McMow Art Glass is offering new Specialty  Classes for April, May and June, 2016.  The Rickie Report shares the details of each class and an example of what you can create!  This is the perfect time to sign up yourself or with a friend!  Located in Lake Worth, McMow Art Glass is renown for their exceptional glass classes, personalized service and tremendous glass supplies.

 

 

 

701 North Dixie Hwy. Lake Worth, FL 33460

Phone Number: (561) 585-9011 Fax Number: (561) 586-2292

www.mcmow.com

Office Hours
Wednesday- Friday 9:00 am – 4:30 pm
Tuesday – 9:00 am – 8:30 pm
Saturday – 9:00 a.m – 3:00 p.m.
Sunday-Monday – Closed

 

 

APRIL-MAY-JUNE 2016

SPECIALTY CLASSES

PLEASE CALL 561-585-9011 x100 TO REGISTER

 

 

 

APRIL CLASSES

 

 

INTRODUCTION TO FUSING

 
Wednesday April 6th 6-8pm

$70.00 *Beginner Level*

Gain elementary knowledge of kiln formed glass in this two hour course. Fundamental fusing terminology, techniques, and principles will be covered. The class begins with a lecture and remaining time is spent creating a set of four fused glass coasters. This is an entry level fused glass class, no experience is necessary. After completing this class, students will be eligible to register for our intermediate level fusing classes. All materials are included.

 

 

 

 

 

 

NEW!!! MONET LANDSCAPES in FUSED GLASS

 
Saturday April 9th 9am – 3pm

$150.00 *Beginner Level*

 

Be inspired by the beautiful painting of the famed Monet. Students will learn fusing basics, as well as how to use fusing accessories such as stringers, frits and powders to create stunning Monet inspired landscapes. Each student will complete two 8”X10” landscapes. All materials included.

 

 

 

 

 

SPECIAL EFFECTS with Bullseye Glass

Cutting Skills Required

Wednesday April 13th  6 – 9pm

$95.00

Learn to harness the reactive potential of Bullseye glass! Bullseye glasses are made with a variety of basic chemistries. When some of the glasses are combined with one another or with certain metal foils, the chemistries interact and produce special effects. Reactive effects can range from subtle to dramatic and can prove quite versatile in art and design. Learn more about the basic chemistries behind these effects and how to harness (or prevent) them to enhance your work. In this class you will study an extensive collection of samples and finished works and will make your own samples, using many forms of glass and foils. Basic glass cutting skills and kilnforming experience. All materials and kiln firings included.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Our Special Edition FLORAdia Glass is included!

 

NEW FLORAdia Fusing Experience

With McMow Master Phil Materio
Saturday April 16th 9am – 3pm

$175.00

Cutting Skills Required!

Learn to design and create a stunning piece of fused art. Master strip cutting technique and design in this one day class. Half a sheet of our FLORAdia Palm Beach or South Beach Glass styles are included in this class.

 

 

 

 

 

TASTE OF FUSING

 
Wednesday April 20th 6 – 8 pm

$70.00 *Beginner Level*

In this two hour session participants will learn about the basics of glass fusing, and work with a variety of glass materials including glass frits, powders, and stringers. You will complete your very own fused glass coaster. Each piece will be a one-of-a-kind functional piece of art. The completed fired pieces will be available for pick-up the following week. All materials are included.

 

 

 

 

 

 

NEW SELF PORTRAIT FUN in Fused Glass

Saturday April 23rd 9am – 3pm

$150.00

Cutting Skills Required!

Students in this class will learn how to distort images of themselves in Photoshop to create fun self-portraits. They will be guided through the process of using color and cutting technique to add interest to their fun self-portrait design. The pieces will be tack-fused creating a dimensional piece of art. All materials and kiln firings included.

