| Tiffany Lamp | Thursday 7 - 9 pm |
Jun 3 - Aug 19 | |||
| Beginning Stained Glass | Tuesday 7 - 9 pm |
Jul 13 - Aug 31 | |||
| Beginning Stained Glass | Wednesday 11 am - 1 pm |
Jul 14 - Sep 1 | |||
| Open Class | Wednesday 7 - 9 pm |
Jul 14 - Jul 28 | |||
| Hoop Birds | Thursday 11 am - 1 pm |
Jul 15 - Jul 29 | |||
| Fused Fish Windchime | Saturday 11 am - 1 pm |
Jul 17 - Jul 31 | |||
| Lead Came Class | Wednesday 7 - 9 pm |
Aug 4- Sep 8 | |||
| Window Plating | Thursday 11 am - 1 pm |
Aug 5 - Sep 9 | |||
| Sand Garden | Saturday 11 am - 1 pm |
Aug 7 - Aug 28 | |||
| Beadmaking | Saturday 11 am - 3:30 pm |
Sep 4 | |||
| Beginning Stained Glass | Tuesday 7 - 9 pm |
Sep 7 - Oct 26 | |||
| Beginning Stained Glass | Wednesday 11 am - 1 pm |
Sep 8 - Oct 27 | |||
| Fuse Dichroic Jewelry | Saturday 11 am - 4 pm |
Sep 11 | |||
| Flat Panel Lamp | Wednesday 7 - 9 pm |
Sep 15 - Oct 13 | |||
| 3-D Flying Series | Thursday 11 am - 1 pm |
Sep 16 - Oct 7 | |||
| Soldering Workshop | Saturday 11 am - 2 pm |
Sep 18 |
Beginning Stained Glass Class • Tuition: $75
Learn the basics of stained glass using the Copper Foil method. Here you will be taught how to make a lightcatcher and a panel framed in zinc. This is a meaty class as you will learn glass selection, how to score and break glass, foil, grind, clean, and much more. An informative class that will get you started in the Art of Stained Glass! Tool rental program available. Length: 8 Weeks.
Lead Came Class • Tuition: $60
Here’s a good Intermediate class. Learn how to build a panel using a different method from your Copper Foil work to make a Lead Came panel. Internal reinforcement and glazing will be covered. Tuition includes pattern and glazing compound. Glass & material additional. Length: 6 Weeks.
Copper Foil Panel Class • Tuition: $75
Here’s another “Next Step” project for the “Beginner’s Graduate” or Intermediate Craftsman. Learn how to make a large Copper Foil Panel using internal reinforcement for those large projects. A free pattern of approximately 4 square feet with 100 – 200 pieces will be provided. There are several patterns to choose from. Tuition includes pattern. Glass & material additional. Length: 8 Weeks.
Open Class • Tuition: $20
Sign up early for this one - it fills up quickly. If you're having trouble completing a project, we'll give you the benefit of our experience and walk you through your difficulties and help you complete it. Fusing, Slumping, or Bead Making are not done as part of "Open Class". Projects must be approved by staff. Length: 4 Weeks.
Window Plating Class • Tuition: $50
Learn the “Tiffany Style Window Plating” technique of placing a second and third piece of glass over a portion of the panel to alter the color, give it depth, and create a special effect. Different designs to choose from. Tuition includes free pattern. Glass and material additional. Length: 6 Weeks.
Mosaic Laminating Class • Tuition: $30
Here’s a fun class. Learn how to accent flower pots, table tops, frame, mirrors, trivets – your choice and great fun. If you know how to cut glass, the designs you can make are endless, and if you don’t know how to cut glass, don’t feel left out ‘cause there are other wonderful and easy designs you can use to make your treasured piece! Tuition fee includes the glue. Glass, grout patterns & materials additional. Length: 2 Weeks.
Soldering Workshop • Tuition: $45
Learn the properties of different solder mixes and their application. How to draw a smooth, rounded, well incorporated solder bead. Several decorative soldering techniques as well as foil tricks to help fix cutting and grinding mistakes. Bring a project ready to solder. Tuition fee includes a piece of float glass to practice decorative soldering. Tools/Supplies needed: foiled project, foiling tools and soldering supplies. Length: 1 Day.
Lanterns – 3 or 4 Sided • Tuition: $50
A slightly different twist on the traditional table lamp design. In this class you will make either a triangular table lantern raised slightly on brass rods and mounted on a wooden base or a simple box lantern. Tuition includes pattern. Glass & material additional. Length: 5 Weeks
Nugget Lamp Shade • Tuition: $50
Here’s a little something different to light up your way. Build a Lamp using glass nuggets on a small 7” Worden Form. There’s really no design per say on this but if you are feeling creative by all means! You can utilize sea shells, agates, and of course nuggets. Tuition includes free usage of small mold. Glass & materials extra. Length: 5 Weeks.
Flat Panel Lamp Shade • Tuition: $50
This is your next step up to lamp making. This is the flat panel method – no molds required for this one. Use of a jig is important to ensure panel uniformity; alternate methods of positioning the panels for soldering, tinning and attaching the vase cap will be taught. Tuition includes choice of pattern. Glass & materials extra. Length: 5 Weeks.
