Fused and Slumped Murrine Plates

Explore the vibrant world of fused glass art in this comprehensive course where you will learn to create stunning murine plates. This class will guide you through the process of cutting glass into various sizes and colors for your plate base, crafting long strips of colored glass, tack fusing, saw cutting, and sandblasting. Finally, you will fuse everything together to form a unified glass object  that can remain flat or be slumped into a beautiful dish.  

Class does not meet on Wednesday November 26th.

What to Expect: 

Ratio of Demo to Work Time: 30% demonstration, 70% hands-on work 

Finished Objects Made: Each student will complete at least one finished fused and slumped murine plate, a maximum of 2. 

Technical Skills Gained: 

• Cutting glass into various shapes and sizes
• Creating and tack-fusing long strips of colored glass 
• Utilizing cold working techniques and sandblasting to clean up scars 
• Fusing multiple glass elements into a single object 
• Slumping a fused glass piece into a mold to create a dish 

Read more about how to prepare for class on our Registration Info page. 

Kilnforming work involves a mix of seated and standing activities, including preparing glass pieces for firing, and loading and unloading the kiln. A particulate respirator mask is required when working with fine glass powders or unloading kilns after firing and would be provided for you if needed. Handling glass and tools may require a certain level of dexterity. To learn more about accessibility the Accessibility page on our website.

Eligibility: No previous experience required. No experience is needed. Open to beginners as well as intermediate-level students looking to  refine their skills 

Open to ages 12 and up.

Pick-up: The glass needs to be fused in the kiln and cool down overnight, so the students will have to return to UrbanGlass once notified to pick up their work. 

This is an in-person class taking place on-site at UrbanGlass. 

We recommend registering for classes early to reserve your spot! We base materials, and teacher needs off of student enrollment. Early registration not only guarantees your spot in class, but also helps to ensure the class will run. Classes with low enrollment may be canceled within two weeks of the start date of class. Contact our Registrar of Education, Ari Eshoo, at arianna@urbanglass.org if you have questions about the class or would like to arrange a payment plan.

Class Schedule

• 6 Sessions: October 29 — December 10
  Wednesday, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm