake
Workshop
We will be creating a 10” round bird stake using sheet glass, frit and vitrigraph. Their will be choices of background colour and type of bird, and colour of bird for your fused glass piece. This piece can be displayed in the included steel garden stake.
Day One
The first morning students will cut 2 10” circles, add frit for depth and set up the fiber paper design for the kiln carving. Pieces will be in the kiln by noon, for a full fuse, to be ready for Sunday. You will be encouraged to experiment with different shapes to create a bird scene. This project will then be tack fused.
Day Two
Sunday afternoon the circles will be cool enough to work on. You will set up your bird design on the fired disc to prepare for the tack fuse. There will be a variety of colours available for a choice of birds leaves and twigs (see below). Projects will be available to pick up at a later date.
| Workshop Day | Date | Location | Facilitator |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday & Sunday | May 14, 2022 9:00am to 12:00pm May 15, 2022 1:00pm to 4:00pm |
Al & Joan's hot shop, Shields SK., (south of Saskatoon) |
Valinda Lawson |
Workshop level:
This is an intermediate class. Students must know how to and be familiar with cutting glass.
Workshop Total Cost:
Glass Guild Members - $195
Non members (includes 2022-23 Guild Membership) -$240
Workshop is limited to 6 participants and is SOLD OUT.
Registration:
form and the workshop payment in full (by e-transfer or cheque) is required for registration. Please register by April 1st, 2022
Your place is NOT confirmed until your registration form and fee is received.
Submit the completed form by email to:
mrskurps@gmail.com and
and e-transfer payment to:
alhiebert@gmail.com
or
Mail or drop off completed form and cheque
(payable to the Saskatoon Glassworkers' Guild.) to:
Yvonne Kurpjuweit
205 Rossmo Rd.
Saskatoon, SK, S7N 2W3
Workshop Materials:
- Class includes:
- Glass
- Frit
- glass project firing.
- Garden stake ($50 value)
A limited number of stands will be available for purchase.
Each participants needs to bring:
- Due to covid restrictions masks are required.
- PPE - safety glasses and close toed shoes.
- Glass cutting tools (cutter, groziers, runners, mosaic nippers, etc.)
- Wear old clothes
Coffee will be available.
bring your own personal water.