Create fused dichroic glass gifts... for you!
See Individual Classes for more Information & what's included.
Classes at Studio are small (Usually 2 people, max. 4) to ensure individual attention.
All Projects Completed In Class are Available One Week after (unless otherwise Instructed).
Advanced Registration/Payment is Required for ALL Classes so that Materials and Class Prep can be Readied for each Attending Student. Please see Questions for Policy Info.
BRING: Safety glasses and WEAR closed-in shoes (no sandals, slides, mules or mary-janes)!
Create: A Tealight Votive; 2.5 hrs. All Levels Invited. (DATE & TIME SCHEDULED WHEN REGISTRATION RECEIVED)
Students enjoy cutting glass then combining all sorts of colorful & pretty fusible glass to create a Tealight Votive! This Glass art creation can also be used for a variety of items, not just a votive! All levels invited! Glass cutting experience helpful, but not necessary. All materials, glass, tools, instruction, and (2) firings included w/class cost. 2.5 Hours. (DATE & TIME SET WHEN REGISTRATION RECEIVED). Directions...
Creating with Fiberboard! 3.5 hrs. (DATE & TIME SET WHEN REGISTRATION RECEIVED!)
Students will learn about the different Fiberboards available to use for fusing & firing purposes. Students will create a unique fused glass project using one of the Fiberboards. Students will bring home several board samples + materials to play with at home (in their own kiln) or can bring back to be fired in my kiln for an add'l. fee. All materials, tools, instruction, and (1) firing is included in Class Cost. (DATE & TIME SET WHEN REGISTRATION RECEIVED!) Directions...
Create: A Colorful Wind Chime! 3.5 hrs (Glass Cutting Skills Required) (DATE & TIME SET WHEN REGISTRATION RECEIVED!)
Let's create something FUN to hang in your yard, on a porch, or at the beach! In this class, students will have a choice of several shapes to cut & form the top of the wind chime, determine the hangers... then decorate with fusible & dichroic glass. Students will have opportunity to create a wind chime similar to that pictured, and one that is simple in design. There's a lot of cutting involved, so glass cutting skills are strongly recommended. Students will also use cold working equipment to smooth & ensure a nice fired finish. All materials, tools, instruction, and (1) firing is included with class cost. Additional firings incur additional cost. (DATE & TIME SET WHEN REGISTRATION RECEIVED!) Directions...
Create: A Turtle Shell Display / Tray; 6-8 hrs. (DATE & TIME SET WHEN REGISTRATION RECEIVED!)
In this Class, Students will create a Turtle Shell Display/Tray, using glass frit (little pieces of glass) available in many pretty colors (not necessarily the colors shown), and in Transparent or Opal glass. (More Pics coming soon). For the average student, a project such as this takes approx. 6-8 hours to complete; the second day to finish will be scheduled in 1st class.
No previous Glass experience needed; Minimal Glass Cutting. Perfect class for most ages 16+. A textured ceramic casting mold is used for each choice. A specific set of tools to use for Glass Frit application are offered separately for $20. Materials (glass, basic tools), Instruction, and (1) firing included with Class Cost. Class includes the project be fired as a Display/Tray. If Student would like it slumped into a Curved Plate, add'l. fee required. Additional time needed to complete (beyond normal class time of 6-8 hrs) will incur additional hourly fee. (DATE & TIME SET WHEN REGISTRATION RECEIVED.) Directions...
Create: A Spring Tulips Plate! 4-6 Hours. Only (2) Spots Available! (*DATE & TIME SET WHEN REGISTRATION RECEIVED)
Create: A Dimensional Scene; 3 Hours -- ALL LEVELS. (DATE & TIME SCHEDULED WHEN REGISTRATION RECEIVED.)
This Class uses powdered and fine pieces of glass among other possible glass items to incorporate into & create a Dimensional Layered Scene for display. Students will learn & use different glass techniques to create a specific scene of their choice (and one that is approved by Instructor). All materials, glass, Instruction, and tools are included with Class Cost. All Levels are invited; however for Adults only. An N-95 DUST Mask is Required (avail for purchase in class). (DATE & TIME SCHEDULED WHEN REGISTRATION RECEIVED.)
CREATE: A Rabbit or a Flamingo Garden Stake! 2 Hours each. 12:00p - 2:00p; 3:00p - 5:00p (DATE & TIME SET WHEN REGISTRATION RECEIVED)
Come Create a Festive Spring Garden Stake featuring a Female/Male Rabbit or a Flamingo! All can be created in your choice of colors! Rabbits are such an essential part of our Garden, as are Flamingos in the perfect Water Garden! Show your Support of Rabbits & Flamingos by creating a Stake for your Garden. 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/colors from a palette of beautiful glass! An N-95 Dust Mask is required (always used when working w/powdered or fine glass, unless you have/bring your own N-95 Dust Mask; which is NOT a Virus Mask). N-95 Dust Masks are also available for a fee in class. Stakes are 9-11" tall. Glass, basic tools, instruction, plus (1) firing included with class cost. Up to (2) people allowed in a Class. Two People in same class cannot create the same Stake (either a Rabbit or a Flamingo)! (Please Contact Me to create a Custom Stake if you want to create one that someone else has already purchased.) One Rabbit + One Flamingo can be created in first class: 12:00 - 2:00p. 2nd Rabbit + 2nd Flamingo will be created at 3:00p - 5:00p Class. Choose the time that works best for you. However, the Student in the first class @ 12:00p gets to choose either the Female/Male Rabbit Stake; the 3:00p Student takes the other Rabbit.
A special *Frit Tool Kit* (to be used in this & other Glass Frit creations) can be purchased for an additional fee of $20, payable in class.
REGISTER for ONE of THESE 2-hour Classes! DATE & TIME SET WHEN REGISTRATION RECEIVED. Directions...
Create: Tropical Sea Display! 4-8 Hours. ALL Levels Invited! (DATE & TIME SET WHEN REGISTRATION RECEIVED)
This beautiful Sea Life Plate will be created with Glass Frit & Powder (Frit = very small pieces of glass) in a variety of transparent colors available that Student desires. No previous Glass experience needed; No Glass Cutting. Perfect class for most ages. A textured glass 12" x 12" casting mold with lively Sea Life is used, featuring shells, sea stars, and coral. A set of tools to use for Glass Frit application will be offered separately for $20. If Student doesn't finish in first class, they are welcome to come back to Studio to work on next available scheduled day (decided in class). All pieces will be fired as a Display -- just Perfect for your Tropical environment! If Student wishes to have their Sea Life Display slumped into a Plate (which is an excellent idea!), an additional fee applies. All glass, plastic supplies, and (1) firing included in Class Cost. All projects created in class will be available for pick up within 1 week of class (unless otherwise instructed). (DATE & TIME SET WHEN REGISTRATION RECEIVED) Directions...