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Windows, Lamp Shades, Suncatchers, Jewelry Boxes, Terrariums, and the list goes on. With a basic class a whole new world is open to you, where you are limited only by your imagination. This is where it all begins.
During the six weeks you will complete one class project. You may work at your own pace at home to create other things during the six weeks and we will be happy to offer advice and assistance as needed with any outside projects. You will need to purchase your own tools for any outside projects but we offer full use of all shop tools for the classroom time. The only exception is that you will need to purchase a glass cutter. For your class project you may choose either a leaded panel (traditional style) or a copper foil (Tiffany style) panel for your first project. We have patterns to choose from that are appropriate for beginners.
The tuition is $140.00 including the use of the shop tools. You will however, have to provide your own glass, lead, solder and a few other miscellaneous supplies that will be needed. We have all of the necessary items available in our shop, and you will receive 10% off of anything you purchase for the duration of the class.
You don’t have to be an artist to make beautiful stained glass projects.
You can create heirlooms to give as gifts or to just enjoy in your own home or office.
You can do this!!
If you opt for a second class (lead or copper foil), you will receive 15% off the tuition.
This is the next step up from the foil class. You will learn the proper way to construct a leaded panel. Choose from many different designs. Beginning Stained Glass is a prerequisite.
The Fast-Track Class is held all day, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, on two consecutive days. The Fast-Track Class is only held 2 - 3 times a year. The Fast-Track Class is great for those with limited time or from out of town. Call for current schedule. Class limited to six students.
This half day workshop will answer many of your questions; such as:
1) How to design from a photo
2) How to enalrge or re-design a pattern
3) How do I reinforce my panel
4) Can I combine lead and copperfoil in my project?
5) Cutting glass without oil board for a pattern
6) I want to design my very own panel.
Students will learn how to construct a three dimensional jewelry box and attach hinges to the top. Some decorative soldering techniques will be covered also. Several new techniques are covered in this class and it opens up many new possibilities for three dimensional stained glass projects. Tuition of $55.00 includes hinges, chain, & mirrored bottom.
Good soldering technique separates the professionals from the amateurs. Learn different decorative techniques for that special finishing touch on your jewelry box, sun catcher or panel. Don't miss this class . Four hour workshop tuition is $55.00 including all materials.
This class will bring you a step closer to the Tiffany lamp that you've always wanted to make. You will learn to construct a four, six, or eight sided panel lamp. Your finished lamp shade can be used for a table lamp or a hanging light to lighten that dark corner. We will have some special tools available for your use during the class. Previous stained glass experience required.
This class will allow you to create a cherished heirloom. First two classes are for choosing your pattern and art glass. Not so easy when you're choosing glass for 300-600 pieces! Tuition of $150.00 includes rental of mold. All the professional lamp making techniques will be learned in this class of a lifetime! Homework is required!Glass Bead Making
(Lampworked Beads)
It starts with a torch - learn to make beads from glass strips and rods and take that knowledge to the next level of workshop learning to decorate with flowers, ribbons, dots, stripes and more. Then learn to use those beads to make necklaces, bracelets, earrings, pen handles, watch fobs, key chain ornaments, bottle stoppers, and more. Having fun the whole time!!
Beginning Glass Beads - One Day Workshop
Create your own flame-worked beads in this one-day class. Learn to melt glass rods with a torch to form the beads. It is an ancient art that is seeing a revival. A tool kit will be available which provides you with the needed material to continue the fun at home. No glass experience is necessary so this class is for everyone. Glass bead making is relaxing, instantly gratifying and takes up very little space. Warning: it can be highly addictive.
Same as the one day, except on the second day you'll learn what to do with the beads. You'll learn how to string them into necklaces, bracelets and/or earrings.Intermediate Beadmaking (5 hour)
Beginning beads 101 is a prerequisite for this class. This 3 hour workshop includes all materials and will demonstrate several different techniques such as, hollow beads, flower plunges, twisties, and how to mix colors. Class time will allow for some hands on practice.
Classes include everything you'll need - all clear and colored glass, minor bench torch, tools, and gas. We begin class with our orientation, then move on to melting glass and pulling stringers while realizing the viscosity of borosilicate glass. From there we then move on to the application and forming of clear glass on the mandrel and beadmaking basics. As we progress we begin to incorporate colors and some different techniques such as dots, air traps, and zig zags. All beads may be picked up the following day as they need to be kiln annealed. Tuition of $150 will include all materials and special aura glasses.Stringer Control (four hours)
Having problems with controlling your stringers? How are you at Twisties and Latticino? Learn the difference between flat and round stringers and why you need them. Learn how to create the perfect multi-colored flat stringers for leaves and flowers. Also you'll make your own latticino to further decorate your beads.
Beginning beadmaking is a prerequisite.
Melting glass together in a kiln is exciting, entertaining and just plain fun! The list of things you can make is endless and as with any area of art glass work, you are limited only by your imagination. Get started with the basics and go from there - you'll never want to stop learning new techniques and projects. And we have the workshops that are perfect for fusing addicts! Join us today!!
Fusing 101 - Two day workshop
Basic introduction to glass fusing. Students will learn the basic process, testing of glass, compatibility of glass, fusing and slumping. The first day projects are refrigerator magnets and a coaster/tile. Second day project is a bowl. Discussion of safety, materials, equipment, molds and firing schedules are included in the curriculum. Work will be fired in our kiln after class; to be picked up at a later date. Tuition of $125.00 includes glass for the first project.
