Past Classes

BASIC KILNFORMING, GLASS FUSING

Instructor: Linda Steider
Hood River Community Education
HR Middle School, Woodshop

Wednesday evenings, April 30 through June 4, 2008
6:00-9:00pm
Number of Sessions: 6
Limit: 12
Class Fee: $105
Supply Fee: Included (covers all glass, fiber paper, miscellaneous supplies and kiln firings)

Glass fusing is the joining of glass together by heat. It is one of the most versatile ways of working with glass today. Join us in this fun-filled, hands-on, information-packed, exciting class. No experience is necessary and you don't have to be an artist! Beginners will make a series of sample tiles, jewelry and refrigerator magnets, as well as a small functional bowl, vase or plate, and a bas relief art piece. Learn the basics of glass cutting, placement and firing while receiving extensive information on the technical aspects of kilnwork, safety, and studio set up.

Students should bring safety glasses and a glass cutter to the first class. Please wear closed toed shoes for your safety.

POWDEROLOGY: Exploring Glass Powders, Surface Design for Glass

Instructor: Linda Steider
Cascade Glass Art Center
9003 151st Ave NE, Redmond, WA
Beginning to Intermediate Students

Dates: May 3-4, 2008
Number of Sessions: 2
Time: 10am-4pm
Limit: 10
Class Fee: $350
Supply Fee: None

Explore the possibilities of personal expression with this underused form of glass in a hands on, fun, experimental atmosphere. Working with small components, students practice a variety of techniques unique to glass powders, including color blending and shading for 'painting', sgrafitto, combing and feathering, line work, resists, templates, faux sandblasting, and how to pull out oversifted powder. If you have it available, we can work with Glass Glow™ and mica, as well as dichroic and irid glass, learning how they interact with and relate to glass powders. Students will also discover how to 'correct' a problem after it's been fired. Design and color issues will be discussed and practiced. Students will take home a set of samples to remember the techniques, allowing them to easily replicate this work in their own studio.

To register, call 425.861.8600.

DESIGN 101: The Basics

April 6, 2008
Glass Craft & Bead Expo, Las Vegas
Instructor: Linda Steider
Number of Sessions: 1
Class Fee: $145
Materials Fee: $15
Material fee covers misc. class supplies, including gouache and brush sets.

Design is visual language. The more visually literate we are, the easier it will be to use design fundamentals in our studio glass. In this class you will develop a good visual vocabulary, and practice using it with specific design exercises. We'll discuss the principles and elements of design; what they are, what they mean and why they're important. Discover the meaning and emotion behind certain shapes and colors and how to put them to work for you. Learn about formal and informal balance; to develop tension or serenity, different types of perspective and how to put it all together into a composition. Approach your next project with visual intelligence after attending this fast-paced, introductory level class.

Students should bring to class:
- Drawing pad (heavier paper weight than sketch pads, 9" x 12" is a good size)
- Soft drawing pencils, such as 6B, 4B, 2B, HB; standard #2 is ok if you can't find drawing pencils.
- If you already have paintbrushes, bring various sizes; some will be provided in class.

If students have difficulty finding supplies, please contact instructor: linda@steiderstudios.com.

For additional information about the Glass Craft & Bead Expo in Las Vegas, go to www.glasscraftexpo.com.

PÂTE DE VERRE: An Innovative Method Without Molds

April 3, 2008 OR April 5, 2008
Glass Craft & Bead Expo, Las Vegas
Instructor: Linda Steider
Number of Sessions: 1
Limit: 12
Class Fee: $235
Materials Fee: $25

Description:  This time tested version of pâte de verre ("glass clay") will free you from messy molds! Learn how to mix powdered glass into a paste and sculpt it in a variety of small forms, including cabashons, buttons, beads, and fetishes. We'll start with powder wafers to heat things up, then using a non-toxic liquid binder you'll discover the secrets of a very unique method, without waiting for the glass to freeze. Your peers won't believe the samples you take home were made without molds!

You'll take home a finished small sculpture that you've formed & sculpted with glass paste from the morning session.

