Special Programming

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Tree Ornaments

with Linda Jacobs

November 28th, 2026

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Saturday November 28th * 10:00am - 1:00pm 

Standing Tree Ornaments. Learn to use the glass cutting tools to create your one of a kind Holiday tree, then decorate it with stringers, frit, and other trimmings. Your piece will then be fired in the kiln and placed in the stand of your choosing, which you will have painted already

Ages 17+

Trees will be available for pickup one week after class 

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BEVELED GLASS ORNAMENTS (2 weeks)

with Linda Jacobs

November 13th to 20th, 2026

$40 More Info

2 Thursdays: November 13th and 20th * 10:00am - 12:00pm 

Learn to use the glass tools and beveled glass pieces to create an original holiday or any day ornament. We have a variety of bevels to select from, add a little stained glass color around the outside, add a little copper foil and solder everything together. Attach a wire to hang and you’re ready for the holidays!

Age: 17+

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Halloween Enamel Earrings

with Susan Matych-Hager

October 25th, 2026

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Halloween Enamel Earrings with Susan Matych-Hager

Sunday October 25th * 1:00pm - 4:00pm

This is a make-and-take class. Use a stationary torch to create enameled copper Halloween shapes for earrings. Basic torch safety will be discussed. All materials are included.

IMPORTANT: Students taking glass courses using a torch must wear natural fiber clothing (i.e., cotton shirt and denim jeans), closed-toe shoes, and hair tied back and out of the way. Loose clothing that will be in the way of the torch is strongly discouraged. Please wear clothing that is not essential to your wardrobe. AN N95 RESPIRATION MASK IS REQUIRED FOR YOUR SAFETY.

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Vibrant Multigenerational Heirloom Icicle

with Pi Benio

December 19th, 2026

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Saturday December 19th * 1:00pm to 3:00pm

Bring your family members, kids, grandkids, grandparents and learn about the most amazing fiber....... WOOL. Each family member will make several solid balls in an array of colors   to be incorporated into several ornaments, thread them together and create family heirlooms that will festoon your tree for years to come.

(up to 8 family members count as one)

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Blown Glass Ornaments Using Glaskolben

with Susan Matych-Hager

November 15th, 2026

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Sunday November 15th * 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Try your hand at making blown-glass ornaments. Using an oxygen-propane torch, students will learn basic techniques for using pre-blown glaskolben to make blown-glass ornaments. Frit will be used to add color to the clear glaskolben. Learning how to control heat, gravity and blowing techniques will determine your success.

Creating these colorful ornaments will provide students a basis for working glass further in the torch. Each student will be provided 6 glaskolben. When you pick up your ornaments, be sure to bring packing material and a small container to transport your ornaments to the safety of your home. Basic torch safety will be discussed.

IMPORTANT: Students taking glass courses using a torch must wear natural fiber clothing (i.e., cotton shirt and denim jeans), closed-toe shoes, and hair tied back and out of the way. Loose clothing that will be in the way of the torch is strongly discouraged. Please wear clothing that is not essential to your wardrobe.