New Class Announcement: Optical Illusion Fused Glass
Glass can do some pretty incredible things in the kiln—and our newFused Glass 101 – Optical Illusion Dish Class is designed to show you exactly that.
This new beginner-friendly fused glass workshop combines color, pattern, and heat to create a dish that appears to shift and move depending on the angle you view it from. The result is a functional piece of art that feels a little bit science experiment, a little bit magic, and completely unique to you.
Unlike traditional stained glass, fused glass allows you to layer colors, shapes, and transparent elements together before melting them into a single piece inside the kiln. In this class, students will explore how pattern placement and color interaction create eye-catching optical illusion effects once the glass is fused and slumped into its final dish shape.
What You’ll Learn
During this class, students will learn:
The fundamentals of fused glass
Safe handling and cutting of glass
How to layer and compose glass designs
Techniques for creating optical illusion effects with color and pattern
How kiln firing and slumping transform flat glass into functional art
Your finished project will be kiln-fired twice—first to fuse the glass together, then again to slump it into a dish mold.
A Perfect Intro to Fused Glass
This class is designed for beginners, so no prior glass experience is needed. If you’ve been curious about fused glass but weren’t sure where to start, this is a fun and approachable entry point.
It’s also a great class for creative people who love color, pattern, and experimenting with visual effects. No two dishes come out alike, and watching the kiln transform your design is half the fun.
Make Something Functional and Unexpected
The finished dishes are perfect for jewelry, keys, snacks, display pieces, or gifts—but honestly, they’re also conversation starters. The optical illusion effect gives every piece a dynamic quality that changes as light moves across the glass.
If you’re looking for a creative night out, a new artistic skill, or simply an excuse to play with colorful glass, this class is a great place to start.
👉 Learn more and register here: Fused Glass 101 – Optical Illusion Dish