We'll spend the afternoon making glass paste pattern bars that can be turned into beads, buttons, jewelry, magnets, etc. I throw in powder wafers mainly to get the kilns hot to help dry the wet paste, but if you aren't already making and using them, it's a quick lesson on another technique as well.

Students need to bring: regular safety glasses and safety glasses for looking into the kiln (welding type glasses if you have no others; instructor will have a few pair to share); hair dryer; sculpting tools for small forms (such as dental tools, toothpicks, makeup applicators, etc.); sifters; eyedropper; small paintbrushes and/or rubber tipped clay shaper.

For additional information about the Glass Craft & Bead Expo in Las Vegas, go to www.glasscraftexpo.com.

EXPLORING GLASS POWDERS: A Creative Approach to Exceptional Work

April 2, 2008 OR April 4, 2008

Explore the possibilities of personal expression with this underused form of glass in a hands on, fun, experimental atmosphere. Working with small components, students practice a variety of techniques unique to glass powders, including color blending and shading for painting, sgrafitto, combing and feathering, line work, resists, templates, faux sandblasting, and how to pull out oversifted powder. Students will also discover how to correct a problem, after it has been fired. Design and color issues will be discussed and practiced. Students will take home a set of samples to remember the techniques allowing them to easily replicate this work in their own studio.

GLASS VALENTINES: MAKE A GIFT FROM YOUR HEART

Instructor: Linda Steider
Hood River Community Education
HR Middle School, Woodshop

Saturday & Sunday, February 2-3, 2008 or
Saturday & Sunday, February 9-10, 2008
10:00 - 3:00 Saturday; 2:00 - 3:00 pm Sunday

Number of Sessions: 6
Limit: 12
Class Fee: $80
Supply Fee: Included (covers all glass, fiber paper, miscellaneous supplies & kiln firings)

No experience necessary for this fun 'make & take' class. Simply come & play with glass, learn what the excitement about glass is all about and build some valentines with the materials already precut for you. We'll play with sheet glass, frit, and stringer, turning them into your personal expressions of love. Endless possibilities for valentine construction await you on Saturday, including wall art, jewelry, tiles, and more. Your glass hearts will be transported and fired professionally in a kiln, then returned to you ready to give away on Sunday.

Please bring any glass tools you have; wear closed-toe shoes and safety glasses. Students might want to bring a lunch, snacks, and water.

GLASS CAMP FOR KIDS (AGES 9+)

Kids in grades 4-6 will make fused glass magnets in a mosaic, textured style to enhance their artwork that's held on a refrigerator. We'll draw our designs on paper, choose the best selections, then glue large frit (chunks of glass) onto a base that has been prepared for them. We'll combine a little science, a little art, and a lot of fun to produce one of a kind art to hold art. These pieces will be fired overnight in a kiln & finished the following day by gluing magnets to the backs.

Students must wear safety glasses at the first class. Please have students wear closed-toe shoes for their safety.

Material and lab fee (included) covers all supplies, including glass, magnets, and kiln firings.

GLASS CAMP FOR KIDS (AGES 12+)

Instructor: Linda Steider
Hood River Community Education
HR Middle School, Woodshop

Saturday-Monday, January 26-28, 2008 or
Saturday-Monday, February 16-18, 2008
1:00 - 4:00 pm

Number of Sessions: 3
Limit: 10
Class Fee: $95
Supply Fee: Included in class fee.

Linda Steider has transformed her basic fused glass class into a learning experience for kids 12+. We'll have a little fun with science, a little fun with art, while having a lot of fun with glass. Learn how to cut it, slice it and dice it, then glue it back together again. It will be transported to Linda's studio and heated hot enough to melt it back into one piece. Students will make a series of small items, including coasters, tiles, jewelry, pony tail holders, and refrigerator magnets.

Students must wear safety glasses and bring a glass cutter to the first class. Please have students wear closed-toe shoes for their safety.

Material and lab fee (included) covers all supplies, including glass, fiber paper, and kiln firings.

