Midland College partners with local artist to offer glass fusing class

MC Community Programs Continuing Education Department offers new courses taught by Leslie Slaughter of Art Glass Creations

Rebecca C. Bell
Dean, Community Relations & Special Events
 

“The beauty of glass has always held a fascination for me — from the drama of a church stained glass window to fantastic blown glass in galleries,” said Leslie Slaughter, who was a portrait and sculpture artist for 17 years and is now focusing on glass fusing. Slaughter is owner and principal artist of Glass Art Creations in Midland and will be teaching glass fusing courses at Midland College this summer.

Slaughter’s website is www.glasscreationgallery.com

The first course, Glass Fusing, Introduction, is a fundamental overview of the history, development and usage of glass fusing. This course will cover safety requirements, the science of the kiln’s role and materials usage. The course meets 6:30-8:30 p.m. on Monday and Thursday evenings, June 4-21, and students will work on three projects during this time. Course fee is $250 plus a $15 supply fee.

The second course, Glass Fusing I, is a more in-depth class with six projects using various forms of glass and their design and application options. The class meets on Monday evenings June 25-July 30 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Course fee is $250 plus a $60 supply fee.

To register or obtain more information, contact Brenda Cordero or Ashley Garrett at (432) 685-4518 or www.midland.edu/cpce