Tiffany Lamp – Worden • Tuition: $75
Now here’s a lamp worth waiting for. Learn to make a beautiful Tiffany Lamp using a Worden full form mold in either the “Dome” or “Cone” shape in the 16” or 18” diameter. Tuition includes free usage of studio mold and stand. Glass, pattern & material additional. Length: 10 Weeks.
Basic Beadmaking • Tuition: $100
Learn how to make beautiful glass beads for necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and more! You will be learning how to use a Hot Head Torch, wrapping beads, and other techniques in this class. Tuition includes the use of all tools and materials necessary to make your beads. There will be a short break during the day for you to get lunch or to just take a break. Length: 1 Full Day.
Fused Dichroic Jewelry • Tuition: $65
In this class you will explore a little fusing. You will make several small fused pieces using the System 96 glass and Dichroic glass to make pendants, earrings, broach, etc. No experience needed. Tuition includes all materials needed for this class. A great make and take home project. Length: 1 Day.
Fused Stand-Ups • Tuition: $40
In this class you will be making a fused animal using basic fusing techniques. Then prep a slump mold and fire a second time to slump legs into a standing position. Tuition includes choice of pattern. Glass & materials extra. Length: 4 Weeks
Fused Trivets • Tuition: $75
This is your basic class on fusing. In this class you will be making a fused trivet learning basic fusing techniques. Tuition includes all material required for class to include System 96 Glass, a selection of frits, stringers and noodles. Some glass cutting required. Glass cutting tools required. Length: 1 Day
Fused Fish Wind Chime • Tuition: $100
A charming choice for your wind chime collection! Here you will learn how to assemble the fish, prepare for fusing and then hang it for the wind to sing it’s chimes. Glass and most materials included. Some misc. tools required for class. Also, some glass cutting experience required. Length: 3 Weeks.
Fused Dichroic Jewelry:
See Jewelry & Beadmaking.
3-D Flying Series • Tuition: $50
3-D bird or butterfly with wings that flap when the counter-weight is pulled! And you can build these wonderful creatures for your enjoyment! Tuition fee includes pattern and wire. Glass & materials additional. Length: 5 Weeks.
Bevel Hour Glass • Tuition: $50
Here’s another finger tapping wonderment of “how did she do that?” Learn how to balance two completed pyramid bevel pieces balanced on top of each other to create an hour glass shape. Sand will be added to create time, although only in minutes not in hours. Lots of decorative soldering will be included in this project. Not for the faint of hearts – lots a patience but loads of fun to create. Tuition includes all bevels, wire and glass rods. Jewels & soldering materials additional. Length: 2 Weeks.
Boxes • Tuition: $40
Here’s a good intermediate class for those of you just starting out. Learn how to make a beautiful hinged jewelry box with some decorative soldering and/or embellishments added for beauty. Tuition fee includes pattern. Glass & materials additional. Length: 4 Weeks.
Glass Whirls • Tuition: $45
The finest in 3-D designs around! Learn the process of building a three dimensional project and tack soldering. Some decorative soldering involved. Also, you will learn how to use the Morton Safety Break for cutting out the outside framing of the whirls. Tuition fee includes pattern and swivels. Glass & material additional. Length: 5 Weeks.
Hoop Bird • Tuition: $45
Have you ever wondered how to balance a stained glass parrot on a small wire hoop? Well, here’s your chance. In this class you will learn how to balance a stained glass parrot on a hoop with no wires attached to the top of the ring for support. You will also learn how to reinforce the parrot with hobby lead “U” came. Choice of parrot or cockatoo. Tuition fee includes pattern, wire hoop, swivel and hobby lead came. Glass & material additional. Length: 4 Weeks.
Picture Frames • Tuition: $35
Learn how to build a 4X6 picture frame using straight line bevels and glass nuggets. We will show you how to embellish your frame and some decorative soldering will be shown. This project is simple yet elegant and a beautiful way to frame your favorite photo. Tuition fee includes bevels, nuggets and wire for backing. Soldering materials additional. Length: 1 Day.
Pyramid Paperweights • Tuition: $40
Learn how to build a Sand Pyramid Paperweight using 4” triangle bevels. The possibilities here are endless. You can learn how to build a square box with mirror backing as your paperweight, a triangle tube using long bevels, a diamond shape bevel for that unusual dimension, many forms just by using your imagination. Some decorative soldering will be shown. Tuition fee includes bevels, sand and shells. Soldering materials additional. Length: 1 Day.
Sand Garden • Tuition: $50
Here’s another challenging project in the 3-dimensional field. Here you will learn to make a triangular box sand garden with mirror back and hinged top. Learn how to use protective methods for your mirror and decorative foiling for added dimensions. Some decorative soldering will be utilized. Pattern, sand and shells included in tuition fee. Glass & material additional. Length: 5 Weeks.
Water Fountains • Tuition: $75
The ever popular “Water Fountains” finally has found a spot for classes! Learn how to construct one using a terra cotta pot as your base, and building a glass pattern (fish, turtle, frog) for your focal piece. Tuition includes pattern, terra cotta pot, pump, and copper tubing included. Glass & soldering materials additional. May include Mosaic Laminate to terra cotta pot for added detail. Length: 5 Weeks.