BEGINNING GLASS FUSING & ADVANCED STUDIES FOR THE RETURNING STUDENT*

Tuesday and Thursday Evenings, beginning Nov 13, 2007 (except Thanksgiving)
Hood River Community Education
Instructor: Linda Steider
Location: HR Middle School, Woodshop
Number of Sessions: 6
Time: 6:00 - 9:00 pm
Limit: 12
Class Fee: TBA
Supply Fee: $55 (covers all glass, fiber paper, miscellaneous supplies & kiln firings)

Glass fusing is the joining of glass together by heat. It is one of the most versatile ways of working with glass today. Join us in this fun filled, hands on, information packed, exciting class. No experience is necessary and you don't have to be an artist! Beginners will make a series of sample tiles, jewelry and refrigerator magnets, as well as a small functional bowl, vase or plate, and a bas relief art piece. Learn the basics of glass cutting, placement and firing while receiving extensive information on the technical aspects of kilnwork, safety, and studio set up.

*The returning student will determine projects in class based on level of experience.

Students should bring safety glasses and a glass cutter to the first class. Please wear closed toed shoes for your safety.

POWDEROLOGY: Exploring Glass Powders, Surface Design for Glass

Instructor: Linda Steider
Delphi Glass
Lansing MI
Beginning to Intermediate Students

Dates: July 28-29, 2007
Number of Sessions: 2
Time: 9am-5pm
Class Fee: $375
Supply Fee: None

Explore the possibilities of personal expression with this underused form of glass in a hands on, fun, experimental atmosphere. Working with small components, students practice a variety of techniques unique to glass powders, including color blending and shading for 'painting', sgrafitto, combing and feathering, line work, resists, templates, faux sandblasting, and how to pull out oversifted powder. If you have it available, we can work with Glass Glow™ and mica, as well as dichroic and irid glass, learning how they interact with and relate to glass powders. Students will also discover how to 'correct' a problem after it's been fired. Design and color issues will be discussed and practiced. Students will take home a set of samples to remember the techniques, allowing them to easily replicate this work in their own studio.

GLASS CAMP FOR KIDS (AGES 9-11)

Linda Steider has transformed her basic glass into a learning experience for kids ages 9-11. Includes a little fun science and creating beautiful glass art. Learn how to cut glass, slice and dice it, then glue it back together in unbelievable designs. The art will be transported to Linda's art studio and heated in a kiln to melt it all back into one piece. Make glass magnets. This is the unique art experience of the summer. Everything is included.

GLASS CAMP FOR KIDS (AGES 12+)

Instructor: Linda Steider
Hood River Community Education
HR Middle School, Woodshop

Monday-Friday, July 9-13, 2007 (1pm-4pm)
Number of Sessions: 5
Limit: 10
Class Fee: $105
Supply Fee: Included in class fee.

Linda Steider has transformed her basic glass into a learning experience for kids ages 12-18. Includes a little fun science and creating beautiful glass art. Learn how to cut glass, slice and dice it, then glue it back together in unbelievable designs. The art will be transported to Linda's art studio and heated in a kiln to melt it all back into one piece. Make coasters, tiles, jewelry, pony tale holders, refrigerator magnets, bowls, vase or plates. This is the unique art experience of the summer. Everything is included.

BEGINNING GLASS FUSING & ADVANCED STUDIES FOR THE RETURNING STUDENT*

Instructor: Linda Steider
Hood River Community Education
HR Middle School, Woodshop

Tuesdays, June 5, 12, 19, 26 & July 3, 10, 2007 (6-9pm)
OR
Saturday & Sunday, June 9 & 10 (9am-5pm) AND Wednesday, June 13, 2007 (5:30-7:30pm)
OR
Monday-Friday, July 9-13, 2007 (9am-12noon)

Number of Sessions: 15 hrs
Limit: 12
Class Fee: $110
Supply Fee: $55

Advanced Studies for beginning or returning students. Glass fusing is the joining of glass together by heat. It is one of the most versatile ways of working with glass today. Join us in this fun filled, hands on, information packed, exciting class. No experience is necessary and you don’t have to be an artist! You will make a series of sample tiles, jewelry and refrigerator magnets, as well as a small functional bowl, vase or plate, and a bas relief art piece. Learn the basics of glass cutting, placement and firing in a kiln while receiving extensive information on the technical aspects of kilnwork, safety, and studio set up. *The returning student will work on more advanced projects in class based on level of experience. Please consult with instructor prior to first day of class to determine project options. Students should bring safety glasses and a glass cutter to the first class. Please wear closed toed shoes for your safety. A material and lab fee of $55 covers all glass, fiber paper, misc. supplies & kiln firings. Choose from either Tuesday , weekend or week-long summer session.