(Rental of kiln time for future projects is available)
Learn different techniques for expanding your glass finesse! Experimenting with paints, micas, stringers and foils will enable you to create your own custom tiles that can be used in mosaic pieces or wall decorations. Beginning Fusing is a prerequisite.
This 2 day class will show you exciting techniques like bending stringers , incorporating larger cut glass pieces, using the torch to make custom stringers or to blow your own glass chips to use as embelishments for your beautiful wall clock. During the second class, you will learn to drill holes in glass and to assemble your clock . The tuition includes clock mechanism.
Fused glass lace can add such elegance to a piece of fused glass art. It's really effortless and no need to cut extra glass for this technique.Since these pieces are delicate, you will want to add them to another piece of glass for stability. Once you have fused them with another piece of glass, they can be slumped, draped, or put into a drop ring.*NEW - Fused Stringer Bowl/Basket
Imagine making a bowl or dish entirely out of glass stringers! This fun workshop will teach you the secrets to creating your own unique stringer design. No previous glass experience required. Includes all materials and 2 kiln firings. Tuition $145, includes all materials and 2 firings.
Pot Melt is a technique where fusible glass scraps can be used to create interesting fused glass color combinations and visual effects. The process produces a colorful premixed glass disk. The random patterned disk will be cleaned up and used whole or sliced to be fused into a bowl, plate or stand alone art work.*NEW - Combing Glass (Two Day)
Combing (raking) is most often associated with dragging a metal hook across the surface of molten glass to create a "feather" design. We will cover tools, containment fences, firing cycles and safety procedures. Students will create a 10" flat fused piece and then will experience the thrill of combing hot glass. This visual effect will enhance your fused tiles, bowls, sculptures and jewelry. Beginning Fusing is a prerequisite.
This is a 3-part series (take one, two, or all three and learn some of the most unique techniques in fusing processes....First session is $100; 2nd session is $150; 3rd session is $125; or all 3 for $325.Part 1. Learn basic to advanced techniques of creating pattern bars. You will create a long brick of glass that has a design embedded. We will show you how to properly load the kiln using kiln furniture.
Part 2. The second session will show how to slice the pattern bar and design a project using the slices.
Part 3. The 3rd session is coldworking, using special equipment. Coldworking is essential to finishing fused glass, to give it that "professional" look. The 3rd session is scheduled individually due to the equipment needs.
Dichroic Kiln Fired Jewelry - Two Day Workshop (two hours each day)
Be ready to have fun! You get to decide on the design and the color to make your piece an original. This class covers understanding of tools such as ring saws and grinders, along with assembly of compatible glass, frits, stringers, and firings. You will enhance your jewelry making skills by working on these new techniques.
*NEW - Wire Wrapped Dichroic Cabochon
Learn the basics of traditional square wire wrapping. Cabochon and your choice of sterling silver or gold filled wire will be provided. You will use wire to a create a border wrap and a freeform wrap. This structure will be the setting for your dichroic cabochon and will hold your glass in place. STRUCTURE is the key word here. These pieces are really beautiful and completely individual. They can be as decorative or as simple as you'd like.
*NEW - Kiln Formed Watch Band
You all have been asking for it, so here it is. Learn how to make designer
curved glass watch band using your kiln. In this class you will design,
fire & slump your bracelet pieces plus learn finishing and wiring techniques to
compliment and complete a watch. .The tuition includes all materials + watch face.
*NEW - Kiln Formed Bracelets
Gorgeous glass bracelets are not only incredible to look at, they are fun to create! Design custom jewelry blanks to complement your wardrobe or give as a gift. After the design and initial fusing, we'll place it on top of a bracelet mandrel in the kiln and form it to your size with special tools. You'll want to make matching earrings or pendants!
MOSAICS
Once you've learned some basics - you don't even have to know how to cut glass - you can make all sorts of decorative items for inside and outside of your home. If you learn to cut glass you can go a step further and we have some perfect workshops and books available to give you plenty of project ideas.
Use art glass to create a mosaic stepping stone or address plaque in this one-day class. You can display these beautiful custom stones in your home or garden. No prior glass or mosaic experience needed. You will have your choice of the direct method mosaic or the poured stone.
Design and create your own 18" circle table top on a wood base. You will cut glass and grout to complete a finished piece. Bring your own scrap glass or purchase here. Glass-cutting experience is preferred but not essential. Everything becomes a potential base for a mosaic, once you learn how. Wood base is included in the $85.00 tuition. Wrought iron tables will be available for purchase.(Four Hours)
Explore the creation of designs on glass through sand-etching. The use of resists, shading and sand carving will be practiced. Flat glass, bottles, plates, vases, and glasses may be used. Creative two-dimensional design will be emphasized, and students will learn how to create depth through a multi-layered approach to etching.
WATCH FOR NEW CLASSES IN THE FOLLOWING SUBJECTS:
Glass Casting and Dimensional Fusing
Mold Making
Advanced Fused Bowls
ColoUr-De-Verre
Painting on Glass
More fusing classes
More lampwork classes
WE OFFER KIDS CLASSES DURING SCHOOL BREAKS!!
Coming to Sonora for a short visit? Just give us a call. We can teach you on your schedule because we have the flexibilty. Come make a small project in one of our workshops. However your schedule permits we can accomodate you!
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