The NEW winter class schedule for McMow Art Glass is here! Customize your own master class or try out tie-dye glass fusing! Learn from the masters and have FUN! Gift cards for classes are a great stocking stuffer, so check out the details and sneak peeks The Rickie Report shares here.

McMow Art Glass, Inc.
701 North Dixie Hwy. Lake Worth, FL 33460
Phone (561) 585-9011 Fax Number: (561) 586-2292
To register for class please contact the Retail Department: 561-585-9011 x100
WINTER 2019 SPECIALTY CLASSES
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JANUARY:

NEW! MASTER EXPERIENCE: CREATE YOUR OWN CLASS
$500 – Day & Time CUSTOMIZABLE
Customize your very own PRIVATE class with McMow Master, Phil Materio!
Spend a full day learning skills or creating a project of your choosing. Have you always wanted to EXPERIMENT with our tools, kilns and unique glass styles? Now you can! Unleash your inner artist and gain confidence in the art glass medium you love. This experience is customizable and includes a one hour consultation prior to your class. Technique, skills, and materials will be discussed and decided on prior to class day. Choose a technique of your choice – stained, fused and even mosaic glass. Size limitations may apply. Day and Time to be determined based on student/teacher availability.

Introduction to Fusing
Wednesday, January 9th
6 – 8pm with Phil $75 *Beginner Level*
In this two hour session, students 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 set of four fused glass coasters. 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.

Open Fusing Workshop
Saturday, January 12th
10am-2pm with Faith & Phil $45 *Fusing Experience Required*
Create a STUNNING fused glass project of your choice! Come in with your idea, and Faith or Phil will help you make your dream project a reality. Faith or Phil will help you determine design, materials, and kiln firings – which you can pay for separately. Experience is required – both beginning fusing knowledge and cutting experience is required. This is also a GREAT way to meet other fusing fanatics! Note: Materials and kiln firings not included

Cutting Course
Wednesday, January 16th
6pm-9pm with Phil $85 *Intermediate Level*
In this Three hour course, Phil will teach students about different cutting and breaking tools, how to cut glass, and the do’s and 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!

Pattern Adaptation
Saturday, January 19th
10am-1pm with Jordan $65 NEW and Highly Requested!
Ever wanted to turn one of your photos into a stained, leaded or mosaic glass? Learn from McMow Master Jordan on how to convert a photo or image into an art glass pattern design. Bring in a photo of your choice and get ready to create. Jordan will also teach you how to adapt existing patterns to be more sophisticated OR simplify cut lines. This is the perfect class for someone wanting to take their glass art to the next level. Pattern size is limited to six square feet.

Tie-Dye Fusing
Wednesday, January 23rd
6pm-8pm with Phil $75 Back by popular demand!
Learn how to create this SUPER FUN tie dye from fused glass, frits, and powders! This class includes all materials and one kiln firing – options to create plates, etc. available with the purchase of slumping firings.

Go With The Flow
Saturday, January 26th
9am-3pm with Phil $300 *Experience Required*
In this Master Class Students will learn the process of using heat, gravity, and beautiful Bullseye Glass to create a dimensional piece of kiln-formed art. Learn the following: The basics of how glass moves; the fundamental tools and materials necessary to harness flow within a body of glass; how to fire sheet glass arranged within an assembled mold that includes a ramp or incline to achieve flow within a finished piece. Students will also come back at a later date to learn how to coldwork their finished piece. All materials and kiln-firing are included.

How to use your tools: Glass Drills & Saws
Wednesday, January 30th
6 – 8pm with Phil $45 NEW! *All skill levels welcome!*
The key to every great artist is learning how to use your tools for optimum results. Knowing how to properly utilize a drill and glass saw for your art glass projects can take a project to the professional level. This class will give you the essential tricks of the trade and give you insights into how these can be used for glass.
FEBRUARY
Stained Glass Lampshades
Saturday, February 2nd, 9th,16th, and 23rd
9am-12pm with Linda $195 NEW! * Cutting/Foiling/Soldering Experience Required *
Create and keep a STUNNING stained glass lampshade in your own glass choices! Learn some tricks for ensuring a successful fit every time. Intermediate students will enjoy taking their skills to a higher level. This project will provide you challenge, enjoyment and a finished product that makes a fabulous gift! Vase cap, pattern, and bevels are included. Students will supply all other glass, tools, and materials. Class size will be limited to first 8 students to register.

