Fused Glass 102 - Stripes, Dots & Dishes: Intro to Fusing and Slumping

About This Class

Simple shapes, endless possibilities.

In this fused glass class, you’ll create a dish using dots, lines, and layered patterns to explore how design comes together in glass. You’ll cut, arrange, and build your composition while experimenting with spacing, rhythm, and color.

It’s a relaxed, creative class that’s all about playing with design — and seeing how small choices turn into something really striking after firing.

✨ What You'll Do

You’ll cut and arrange glass pieces into dot and stripe patterns, building your design layer by layer before it’s kiln-fired into a finished dish.

🧠 What You’ll Learn

• How to cut and arrange glass for pattern design

• Techniques for spacing, repetition, and rhythm

• How layering and pattern affect color and visual balance

• How the kiln firing process transforms your work

🎨 What You’ll Make

A set of fused glass dishes featuring dots, stripes, and layered patterns.

👕 What to Wear

• Wear something you don’t mind getting a little messy — this is a hands-on class.

• Please wear close-toed shoes, no loose clothing, and hair tied back for safety

🛠️ What to Bring

• All materials and tools included. 

• If you wear reading glasses, bring them with you.

• If you have personal protective equipment (safety glasses, dust mask, etc.), feel free to bring it. Otherwise, we’ll provide what you need.

👋 Who This Is For

• Total beginners welcome

• Great for anyone interested in design, pattern, and color play

• No experience needed — we’ll guide you through it

🔥 Good to Know

• This class focuses heavily on design and composition

• This is a relaxed, beginner-friendly class with guided instruction throughout

• Projects will be fired after class and available for pickup later. *Shipping is available for an additional cost.

👉 About this class in Bend, Oregon

This beginner fused glass class focuses on pattern-based design, teaching students how to create dots and stripes using kiln-formed glass techniques.

✅ Prerequisites

• No Experience Required.

• Ages 14+ welcome if accompanied by a parent/guardian. Both need to register and pay.