BEGINNER CLASSES
**ONE Class is Offered Each Month, w/a Date & Time Posted.**
FEBRUARY 2022 CLASS:
**CREATE: A VALENTINE ORNAMENT **
Wednesday, Feb 16, 2022; 1-5p
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Several of These classes are "Prerequisites" for higher level classes, which require glass cutting experience.
COVID-19: Max # of Students=2-3. Masks MUST Be Worn.
Beginners Fused Glass Jewelry, 3 HOURS; (Date & Time Set WHEN REGISTRATION Received)
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! 3 Hours. Date & Time Set When Registration Received. 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: A FESTIVE WINDSPINNER! 3 HOURS; Saturday, Feb 5, 2022; 2:30-5:30p ONLY (2) SPOTS LEFT!
Create A festive Windspinner for your Lanai/Home/Garden! Students will enjoy learning about and combining fusible & dichroic glass, cutting, placing glass, and being creative in their own way to create a colorful Windspinner! Learn different techniques while creating your piece of art. All materials, firing, instruction, tools included in class price. Additional WindSpinner (or other) creation will incur an additional fee. Glass Projects can take 1-2 weeks for Firing; can be picked up OR Shipped (add’l. Shipping fee required). **NOTE: If Student(s) continue(s) PAST the Class End Time, an Hourly Fee will be Charged to Each.**
Sign Up for Upcoming Class: SATURDAY, FEB. 5, 2022; 2:30-5:30p. ONLY (2) SPOTS LEFT!
Create: A Valentine Ornament! (4 Hours); Wed, February 16, 2022; 1:00-5:00p
Using a variety of colored glass frit (little pieces of non-sharp glass), Students will enjoy creating a Valentine Ornament: Heart or a Lovebird (for an add'l fee: A Double Heart or a Cupid) . No glass cutting involved. Students will learn to create a mold in order to create their special Valentine Ornament. Larger Ornaments (like double heart (not shown) or Cupid shown) incur additional fee. This is a great class for ANY Age! All materials, tools, and (2) firings included with Class cost. **NOTE: If Student(s) continue(s) PAST the Class End Time, an Hourly Fee will be Charged to Each.**
Register for Next Class: WEDNESDAY, FEB 16, 2022; 1:00-5:00p. ONLY (2) SPOTS AVAILABLE! Directions...
CREATE: A Whimsical Stake! (DATE & TIME SET WHEN REGISTRATION RECEIVED)
Wonderful Class for Beginners or Any Level of Glass Creators!
Using a variety of Powder & Fine Frit, Create a CAST Whimsical Stake for display, plant, or garden! Each Student has a choice to create w/own colors from a palette of beautiful glass! A dust mask is included (always used when working w/powdered or fine glass, unless you have/bring your own N-95 Dust Mask). Stakes are 9-11" tall. Glass, basic tools, instruction, plus (1) firing included with class cost. Stake Choices include: Flamingo, Pumpkin, Flower (Pansy/Hibiscus), and Bee (Top View or Side). Rabbits (female/male). Up to (3) people allowed in a Private Class. Two People in same class cannot create the same Stake!
A special Frit Tool Kit (to be used in this & other Frit projects) can be purchased for an additional fee of $20, payable in class.
REGISTER for Next Class! 2 Hours. DATE & TIME SET WHEN REGISTRATION SUBMITTED. ..
Intro to Glass Fusing! 4 HOURS. (DATE & TIME SET WHEN REGISTRATION SUBMITTED)
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 $114 ea person; please Contact Instructor if interested. All materials, tools, and (1) firing of each project included with class cost. This is a Lecture + Hands On Class. 4 Hours. (DATE & TIME SET WHEN REGISTRATION SUBMITTED)!