Glass Art Magazine, Evenheat Kiln and Fuse Master invite you to Hot Glass Horizons 2007 Corning, our 26th conference since we started in 1993. Our program features hands-on instruction in a variety of hot glass, kiln-forming, glass fusing, casting, pate-de-verre, glass blowing and glass painting techniques from 15 nationally renowned educators. Our classes offer the best student to teacher ratio in the nation, averaging just 12 students per instructor.

We're very proud of our staff. You will not find a better group of instructors anywhere. Our teachers are professional educators as well as professional glass workers. They are skilled at affectively communicating and know how to encourage their students to get the most out of each and every class. What also makes each of these people so special is their cutting edge approach to the craft. They have all pioneered or further developed many of the techniques they teach. This approach keeps us ahead of the pack. If it’s a new kiln forming techniques, chances are you will find it at Hot Glass Horizons. 

This year we are offering an assortment of ½ day, one day, two day and three day classes. Each class has its own specific class number followed by the initial of the day(s) that class is offered. Consult the Class Schedule to design your own combination of classes. Many classes fill quickly, so register early and be sure to list an alternate class choice. Please note that Wednesdays ½-day classes are not hands-on nor is the attendance limited.

Fortunately, there are no bad classes at Hot Glass Horizons because every one is designed to provide you with an experience that's not only educational, but fun and inspiring as well. Your skill level doesn’t matter. Our class selection offers something for everyone who seeks to expand their vocabulary of glass-working techniques, from glass enthusiasts to professionals. While we try to give complete class descriptions, one of the most common comments about our classes is that the experience is even better than the description.

Beginners are welcome in most of our classes. If you are a beginner, notify the registration assistant and they will help you choose the perfect class line-up. We do ask that you have a basic understanding of fusing or hot glass terminology and procedures. You don't need to be well-versed in these areas, but you do need a general idea of the fundamentals. To help bring you up to speed, we suggest you attend our pre-conference 1W - "Fusing Foundations" class. It covers everything you need to know before taking the regular conference classes. We also recommend reading The Fused Glass Handbook by Gil Reynolds before the conference.

Few cities offer as much to the glass enthusiast as Corning, New York. While you are there, don't miss your chance to see the remodeled Corning Museum of Glass; it is even more spectacular than before. You'll also want to visit the Corning Library with one of the worlds most extensive collections of books on glass; Steuben Studios, makers of high-end cast crystal glassware; The Rockwell Museums, containing many works by glass pioneer Frederick Carder and, of course, the high-quality glass-blowing studios on Market Street. There is so much to see and do, you may want to allow an extra day or two to see the sights.

When you attend Hot Glass Horizons 2007 Corning, prepare to be part of an extraordinarily powerful experience in a very unique atmosphere. Don't miss this opportunity to join fellow glass enthusiasts from all over the United States and abroad who return time and again to be part of the magic!