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Master the Visual Language of Glass: A 20-Week Immersive Journey with Narcissus Quagliata

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 Are you hitting a ceiling in your artistic practice?

  • Your creative ideas are starting to outpace your technical solutions.
  • Your practice still relies too much on "trial and error" rather than intentional mastery. 

If this resonates, you don’t just need another technique—you need to develop a deeper understanding of glass as a transformable material.

Shift Your Perspective
From Trial-and-Error to Intentional Mastery

Many artists believe that mastery is just a matter of time and repetition. But the truth is, without the right guidance and a deep understanding of material behavior, you will never bridge the gap between technical execution and artistic expression.
Information is everywhere, but true mastery requires a roadmap. This program is designed to stop the random testing and build your technical autonomy step-by-step through 40+ guided exercises. Stop "fusing glass" and start "painting with glass" under the guidance of masters.

From Technical Execution to Creative Freedom

Our goal is to move you through a clear progression

01

Deeper Understanding

You build a genuine grasp of glass as a material — how it fires, moves, and behaves in the kiln. This is where Stackers, Sliders, and Lace are introduced as foundational "pre-made" materials the building blocks for developing the visual vocabulary of the medium.

02

Technical Mastery

Through dozens of guided demonstrations and hands-on practice; layered stacks, color fades, frit and cut-glass work, over twenty lace demos. You develop reliable technical control.

03

Autonomy

The exercises in this class push you to combine techniques on your own terms. You're no longer just following demonstrations; you're making independent compositional choices and developing your own color relationships.

04

Absolute Creative Liberty

By "Combining All Techniques" you're working fluidly across Stackers, Sliders, Lace, powder, and line without needing to think technique-by-technique. The Bonus Artworks Review then shows what that freedom looks like in finished work; pointing toward where your own practice can go next.

The Painting with Glass Methodology 

The methodology seeks to generate a genuine grasp of glass as a material — how it fires, moves, and transforms with heat. Stackers, Sliders, and Lace are introduced as foundational "pre-made" materials — the essential elements for developing visual artworks with glass.

Video demonstrations walk you through each technique step by step, with every "pre-made" building a different part of the visual language: Stackers and Sliders for color movement and composition, Lace for organic mark-making and transitions, and Powder and Frit for exploring opacity, transparency, and line-making. Together, they give you the artistic foundation to move from pure technique to true creative expression. The class is built around video demonstrations you can watch at your own pace, paired with exercises that put that content into practice. Live Zoom sessions clarify concepts, review your exercises, and open dialogue with other creators.

The Pillars: Material behavior + Kiln control + Color theory + Composition + Intentional expression+ In depth understanding of the glass itself (and it’s behavior in the kiln). 

20 Weeks of Guided Transformation

Painting with Glass, Volume I invites you into the art of kiln-formed glass, where color, texture, and light become your medium. Over the course, you'll move from foundational kiln techniques into the core building blocks of glass fusing, learning to build effective "pre-made" materials — Stackers, Sliders, and Lace — for more powerful, expressive work. Through dozens of hands-on demonstrations, guided reviews, and creative challenges, you'll grasp the fundamental visual vocabulary of glass while building both technical skill and artistic intuition.

Along the way, you'll learn to:
  • Set up and fire your kiln with confidence.
  • Construct layered "Stacker" compositions — from simple circles and squares to woven, scrap-based, and free-form designs.
  • Build luminous "Slider" pieces using fades, frit, and cut glass to create depth, movement, and color transitions.
  • Explore the intricate world of "Lace" using frit, work through over twenty guided demos, culminating in botanical-inspired designs.
  • Apply your skills in challenges that put Slider and Lace techniques into original compositions.
  • The final section brings everything together — introducing powder and wafer work, line techniques using frit, stringers, and vitrograph, and thoughtful color palette design.

The course closes with concluding reflections and a bonus review of student and instructor artworks, offering inspiration for where your own glass practice can go next.

