Join Joyce, Harmony’s fusing guru and an award-winning glass artist, to learn how to craft your own unique art glass drop vessel. When you look at these spectacular vessels, you can't help but touch them. Because of this unique technique, they appear mouth-blown rather than kiln-formed. They are the result of managed heat, gravity and viscosity. We see them as a fascinating combination of art and science! In this class, you'll learn how to design, assemble, drop and cold work to achieve gallery-level glass art. In addition to three class days, your tuition includes an additional no-charge coldworking session for your second drop vessel and a take-home drop-out mold.
This class has a lot of content. The schedule looks like this:
Day One: We’ll discuss the features of a drop vessel blank and you’ll design and create your first blank for a 5" tall vessel. You’ll also prepare your drop-out mold.
Day Two: The fused blank goes in the kiln. While we’re waiting for it to heat, you’ll create another blank. Once the blanks in the kiln get hot enough, we’ll monitor their progress until you’re satisfied with their height and touch down.
Day Three: We’ll put your second blank into the kiln to drop and we’ll coldwork the first vessel until it is worthy of presentation in an art gallery. Coldworking the second vessel will be on your own at your convenience.
We require that you purchase any class tools and supplies here at Harmony. By doing so, you help ensure that your local stained glass store will be here as a place for fun and learning for many years to come.
FINE PRINT - Terms apply to all classes at Harmony Stained Glass. As a courtesy to others, please read and comply.
1. Your class will start on time. Please be on time and prepared. Please put your phone on silent so that it won’t disrupt the class.
2. Payment is required when you register for a class. When you register, we reserve that space and purchase supplies for you. Seven days advance notice is required to cancel. With 7 days notice, you will receive store credit for your tuition. Otherwise, you will forfeit the tuition. Classes with guest artists are never refundable unless we can fill your space. To cover PayPal / credit card fees, a $25 processing fee will apply to any refund issued.
3. In the event of a class cancellation by Harmony, you will receive a full refund.
4. Class participants must be at least 13 years of age unless specified otherwise in the class description. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a participating (registered and paid) guardian. No one under the age of 18 is permitted in Adult Recess classes.
5. Participants give permission for Harmony Stained Glass to take and use photographs which may include their image or artwork.
6. Please bring Safety Glasses (Available for purchase at Harmony Stained Glass) and Wear Closed Toe Shoes.
7. Everyone who is present for a class must be enrolled in that class.
8. If the class is "plus supplies", only supplies purchased at Harmony are permitted.
9. Our primary goal is for you to have a good time!