Three Days of Fused Glass Workshops with Alysa Phiel
Presented by Fusion by Susan at Karg Art Glass
Fusion by Susan is bringing nationally recognized fused-glass artist and instructor Alysa Phiel of Wild Desert Glass Studio to Karg Art Glass for three full days of hands-on workshops, October 16–18, 2026.
Choose one workshop or join us for all three as Alysa shares techniques for creating botanical compositions, dramatic on-edge designs, and dimensional glass birds.
About Alysa Phiel
Alysa Phiel is a third-generation glass artist with more than 35 years of experience. She teaches fused glass, stained glass, and mosaics through Wild Desert Glass Studio and is known for combining strong technical knowledge with an inventive, experimental approach.
A longtime instructor at the Glass Craft & Bead Expo, Alysa has also taught at studios and events around the country and contributed project tutorials to Glass Patterns Quarterly.
Friday, October 16
Botanicals
Create a richly layered botanical still life or landscape while exploring a variety of fused-glass techniques and materials.
Alysa will guide students through composition, color, texture, and construction as they design a piece inspired by flowers, foliage, landscapes, or other natural forms. This workshop is a great opportunity to experiment with combining techniques in a single finished design.
Time: 8:30 AM–4:30 PM
Cost: $240, lunch included
Saturday, October 17
Mastering on Edge
Explore the striking possibilities of working with glass on edge to create a dimensional, design-driven piece.
Students will focus on layout, pattern, color relationships, and construction techniques used to create an on-edge composition. Alysa will demonstrate how careful planning and glass placement can produce intricate patterns and dramatic visual depth.
Time: 8:30 AM–4:30 PM
Cost: $230, lunch included
Sunday, October 18
Art in Flight: Birds
Learn how to create realistic, three-dimensional birds using glass paints, frit, and specialized fused-glass techniques.
Alysa will walk students through building form, adding detail and color, and creating the movement and character that bring these sculptural birds to life. This workshop combines glass fusing with more illustrative and dimensional techniques for a very different kind of finished piece.
Time: 8:30 AM–4:30 PM
Cost: $190, lunch included
Hosted by Fusion by Susan
These special workshops are presented by Fusion by Susan at Karg Art Glass. Susan discovered Alysa’s work firsthand while taking two of her classes at the Glass Craft & Bead Expo in Las Vegas and was impressed by both her artistry and her ability to teach. Now she’s bringing Alysa to Kechi for three days of learning, experimenting, and creating.
Karg Art Glass
111 N. Oliver Ave.
Kechi, KS 67067
For registration and questions, contact Susan at 316-519-7665.