Fused Glass Explorations 1: Working With Scraps - With Susan Smith

Details
Room
Visual Arts Classroom
Presented by
CTAC Traverse City
Begins
Ends
Time
Saturday, 12:30pm-3:30pm
Age Range

15 - no maximum age

Grade Range
10th grade - Adult
Member tuition
$35.00
Non-member tuition

$45.00 (become a member)

Additional Fees
$20 paid to instructor
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Description

1 session: Saturday, Mar. 15th, 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Ages 15+

Curious about fused glass? Interested in experimenting? Work with different types of glass, shapes, colors and firing schedules to develop a better understanding of techniques and how to apply them to projects. There are no expectations about making a finished product (unless that is your goal!). This class is about process, creativity, and gaining a better understanding about the properties of glass. This is the beginning of an ongoing exploratory series, with additional classes planned throughout 2025.

This class, Explorations #1, will focus on creating with scrap glass. A variety of glass will be provided, but students are welcome to bring their own COE 90 glass. If you have a kiln, you may fire you work at home. Otherwise, the instructor will fire the pieces in her kiln and return finished projects to Crooked Tree for students to pick up.

Other examples of topics to be covered during 2025 include: Kilncarving, inclusions, reactionary glass, use of stringers and frit.

  • Ages 15+. No experience necessary - open to beginners through experienced students.
  • Required $20 Materials Fee: Please be prepared to pay the instructor $20 for materials at the beginning of class. Cash, check, and Venmo are accepted. (Waived if students bring their own glass & fire using their own kiln.)
  • Projects will be returned to Crooked Tree for students to pick up - please allow 1-2 weeks for the firing process.
  • If you have questions about the class, contact the instructor, Susan, at: biglake.glassart@gmail.com
SUPPLIES & MATERIALS
Supplies provided
Yes
Art Area
Visual Arts
Medium
Glass
Design
Instructor(s)

Susan Smith

Instructor
CTAC Traverse City
https://www.instagram.com/biglake.glassart/

Susan became an art educator after a twenty-five year career in graphic design.  She is a graduate of Interlochen Arts Academy, earned a BA in Art from Western Michigan University and holds a K-12 Teaching Certificate in Art.  She has worked in a variety of education settings including public and private schools, community college, art centers and home school partnerships. She has experience in a variety of art media - ceramics, photography, printmaking, mixed media, fused glass and mosaic art. Her personal favorite is mosaic art. 


 

Cancellation & Class Policies

Cancellation Policy for Traverse City Classes (In-Person)

Student Withdrawal
Requests for cancellation by the student at least seven (7) days prior to the first day of class will be honored (minus a $20 processing fee).  NO REFUNDS will be given for a student cancellation made less than seven (7) days in advance of the first day of the class.

Class Cancellations (Weather)
In the event of inclement weather, CTAC-TC will announce the cancellation on its website and phone system (231-941-9488). We will do our best to provide a make-up opportunity for the missed class. Refunds will not be given if the student is unable to attend the rescheduled session of class. Please note that CTAC-TC does not follow Traverse City Area Public School closings.

Student Absence
We are unable to offer refunds or make-up sessions for classes missed due to student absence.

Minimum Enrollment
Crooked Tree Arts Center reserves the right to cancel any class that does not meet its minimum student enrollment prior to the first class session. If a class is cancelled by CTAC for lack of enrollment, CTAC will offer a full refund to the student in the manner in which tuition was paid. (Cash payments will be refunded by check.)