Do I need prior glass fusing experience?

Yes—Intro to Fusing or similar experience is required. The class builds on basic cutting and fusing skills rather than teaching fundamentals.

What is included in the cost?

Lab fees, materials and lunch are included; check your booking confirmation for any additional studio policies.

What is the minimum age to participate?

Minimum age is 14. Participants aged 15 and younger must have a parent or guardian also enrolled in the class.

Is the studio accessible?

Yes—the meeting point at 1440 W 52nd Ave is stroller- and wheelchair-accessible. Contact the studio ahead of time to arrange specific accommodations.

Will my finished platter be ready to take home?

Pieces are fused, coldworked and slumped as part of the class; timing for final cooling or additional firings can vary—ask the instructor about your specific piece and pickup or shipping options.

What happens if bad weather occurs?

Classes generally continue during winter weather; only extraordinary conditions prompt cancellations and the studio will contact registrants if necessary.

On-Edge Glass Fusing Workshop in Denver — Create a Striped 10-Inch Platter | Workshop

At Flux Studio LLC, located at 1440 W 52nd Ave, Denver, CO 80221, the Fusing On Edge: Striped Platter with Cortney Boyd condenses two concentrated days of studio technique into an intensive, hands-on workshop for makers who already understand basic kiln-formed glass. Running 9am–4pm across two days, the class teaches strip construction—cutting thin glass strips, assembling them on-edge, then fusing, coldworking and slumping those strips into a single 10” x 10” plated object.

The space reads like a working glass lab: broad bench tables with lightboxes for layout, a lap grinder for straight, finished edges, shrouded kilns for both fuse and slump cycles, and racks for test tiles and sample pieces. Cortney Boyd, co-owner/operator of Flux Studio LLC, brings over twenty years of practice and instruction—an MFA in Glass, university teaching experience, and workshops at Pilchuck—so technical choices like working with reactive glass and adjusting firing schedules at Denver’s altitude are covered in practical detail.

Students sharpen cutting accuracy, master on-edge assembly to create crisp stripes, and use coldworking techniques to refine edges. The curriculum emphasizes real studio problems: expansion compatibility, tempering reactive surfaces to avoid devitrification, and sequencing firings so patterns survive slumping. By class end you’ll leave with a fused, coldworked and slumped 10” x 10” platter plus refined kiln timing instincts.

This workshop stands out in Denver’s maker community because it bridges classroom fundamentals and studio-caliber finishing. Small group size (max 12) lets Cortney provide one-on-one adjustments while keeping the pace brisk. Lab fees, materials and lunch are included so participants can focus on craft and technique rather than logistics.

Practical details: minimum age 14 (participants 15 and younger require a guardian also enrolled), prior fusing experience is required, and the studio is stroller- and wheelchair-accessible. Classes generally continue through normal winter weather unless something extraordinary occurs and you are contacted. Expect an active workshop environment—kilns, grinders, and dust control—and leave with a finished piece and skills you’ll reuse in future projects. Reserve early: space fills quickly today.

About D&L Art Glass Supply

D&L Art Glass Supply is a full-service glass art studio and teaching center dedicated to hands-on education, materials, and studio access for makers at every level. Located within a creative community, D&L offers an extensive schedule of workshops and open-studio sessions led by nationally recognized artists and experienced instructors. Classes cover fused glass, stained glass, mosaics, vitrigraph, kilnforming, cold working, sandblasting, and specialized techniques like reactive glass and advanced pattern making.

Participants can join single-day introductions, intensive multi-day courses, themed artist residencies, and two-hour open studio sessions. Each class supplies studio tools, equipment, and clear firing schedules, while materials are available for purchase on-site or participants may bring their own. D&L emphasizes safety, accessibility, and artistic growth with small class sizes, step-by-step demonstrations, and one-on-one guidance during hands-on projects. Popular offerings include beginner fusing, mosaic workshops, stained-glass painting and lightbox projects, vitrigraph collaboration, and advanced fused-glass pattern forming. Several guest-led workshops are noted as sold out, reflecting consistent demand and instructor reputations. The studio also supports experimentation with test pieces and sample libraries so artists can learn material behaviors before committing to larger works. D&L maintains professional-grade kilns and cold-working stations and enforces best practices for material compatibility and ventilation. With a track record of offering beginner-friendly entry points alongside advanced technical courses, D&L Art Glass Supply serves hobbyists, emerging artists, and professional makers seeking technical skill, creative support, and reliable studio resources. The studio regularly updates its equipment and publishes clear schedules and materials lists online for students annually.