PRIZM Creative Community is offering a workshop to explore new and innovative ways of creating
glass using warm techniques, often referred to as “fused glass.” The class will be held Jan. 9 from 6 to 10
p.m. at the studio of Ellen Rubin 8751 Big Cypress Cr., in Sylvania.Cost will be $25 for PRIZM members or
$35 for guests. Up to 30 participants can be accommodated with small groups overseen by instructional
helpers.Participants will learn many different warm glass techniques from one of the most accomplished glass
artists in the area. Ellen Rubin has an education degree in Art Therapy, and a master’s degree in art
education & glass, with many years of instruction at The Toledo Museum of Art. Her studio contains
many different pieces of equipment geared to help the artist accomplish various techniques in their
projects.This four-hour comprehensive class developed especially for PRIZM is geared toward both experienced
and new artists.The first 45 minutes will be demonstrations using different glass materials such as liquid
and solid glass, dichroic slide, powered, frit, rock salt, rods, noodles, stringers, etc. and becoming
acquainted with various machines for processing the glass.Participants can bring dinner or have it delivered
and eat while they watch the demonstrations.After the demos, the design library will be introduced where
participants can search for design inspiration for their project or can bring their own desigs and begin
working on the projects of their choice.The fee includes making make a ring dish or small bowl, ornaments,
small wall hanging, necklace with matching earrings, magnets, jewelry pins or pen casings. Other larger
projects are also available for a small additional fee.Registration is available on the PRIZM website at
www.MyPrizm.com or by sending a check payable to PRIZM to workshop chairman Lori Roach, 7401 Twin Lakes Rd.,
Perrysburg, OH 43551. For information contact 419-666-0667 or [email protected].