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Introduction to Fused Glass with Barbara Wells

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Join us for an exciting hands-on workshop where you can explore the fascinating world of fused glass! Led by renowned artist Barbara Wells, this event is perfect for beginners who want to learn the art of glass fusion.

Date: Sat Sep 09 2023

Time: 10:00:00 GMT-0700 (Pacific Daylight Time)

Location: 90200 U.S. 26, Government Camp, OR 97028

In this interactive session, you will have the opportunity to create your own unique glass masterpiece. Barbara will guide you through the process, teaching you various techniques to cut, shape, and fuse glass. Whether you’re interested in making jewelry, ornaments, or decorative pieces, this workshop will provide you with the skills and knowledge to get started.

Don’t miss out on this incredible chance to explore your creativity and discover the beauty of fused glass. Sign up now to secure your spot!

Arouse your creativity by designing and creating your own fused glass piece to keep. In this 4-hour class you will receive a short lecture explaining the properties of glass and the kiln fusing process followed by demonstration and instruction on how to cut glass. The rest of the class is hands on for you with instruction and support from me. Select your color palate, design and cut the glass, and assemble the pieces of your project to ready it for the kiln. All tool usage, glass supplies, and kiln firing are included in the class fee.

The projects will be put in the kiln to fire overnight and be available for pick up or delivery later the next day. If you want your plate slumped into a dish shape, that will take longer and arrangements can be made.

Note: Working around sharp glass can result in injury. Please wear long pants and closed-toe shoes. Pay special mind if you are taking medications or have any medical conditions that could inhibit blood coagulation or make altitude difficult for you.~

PLEASE NOTE: If a workshop is cancelled (such as due to public health policy changes or low enrollment) you will be notified at least 14 days prior to the start of the workshop and you will receive a full refund.

If you need to cancel your workshop reservation, please email info@cascadiaart.org

•Cancelling 21+ days prior to workshop = 100% refund less a $15 administrative fee

•Cancelling 14-20 days prior to workshop = 50% refund

• Cancelling fewer than 14 days prior to workshop = 0% refund

• Please email info@cascadiaart.org to process cancellations.

Monotype Nature Printing with a Gelli Plate 2-day Class with Anji Grainger

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Monotype Nature Printing with a Gelli Plate with Anji Grainger

Anji Grainger will teach you to use nature to create beautiful imprints on paper & other surfaces. A gel plate is a great way to make natural eco-prints & in this 2-day course, you learn ways to layer & build our natural prints. A strong emphasis in composition & design is included. Leaves, bark, flowers, grasses & feathers as well as bubble wrap, string & anything that leaves a pattern, all work well with this process.

Classes will be from 9:30 am to 3 pm Thursday and Friday. We will be looking at using nature to create beautiful imprints on paper and other surfaces. Included will be lots of tips and tricks to use when creating at home. We will have a lunch break each day.

The class is held at the Cascadia Center for Arts & Crafts which has an altitude of 3,914′, so be sure to bring a water bottle and a sweater!

Nature Printing Supply List

Items you need to bring:

 One gel plate Any size will work but I recommend no smaller than 6” x 6”

• One piece of plexiglass slightly larger than the size of your plate

• Acrylic paint in tubes: various colors (you will need one tube of white and one tube of black)

• Brayer

• Palette knife

• Roll of paper towels

• A round watercolor brush – medium in size and a liner brush

• A few watercolor paints to add depth at the end.

• A water container

• Micron pens – white and black (optional)

• Fresh plant materials that you gather each morning from your garden or on a walk. This can be done each day before class. Note, wilted plants can be difficult to work with so fresh is better. Plants that work well:           

• Grasses           

• Leaves with lots of veins           

• Flowers with flat or small centers           

• Anything with lots of visual texture

• Other natural options:           

• Flat stones           

• Moss   

• Feathers

• Two water containers

• Assorted papers and surfaces.

Paper Suggestions:

• Hot-press Watercolor paper

• Drawing paper

• Any smooth printing papers

Additional items you may want to bring:

•Tissue paper.  Any kind you might have lying around the house.  We will use this for patterning as well as lifting.

•Deli paper, if you have it.  I will have a small amount that I will bring, but I was thinking that some of you may like to make collage papers and deli paper works great.

•Plain copy paper – the kind you have in your printer.

If you have craft stamps and stencils at home, bring those.  We can build layers with stamps. Anything else lying around that you think might make a pattern.  Perhaps, think outside the box.

Beginner Bladesmithing – Forging Knives to Shape

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Beginner Bladesmithing – Forging Knives to Shape

Forge your own knife with simple tools with Joe Vachon, the Season 6, Episode 27, Forged in Fire Champion, in this 1 day, hands on course.

In this class we will be exploring the rudimentary hammer techniques used, step by step, to forge a knife blade to shape without a grinder.

You can expect to learn how to forge a point on the end of a bar, flatten your blade to its final thickness, create a counter-bend, forge your bevels, shape an all-steel handle, clean up your work with a file, and sharpen on a stone.

We will be start by using mild steel for a practice knife, then move up to medium, and high carbon steel to help your progression as a novice smith. We will also be discussing and demonstrating what goes into proper heat treating when using high carbon steels and learn about various types of blade geometry and their application.

Note about safety – Wear cotton pants and shirt (synthetics are potentially flammable). Make sure your pants fit over the tops of your closed toe shoes or boots so nothing hot can fall in. Safety glasses and ear plugs are available, or bring your own. Bringing your own leather gloves is a good idea. Bring a water bottle to stay hydrated.

Beginner Blacksmithing I – Decorative Hooks

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Beginner Blacksmithing I – Decorative Hooks  

Learn some blacksmithing fundamentals from Joe Vachon, the Season 6, Episode 27, Forged In Fire Champion, in this 1 day, hands on course. Safety, body mechanics, tools, and the working properties of hot steel will be addressed, as well as various techniques, such as: tapering, scrolling, twisting, bending, drilling, punching, hot cutting, flat peening, upsetting and shouldering.  Students will start out practicing the basics with the forging of a few decorative hooks for the first half of the class.  After lunch, folks are welcome to practice making hooks or create something of their choosing with their new found skill-set, such as (but not limited to) a fire poker, meat turner, bottle opener, letter opener, necklace pendant, or an experimental piece. 45 minute lunch break.

Note about safety – Wear cotton pants and shirt (synthetics are potentially flammable).  Make sure your pants fit over the tops of your boots so nothing hot can fall in.  Safety glasses and ear plugs are available, or bring your own.  Bringing your own leather gloves is a good idea.  Bring a water bottle to stay hydrated.

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