DENVER WORKSHOP FIELD GUIDE
Strips 'n Frit: A Hands-On Fused-Glass Workshop in Denver
A guided, three-hour studio class where you arrange colorful glass strips and frit into a textured 8x6-inch artwork that’s kiln-fired into a raised, slumped plate.
Strips 'n Frit: A Hands-On Fused-Glass Workshop in Denver.
In a compact Denver studio, Little Glass Art stages a focused, three-hour introduction to fused glass that pushes beyond basic techniques: students compose an 8x6-inch plate from undulating fusible glass and chopped frit, then send the piece to be kiln-fired to produce a beautifully raised, textural surface.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
From strips and frit to a raised, kiln-fired plate
You’ll work with colorful strips of fusible glass and chopped glass (frit), learn layout and gluing techniques, and prepare a plate that will be kiln-fired to produce a heavily raised, textural surface.
A streamlined, no-pressure studio class
The class is deliberately compact and accessible—three to four hours of hands-on instruction that lets beginners dive into fused glass without overwhelming complexity while still offering creative breadth.
Ideal for adults and small groups trying something new
This is a welcoming, social setting for adult groups who want a shared, creative experience—good for makers and DIY-curious students alike.
What the day feels like
What the class feels like
The session begins with a stroll through racks of shimmering glass—"like candy for your eyes"—then settles into instructor demonstrations on cutting, breaking, cleaning, and arranging glass. You select color, clean pieces to remove debris and fingerprints, glue strips on edge, and lay out frit accents, all guided by an instructor who explains what happens to glass in the kiln. By the end you’ll have an 8x6 composition ready for two kiln firings and a new appreciation for the tactile, raised surface that fused glass can produce.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this class suits and who should take caution.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The studio class runs about three hours; the finished plate requires two kiln firings (approximately a full day each) before it’s ready.
Bring reading glasses if you need them; you may also bring a water bottle. The studio offers filtered water, coffee, tea, and snacks.
You may eat while you work, but keep the glass extremely clean—remove finger oils and debris with alcohol—because fingerprints can be permanently fired into the piece.
Finished plates are food safe but should not receive very hot or very cold food and must be hand washed; avoid dishwasher, microwave, refrigerator, freezer, or oven.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Can I take my finished plate home after class?
No. Your artwork needs two kiln firings of approximately a full day each before it becomes an actual plate.
Can I bring my own design?
No, but you can decide in advance on colors you’d like to use for your plate.
Is this class suitable for beginners?
Yes. The class is beginner-friendly while offering depth for those looking to learn fused-glass techniques.
Are we working with lead?
No. Fused glass does not use lead; aside from sharp cut edges, the materials are safe.
Can someone watch me take the class?
Students should not bring observers because seating is limited and a full class is required for the experience to be financially viable.
What size and shape will the finished plate be?
Plates will be one of the offered sizes (the class references an 8"x6" finished artwork; other size options are 8"x8" or 6"x6" depending on choice) and will be slumped into a "sushi" mold producing a soft, low, continuous-curved shape with slightly raised sides—not a flat plate with a raised rim.