Classes

Create your own masterpiece in glass. We provide the venue and professional instruction and you provide the enthusiasm.

OPEN STUDIO FOR ALL LEVELS OF EXPERTISE  from 9am – noon every Friday and Saturday!

This class is for all levels of expertise – from beginners up to expert.  You’ll love the diverse variety and you end up taking away much more from our classes.

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.

The 5 week class is $75 and includes studio time, patterns, & all chemicals. Materials extra.  Beginners will have one of 5 projects to choose from. A tool rental charge of $5 will apply each week. A full refund of this charge will be credited towards your purchase of complete set of cutting/separating tools and/or soldering iron through Sundancer Stained Glass.

Walk-ins are also welcome during our Open Studio hours on Friday and  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? 

This is how the morning classes work – 

If you decide to take a 5 week class your class will start between 9am and 9:30am and run for 2 1/2 hours.  If you just want to use the studio at your convenience and pay as you go  – the minimum charge is $17 and will give you 2 hours of studio time and if you would like an additional hour (not to exceed noontime) the charge is $8.

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.

This class is scheduled by interest, whether it’s one person or more and is held in an Open Studio class. Just call for available time.

FUSING CLASS:
This dedicated fusing class is designed for 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.   Prerequisite is prior knowledge of glass cutting. This class is held in Open Studio class. 

Cost of class is $110 for the 2 1/2 hour class, all of your materials included (exception is dichroic glass). One firing charge @$25- If another firing is needed, cost is $20.

Your masterpiece in glass will be ready to take home in 3-5 business days.

SOLDERING 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 $35.00. Please call ahead to be sure of available times and space.