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 In response to the growing
demand for glass classes, we have moved and expanded the glass studio,
providing a well-ventilated, well-lit work area. Glass art classes provide
beginning to advanced students expert instruction in a fun, creative
environment. Information regarding safety precautions, set-up of your work
area, torch set-up, annealing procedure, and temperature settings is
provided to new students as they are introduced to glass bead making by
instructors whose passion is glass. Experienced and advanced students will
find this to be the perfect setting for improving techniques and
experimenting with new ideas while discussing challenges and exploring
resolutions.
Current schedule
 GLASS BEAD MAKING CLASSES
Explore the exciting world of bead making as you learn how glass rods are
melted and shaped to form one-of-a-kind creations that can become part of
your beautiful jewelry designs or incorporated into embellishments for
books, bookmarks, wire-wrapped pieces, and whatever you imagine. Through
demonstrations, hands-on instruction, and brief lectures on the properties
of hot glass, equipment, and techniques, you’ll quickly start creating
artistic lampwork beads. Learn the finer points of making a basic bead, with
puckered ends, and learn how important gravity and heat control are when
making beads. Other topics will be pulling stringers and glass canes,
feathering, creating various shapes, and using dots decoratively. With a
focus on design elements and the development of the your technical skills,
you will learn to make beautiful glass beads while gaining an appreciation
for this ancient/contemporary art form. Supply fees, tools, and equipment
will be discussed at the time of registration.
FUSED GLASS JEWELRY CLASS
In this introduction to glass fusing, you will become familiar with tools
and equipment and learn how to cut and prepare glass. Frit and dichroic
glass will be used, and you will learn some creative ways to complete
finished pieces. Basic design, firing, and polishing techniques will be
taught. Learn how to design and complete several small fused glass pieces
for earrings, pendants, bracelets and brooches.
 Lampworked
Marbles I
Come join
Scott Young for a fun-filled series of workshops aimed at creating marvelous
marbles. You will experience the processes involved in creating soft glass
(104 COE) art glass marbles. This course involves plenty of “practice/play”
time and covers various decorative techniques such as dots, stripes, raking,
ribbons, pulling stringers, and encasement. You will learn the basic
techniques involved in gathering, shaping and finishing marbles. In
addition, topics such a shop safety/setup, equipment and tools used, etc.
will be covered. Class level is beginning/intermediate, and is appropriate
for those new to making marbles, or for those who have already learned the
basics with Scott’s introductory workshop. Lampworking experience is
helpful but not required. Please bring a pair of Didymium safety glasses
if possible (a limited number available for use from the instructor).
Lampworked
Marbles II
Fine-tune
your marble-making skills as you continue instruction in this series of 4
intermediate workshops. Variations on the skills and techniques learned in
“Marbles I” will be explored as you continue creating artistic glass
marbles. Weekly demonstrations, plus lots of one-on-one time with the
instructor, ensure you have the guidance you need to create your own series
of marvelous marbles.
Please bring a pair of Didymium safety glasses if possible (a
limited number available for use from the instructor).
 INTRODUCTION TO GLASS
FUSING WORKSHOP
This two-day workshop is designed to provide a new student with the basics
regarding glass fusing. Learn the properties of glass, compatibility,
design concepts, slumping into molds (i.e., plates and bowls), cutting
glass, using glass frits and powders. The projects worked on will include
tiles, coasters, plates, and bowls. We will discuss the basics of firing.
If you are familiar with glass, have some experience cutting glass and using
powders, and want to learn more about fusing, this workshop will get you on
the right track.
FAST
TRACK LAMPWORK BEAD MAKING WORKSHOP
This workshop is geared to beginning students who want a taste of the
instant gratification one finds in making your own glass beads. After
discussing the properties of hot glass, equipment, safety, and various
techniques, you will begin developing technical skills. More complex
designs will be demonstrated as you learn how to create increasingly
complicated and wonderful beads at your own pace. Expect to take home many
finished glass beads! For ongoing students, this workshop provides you with
an opportunity to refresh and/or hone your skills in an intense yet compact
timeframe.
STAINED GLASS WORKSHOP
Learn the basics of stained glass, including cutting, copper foiling, and
soldering, while developing your technical skills working with glass. Each
student will complete a small panel in this workshop. Tools will be
supplied for your use during the workshop, and the supply fee, payable to
the instructor, includes glass, foil and solder. |
