Glass Etching - Introduction to Sandblasting Workshop
Sandblasting is the process of creating spectacular works of art by bombarding a glass surface with a pressurized abrasive. You will create several etched projects as you learn the principles of sandblasting and the safe use of sandblasting equipment.
This workshop is required before students may use the shop equipment on their own or take one of the more advanced sandblasting workshops.
2 sessions; 2 hours per session; limit 6
Bring craft/hobby knife.
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If a Workshop that is listed below has no date
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A session of this workshop has not been scheduled for
this season.
Please inquire of Mark Carson.
Workshops are often scheduled during the season when enough people show as
interest in attending.
Special workshops can be scheduled for special occasions.
| Workshops --- February - March 2007 | |
| 3-Dimensional Boxes - Intermediate Copper Foil, now forming to start in February, email for details. | |
| Flat Panel Lamps, now forming to start in February, email for details. | |
| Classes --- | |
| Mark is an adjunct instructor at the Howard Community College (HCC) where he offers Stained Glass Classes. Sessions cover cutting glass, foiling, pattern assembly, soldering, and framing your project. See the latest HCC catalog of courses for current dates and time. Please register through HCC. | |
| Just For Kids --- | |
| Children and their friends can celebrate that special birthday by making stained glass jewelry or special projects designed especially for young creative minds. Email for details. | |
| Customized Classes & Workshops --- | |
| Always wanted to learn how to, but can't find a class. Ask Mark to customize a class just for your and a few friends. | |
| Special Programs --- | |
| Artist in Residence at select Howard County elementary and middle schools. | |
| Artist in Residence at select Montgomery County elementary schools. | |
| Custom Orders --- | |
| For Special Orders, please come by the studio, call, or email. | |
Deep Carving Workshop
Stage blasting and deep carving are techniques where a design is blasted to different, distinct depths in glass. You will expand upon the knowledge and experience acquired in the introduction workshop as you create several projects.
2 sessions; 2 hours per session; limit 6
Workshop --- A session of this workshop has not been scheduled for this season. Please inquire of Mark Carson. Workshops are often scheduled during the season when enough people show as interest in attending. Special workshops can be scheduled for special occasions.
Advanced Mirrors Workshop
Hands-on practice with regular and beveled glass mirrors will be the primary focus of this workshop. Learn to deal with unique problems presented by mirrors.
2 sessions; 2 hour session; limit 8
Workshop --- A session of this workshop has not been scheduled for this season. Please inquire of Mark Carson. Workshops are often scheduled during the season when enough people show as interest in attending. Special workshops can be scheduled for special occasions.
Introduction for KIDS Workshop
Kids (12 & up) can learn about sandblasting on glass while making several small projects. An adult MUST accompany each young adult. All materials supplied.
2 sessions; 1.5 hours per session; limit 6
Workshop --- A session of this workshop has not been scheduled for this season. Please inquire of Mark Carson. Workshops are often scheduled during the season when enough people show as interest in attending. Special workshops can be scheduled for special occasions.