Testimonials + Results

Daniel Baxley
Former Student
Being a student of Narcissus was instrumental in finding my voice as a glass artist. One of the greatest gifts was as our classes were coming to an end the Painting with Glass Community was formed. I have friends, mentors, and relationships from all over the world that support and encourage me in my art. What a Blessing
Craig Bacon
Former Student
Centro Quagliata has become a really important creative community for me because I get to see how other artists think, work through problems, and develop their ideas. Narcissus’s video library has been a huge part of that too—the depth of technique and the different ways he approaches glass have completely expanded how I think about the material. I’m learning all the time, and it’s made my own work feel more open, more adventurous, and more like me.
Carol Patrie 
Former Student
Completing all six painting with glass courses has been truly life-changing. Not only did I begin to see glass in a new way, but I began to see myself in a new light becoming part of this worldwide community has forged close friendships, rooted, and creativity and mutual respect.

Master the Language of Glass!

 THE ORIGIN OF THE METHOD

About Narcisus Quagliata

Meet Narcissus Quagliata. Recognized globally for his large-scale glass domes, including the Dome of Light in Taiwan, Narcissus has spent three decades developing a new visual language for glass. This course is the distillation of his life’s work, sharing the philosophy and artistic approach he has developed to transform glass into a powerful medium for expression.

Creator and Originator. He provides the vision, the methodology, and the core philosophical insights. He will be present. 
*Narcissus will be present throughout the Volume 1 journey. He will join the Welcome and Graduation sessions in full, and will also make brief appearances during each live session to address key questions, offer guidance, and share his perspective on the students’ progress.

Mentorship & Expert Support

 To ensure your progress, you will be guided by masters who have studied directly under Narcissus:

Kerry Transtrum

Kerry Transtrum is a kiln-formed glass artist with over 40 years of experience. He has taught glass-forming techniques across the United States and internationally and studied multiple times at the prestigious Pilchuck Glass School. Kerry now serves as a teaching coach in Narcissus Quagliata’s Painting with Glass Community and is a founding partner of Studio-de-Verre in Utah.
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Helen Kovacs

Helen Kovacs is a Canadian glass artist with over 40 years of experience in kiln-formed glass and flameworking. Inspired by nature and the resilience of the human spirit, her work explores color, form, and storytelling. After completing a three-year study with renowned glass maestro Narcissus Quagliata, she now mentors emerging artists as part of his team.

Ideal for: 

  • Basic, intermediate to advanced glass practitioners seeking structure and a deeper understanding of glass
  • Artists from other media wanting to translate their voice into glass.
  • Those with access to a kiln and materials.

Not for: 

  • Absolute beginners without materials
    or a kiln.
  • People looking for a quick "weekend project”.

Pricing

Includes:
  • 5 month course, full 20-week curriculum, 40+ exercises, and PWG community access.
  • More than 7 hours of self-paced video modules.
  • 8 live sessions. Two live sessions per month to review concepts and answer questions.
  • Assignment review by Narcissus Quagliata, and instructors. 
  • 2 years of access to all recordings and materials.


$650

🎁 Early Enrollment: Special Benefits 🎁

BENEFIT #1
10% OFF + Exclusive Welcome Session with Narcissus Quagliata

August 29–September 12
10% discount

$585 USD one-time or

3 monthly payments of $225 USD
 
🎁 Bonus: Special Welcome Session with NQ

An exclusive individual 15–20 minutes session with Narcissus before the program officially begins.

BENEFIT #2 
 5% OFF + Exclusive Q&A with Helen & Kerry

September 13-22

5% discount.

$618  USD one-time or

3 monthly payments of $238 USD
 
🎁 Special Q&A with Helen & Kerry

An additional Q&A session focused on technical questions before the program begins.

