Special Programming

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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.

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Holiday Ornaments

with Dennis Swartzlander

December 12th, 2026

$60 More Info

In this two hours class, we’ll discuss and see the process involved in making porcelain slip crystalline christmas ornaments.  There will be a demo with all the steps needed to complete an ornament.  Then class participants will have time to glaze two ornaments for glaze firing.  The ornaments will be ready to pick up by the following weekend. 

Saturday, Dec 12th 1 pm to 3 pm 

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Fresh Wreath Class

with Pi Benio

November 14th, 2026

$50 More Info

With the guidance of a former nursery owner and a Greenfield Village florist learn to make your own fresh greenery wreath including make your own bow to bring a personal touch to your holiday season.

All materials supplied.

Sat Nov 14, 10am-noon Location: Clay Studio

Instructors: Pi Benio and Jill Shaffer

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Gingerbread Swiss Chalet

with John Kogelman

December 5th, 2026

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Come and see a demonstration of how to make a Gingerbread Swiss Chalet with Master Pastry Artist John Kogelman and take home what you need to make your own!!

The project will include four wall pieces, two roof pieces, four chimney pieces, a base for the Gingerbread house, and candies for decorations. I will explain how to make the icing with the correct consistency and show how to put pieces together correctly. You will be able to see the finished product and take pictures for future reference.

The box you'll receive will contain all the pieces you will see, that I've handmade. I will give you a diagram and written instructions, plus ideas to add other pieces to make the house your own!

 

Saturday, December 5th * 10:00am til 12:00pm

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Vintage Ceramic Christmas Trees – Cast, Create & Glaze (2 sessions) SOLD OUT

with Erin Hoekzema

November 25th to December 2nd, 2026

$85 More Info

2 Wednesdays: November 25th and December 2nd * 6:00pm - 8:00pm 

Bring back the magic of the classic ceramic Christmas tree and make yours from the mold up! In this two-session workshop, you’ll learn the slip-casting process while creating your own vintage ceramic Christmas tree plus 3–4 miniature trees.

During the first session, you’ll cast your trees, clean up the seams, and create the holes for the colorful lights. During the second session, you’ll decorate your trees with glaze and learn how the light kit is installed.

Your tree includes a light kit and colorful plastic bulbs. After glazing you’ll be able to choose your bulbs and complete the final assembly at home. No clay experience necessary.

Waiting list available