Fused glass art uses a technique where the artist joins two or more pieces of glass with heat in a kiln. In some cases, they use enough heat to stick the pieces together while retaining their original properties, but in others, the glass is heated until it takes a liquid form. If you are interested in learning glass fusion techniques, take a look at some of the free online courses that are available.
- AAE Glass
AAE Glass has free classes in glass fusion on their YouTube channel. These are pre-recorded videos that demonstrate how to create wall art through glass fusion, and they break it down into easy-to-follow steps.
- BullsEye Glass
Another website, BullsEye Glass, offers online art classes for both art and architecture. They have resources for glass fusion on their website, as well as videos. They show projects for beginners and experienced artists.
- Warm Glass
This website also has free online glass art classes. They include links to their YouTube channel, and you can follow along as their videos show ways to use warm glass to create fused glass art.
- Curious Mondo
Curious Mondo is a great website for beginner fused art classes. They offer courses on the basics of glass fusion, and they have both pre-recorded videos and live classes.
- Carissa Zill
This is a YouTube channel, and they offer beginner level glass fusion classes. They simplify the process in their introductory course, and they give excellent details in their instructions, as well as thorough demonstrations. All of their videos are easy to understand, and they are free.
- Molten Works
If you want a range of classes, Molten Works is a great option. They offer classes on all different topics concerning fused glass art, as well as other types of art that can be made from fused glass.
- CD Hullinger
This is a great site for people looking to make monsters from fused glass. You can use it for Halloween or mythology themed fused glass art. They have a video training that shows you what you need to know.
- Glass Hoppa
This one offers YouTube videos with free instructions that are clear and simple, and they show you how to complete glass fusion and glass art projects. They have videos on glass safety as well, which can help you learn what precautions to take.