Updated October 29 2008
Beginner Stained Glass: Copper Foil
Six 2 hour classes. Tuition $135.00, tools and supplies extra.
Learn to build a stained glass window using the copper foil method developed by Tiffany. Everything you need to know including patterns, types of glass, glass cutting, tools, soldering and finishing are taught. Students complete a small stained glass window approx. 11" x 14. Requires some homework.
Thursday Evenings, 7-9, November 6, 13, 20, December 4, 11, 18
New: Stained Glass Weekend
Two day class. Tuition $195.00 includes use of tools and some supplies. Students purchase glass and framing metal.
Learn stained glass in our weekend crash course. We use the same curriculum as our six week class condensed into one weekend. You will complete a stained glass panel approx. 11" x 14"
Saturday November 8th 10-4, Sunday November 9th 10-1
Hot Stuff-Meltdown
Two day Workshop. Tuition $310.00, includes supplies and use of tools during class.
Previous fusing experience required
We turn up the heat in this fun and exciting class. Learn to use high temperatures and get the glass flowing to create new and exciting design elements for your fused glass work. In this class you will learn to work with hot glass, in and out of the kiln to make pot drops, do glass combing, make vitrograph stringer, make frit (the easy way) and experiment with high heat approaches to fusing.
Saturday November 1, 10-4, and Sunday November 2, 10-1
Cutting Glass with the Portable Glass Shop
One 2 hour class. Tuition: $55.00. Includes practice glass. Bring cutting tools and your glass shop if you own one.
In this hands on class we will teach you how to use the portable glass shop for cutting quick and accurately with less waste. Learn the tricks of making geometric shapes, strips, squares diamonds and more. Learn what the various parts are used for.
Saturday November 15, 2-4
FIRE-UP / Firing Schedules & Writing Programs
One 2 Hour Lecture . Tuition $45.00.
In this class you learn how to better use your kiln and write firing schedules for various fusing, slumping and casting projects. Good for students of all levels. Learn about the different phases of a firing cycle and how to plan firing schedules. We will also cover annealing issues and troubleshooting techniques. Each student will receive a packet of firing and annealing schedules.
Saturday November 15, 10-12
Fused Glass Jewelry
Two day class. Tuition $265.00 includes all materials and use of tools during class.
No experienced required
Learn about fusing as you create colorful jewels of glass. Learn about dichroic and how to cut and use this metallic coated glass to make spectacular pendants and earrings. You will learn how to cut, fire, wirework and finish your glass into quality jewelry.
Thursday November 20, 10–3 and Friday November 21, 10-1
Between the Layers: Photo Images and Inclusions in Glass
Two day class. Tuition $295.00 includes all materials and use of tools during class.
Experience recommended but not required.
In this class discover new design possibilities fusing non-glass materials between layers of glass. Work with metals, ceramic papers and fibers, fiber glass and more. Learn how to include photographic images in your glass by creating and preparing decals and firing those images between layers of glass.
Saturday November 22, 10-4 and Sunday November 23, 10-1
Stained Glass Angel Workshop
One three hour class. Tuition $85.00. Bring your cutting tools and soldering iron.
Learn to make this favorite holiday ornament and gift. Complete one hanging and one standing angel.
Saturday November 29, 10-1
Stained Glass Picture Frame
One 3 hour class. Tuition: $85.00. Bring your cutting tools and soldering iron.
Learn how to construct a stained glass picture frame. Tips and tricks for cutting, constructing and finishing are taught. Add your favorite photo or announcement to personalize. Makes a wonderful gift.
Sunday November 30, 10-1
Glass Fusing - Beginner
Two Day Workshop. Tuition $275.00, includes glass and use of tools during class.
No experienced required
Learn all about this exciting art form in our quick start class. We cover all the fundamentals of glass fusing and slumping like compatibility, kilns, firing glass and more. You will leave class with a variety of finished projects and enough skills and knowledge to start fusing on your own.
Saturday, December 6, 9:30-3:30 & Sunday, December 7, 9:30-12:30
Adult/ Child* Fusing Workshop
One 2 ½ hour class. Tuition: $65.00 pair. Includes materials and use of tools.
Experience the fun of fusing glass with your child. Work as a team as you learn to cut glass, design and assemble a glass plate approximately 8” x 8”. Child should be 8 or older.
Sunday December 7, 2-4:30
Glass Beadmaking
One day workshop. Tuition: $165.00. Includes materials and use of equipment. No experience required .
Experience the excitement of working glass hot over the torch to make your own beads of glass.
Saturday December 13, 10-4
Computer based dichroic etching and painting. With guest instructor Barry Kaiser
The cornerstone of this class is using computer generated masks with dichroic glass to create designs with incredible detail. This method, developed by Barry is easy, inexpensive, very versatile, and can be done in any studio.
This class starts with a short introduction to dichroic glass. Included in that introduction will be an explanation of methods of etching including cream etching to be used in this class.
Students will then learn to create designs in dichroic by several methods including Barry’s unique computer based masking and
hand painted accents using glass enamels. Barry also teaches multilevel use of dichroic glass and how to integrate designs for up to 3 different colors of dichroic in one piece. The student will learn to add dimension and depth to pieces.
This class gives tools to the student that will enable them to differentiate their glass from most of the other “dichro artists”. It enables the student to put their own artistic mark on their creations.
Students are expected to have a basic knowledge of cutting glass and an understanding of basic glass techniques.
To see examples of the type of work we will create in this class visit http://kaiserglass.com/description.html
Thursday December 4, 9:30 - 4:30 and Friday December 5, 9:30 - 1
Tuition $325.00 includes supplies and use of tools in class.
Open Studio
Tuition $20.00 per session. Pre-registration required.
In Open Studio you can use our well equipped spacious studio to work on your glass projects for a nominal $20.00 fee per session! Use of grinders and table top kilns is included. (Additional fees for firings, sandblasting and use of cold working equipment apply.)
Thursday Mornings, 10-1, October 9, 23
Upcoming Classes at a Glance :
November:
Stained Glass Weekend
Beginner Stained Glass copper Foil
Hot Stuff Meltdown
Fire Up: Writing Firing Schedules
Cutting Glass with the Portable Glass Shop
Fused Glass Jewelry
Between the Layers: Inclusions and Photo Decals
Stained Glass Angel Workshop
Stained Glass picture Frame Workshop
December:
Adult/Child Fusing Workshop
Computer Based Dichroic Etching with Barry Kaiser
Glass Fusing Beginner
Glass Beadmaking
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