CLASSES
All Classes Professionally Taught in a Casual Atmosphere
STAINED
GLASS 5-WEEK COURSE - All levels of expertise!
Create your own masterpiece in glass. We provide the venue and professional
instruction and you provide the enthusiasm.
You'll choose your own pattern with our guidance. For Beginners, you'll
learn how to score glass with ease, grind your piece, foil it and then
proceed to creating your very own work of art. $85 includes studio time,
patterns, & all chemicals. Bonus Bucks apply to all full price supply
purchases!!
*Evening classes are from 6pm - 8:30pm Friday morning classes are from 9am -
11:30am
5 week course classes will be held on the following dates:
~~ Fri Oct 26th - Nov 30th - (No class on the 23rd) 9am - 11:30am
~~ Wed Nov 28th - Dec 26th 6pm - 8:30pm
~~ Thurs Nov 29th - Dec 27th 6pm - 8:30pm
~~ Fri Dec 7th - Jan 4th 9am - 11:30am
~~ Wed Jan 2nd - Jan 30th 6pm - 8:30pm
* Evening classes with less than 3 students will be rescheduled or
moved to other listed class dates.
FLEX CLASSES
5 weeks from 6:00pm - 8:30pm - Held one night during the week. All levels of expertise are welcome.
You pay as you come for the time spent in the studio. If you miss a class you don't lose it since you haven't prepaid your session. Your price for 2 1/2 hours is $20. Choose your own project. You can make a box, a lamp, a suncatcher, picture frame, etc. For all beginners, help will be given as you make your selections. Extra time will be spent with you as you learn how to successfully score glass, learn how to grind your pieces and wrap each piece with foil.
OPEN STUDIO*
Walk-ins are welcome during our Open Studio hours on Friday and (some) Saturday mornings. Do you have a project you'd like to start but don't have the space at home? Do you need some help with a project? Do you want to just get away from the house and have a little "you" time?
Then try our morning Open Studio on Friday and/or Saturday mornings from 9:00am - 1:00pm. Come play all 4 hours or as little as 2 hours. Minimum charge for Open Studio is $15 for up to 2 hours of studio time. After that, pay only $8 per hour up to the 4th hour ending at 1:00pm.
Are you a beginner?? You can take advantage of this as well. More instructor time will be given to you as you learn how to successfully score glass, learn how to grind your pieces and wrap each piece with foil.
*Some upcoming workshops will be scheduled during Saturday Open Studio, so please call ahead to be sure of available times and space.
FAST TRACK 3-HOUR INTRODUCTORY STAINED GLASS CLASS
Have you ever wanted to learn the art of stained glass but not sure whether
you'd like it or maybe think your hand isn't steady enough or eyes can focus
well enough? Well, we've got the class for you. In this 3 hour quick moving
class, we teach you how to score glass, grind, foil, solder and clean.
You'll learn all the basics to this very fun artform and get to take your
piece home the very same day. Many are blown away by the ease of creating
their very own little masterpiece. Let us show you how it's done.
You may even become so obsessed you'll sign up for that 5 week course that
before you were unsure of. $40 all inclusive with your choice of 3 patterns.
Call for times and dates.
LEAD CAME CLASS:
The leaded glass class uses strips of h-lead instead of foil. It’s an
ancient art form that dates back to the medieval times. It’s the process of
cutting your glass to fit inside the channels. No foiling and only tack
soldering so the process is much quicker than tiffany style (using foil with
the process of soldering all of your lines). The lead technique gives your
art panel strong lines and an antique look.
Cost is $95 plus materials for 3 weeks which doesn't include special leading tools. You will
need a special leading board to work on. Your 18” square board will be made
out of plywood with 2 pieces of trim or wood pieces nailed at right angles
on the edge of the board. If you’re not able to supply this, let us know and
we can make you a board at a cost of $15.
FUSING CLASS:
This class is designed for all levels but focuses on the beginner. Fusing is the process of layering and melting glass in a kiln using specialized fusing glass which includes noodles, stringers, frit and other decorative add-ons to make a piece that is uniquely yours. In this 2 1/2 hour course, you may design your own plate, coasters or trivets (at instructor's choice). This class includes all materials, firing charge, instruction and tool usage.
Cost of class is $100.
Your masterpiece in glass will be ready to take home in 3-5 business days.
LAMPWORKING (aka Beadmaking):
The cost is $95 for 2 weeks and includes instruction, use of equipment and glass rods. In this class you'll learn the basics of winding glass onto a mandrel and forming a bead. You'll learn how to pull stringers and apply these to the bead as decorations. As time allows in this class, I'll be demonstrating different bead shapes and different ways of adorning the bead. Very fun and quick paced class.
MY SOLDERING "SUCKS" WORKSHOP!
Is soldering getting you hot under the collar? If so, come take this soldering workshop for cool tips and techniques to perfect your skills. You will learn how to diagnose and correct typical problems that arise while soldering. I will also touch on decorative soldering techniques. Bring a minimum of 8 pieces of glass (no larger than 1 1/2 x 8") foiled and ready to solder.
Bring your soldering iron, rheostat, solder, flux, and flux brush that you usually use so that I can troubleshoot any equipment problems. Class will be held during any Open Studio on Friday and Saturday starting at 9:00am through 11:00am. Cost is $15.00. Please call ahead to be sure of available times and space.