| Beginning Stained Glass - Evening | $75 | Jan 17 - Mar 6 | Tuesday 7- 9 pm |
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| Beginning Stained Glass - Daytime | $75 | Jan 18 - Mar 7 | Wednesday 11am- 1pm |
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| Fused Windchime | $50 | Jan 18 - Feb 8 | Wednesday 7 - 9 pm |
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| Window Plating | $50 | Jan 19 - Feb 23 | Thursday 7 - 9 pm |
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| Soldering Workshop | $40 | Jan 21 | Saturday 11am- 1 pm |
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| Nugget Lamp | $40 | Jan 28 - Feb 25 | Saturday 11am- 1 pm |
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| Fused Lantern | $50 | Feb 15 - Mar 21 | Wednesday 7 - 9 pm |
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| Lead Came Panel | $60 | Mar 1 - Apr 5 | Thursday 7 - 9 pm |
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| Mosaic Laminating Class | $40 | Mar 10 - 31 | Saturday 11am- 1 pm |
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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: $10 per week
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. This is NOT a structured class where we teach you how to make a project from start to finish, BUT - we're here to help you in a more casual atmosphere. You'll be able to utilize our knowledge, classroom, and possibly one of our little gizmos to make the job easier. You'll not only learn a little something for your project but glean lots of info listening as we help the other students in the class with their projects! Get your glass crafting friends together and have some fun!
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.
Soldering Workshop • Tuition: $40
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.
Mosaic Laminating Class • Tuition: $40
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.
Stepping Stones• Tuition: $50
Learn to make a traditional stepping stone using stained glass, a mold, sand topping mix and concrete. Use of a studio mold (first come, first choice of round, square, hexagon, heart, moon, or compass) Sand Topping Mix, Concrete, and wire reinforcement included in tuition fee. Glass additional. Length: 5 Weeks.
Lantern – 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, Wood Base, Lamp and wiring material additional. Length: 5 Weeks
Fused Lantern • Tuition: $50
In this class you will make a triangular table lantern with one of the 3 panels in a fused design of your choice. It is assembled on raised brass rods and mounted on a wooden base. Tuition includes pattern. Glass, Wood Base, Lamp & wiring material additional. Length: 5 Weeks
Shell or Nugget Lamp Shade • Tuition: $40
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: $65
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.
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 Millifiori Pendants • Tuition: $45
In this class you will make a dam, cut and place 104coe glass and millifiori in the dam and fire it in a kiln. After the first firing, you will grind the pendant and then
fire polish it. Tuition includes all materials needed for this class. Length: 2 weeks.
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: $50
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 materials extra. Some glass cutting experience required. Length: 3 Weeks.
Fused Cat Wind Chime • Tuition: $45
Another charming alternative for your wind chime collection! Here you will learn how to drill holes in glass, assemble the cat, prepare for fusing and then string the chimes. Glass and materials extra. Pattern making and glass cutting experience required. Length: 4 Weeks.
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.
