BEGINNER CLASSES
**ONE Class is Offered Each Month, w/a Date & Time Posted.**
October 2020 Class:
Create a Tropical/Fall/Halloween Ornament (Scroll down to Register)
Several of These classes are "Prerequisites" for higher level classes, which require glass cutting experience.
COVID-19: Max # of Students=2.
Beginners Fused Glass Jewelry, 2.5 Hours (Date & Time Set when Registration Submitted)
GREAT Beginners Class! In this class, Students learn about Fusible & Dichroic Glass & how to apply to their creations. Using a variety of this fusible glass, Students will then create Dichroic Glass Jewelry: Either (2) Pendants, (2) Sets of Earrings, OR (1) Pendant + Earrings Set. Students will also learn about Materials & tools used in Glass Fusing. All materials, tools, firing, instruction, bails, and earring hooks included with class cost. (14k Gold or Sterling Silver Earring hooks are custom ordered and require add'l. fee - please advise in advance.) Create a matching Ring for an additional Fee; Ring is Sterling Silver & Adjustable. Lecture + Hands On. Sign up for Next Class! 2.5 Hours. (DATE & TIMESET WHEN REGISTRATION SUBMITTED). Directions...
Create: Festive Plant/Garden Stake! 2.5 HOURS (DATE & TIME SET WHEN REGISTRATION SUBMITTED)
Create a Fun & Festive Stake for a favorite Plant or Garden! Each Beginning Student will enjoy using a variety of fusible glass to create a fun, colorful, and unique creation, choose Angled or Rectangle! All materials, tools, instruction, and (1) firing included in class cost. Additional firings & Stakes incur additional fee(s)! Sign up for Next Class! 2.5 HOURS (DATE & TIME SET WHEN REGISTRATION SUBMITTED) Directions...
Create: Decorative Glass Plate/Trinkets Dish; 2.5 HOURS (DATE & TIME SET WHEN REGISTRATION SUBMITTED)
Add your distinctive creativity while making this Decorative Plate! Each Beginning student will use a variety of fusible glass to personalize their own glass plate! All materials, tools, instruction, and (2) firings included with class cost. Additional firings and/or plates incur additional fees. Sign up for Next Class: 2.5 Hours. (DATE & TIME SET WHEN REGISTRATION SUBMITTED). Directions...
Create: A Puzzle Pieces Ornament 2.5 HOURS (DATE & TIME SET WHEN REGISTRATION SUBMITTED)
In this class, Beginning Students will use a variety of transparent pieces of glass and accent glass to create a 7" round Ornament/Suncatcher, with holes! This piece can also be slumped into a shallow bowl for an additional fee. All Glass, materials, tools, and (1) firing included w/class fee. This can be a fun & relaxing project to create! Additional firings incur additional fee(s)! Sign up for Next Class! 2.5 HOURS (DATE & TIME SET WHEN REGISTRATION SUBMITTED) Directions...
Create: A Tropical/Fall/Halloween Ornament! Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2020; 2-4:30p
Using a variety of colored glass frit (little pieces of non-sharp glass), Students will enjoy creating a Tropical Frit Ornament, i.e., Palm Tree, Fish/Sea Creature, Beach Ball, Lighthouse, Shell. Students can also create a Fall/Halloween Ornament instead. No glass cutting involved. Students will learn to create a mold in order to create their special Tropical/Fall/Halloween Ornament. Larger Projects incur additional fees. This is a great class for ANY Age! All materials, tools, and (2) firings included with Class cost. Sign up for Next Class! Wednesday, Oct 14, 2020; 2-4:30p. Directions...
Intro to Glass Fusing! 4 HOURS. (DATE & TIME SET WHEN REGISTRATION SUBMITTED)-- BEGINNER'S CLASS
This fun & exciting course introduces the Student to Glass Fusing (no prior experience necessary). What exactly IS Glass Fusing? What's involved in Fusing Glass? In this class, you'll tour a Fused Glass Studio, learn more extensively about fusible & dichroic glass, glass cutting, glass compatibility, studio safety, fusing temps, brief kiln review, and tools & equipment used. Various glass projects will be on display & discussed. Students will enjoy trying out skills learned by creating (1) Dichroic Pendant and (1) 4 x 4 Tile/Coaster, & using a variety of fusible glass in the process. GREAT for Beginners & those who have taken classes before, but unsure of fusing process. This class is a Prerequisite to ANY *Intermediate* classes offered. You must be at least 16 years of age to take this class. All Projects are Fired and Ready for Pickup 1 week after class. Private Instruction also available instead for $99 ea person; please Contact Instructor if interested. All materials, tools, and (1) firing of each project included with class cost. All projects created in class will be available for pick up within one week of class (unless otherwise instructed). This is a Lecture + Hands On Class. Sign up for Next Class! 4 HOURS (DATE & TIME SET WHEN REGISTRATION SUBMITTED) Directions...