Recently, I went to a glass class to learn how to make fused glass. It was awesome. Pretty simple - and in a person's home/studio. I learned about things like "frit" (crushed glass pieces), and got to use a glass saw (the key? go slow!). I also got to come home with some new pieces! One will be going to work for my teabag!
Here's my before pictures:
And the "after":