 

 

 

 

 

KILN CARVING BASICS

 
Wednesday April 27th 6-8pm

$75.00 *Beginner Level*

Create your own beautiful kilncarved piece of art using only ceramic fiber paper and the heat of the kiln. No glass cutting required! This short workshop is a great introduction to fusing, kilncarving and slumping. After selecting a pre-fused square piece of glass, you’ll cut designs out of fiber paper using an Xacto knife. When your design is complete, you’ll set the glass on top. All materials and kiln firings included.

 

 

 

 

 

 

NEW! ABSTRACT GLASSPRESSIONISM

With Randy Wardell
Saturday April 30th 9am-3pm

$250.00

 

This class will begin with a visual study of works created by the founders of the Abstract Expressionism movement that emerged in the 40’s & 50’s, during a time of Cold War politics and social conservatism. The style was defined as an unbridled artistic statement of freedom used to convey strong emotional or expressive content. These artists were inspired by the jazz music of their time, often listening to jazz while creating their works. We’ll follow their lead and have some fine jazz playing in the classroom studio to inspire our own Glasspressive content.

 

 

Randy will describe and demonstrate a number of decorative glass techniques that are essential for this process including frit stenciling, stringer shaping, wet noodles, powder smears, sifting, stick lighting, cold combing, flyspecking, plus many more. Class includes all materials and one kiln firing. Note: Forming and shaping firings are not included but can be arranged for an additional fee.

MAY CLASSES

 

 

 

 

 

 

COMPREHENSIVE CUTTING COURSE
Wednesday May 4th 5:30 – 8:30PM

$65.00 *Beginner Level*

 

 

In this three hour course Phil will teach students about different cutting & breaking tools, how to cut glass, and the do’s & don’ts of cutting glass. The class will end with a brief overview of a helpful cutting tool, The Morton System. This class is perfect for students who have taken an entry level fusing, mosaic, or stained glass class and are looking to improve or brush up on cutting skills. After taking this course, students should be comfortable enough with cutting to start working on pieces on their own. A 15% discount will be offered on cutting tools!

 

INTERMEDIATE FUSING
Saturday May 7th 9am-3pm

$150 .00 *Experience Required*

Take your fused glass skills to the next level in this full day course! Cutting techniques, kiln preparation, firing schedules, and compatibility & COE are just a few of the necessary fusing concepts that will be covered. Students are encouraged to focus on, and consider design when creating their choice of a fused & slumped plate or sushi platter. Introduction to Fused Glass (or equivalent) is a prerequisite. All materials are included.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NEW MOSAIC FLOWERS for Mother’s Day

Saturday May 7th 9am-3pm

$125.00 *Beginner Level*

Learn the mosaic basics including basic cutting, adhesive and grouting technique. Make a beautiful mosaic flower using beautiful colored glass and mirror. Give your Mom flowers that will last a lifetime! Includes all materials.

 

 

 

TASTE OF FUSING
Wednesday, May 11th 6 – 8 pm

$70.00 *Beginner Level*

 

 

In this two hour session participants will learn about the basics of glass fusing, and work with a variety of glass materials including glass frits, powders, and stringers. You will complete your very own fused glass coaster. Each piece will be a one-of-a-kind functional piece of art. The completed fired pieces will be available for pick-up the following week. All materials are included

 

 

 

 

 

 

NEW FUSING ACCESSORIES LAB

Frit, Stringer, Vitrigraph, Nuggets, & Murrine

Saturday May 14th- 9am – 12pm

$25.00

Learn from McMow Master Phil Materio how to create your own fusing accessories including frit, stringer and murrine. This will be a watch and learn lab experience. A basic knowledge of kiln-forming technique would be preferable.

 

 

 

 

INTRODUCTION TO FUSING

Wednesday May 18th 6-8pm

$70.00 *Beginner Level*

Gain elementary knowledge of kiln formed glass in this two hour course. Fundamental fusing terminology, techniques, and principles will be covered. The class begins with a lecture and remaining time is spent creating a set of four fused glass coasters. This is an entry level fused glass class, no experience is necessary. After completing this class, students will be eligible to register for our intermediate level fusing classes. All materials are included.

