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Form and Fusion: The Art and Science of Ceramics and Glass

Through hands-on studio work, experiments, and design projects, students in the Spring 2026 Form and Fusion class combined artistic expression with the science of glass - learning how physics and chemistry shape everything from color to strength and light interaction. The students have developed practical skills in cutting, grinding, foiling, soldering, and assembling stained-glass pieces, while also experimenting with thermal stress, light transmission, and color chemistry. Glass is now understood as not just an art form, but as a dynamic material grounded in scientific principles and rich historical tradition. Finished works in this image gallery reflect both creative vision and technical skill, demonstrating how art and science can come together in meaningful, real-world ways.

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  • Glass Cutting in Studio 2 by IDS-110 Students

    Glass Cutting in Studio 2

  • Glass Grinding in Studio 4 by IDS-110 Students

    Glass Grinding in Studio 4

  • Glass Grinding in Studio 5 by IDS-110 Students

    Glass Grinding in Studio 5

  • Glass Grinding in Studio 6 by IDS-110 Students

    Glass Grinding in Studio 6

  • Hidden Glass Clover on Sculpture by IDS-110 Students

    Hidden Glass Clover on Sculpture

  • Light Shining Through Finished Glass Clover by IDS-110 Students

    Light Shining Through Finished Glass Clover

  • Pinned Glass Clover in Progress by IDS-110 Students

    Pinned Glass Clover in Progress

  • Pinned Glass Clover in Progress 2 by IDS-110 Students

    Pinned Glass Clover in Progress 2

  • Students Working in Studio by IDS-110 Students

    Students Working in Studio

  • Glass Jellyfish by Catherine Stump

    Glass Jellyfish

  • Glass Working in Studio 3 by Gabrielle Testa

    Glass Working in Studio 3

  • Glass Working in Studio 2 by Gabriella Vassalluzzo

    Glass Working in Studio 2

  • Glass Bear in Progress by Gabriella Vassalluzzo and Jenna Saidi

    Glass Bear in Progress

  • Elisha Wilson Hiding a Glass Clover by Elisha Wilson

    Elisha Wilson Hiding a Glass Clover

 
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