Beginning Stained Glass class:
You will learn the basics of stained glass, which will give you the foundation necessary to progress, in a structured class. You will learn how to cut glass proficiently, including inside curves, circles, running a score, and grozing. You will then proceed to making your pattern, foiling the glass, soldering your project together and finishing it off with jump rings and patina, if desired. At the end of the six-week class, you will go home with a finished project and the skills to continue making stained glass panels from beginning to end in your own workshop, or in our continuing classes workshops. Each class is six 2 1/2 hour sessions.
Beginning Fusing class:
Learn the basics of kiln firing glass to fuse layers together to create picture frames, suncatchers, jewelry, fan lamps, wind chimes or components to use in a stained glass panel. You will learn about glass compatibility, the use of frit and stringers, firing temperatures and the stages of the fusing process. While working with System 96 glass, you will make two projects: one small 2" piece that you will take with you, and one larger project that will need to be picked up the following business day. Each class is one 5-hour session.
Beginning Etching class:
You will learn the process of etching on glass, mirror, or bevels using silica carbide in a blasting cabinet. Using bevels, you will make two projects: 1 surface etched, and 1 using single-stage carving to give depth to the image. You will learn the composition of stencils, how to apply them to the glass, and how to create your own stencils so you will be able to custom-design your own projects. Class time does not allow for in-depth instruction on use of the blasting equipment, but that will be provided at no cost to anyone who desires to rent time in our blasting cabinet in the future. Each class is one three-hour session.
Continuing Stained Glass class:
In this class, you make what you want, and we help you where you need it. It's less structured than the beginning stained glass class, and you must know the basics of working with stained glass to participate in this class. This is the perfect setting to increase your skill level and to work in the company of other glass enthusiasts. Project ideas include lamps, boxes, picture frames, steppingstones, and larger flat panels. Let your imagination run wild! Each class is six 2 1/2-hour sessions, unless otherwise noted.