 BENEFIT #3 
 Personal Review


September 23–30

$650 USD one-time or
3 monthly payments of $250 USD
  
🎁 Bonus: An exclusive individual 15–20 minutes session Personal Artwork Review with Narcissus, Helen or Kerry, depending on schedule.


Your early enrollment benefit is determined by the date you join the program.

One-time payment

$650

$585

Early Enrollment

Flexible Payment

$250/mo

$225/mo

Total Plan Cost: $750 USD
                                  $675 USD

Frequently asked questions

1. Is this course suitable for my level of experience?

Painting with Glass, Volume 1 is designed for basic as well as intermediate to advanced creators who already have experience working with glass and want to develop greater technical control and creative freedom.
The course is not designed for absolute beginners; you should already possess a basic understanding of glasswork and feel comfortable operating a kiln. If you are an artist from another discipline (such as painting or drawing) who wants to translate your voice into glass, this program is also a great fit, provided you have basic glass knowledge, kiln access, and the necessary materials.

2. What type of kiln do I need to take the course?

You do not need a specialized glass kiln to take this course. A standard glass, pottery, or ceramic kiln will work, as long as it can reach and maintain the necessary temperatures required for kilnforming. While you do not need to own a kiln, having regular, reliable access to one (whether in your own studio, a shared facility, or a local glass studio) is required to complete the hands-on exercises.

3. What materials will I need to take the course?

To participate, you will need glass and the basic tools and materials required for glass fusing, kilnforming, and working with color.
Once you enroll, a detailed materials list will be provided to help you gather and prepare your supplies before you begin the hands-on exercises.

4. How long is the program and how much time should I dedicate each week?

The program is a 20-week (5-month) guided learning experience. We estimate that you will need to dedicate approximately 4 to 8 hours per week to the program. This time is flexible and includes watching the recorded lessons, practicing the exercises, attending or reviewing the live sessions, and developing your own creative work.

5. How are the recorded lessons combined with the live sessions?

The course uses a hybrid format that combines independent study with guided support. You will receive immediate access to a library of pre-recorded lessons to watch at your own pace. To support your progress, we host two live sessions per month where the cohort gathers to review concepts, discuss the exercises, and answer technical or artistic questions.

6. Who leads the live sessions and what role does Narcissus Quagliata play?

The live sessions are conducted by your Lead Teachers, Helen Kovacs and Kerry Transtrum, who both have over 40 years of experience and studied directly under Narcissus. Narcissus Quagliata, the creator and originator of this unique methodology, remains an integral part of your journey. He will join the Welcome and Graduation sessions in full and will make brief appearances in each live session to offer overarching artistic guidance, answer key questions, and share his insights.

7. How does feedback on my work function during the program?

Personal feedback is a core part of your learning experience. You can submit your work at any time during the course with no limit on the number of submissions. Your Lead Teachers, Helen and Kerry, will review your submissions and provide individual feedback and guidance during the scheduled live sessions. We highly encourage submitting work not only when finished but also during the development and experimentation stages to help you build confidence and autonomy.

8. What happens if I cannot attend a live session?

All live sessions are recorded and made available to students, so you can easily watch them later if you cannot attend live. Additionally, if you are attending the session but prefer not to appear in the recordings (since they are archived for other students), you are welcome to keep your camera off and participate by submitting your questions via the chat.

9. How long will I have access to the course and the session recordings?

You will have two years of access to the recorded lessons and course materials, and one year of access to the live session recordings starting from when the program ends. After these periods, you can keep accessing the archive for a small fee of $15 USD per month, or with no additional fee if you maintain an active membership in the Painting With Glass (PWG) community.

10. How do the course price and payment options work?

The standard price for the full course is $650 USD when paid in full at checkout. If you prefer more flexibility, you can select our payment plan of 3 monthly installments of \$250 USD (for a total of \$750 USD), which is available to everyone during checkout.

Mastery > Autonomy > Creative Freedom

Your work begins to change here.
Join the October 2026 cohort and start your transformation.

For any inquiries, please contact us at

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