Kiln Forming
Experience Kiln Forming
Price: $125 | Class Size: Min 3 – Max 6 | Ages 14+ | Prerequisite: None
The perfect class for your first experience working with kiln formed glass. Participants are given the opportunity to work with our instructors to learn about the equipment, tools and materials used to transform raw glass into a memorable experience. When you are working in the kiln forming studio, you are working with glass in its solid state to create and design your object. The assembled work is then put into an electric kiln where it will be fired over a 12 hour cycle to fuse the layers together.
In this 2-hour kiln forming glass workshop, each participant will demonstrate the basic techniques of kiln formed glass to make at least two individual items. You will work with our instructors to cut and layer sheet glass with glass frits and stringers to create a design for a unique 6″ platter and a seasonal item. Items created will be ready for pick up five business days after made. SiNaCa Studios uses and teaches with Bullseye Glass (90coe) exclusively in our kiln forming studio.
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Winter (Nov-Jan)
2 Ornaments or 6 Wine Charms
Spring (Feb-May)
Pocket Bud Vase or 4 Cheese Markers
Summer (June – Aug)
Sun Chime or 6 Stir Sticks
Fall (Sept – Oct)
Sugar Skull or 4 Napkin Rings
Kiln Forming: A Cut Above
Price: Varies | Class Size: Min 1 – Max 6 | Ages 18+ | Prerequisite: None
One Registration $195 | Two-Three Registrations $140 | Four-Six Registrations $95
This is your opportunity to have fun while creating practical and useful items in our Kiln Forming Studio. Any of the available pre-determined sets would make for great additions to your home or gifts for the impossible to shop for person on your list. And, “above” all else, the experience will be something to brag about for years to come.
During this 2-hour workshop, participants will work under the guidance of an experienced instructor to cut sheets of glass to create their items and use glass frits and stringers to make the items uniquely theirs. Once done, the items will then be loaded into an electric kiln and fired over at least one 12-hour cycle. Your items will be wrapped and available for pick up 5 – 7 days from your original class date in the SiNaCa Studios Gallery. SiNaCa Studios uses and teaches with Bullseye Glass (90coe) exclusively in our kiln forming studio. Participants will pre-select their items during the registration process.
Bar Set
Set of 2 Coasters, Set of 2 Stir Sticks, Bottle Marker
Cheese Set
Cheese Boad, Knife, Set of 3 Markers
Desk Set
Business Card Holder, Message Board, Set of 3 Magnets
Jewelry Set
Jewelry Dish, Bracelet, Set of 2 Pendants & Earrings
Wine Set
Bottle Stopper, Set of 2 Coasters, Set of 3 Wine Glass Charms
Kiln Forming Curriculum – Learn the Fundamentals
Our kiln forming curriculum is broken into different levels of experience. Each level starts with a survey class, and then followed up with workshops at that same skill level. Three workshops of the same level must be taken before moving to the next survey class. Each survey classes includes a set material credit. Materials are not included in the leveled workshops.
Kiln Forming Survey I: Understanding Kiln Formed Glass
Price: $325 | Class Duration: 4 days | 3 hours/day | Class Size: Min 3 – Max 8 | Ages 14+ | Prerequisite: None
This course is designed to be the first step in introducing students with no glass working experience to the possibilities of kiln formed glass. This 4-week (12 hour) survey course will focus on safety, tools, basic firing and cold working techniques. Student projects for this course will include designing and creating a hanging sun catcher, a 6×6” Platter and a 12×6” Platter.
Tools and basic supplies are included in this course. Students are given an $40 materials credit. Additional glass is available for purchase in the SiNaCa Store.
LEVEL ONE WORKSHOPS
Level One Platter Workshop: Breaking the 6mm Rule
Price: $125 | Duration: 1 session : 4 hours per session | Class Size: Min 2 – Max 6 | Ages 14+ | Prerequisite: KF Survey I
Level 1 workshops are designed to help students prepare for Kiln Forming Survey II.
This 4 hour workshop will focus on the possibilities of stacking and overlapping sheet glass. Student projects for this workshop will include designing and creating a 6” stack bowl and one other item demonstrating single layer overlapping.
Tools and basic supplies are included in this workshop. Materials are not included. Glass is available for purchase in the SiNaCa Store. SiNaCa Studios uses and teaches with Bullseye Glass (90coe) exclusively in our kiln forming studio.
Class Duration: 1 day | 4 hours
Level One Technique Workshop: Taking Powders to the Next Level
Price: $125 | Duration: 1 session : 4 hours per session | Class Size: Min 2 – Max 6 | Ages 14+ | Prerequisite: KF Survey I
Level 1 workshops are designed to help students prepare for Kiln Forming Survey II.
This 4 hour workshop will focus on different ways of working with powders to create imagery. Student projects for this workshop will include designing and creating a 6” powder effects platter and one other item using a wet powder technique.
