Helios Fused Glass -Austin, Texas

Slumping, Draping and Shaping


The second part of our introductory trilogy focuses on adding shape to your glass.

You'll learn about how kilns work, basic firing schedules, and how to program a kiln for the desired results - including multiple methods for using the heat of the kiln to turn a flat piece of glass into a three dimensional object.

The primary class projects will be a slumped bowl, a handkerchief vase, and a "drop-out" vessel – all that you design and create using multiple firings.


Includes: •  8 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: • 8 students (max)

Tuition: • $175 ($150 for registrations made by 12/31/09)
Includes all glass. No tools to buy.

Upcoming Sessions

Sessions Dates Days ♦ Times Instructor
SHA-33010*Mar 30 - Apr 20Tuesdays ♦ 7 PM - 9 PMPaul Tarlow
SHP-50510May 5 - Jun 2Wednesdays ♦ 10 AM - 12 PM
(Skip 5/26/2010)
Paul Tarlow
SHA-70510*Jul 5 - Jul 26Mondays ♦ 7 PM - 9 PMPaul Tarlow
SHP-81910Aug 19 - Sep 23Thursdays ♦ 10 AM - 12 PM
(Skip 12:00:00 AM)
Paul Tarlow
SHA-101910*Oct 19 - Nov 9Tuesdays ♦ 7 PM - 9 PMPaul Tarlow

*These sessions are offered through the Austin Museum of Art but are held at Helios Kiln Glass Studio (map).


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