 

 

 

 

 

 

DIMENSIONAL BOX MAKING w/Faith Part One
Saturday, May 21st  9am – 3pm

$150.00

Cutting Skills Required

Learn to construct a functional copper foil box and lid! In addition, this mixed-media class will teach you fusing basics and allow you to create a one-of-a-kind fused glass lid for your box creation. The perfect class to teach you three-dimensional basics. Includes all materials and kiln firings.

 

 

 

 

 

NEW!! JAPANESE BRUSH STROKES – Powder Painting

Wednesday, May 25th 6 – 8pm

$75.00

 

 

Learn to create elegant brush stroked designs. Work with this high saturation pigment, gestural brush strokes in kilnforming. Think of sumi-e and other East Asian styles of brush painting and calligraphy.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DIMENSIONAL BOX MAKING w/Faith Part Two

Saturday May 28th  9am – 12pm

SEE DESCRIPTION ABOVE

 

 

 

JUNE CLASSES

 

 

Free Workshop Wednesdays

9am – 4pm

Throughout the month of JUNE!

 

 

TASTE OF FUSING

Wednesday June 1st 6 – 8 pm

$70.00 *Beginner Level*

In this two hour session participants will learn about the basics of glass fusing, and work with a variety of glass materials including glass frits, powders, and stringers. You will complete your very own fused glass coaster. Each piece will be a one-of-a-kind functional piece of art. The completed fired pieces will be available for pick-up the following week. All materials are included.

 

 

 

 

NEW!!!! FOILING & SOLDERING LAB w/ Faith

Saturday June 4th 9am – 12pm

$25.00

Watch and learn from the McMow Masters! Tips and tricks of the trade on perfecting your foiling and soldering skills. This is a three hour lab – there is no hands on work. Question and answer/troubleshooting will follow the demonstrations.

 

 

 

INTRODUCTION TO FUSING

Wednesday June 8th 6-8pm

$70.00 *Beginner Level*

Gain elementary knowledge of kiln formed glass in this two hour course. Fundamental fusing terminology, techniques, and principles will be covered. The class begins with a lecture and remaining time is spent creating a set of four fused glass coasters. This is an entry level fused glass class, no experience is necessary. After completing this class, students will be eligible to register for our intermediate level fusing classes. All materials are included.

 

 

 

FREE DEMO DAY!

 
Saturday, June 11th

Details to be announced.

Demonstration times from 10am – 12pm AND 1– 3pm

McMow experts will demonstrate new products and techniques throughout the day~

Free and Open to the Public

 

 

 

 

NEW BOX CASTING The Bullseye Technique w/Phil

Part One Wednesday June 15th 6-9pm

$250

This course provides a relatively simple and direct introduction to kilncasting glass. As a student, you will create a thick glass block featuring reverse-relief imagery. The process will involve making refractory-plaster design elements, securing them in an open-faced mold, filling the mold with pieces of glass billet, and firing the mold in the kiln until the glass flows and covers the design elements. No prerequisites.

 

 

Saturday June 18th

SPECIAL SESSION TBA…Stay tuned!

 

 

 

BOX CASTING The Bullseye Technique w/Phil Part Two

Wednesday, June 22nd 6-9pm

SEE DESCRIPTION ABOVE

 

 

 

Saturday June 25th

SPECIAL SESSION TBA…Stay tuned!

 

 

 

PLEASE CALL 561-585-9011 x100 TO REGISTER

-Beginner & Intermediate stained glass class schedule also available-

 

 

 

BEGINNER STAINED GLASS SCHEDULE!

Upcoming Class Schedule March – May 2016:

Tuesdays March 8th – March 29th   5:30-8:30pm
Saturdays April 9th – April 30th   12-3pm
Tuesdays April 5th – April 26th   5:30-8:30pm

 

 

 

For more information: Contact McMow Art Glass

701 North Dixie Highway
Lake Worth, Florida 33460
P: 561-585-9011
F: 561-586-2292
www.mcmow.com

 

 

 

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