Tools and basic supplies are included in this workshop. Materials are not included. Glass is available for purchase in the SiNaCa Store. SiNaCa Studios uses and teaches with Bullseye Glass (90coe) exclusively in our kiln forming studio.
Class Duration: 1 day | 4 hours
Level One Casting Workshop: Kiln Carving
Price: $125 | Duration: 1 session : 4 hours per session | Class Size: Min 2 – Max 6 | Ages 14+ | Prerequisite: KF Survey I
Level 1 workshops are designed to help students prepare for Kiln Forming Survey II.
This 4 hour workshop will focus on using fiber construction to create designs with relief, contour and texture. Student projects for this workshop will include designing and creating a 6” relief platter or hanging window panel.
Tools and basic supplies are included in this workshop. Materials are not included. Glass is available for purchase in the SiNaCa Store. SiNaCa Studios uses and teaches with Bullseye Glass (90coe) exclusively in our kiln forming studio.
Class Duration: 1 day | 4 hours
Level One Jewelry Workshop: Pendant Basics
Price: $125 | Duration: 1 session : 4 hours per session | Class Size: Min 2 – Max 6 | Ages 14+ | Prerequisite: KF Survey I
Level 1 workshops are designed to help students prepare for Kiln Forming Survey II.
This 4 hour workshop will focus on the basic steps of creating fused cabochons. Student projects for this workshop will include designing and creating up to 4 pendants illustrating several kiln forming techniques. We will also cover basic cold working and finishing techniques used in glass jewelry making.
Tools and basic supplies are included in this workshop. Materials are not included. Glass is available for purchase in the SiNaCa Store. SiNaCa Studios uses and teaches with Bullseye Glass (90coe) exclusively in our kiln forming studio.
Class Duration: 1 day | 4 hours
Kiln Forming Survey II: Building on the Basics
Price: $325 | Class Duration: 4 day | 3 hours/day | Class Size: Min 4 – Max 8 | Ages 14+ | Prerequisite: KFI & 3 Level 1 Workshops
This course is designed to be the next big step in our beginning kiln forming curriculum. In this 4-week (12 hour) course, you will begin working with and making pattern/design/part sheets to create complex design with glass by utilizing frit, powders, stringers and enamels. Student projects for this course will include designing and creating one unique 12”x6” platter and one 3 piece serving set.
Tools and basic supplies are included in this course. Students are given an $60 materials credit. Additional glass is available for purchase in the SiNaCa Store.
LEVEL TWO WORKSHOPS
Level Two Platter Workshop: Strip Construction
Price: $210 | Duration: 2 sessions : 4 hours per session | Class Size: Min 2 – Max 6 | Ages 14+ | Prerequisite: KF Survey II
Level 2 workshops are designed to help students prepare for Kiln Forming Survey III.
This 2-day (8 hour) workshop will focus on working with strip cut patterns. Student projects for this workshop will include designing and creating two 6” platters. One demonstrating a chevron design and one using an on-edge strip technique.
Tools and basic supplies are included in this course. Materials are not included. Glass is available for purchase in the SiNaCa Store. SiNaCa Studios uses and teaches with Bullseye Glass (90coe) exclusively in our kiln forming studio.
Class Duration: 2 days | 4 hours/day
Level Two Technique Workshop: Transparency, Texture & Draping
Price: $210 | Duration: 2 sessions : 4 hours per session | Class Size: Min 2 – Max 6 | Ages 14+ | Prerequisite: KF Survey II
Level 2 workshops are designed to help students prepare for Kiln Forming Survey III.
This 2-day (8 hour) workshop will focus on transparency and texture. Student projects for this workshop will include designing and creating a 6” draped form using glass stringers.
Tools and basic supplies are included in this workshop. Materials are not included. Glass is available for purchase in the SiNaCa Store. SiNaCa Studios uses and teaches with Bullseye Glass (90coe) exclusively in our kiln forming studio.
Class Duration: 2 days | 4 hours/day
Level Two Casting Workshop: Casting with Fiber
Price: $210 | Duration: 2 sessions : 4 hours per session | Class Size: Min 2 – Max 6 | Ages 14+ | Prerequisite: KF Survey II
Level 2 workshops are designed to help students prepare for Kiln Forming Survey III.
This 2-day (8 hour) workshop will focus on creating designs with layered fiber paper. Student projects for this workshop will include designing and creating a dimensional cast block.
Tools and basic supplies are included in this workshop. Materials are not included. Glass is available for purchase in the SiNaCa Store. SiNaCa Studios uses and teaches with Bullseye Glass (90coe) exclusively in our kiln forming studio.
