47 T - “Learn How to Make Light Sconces”
Thursday, Oct. 2nd
48 F - “Learn How to Make Light Sconces”
Friday, Oct. 3rd
49 S - “Learn How to Make Light Sconces”
Saturday, Oct. 4th

This class will give you a comprehensive overview on various lighting techniques and styles. Students will learn about color theory, light transmission and light reflection. You will also learn about texture, combing, and firing schedules for both fusing and slumping of a variety of types of sconces. We will explore different types of lighting options including neon, flatlight, fluorescent, and incandescent. Various mounting options such as hang your glass, stand off systems, and drilling holes for traditional mounting will be discussed and demonstrated. Coldworking and etching will be discussed in detail as a method to enhance the artistic appearance of your light sconce. A variety of inclusion materials will be discussed and and available for students to use in their glass art piece. Students will leave the class with a fused piece they can use as is or incorporate into another light sconce.

Students will need to bring a glass cutter, plier, safety glasses, notebook, and pen.

46 W - “Learn How to Make Light Sconces”
Wednesday, Oct. 1st

Dan Streifel

Dan Streifel is a dentist by training. He currently teaches at the University Of Nevada School Of Dental Medicine and also practices dentistry part-time. He started doing stained glass several years ago and quickly began trying glassblowing, lampworking, and etching and carving. Glass fusing became his passion and focus. His formal dental training has allowed him to view color and light transmission from a scientific setting. He began making light sconces for the Las Vegas Parade of Homes. Currently he enjoys spending most of his time in his studio making light sconces, large thick bowls, and a variety of art pieces.