D&L Art Glass Supply^® Presents:

Introduction to Coldworking:

. . . A two day comprehensive course

Instructor: Maureen 'Mo' Maxwell
Dates: February 11th and 12th

Time: 9am-4pm both days

Class Fee: Only $249, (non-refundable) includes all materials, continental breakfast and lunch each day

What to bring: Dust mask rated for silica dust & optional ear protection. Please wear rubber-soled shoes and clothes that can get wet. Waterproof aprons will be provided.

Join us at  D&L Art Glass Supply® for Introduction to Coldworking with Maureen Maxwell.

This comprehensive two day class will explore various tools and coldworking techniques that will elevate the finish & value of your kiln worked art. Students will gain an understanding of the coldworking process from the initial glass removal and grinding to the final,crystal-clear polish. Topics also covered include usage and maintenance of glass grinders, saws and lap wheels.

Students will have the opportunity to incorporate the coldworking process through hand-on work to produce at least 3 different glass pieces. Class size is limited to ensure adequate hands-on instruction.

About the instructor: Maureen Maxwell has been working with glass for 26 years and has been an instructor for over 16 years.  Maxwell has gained experience and expertise with flat glass panels, warm glass and coldworking within her career. She has taken numerous classes from many renounced glass experts  and says, “I’m constantly learning and love to teach what I know; Everyone is a beginner.”

D&L Art Glass Supply^® Presents:

Introduction to Glass Fusing
for Art Educators:

. . . An intensive one day introductory class

Instructor: Erinn Diekman
Date: Saturday, February 27, 2010, 10:00 am – 4 pm

Class Fee: Only $55 (non-refundable), includes materials and lab fees.
What to Bring: Lunch, notepad & pen

Come to D&L Art Glass Supply® for a day of exploration into the world of kiln formed glass.

During this hands-on workshop you’ll learn the basics of fused glass: from learning how to cut glass to the
finished fused piece. Students will learn about the different types of fusible glass, as well as fusing processes from tack fuse to medium and full fusing of multiple glass layers.

Other topics to be covered include safety, using a ceramic kiln for fusing and choosing the right glass kiln for your classroom. Students will also be introduced to glass paints and enamels. Other techniques such as glass slumping and shaping will also be discussed.

Participants will make multiple projects including fused glass coasters and window art.

Our 1400 square foot learning center helps to make every D&L class a special event! It’s extremely well equipped with state-of-the art equipment that includes a variety of kilns from Skutt, Paragon, Evenheat and Denver Glass Machinery (and enough power to fire them all).

We have additional equipment available from Denver Glass Machinery and ASG, including a DGM GH-12 Glory Hole Furnace, and coldworking equipment such as a DGM SAG-1 Single Arbor Grinder & Polisher with 3M Diamond Belts, a DG-12 Diamond Flat Lap Grinder with 3M Magnetic Diamond Discs and coldworking accessories. Our classroom is also equipped with a variety of saws, grinders and cutting systems, including the Taurus 3 Ring Saw, an Omni II Band Saw, a DL 3000 Band Saw, a Glastar SuperStar II grinder, the Cutter’s Mate and Morton System cutting systems.

The D&Lclassroom, located in our new Denver warehouse, is well-lit with an open floor plan that allows plenty of tables and work space. Every class includes a continental breakfast, a selection of delicious lunches, as well as snacks and refreshments each day.

Check the above listing of upcoming classes and sign up today!