Pittsburgh Glass Center

Explore the versatility of powder printing, an exciting glass process that combines screenprinting techniques with finely ground glass powder to transfer imagery onto sheet glass. Inspired by Pittsburgh’s rich history of photographic silkscreen printing, this course invites artists of all backgrounds to experiment with imagery, pattern, layering, and repetition.

You’ll learn how to manipulate images using computer software, prepare artwork for screenprinting, and burn your own designs onto screens. From personal photographs to patterns and graphic imagery, you’ll explore techniques for creating multiples and building layered compositions with glass powder.

Projects will be limited in size to accommodate the available screens and kilns, but you’ll leave with the skills and knowledge to scale up your work and confidently use PGC equipment for larger projects independently.

No prior glass or screenprinting experience is necessary.