POWDEROLOGY: Exploring Glass Powders, Surface Design for Glass

Instructor: Linda Steider
Cascade Glass Art Center
9003 151st Ave NE, Redmond, WA
Beginning to Intermediate Students

Dates: June 23-34, 2007
Number of Sessions: 2
Time: 10am-4pm
Limit: 10
Class Fee: $350
Supply Fee: None

Explore the possibilities of personal expression with this underused form of glass in a hands on, fun, experimental atmosphere. Working with small components, students practice a variety of techniques unique to glass powders, including color blending and shading for 'painting', sgrafitto, combing and feathering, line work, resists, templates, faux sandblasting, and how to pull out oversifted powder. If you have it available, we can work with Glass Glow™ and mica, as well as dichroic and irid glass, learning how they interact with and relate to glass powders. Students will also discover how to 'correct' a problem after it's been fired. Design and color issues will be discussed and practiced. Students will take home a set of samples to remember the techniques, allowing them to easily replicate this work in their own studio.

EXPLORING GLASS POWDERS: A Creative Approach to Exceptional Work

Instructor: Linda Steider
Glass Craft & Bead Expo, Las Vegas

Dates: March 29, 2007 OR March 31, 2007

These classes have been filled and are now deferring to a waiting list. For more information about the waiting list for these classes, please e-mail patty@lvmanagement.com.

PÂTE DE VERRE: An Innovative Method Without Molds

Instructor: Linda Steider
Glass Craft & Bead Expo, Las Vegas

Dates: Wednesday, March 28, 2007 OR Friday, March 30, 2007
Number of Sessions: 1
Class Fee: $205
Materials Fee: $25
Materials Fee covers all glass, disposable particulate respirator & miscellaneous supplies used in class.

Description:  This time tested version of pâte de verre will free you from messy molds! Learn how to mix powdered glass into a paste and sculpt it in a variety of small forms, including cabashons, buttons, beads, and fetishes. We'll start with powder wafers to heat things up, then using a non-toxic liquid binder you'll discover the secrets of a very unique method, without waiting for the glass to freeze. Your peers won't believe the samples you take home were made without molds!

You'll take home a finished small sculpture that you've formed & sculpted with glass paste from the morning session.

We'll spend the afternoon making glass paste pattern bars that can be turned into beads, buttons, jewelry, magnets, etc. I throw in powder wafers mainly to get the kilns hot to help dry the wet paste, but if you aren't already making and using them, it's a quick lesson on another technique as well.

Students need to bring: regular safety glasses and safety glasses for looking into the kiln (welding type glasses if you have no others; instructor will have a few pair to share); hair dryer; sculpting tools for small forms (such as dental tools, toothpicks, makeup applicators, etc.); sifters; eyedropper; small paintbrushes and/or rubber tipped clay shaper.

For additional information about the Glass Craft & Bead Expo in Las Vegas, go to www.glasscraftexpo.com.

BEGINNING GLASS FUSING & ADVANCED STUDIES

Hood River Community Education
Instructor: Linda Steider
Location: HR Middle School, Woodshop

Dates: Tuesdays, beginning February 13, 2007
Number of Sessions: 6
Time: 6:00 - 9:00 pm
Limit: 12
Class Fee: $110
Supply Fee: $55

Students will design and make a series of projects including sets of tiles, jewelry, small components, a bas relief art piece as well as a small functional bowl, vase or plate. Safety issues, tools, assemblage, kiln firing, and extensive information on the technical aspects of working with glass will be covered. For the beginner, this is a great introductory class designed to explore a variety of techniques. The returning student will work on more advanced projects, based on level of experience (please call Linda ahead of time at 509.493.1974 to discuss projects).