62-226 Introduction to Plasma: Lightning in ANY Bottle
3 units, Carnegie Mellon University
Let's light it up! In this class, you'll explore stacking readymade glass and using kiln-fired enamel as a solder to create your own plasma light sculpture. If you are new to glass, create your sculpture with found glass vessels like vases, bottles, cups, and bowls. If you have experience in glass making, bring your own handmade cups or vessels and explore turning them into plasma sculptures. This class will utilize the equipment in the cold shop to cut, drill, and grind your ready-made glass; harness the power of the kilns to fire your work; and use the plasma cart to fill the vessels with gas. Please bring 4 - 6 sets of glasses or vessels to work with. No experience is necessary. This class is designed for 2 projects to be filled with plasma. Registration for Pittsburgh Glass Center classes can only be done on or after your scheduled registration day. Spaces are limited. Registration is done on a first come, first served basis. Please email Stefanie McGowan (stefanim@andrew.cmu.edu) for more information and to register. Course fee is $270. Not eligible for PCHE Cross Registration. Course taught at the Pittsburgh Glass Center. Courses at the Pittsburgh Glass Center will run from January 20th, 2026 to March 22nd, 2026.
Prerequisites: none listed
Offered: Spring 2026
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