Class Duration: 2 days | 4 hours/day
Level Two Jewelry Workshop: Reactions, Frit Molds & Decals
Price: $210 | Class Size: Min 4 – Max 8 | Ages 14+ | Prerequisite: KFII
Level 2 workshops are designed to help students prepare for Kiln Forming Survey III.
This 2-day (8 hour) workshop will focus on working with reactive materials, frits and high fire decals to create wearable glass art. Student projects for this workshop will include designing and creating at least three pendants using frit molds, reactive glass and high fire decals
Tools and basic supplies are included in this workshop. Materials are not included. Glass is available for purchase in the SiNaCa Store. SiNaCa Studios uses and teaches with Bullseye Glass (90coe) exclusively in our kiln forming studio.
Class Duration: 2 day | 4 hours/day
Kiln Forming Survey III: Working Thicker
Price: $325 | Class Duration: 4 day | 3 hours/day | Class Size: Min 4 – Max 8 | Ages 14+ | Prerequisite: KFII & 3 Level 2 Workshops
This course is designed to be the next big step in our beginning kiln forming curriculum. In this 4-week (12 hour) course, you will begin working on more complex designs in thicker glass. Student projects for this course will include designing and creating at least one bits and pieces flow bar that will be incorporated into a platter.
Tools and basic supplies are included in this course. Students are given an $80 materials credit. Additional glass is available for purchase in the SiNaCa Store.
LEVEL THREE WORKSHOPS
Level Three Platter Workshop: Pattern Bar
Price: $300 | Class Size: Min 3 – Max 6 | Ages 14+ | Prerequisite: KFIII
Level 3 workshops are designed to help students prepare for advanced level workshops.
This 3-day (9 hour) workshop will focus on creating complex, repetitive color application with pattern bars. Student projects for this workshop will include designing and creating several projects using a complex color application achieved through pattern bar.
Tools and basic supplies are included in this workshop. Materials are not included. Glass is available for purchase in the SiNaCa Store. SiNaCa Studios uses and teaches with Bullseye Glass (90coe) exclusively in our kiln forming studio.
Class Duration: 3 day | 3 hours/day
Level Three Technique Workshop: Vitrigraph
Price: $300 | Class Size: Min 3 – Max 6 | Ages 14+ | Prerequisite: KFIII
Level 3 workshops are designed to help students prepare for advanced level workshops.
This 3-day (9 hour) workshop will focus on using a special kiln called the vitrigraph. Student projects for this workshop will include designing and creating several projects incorporating murrine and stringers pulled from the vitrigraph.
Tools and basic supplies are included in this workshop. Materials are not included. Glass is available for purchase in the SiNaCa Store. SiNaCa Studios uses and teaches with Bullseye Glass (90coe) exclusively in our kiln forming studio.
Class Duration: 3 day | 3 hours/Day
Level Three Casting Workshop: Layered Powder Imagery
Price: $300 | Class Size: Min 4 – Max 6 | Ages 14+ | Prerequisite: KFIII
Level 3 workshops are designed to help students prepare for advanced level workshops.
This 3-day (9 hour) workshop will focus on layering imagery in glass. Student projects for this workshop will include designing and creating a multi layered image block. We will stencil images to create back, middle and foreground. We will then fuse the layers together to create one cohesive image casting.
Tools and basic supplies are included in this course. Materials are not included for the class. Glass is available for purchase in the SiNaCa Store. SiNaCa Studios uses and teaches with Bullseye Glass (90coe) exclusively in our kiln forming studio.
Class Duration: 3 day | 3 hours/Day
Level Three Jewelry Workshop: High Temperature Fires
Price: $300 | Duration: 3 sessions : 3 hours per session | Class Size: Min 2 – Max 6 | Ages 14+ | Prerequisite: KF Survey III
Level 3 workshops are designed to help students prepare for advanced level workshops.
This 3-day (9 hour) workshop will focus on the possibilities and inevitable challenges in working with kiln formed glass at high temperatures. We will explore ways to work with our extra bits and pieces to create unique swirl patterns using pot and screen melts. Student projects for this workshop will include designing and creating complex color swirl sheets with that will be used to create cabochons.
Tools and basic supplies are included in this course. Materials are not included for the class. Glass is available for purchase in the SiNaCa Store. SiNaCa Studios uses and teaches with Bullseye Glass (90coe) exclusively in our kiln forming studio.
Class Duration: 3 day | 3 hours/Day
Advanced Workshops
Platter
Fused Mosaics
Drop Ring & Deep
Imagery on Glass (screenprinting, rayzist, printable decals)
Teqnique
Vitrigraph Murrini
Imagery on Glass (screenprinting, rayzist, printable decals)
Hot Raking
Painting on Glass
Casting
Lost Wax Casting
Pate De Verre
Hollow Forms
Life Casting
Mold Making
Jewelry
Wire Wrapping
Inclusions
High Fire Decals