Helios Fused Glass -Austin, Texas

Advanced Strip Construction and Pattern Bars


This large bowl class includes an arsenal of advanced construction and design techniques.

For students who have had either our strip bowl or pattern bar class, this advanced course will cover a number of new and exciting techniques:

  • Creating perfect boundries in strip construction.
  • Micro-window pattern bars
  • Alternative shaped pattern bars (slabs and non-rectangular)
  • Deep Dimension Strips
  • Terrazo Vitra
  • Grouting
  • Uneven Strip Construction
  • Multigenerational Pattern Bars

All techniques will be demonstrated and explained. Students will then design a large bowl or platter using a selection of techniques and then build, coldwork and slump their own masterpiece.


Includes: •  12 hours instruction & work time
•  Glass and supplies needed to complete class projects
•  Use of necessary tools
•  All kiln firings
•  Unlimited free "studio-time" for class projects

Class Size: • 6 students (max)

Tuition: • $300  Includes all glass. No tools to buy.

Upcoming Sessions

Sessions Dates Days ♦ Times Instructor
PT2-040710Apr 7 - May 19Wednesdays ♦ 7 PM - 9 PM
(Skip 4/28/2010)
Susan Hutsko
Paul Tarlow
JUST ADDED!
"PT2-062510
Jun 25 - Aug 6Fridays ♦ 7 PM - 9 PM
(Skip 7/2/2010)
Paul Tarlow
PT2-081110Aug 11 - Sep 22Wednesdays ♦ 7 PM - 9 PM
(Skip 9/8/2010)
Susan Hutsko
Paul Tarlow

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