COLOR AND DESIGN PRINCIPLES
FOR KILNFORMED GLASS
July 25 - 29, 2026
CLASS DESCRIPTION
Learn to understand the essential visual elements of design and color theory, how they can be used, and their role in developing and enriching your artistic vision.
This class will study the fundamental principles of design and color that are common to all forms of art, design, architecture, and craft. It focuses on the primary elements of two- and three-dimensional design, principles for ordering these elements, and transformation of the elements into a rich composition. These include symmetry and asymmetry, balance, hierarchy, rhythm and repetition, transformation, proportion, scale, and more.
Color is an essential element of art and design. We will look at the elements of color theory, color relationships, color and meaning, color interactions, and the development of color palettes. The intent is to increase our understanding of color and how we can use as part of the design of our glass work to enhance the content and increase the beauty of finished pieces.
Design principles will be explored through various drawing and painting media, relying primarily on a black and white palette. Color will then be added into the mix, making numerous samples with Bullseye glass products. These can be used as reference material in your studio and can be expanded over time. We will also do a series of exercises developing color palettes and exploring the application of color principles.
A final project will be a comprehensive expression of the principles of design and color, utilizing the knowledge that you have gained in this class.
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5 days
6 students maximum
Fee: $1400, all materials included. Deposit at registration: $700.
CLASS REGISTRATION
HOW REGISTRATION WORKS
Register by filling in the form below and submitting it. Class spaces are filled in the order that registrations are received. If you do not get a space, you will be placed on a waitlist. People on the waitlist will be contacted, in order, if spaces open or it additional sections of the class are added.
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NOTIFICATIONS
Registrants will be notified of their status as soon as possible after registration, but not later than 24 hours after registration, unless circumstances restrict a prompt notification.
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PAYMENT
An invoice for the deposit will be sent to participants who are assigned a space in the class. The invoice for the deposit must be paid within 24 hours or the space in the class will be forfeited.
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The balance of the fee will be invoiced 6 weeks prior to the class and is due within 2 weeks, or as noted on the invoice. Failure to pay the balance due by the due date will result in forfeiture of the deposit paid and place in the class.
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REFUNDS
Refund policy: if you withdraw from the class up to 4 weeks prior to the first day of class, 90% of the fees paid to date will be refunded if another participant can be found to fill your space. If you cancel less than 4 weeks prior to the first day of class, the fee is non-refundable except that 50% of the fees paid will be refunded if another participant can be found to fill your space.
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CANCELLATION BY FUSIO STUDIO
In the unlikely event that a class must be cancelled to low enrollment or circumstances beyond the control of Fusio Studio, such as a pandemic, registrants will receive a full refund of all fees paid. Whenever possible, cancellations will be made at least 4 weeks prior to the beginning of class. If a class is cancelled, Fusio Studio is not responsible for reimbursing travel costs.
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COVID-19
Participants in classes at Fusio Studio are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and to follow current CDC protocols. Proof of vaccination may be required.
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