11835 Canon Boulevard, Suite C104, Newport News VA 23606

Phone: 757.596.3551

All of these classes are taught by Ali Rogan

Vitreous Painting on Goblet/Beer Stein and Tile

PGG Members will learn how to mix glass powders for application using traditional and non-tradional vitreous painting techniques. Goblets or a beer stein will be provided for this class and a glass tile. One goblet/beer mug will be used as a donation at the annual juried exhibition at CHTAC and the other goblet and tile can be taken home after the kiln firing process is completed. Members are welcomed to bring an extra goblet to paint. PGG fund-raiser

Sunday, Sept 26th, 10:00am-2:00pm, Cristallo Artisans, Newport News

(757) 596-3551

Fused Glass: Beginning/Intermediate Workshop

The fundamentals of glass fusing and kiln-carving glass using beginning and advanced techniques will be covered in the class. Students will create fused glass jewelry, a tile, and a bowl using their own designs. The layering of multiple layers in glass fusing creates a beautiful image in the artwork. Kiln firing demonstrations will assist students to learn how to fire their own work.

October 9, 10a - 4p, Contemporary Art Center, Virginia Beach, VA

(757) 425-000 ext. 29

Painting with Glass: Beginning/Intermediate Workshop

Students will work with new methods of using glass powders, frits, stringers, confetti and fusing glass to create a beautiful painterly application for this unique process. Traditional and nontraditional vitreous painting will also be included on the second day of this intensive workshop. Throwing away the glass cutting tool allows more creative freedom to design artwork in a method often reserved for painters. Come prepared with your favorite images, photographs and ideas to translate them into glass!

October 14 & 15, 10a - 5p, Visual Arts Center of Richmond (804) 353-0094

Fused Glass Bowl or Plate: Beginning/Intermediate Workshop

Students will create a fused glass bowl or plate using their own designs for the process. They will use a variety of molds to assist in creating a diversity of work with the completed glass form. A simple glass bending form will be completed additionally, by students. Instructor will demonstrate the fusing and bending glass process using a small kiln.

November 13, 10a - 4p, Contemporary Art Center, Virginia Beach, VA

(757) 425-000 ext. 29

Fused Glass Ornaments: Beginning/Intermediate Workshop

Students will create a variety of fused glass ornaments using precut glass forms, as blanks, ready to be personalized with beautiful glass. All types of glass, like iridized and dichroic glass, will add sparkle plus texture to each ornament. A kiln firing demonstration will assist students in learning how to do this process on their own.

December 4, 10a - 2p, Contemporary Art Center, Virginia Beach, VA

(757) 425-000 ext. 29