Introduction to Fusing
Wednesday, February 6th
6pm-8pm with Phil $75 *Beginner Level*
In this two hour session, students 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 set of four fused glass coasters. 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.

Stained Glass Painting
Wednesday, February 13th , 20th , 27th , and March 6th
5:30- 8:30pm with Jordan $375 Back by Popular demand! Space is limited! All levels welcome!
Learn from McMow master Jordan Day on advanced shading and coloring techniques. This class will focus on detail and dimension. Students will also learn how to apply this new knowledge to stained, fused, and mosaic art glass. All materials and kiln firings included.
MARCH

Strip Cut Rounders with Phil
Saturday, March 2nd and March 9th
12-3 pm $185 *Cutting experience required*
In this two day class, students have the opportunity to learn how to take simple strips of glass and turn them into functional rounders. What’s a rounder you say? Think glass light fixtures and stand alone pieces. Learn how these forms are created and take your glass fusing to the SALEABLE level. This is the most saleable type of functional glass art! Learn proper techniques for strip cutting, damming your fusing piece, coldworking, slumping and so much more! Materials, kiln firing, slumping and coldworking included. Project size is 8”x 8”.

Fused Glass Cacti
Saturday, March 9th
9-11am with Patti $75 Back by popular demand! *Cutting Experience Required*
Design and create your very own cacti garden! In this fun & creative class students will create two potted fused glass cacti. Students will use sheet glass, wire, murrine, and other fused glass accessories to create these charming southwest inspired “plants”. All materials and kiln firings included.

Introduction to Fusing
Wednesday, March 13th
6 -8pm with Phil $75 *Beginner Level*
In this two hour session, students 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 set of four fused glass coasters. 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.

Mosaic Garden Stones
Saturday, March 16th
9am-3pm with Phil $175 *Cutting Skills required*
Make that special presentation in your garden or make an exciting walkway for your home. This mosaic class will show you how to produce decorative glass garden stones using the indirect method of pouring concrete into a form. This beginner method shows how easy it can be to add new uses for your stained glass. Students will leave with a garden stone at the end of the class, along with the knowledge to repeat this technique over and over again. All materials are included. Do not pass this class up. Also makes a great holiday gift!

Pattern Bar Casting
Wednesday, March 20th & 27th
6 -9pm with Phil $150 *Intermediate level*
In this exciting class students will produce a 3/8” thick fused glass pattern slab. Students will learn tack fusing, saw cutting, designing, and fuse casting techniques. Students will also learn how to calculate the amount of glass to fill any size mold and all the firing schedules to complete a beautiful work of art. Your friends will be amazed at the finished piece and you will be happy to know how truly easy it is to do. The finished piece can be slumped into a sushi plate mold for a $10 additional fee.

Painted & Fused Flowers
Saturday, March 23rd
10am-12pm with Phil $75
Learn to manipulate Glassline paints like a pro! Create painterly effects with this exciting glass medium. You won’t believe how these flowers are achieved using a variety of unique techniques you have never seen before. This class includes all materials and one kiln firing– options to create plates, etc. are available with the purchase of slumping firings.

I Dream of Murrine – Function & Form with Phil
Friday March 29th 6pm-9pm
Saturday March 30th 9am-2pm
Sunday March 31st 9am-12pm
$450 NEW! Did you take our popular Mastering Murrine Class? Then you will LOVE this class!
Murrine (singular: murrina) are colored patterns made in a glass cane that are revealed when the cane is cut into cross-sections. Murrine can be made in infinite designs from simple circular to complex detailed designs. Murrine production first appeared in the Middle East more than 4,000 years ago and was revived by Venetian glassmakers on Murano in the early 16th century. In this three-day class students will not only learn the ancient artform of murine pulling but will also create a one-of-a-king kiln formed piece. This next level class will push not only your design abilities, but also expand upon your kiln forming skills. All materials, kiln firings and coldworking included. Did you take our Mastering Murrine Course? Learn the NEWEST way to utilize Murrine in your projects!
APRIL
Intermediate Mosaics with Susan Casbarro
Saturday April 6th 9am-3pm & Saturday March 13th 9am-12pm
$275
Want to get more depth into your 2-D Mosaics? Learn how to use “layering” and the “feathers, fur & fins” techniques to create more dimensionality on your own floral wall hanging to celebrate the coming of Spring. Join us for a day and a half session. As this is an Intermediate Level class, basic glass cutting experience is required. All materials are included.
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