Bite in to a delicious apple this spring but don't break your teeth because it's made of glass. That's right, in this class you'll make 5-6 fruit themed glass charms. In this 3-hour glass charm workshop, participants will build unique compositions using Elmer’s glue and a variety of glass dots, stringers, shapes, and more. Learn the fundamentals of fusing while experimenting with a new medium and exploring the many possibilities! Cost includes all tools and supplies. Finished pieces will be ready for pick-up at the workshop location after 1 week. About the Artist Pacific-northwest local and first-generation Peruvian, Lauren Bayer Echevarria an interdisciplinary queer artist with a concentration in glass. She is a strong mental health advocate who is open with her own struggles with anxiety, depression, ADHD, and cPTSD. Inspired by this and her daily ritual of “breakfast, coffee, and medicine,” Lauren started Manic Pixie Dream Squirrel to celebrate mental health awareness and radical self-acceptance through her creations. Her work has been shown throughout galleries in Seattle, WA and internationally at the Glass Art Society Conference 2024 in Berlin, Germany. Lauren holds a Bachelor's degree from Northwestern University and a Master's degree in Arts Management from Carnegie Mellon University. She currently lives in Seattle, WA with her partner and two cats. Directions This class will take place at Swoon City. Our address is 1716 NW Market Street, Seattle, WA 98107. It's at the intersection of 17th and NW Market Street - kitty corner from Mighty-O Donuts.Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the classIf you cannot attend the class for any reason, we will offer an exchange to another event currently on our schedule up to 48 hours before the class. After that time, no exchanges are issued out of respect for our teachers who has to prepare for the event. Our current masking protocol is that anyone attending an event can email us at [email protected] to let us know they prefer that people wear masks up to 72 hours before the event begins. Your request is anonymous to all the other participants. Attendees will receive an email before the class to let them know If we will be requiring masks be worn.
