Beginner Stained Glass Project

Want to give Stained Glass a try? This low time commitment class is a great way to try this beautiful craft.  Create a sun-catcher while learning the basic stained glass skills. ALL materials and use of tools are included. 

Choose from:

1. Butterfly

2. Bird

3. Heart/beveled 2x2 square for center

Introduction to
Kiln Formed Glass 

We will explore the possibilities of fused and Slumped glass in this introductory workshop. You will learn the basics of glass cutting, firing schedules, glass compatibility and annealing schedules. You will have the chance to learn and use a variety of frit and stringers to create time and temperature tiles. You will be shown the technical and artistic side of the fused glass medium. Learn both safety precautions and materials for making molds. You will have the opportunity to make several projects that will teach you different techniques. A complete outline will be provided with an overview of Kiln differences. 

Lampworking (Bead Making)

Students will become familiar with working on a Minor Bench Burner torch using an oxgen/propane system. Students will learn how to wind molten glass on a mandrel and create basic well-shaped round and barrel bead forms. Also learn how to pull stringers, and make simple patterns with dots. Be familiar with techniques of manipulating multicolored surfaces by combing, and feathering.

          
         

Beginning Stained Glass          

We will teach you the skills to complete a stained glass panel approximately 1 foot square using the Copper foil method.  This is a 1 day class.  Materials and tool usage is included.   

You will learn about each tool needed to construct your project:   cutter, grozer, lead dike, running plier, soldering iron, foil shears and fid.  Also how to organize your pattern, number, color code, direction arrows etc.

Fused Seasonal Ornaments 

Use this class to make fun ornaments for family and friends. We have several patterns available or you can make your own design. You will learn about the different glass fusing materials to make your ornaments special. Make up to 5 Ornaments.

Fused Dichroic Jewlery

You will learn key tips for working with Dichroic Glass.  Also, this class covers basic cutting skills along with basic fusing.

You will learn about glass compatibility along with safety precautions. Each student will have the opportunity to shape your dichroic pendants with the saw, grinder, and learn how to drill. This class covers several different mountings for your pendants to create unique and one of a kind art jewelry.