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• Fusing Fridays - 4 Week Course

  • Start
    10/09/2026
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  • End
    11/06/2026
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  • Schedule
    4 sessions
  • Location
    112 Quality Lane
  • Spaces left
    4

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  Fusing Fridays

  Join us for a hands-on journey into the art of Glass Fusing!

  This 4-week introductory, project-based class will explore the fundamentals of working with fusible glass. Each week, you'll complete a different project while building your skills and creativity in this exciting medium.

  
  

  Fridays: 10/9, 10/16, 10/30, 11/6

  Time: 12:00 - 3:00 PM

  Instructor: Lisa Steckler

  
  

  Cost: (All materials included)

  Members  $350

  Non-Members  $400

  What You'll Learn:

  • Glass Chemistry 101 – Understand the importance of COE (Coefficient of Expansion) and how it affects your designs.
  • Mastering the Kiln – Learn to safely operate a kiln and use firing schedules to create both flat and three-dimensional pieces.
  • Cut, Stack, and Fuse – Explore techniques for cutting, layering, and designing eye-catching glasswork.
  • Pro Tips for Success – Get insider knowledge to troubleshoot issues and perfect your craft.

  ✨ No experience necessary! 

  
  

  18+

  Please wear closed toed shoes.

  All other PPE provided.

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• Member Support: Glass Shop — Susan

  • When
    10/14/2026
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    1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    112 Quality Ln, Rutland Vt 05701

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  Glass Guild members will be present in the Glass Shop to assist any Mint Members who need help with anything related to glass from general inquiries, project questions, facilitating glass purchases, equipment know-how, and more. We're here to help!

  Please register for these staff hours so that we are best able to assist you. 

  Please reach out  if you have any questions. 

  glass@rutlandmint.org

  
  

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• Make & Melt - Fused Glass Ornaments

  • When
    10/24/2026
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    12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    112 Quality ane
  • Spaces left
    8

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  Fused Glass Holiday Tree Ornaments

  Fused glass ornaments are great small pieces of art to decorate any holiday tree or for gift giving. In this class you will make holiday tree ornaments based on my custom ornament template in glimmering Coe 90 glass. Replicate my design or create your own tree trimming design.

  You will learn:

  • Glass preparation for fusing
  • How to use basic glass tools for glass cutting and pattern layering
  • Kiln overview, glass technology and safety
  • Creation and Use of cutting templates for design layouts
  • Use of glass rods and frit to add texture to your projects.

  This class is good for beginners and intermediate glass artists. Ages 16 and up.

  Drilled ornaments will be full fused after class and picked up following week.

  
  

  Instructor: Susan Wacker-Donle
  

  
  

  Cost: (all materials included)

  Member: $145.00

  Non-Member: $165.00

  
  

  NOTE: 

  Please wear closed-toed shoes, all PPE provided, no open containers of beverages, face masks recommended for use with grinders.

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• Fused Glass Ornaments

  • When
    11/12/2026
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    5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    112 Quality ane
  • Spaces left
    8

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  Fused Glass Ornaments

  Fused glass ornaments are great small pieces of art to decorate any holiday tree or for gift giving. 

  You will learn:

  • Glass preparation for fusing
  • How to use basic glass tools for cutting and pattern layering
  • Kiln overview, glass technology and safety
  • Use of glass rods and frit to add texture to your projects.

  Ornaments will be full fused after class and available for pick up following week.

  
  

  Instructor: Lisa Steckler
  

  
  

  Cost: (all materials included)

  Member: $95.00

  Non-Member: $110.00

  
  

  NOTE: 

  18+

  Please wear closed-toed shoes

  All PPE provided

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