Glass Art Classes with Ali Rogan
Throughout the year I offer various classes, primarily at my studio in Newport News and the Contemporary Art Center of Virginia in Virginia Beach.
Class lengths range from several hours to full 2 day workshops. I offer classes for children through adults in glass fusing, casting, jewelry making, mold work, and other glass-related topics. Classes are designed to be instructive and educational of course, but with an emphasis on making sure you leave the class with artwork of your own.
Classes shown should have space available -- but that can change quickly, so don't delay! Call today.
Classes for all levels unless otherwise noted
Class Info	Class Location
Painting on Glass (VitriiFusaille) February 28 & March 1, 2009 Saturday, 10am-4pm, Sunday 1-4pm WS0960 2-Day Workshop; All levels	Contemporary Art Center of Virginia, Virginia Beach VA 757.425.0000
Combine glass fusing with the process of traditional glass painting to create the appearance of a beautiful stained glass panel without the technical difficulty of leading and soldering. Students are encouraged to bring drawings or photographs for design inspiration and instructor will also provide sample designs and patterns. Members $60 + $20 materials fee.
Glass Box Casting March 7 and 14, 2009 Saturday, 10am-4pm, Sunday 10am-2pm WS0961 2-Day Workshop; All levels	Contemporary Art Center of Virginia, Virginia Beach VA 757.425.0000
Create and cast a reverse relief image in clay or cast an object provided by the instructor. Thick casting glass covers the image relief so that the completed artwork has a holographic three-dimensional appearance when viewed through the flat front of the solid cast block. Members $100 +$20 materials and firing fee.
Fused Glass Bracelets March 8 and 15, 2009 Sundays, 1-4pm WS0962 2-Day Workshop; All levels	Contemporary Art Center of Virginia, Virginia Beach VA 757.425.0000
Use a variety of glass textures, dichroic and iridized glass, molding and finishing techniques to design kiln formed glass bracelets. The second class will provide the students with hands-on kiln time to learn how to shape and form a bracelet in the kiln. Members $100 + $20 materials and firing fee.
Kiln Carved Glass Tiles March 18 and 25, 2009 Wednesdays, 6-9pm WS0963 2-Day Workshop; All levels	Contemporary Art Center of Virginia, Virginia Beach VA 757.425.0000
Create personalized fused cast glass tiles by layering glass and using kiln-carving techniques to form interesting textures and pattern. The fundamentals of glass casting and kiln-carving will be emphasized as well as more advanced techniques for continuing students. Kiln firing demonstrations will provide knowledge of how to load and fire glass outside of class. Members $60 + $20 materials and firing fee.
Fused Glass Bowls or Plates April 11, 2009 Saturday, 10am-4pm WS0964 1-Day Workshop; All levels	Contemporary Art Center of Virginia, Virginia Beach VA 757.425.0000
Learn the fundamentals of fusing glass to create a fused glass bowl and/or plate of your own design using specialty glass. Continuing students will learn more advanced techniques and kiln firing demonstrations will provide knowledge of how to fire glass outside of class. Members $60 + $20 materials and firing fee.
Glass Casting: Pâte de Verre May 2 and 10, 2009 Saturday, 10am-4pm, Sunday 1-4pm WS0965 2-Day Workshop; All levels	Contemporary Art Center of Virginia, Virginia Beach VA 757.425.0000
Explore the glass casting method know as Pâte de Vere (paste of glass). Create a three dimensional sculpture in clay and cast the clay design in plaster and silica to create a mold which is then packed with small particles of glass. The mold is fired to create finished piece of sculptural glass artwork. Members $100 + $20 materials and firing fee.