We offer classes in Stained Glass, Glass Fusing and Glass Mosaics as well as other special topics including Glass Beadmaking and creating lamps!
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| Introductory Stained Glass |
Build
your own stained glass panel during this introductory
five-week class. Students choose their pattern and pick out glass, learn to cut, solder and frame their finished piece. When class is finished, students will have the necessary skills and materials to continue the craft at home or during Stained Glass Garden's Studio Time. Enrollment in class entitles students to a 10% discount on all tools.
5 Saturdays or Thursdays - 1 day/week
Student limit: 8 per class
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| Intermediate Stained Glass |
Must
have basic stained-glass experience for this five-week
class. A perfect follow-up to our beginning class
or as a refresher. Project-size limitation is 3'
x 3'. Come to the first class with your project
and tools. Eight people per class.
5 Saturdays or Thursdays - 1 day/week
Student limit: 8 per
class
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Workshop Schedule (PDF) |
One Day Stained Glass Workshop |
Stained Glass in one day! Learn all the basic techniques- patterning, cutting, soldering and go home with a completed project in one afternoon. A great way to get your feet wet and experience what fun this craft can be. No experience necessary.
One day Workshop
All materials provided!
Student limit: 8 per class
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Workshop Schedule (PDF) |
New! Cutting and Decorative Soldering |
Would you like to learn to cut glass or improve your skills? Are you interested in creating soldered glass art or make your current stained glass projects look more unique and stylish with soldered or wire embellishment? Whether you are a beginner or experienced glass artist, you will learn professional techniques and hands on practice creating precision cuts and decorative solder lines, using a rheostat and wire filigree. You will even go home with a completed panel!
One day workshop
All materials provided!
Student limit: 8 per
workshop
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Workshop Schedule (PDF) |
| New! Stained & Beveled Glass Boxes & Candleholders |
Are you interested in making 3 dimensional stained glass art? This class is great for experienced students looking to expand their skills in cutting glass, building a 3-d object and soldering. Learn to cut the glass, build, and solder a four sided hinged glass box or luminous votive candleholder.
One day workshop
Must Have Stained Glass Experience
All materials provided!
Student limit: 8 per workshop
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Workshop Schedule (PDF) |
| Intro to Kiln Work and Fusing: Five Week Course |
The most comprehensive training in glass compatibility, operating kilns, focusing on all the most up-to-date fusing accessories, and more. Learn a variety of fusing techniques including glass casting, tableware slumping, and jewelry making in this five session course. Each week you will prepare a new piece that we will fire for you. No experience necessary!
5 Saturdays, 1 day/week
All materials provided!
Student limit: 8 per class
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Workshop Schedule (PDF) |
| Glass Fusing: One Day Workshop |
The perfect one-day introduction to working hot glass. Choosing from a selection of compatible glass, students will learn to cut and prepare pieces to be fired in the kiln.
Choose from making plates, bowls, dichroic jewelery and more. So much to learn and create in one day!
One day workshop
All materials provided!
Student limit: 8 per
workshop
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Workshop Schedule (PDF) |
| Tuesday Night Fusing Lab |
Explore the many possibilities of kiln work in the company of other glass artists! If you have some fusing experience and want to experiment with decals, moldmaking, powders, glasclay, and other new products, this is definitely the class for you. Projects will be self selected and staff will be available for guidance. Use of grinders, tools, and a kiln load per class is included! Drop ins are welcome for $30/session.
Five Tuesdays - 1 day/week
Tools, grinder use and kiln firings included!
Student limit: 8 per
workshop
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Workshop Schedule (PDF) |
| Framed Mosaic Mirrors |
A great class for first time mosaic artists! This one day workshop will provide you with the knowledge and skills necessary to really delve into the art of making mosaics. Using the direct mosaic method, we will adhere glass and mirror to a framed wooden surface and then grout it to create a custom mirror to grace the walls of your home.
One day workshop
All materials provided!
Student limit: 8 per class
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Workshop Schedule (PDF) |
| Mosaic Birdbath Workshop |
Create
a 16" birdbath vessel combining art glass
and your own treasures. No experience needed. Most
materials provided, but you can also bring personal
items to incorporate into the mosaic project (e.g.,
broken dishes, etc.). Two Sundays. Eight people
per class.
Two day workshop
All materials provided!
Student limit: 8 per
workshop
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Workshop Schedule (PDF) |
| Mosaic Tabletops |
Design
and create your own 18" circle table top on
a wood base. You will cut glass and grout to complete
a finished piece. Beginners Welcome.
Two day workshop
All materials provided!
Student limit: 8 per
workshop
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Workshop Schedule (PDF) |
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| Mosaic Stepping Stones |
Add a touch of color to your yard with beautiful garden art! Create a smooth glass stepping stone on concrete pavers. You will learn to cut, design, and use thin set mortor in the "indirect" method of mosaic application. It's easy and fun! Beginners welcome!
Two day workshop
All materials provided!
Student limit: 8 per
workshop
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Workshop Schedule (PDF) |
| Mosaic Jewelry Boxes |
Ready to learn some mosaic techniques? This great one-day introduction will send you home with the most beautiful and professional looking mosaic glass and wood jewelry box! All materials provided.
One day workshop
All materials provided!
Student limit: 8 per class
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Workshop Schedule (PDF) |
Collage and Tempered Glass Mosaics |
Enrich your mosaic work with personalized inclusions and collage elements suspended under clear recycled tempered glass. Beginners are welcome! All materials provided, though students may bring additional paper collage materials!
Two day workshop
All materials provided!
Student limit: 8 per
workshop
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Workshop Schedule (PDF) |
| Beadmaking |
Create
your own flameworked beads in this one day class.
Our class toolkit provides you with needed materials
to continue the fun at home. No experience needed.
*Also, see the schedule for NEW intermediate session!
One day workshop
All materials included!
Student limit: 8
per class
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Workshop Schedule (PDF) |
| New! Lighting 101 |
Back by popular request, in this class artist and master lighting expert, Gil Stancourt, will guide you through the process of building your own working lamp crafted from recycled wine bottles. The skills you gain will help you with any glowing glass project down the line, and even the handy ability to fix little lighting dilemmas around the house!
One day workshop
All materials provided!
Student limit: 8 per class
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Workshop Schedule (PDF) |
| Special Workshops and Seminars |
We constantly have special seminars and workshops to help grow your knowledge. Check the workshop schedule by clicking the link below for upcoming special events!
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Workshop Schedule (PDF) |
| Studio Time and Kiln Rentals |
Join us in the shop! Need space, inspiration or motivation? Come drop in to use our tools, studio space and grinders to work on any project: Monday- Friday, 10-5pm. For glass fusers: we are now renting out our Skutt Pro HotStart Digital Kiln with 13" kiln shelf. Please reserve kiln time 24 hours ahead of time.
Studio Time Fee: $25/day or $125/month (includes tool and grinder use!)
Kiln Rental Fee: $25 per firing (Save $10 when you do studio/kiln combo!)
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