Morton System - Just the Facts! with Jennifer Walkovich - Sat, Aug 10, 2024 (Morning Session)

1/2 Day Class, Sat, Aug 10 from 9:00 am -1:00 pm

Prerequisite: Some glass cutting experience needed.

Come sharpen your glass cutting skills! In this half day class, the Morton Portable Glass Shop will be featured. For 40+ years the Morton System has provided hobbyists and professional glass artists the ultimate tool for producing accurate and repetitive glass pieces. A portion of class will be dedicated to a discussion about cutting tools available and proper cutting technique, as well as using flat lap wheel grinders to perfect your edges to make your pieces fit together flawlessly. Many styles of glass cutters will be available in class for participants to sample. Students will learn how to set up the MPGS for cutting strips, geometric shapes, angles, and how to quickly cut diamonds and triangles from strips and squares. Experienced glass artists all agree you will benefit greatly by understanding all the MPGS has to offer. Hands on cutting and demonstrations will strengthen your Morton skills. time permitting, the instructor will demonstrate how to easily cut a perfect circle.

You will learning skills in this class, not completing a finished project.

This class will be using Oceanside fusible glass (COE 96).

The Fine Print: Please check your calendar carefully before signing up as there are no refunds, reschedules, credit or make-up classes. Tax and materials are included.