FUSED GLASS PLATE, BOWL Linda Jacobs, instructor

Monday, January 26, 10am-1pm

Learn how to use the glass tools, choose gorgeous stained glass colors, and learn the basics of fusing.  Put it all together, add trim (stringers, frit, cane, dichroic pieces, etc.), fuse in kiln.  Slump the fired piece on a mold, fire again, and you have a beautiful piece to use or just admire! Pick up following week.

 Ages 17 up

$50 for materials, provided

Flameworking Sampler Workshop

Sat Mar 14 • 12–3 PM

Description:

Curious about flameworking? This fun, hands-on workshop lets you sample beadmaking, marble shaping, and simple borosilicate sculpting. Students will also create a bead stand and marble stand to take home. Great for beginners who want to try it all!

Worry Stones Workshop

Sat Feb 21 • 12–3 PM

Description:

Perfect for beginners! Learn to shape molten, colorful glass into smooth worry stones—or “touch stones”—using simple, soothing flameworking techniques. This is one of the easiest and most rewarding introductory projects, and you’ll leave with beautiful stones to carry or share.

Torch Enamel on Copper Jewelry I

Saturday, March 28 th 1-4 pm

Materials: $25 included

Ages: 16 and up

This is a make-and-take class. Use a stationary torch to create enameled copper shapes for earrings and other jewelry. Basic torch safety will be discussed. Several techniques will be explored, including cutouts, sgraffito, and color blending. 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.

Blow a special shaped vessel.

Saturday, March 14th, 1 pm to 4 pm

This class is for ages 18+. 

Please wear closed toe shoes, long pants and sleeves and have long hair pulled back.