Tuesday, September 2, 2014

"Take pART" a mobile glass class and fundraising opportunity. Wants to come to YOUR school.

"Take pART"  

 

“Study hard what interests you the most in the most undisciplined, irreverent and original manner possible.” Richard Feynman

Fusionglass Co's traveling glass class wants to come to YOUR school!

"Take pART" students work
Our "Take pART" program was developed in direct response to many conversations with teachers when they visit the Fusionglass Co. gallery. They often mention how much the kids love to create and how much they would enjoy our classes, and lament the fact that there is little or no money for field trips and not enough parents free during the day to carpool the kids. At Fusionglass Co.we really feel a need to share the joy of creativity with anyone who expresses an interest.  We know through experience that to allow yourself to become immersed in a creative endeavor can free your mind from the day to day worries and obstacles that life invariably throws up. To rejuvenate your soul through creativity brings joy to the creator and the viewer alike.






It's a communication with imagery, It's like saying the words you cannot say.



We wanted to share our art with the kids and decided to look for a way that would allow us to bring the experience of glass working right into the classrooms. After some research and playing around with different ways of transporting the projects, we have found something that works beautifully.



While we do charge a reduced price, we also wanted to help perpetuate such programs by helping the kids recoup the money spent.

We think we came up with a rather brilliant idea: 
We have the kids make two pieces of glass, one for themselves and one for a group project.


We can make the group project into many different items including platters,  bowls, wall pieces, or a hanging mobile.

The group project is then returned to the school as an auction item for their school fundraiser.




 


 


In the photos at right we show the projects before and after firing. Each square is approximately 2"x2 "















The kids can choose to have their square made into a pendant or a key ring.

The pendant/keyring class is the most popular project we do with the schools, tho' they do have the opportunity to choose from about 9 different projects which can be viewed here :
 "Take pART" projects





 


 We are so very grateful for the grant received from the wonderful people at
 Friends of East County Arts, Inc.  With which we were able to purchase supplies and tools for the mobile classes.
 
The purpose of this organization is to provide funds for the growth and development of audiences for the live performing arts; to present world class artists, and to support the fine arts and artists in the Greater East San Diego County area.
  
We are eternally grateful also for the encouragement,enthusiasm & friendship from individual members of this dedicated group.





We had 25 squares from this group and decided they were perfect for a platter.

I set them on a background of clear class and used some glass stringers in shades of blue to tie it all together.


















The glass is fired twice, The first time fuses all of the pieces together, and the second lower temperature firing shapes the piece.

It's important to check the size of the piece against the mold, Here I've laid the platter on  the mold into which it will be fired, if it overlaps in any way there is a risk of fusing the mold into the glass.












Here's a look at how the piece finished. We think it's a beautiful way to capture a moment in time.



 "Take pART" Fundraiser

 Donate ART & CRAFTS supplies and tools you are not using or have outgrown & you'll be helping us get our "Take pART" program into local schools.

Bring your items to fusionglass Co. any time before October 30th 2014.

Looking for a reason to go through the closets?
Need to move those old  art supplies or tools?

We'll have a big sale of all the items received in November 2014 
We'll be keeping most items to just $1.00!
With a $2.00 charge at the door. Unless you've donated something.
 The funds raised will go towards supplies for the "Take pART" program.


Looking for a way to make YOUR Fundraiser fun?  Email us for ideas on how to make your fundraiser a huge success! info@fusionglassco.com



 

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