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Intro to Fusing

Intro to Beadmaking

Intro to Boro

Creative Mold making

 

Intermediate Beadmaking

Ornament Workshop

 

 

Special Effects for Beadmaking

Color Theory

 

 

Torchworking for Fusers

Miniature Glass Blowing

 

 

 

Fun with Critters

 

 

 

Geckos

 

   

Boro Glass Program

 

    Marble Making  

 

 

Ring Making

 

 

Introduction to Fusing

This is an informative, fun and rewarding introduction to the basics of Fused Glass Art for all artistic levels. We will talk about several different processes including glass compatibility, studio safety, fusing temperatures and glass cutting. Your class projects include 2 full fused and 2 tack fused pendants, a 4x4 bowl and a 5x8 tray. Be ready to have a good time, be creative and make some glass art for yourself, family or friends. Class completion gives the student access to the schools Open Studio time. All tools & materials provided.

Prerequisite: None

Schedule hours: 3 hour class

Price: $109

Teacher: Scott Curn or Dennis McConnell

 

Creative Mold Making

In this class the student will be introduced to basic slumping mold concepts.  Each student will make a 6” round plate to take home the next day so make sure to dress for a mess! The teacher will demonstrate how to make slumping molds out of two found objects. Students are encouraged to bring in their own objects they want to make slumping molds of for discussion in the class. All students will take home a 5 pound box of Best Mix and their 6" plate slumping mold.

Materials: All materials used in class will be provided.

Prerequisite: None

Projects:  6” round plate

Schedule: 2 hour class with a follow up to separate poured molds. The next class will be student choice.

Price: $109

Teacher: Don Bietschek

 

Intro to Beadmaking

Studio safety and the proper use of a glass torch get you making your first glass creations. Learn about the different types of glass, color mixing and basic forming techniques. The student will learn to make the basic shapes; round, square, donuts, squished shapes, tubes and surface decorations using glass rods, strips and frit. Color reactions will be demonstrated as well.

Materials: All materials used in class will be provided.

Prerequisite: None

Schedule: 3 Hour Class

Price: $109

Teacher: Leah Pellegrini & Andi Luke

 

Intermediate Beadmaking

In this class the students will learn to make stringer, twisties, filigrana, laticino, encasing with clear and how to use luster glass. We will be refining our shapes, making organic shapes, dealing with accidents and forming & decorating hollows. Dot patterns and simple flowers will also be practiced.

Materials: All materials used in class will be provided

Prerequisite: Beginning Beadmaking or instructors approved equivalent

Schedule: 6 hours

Price: $224

Teacher: Andi Luke

 

Special Effects for Beadmaking

In this class you will learn to add bling to your beads. We'll learn how to use Bullseye lustre glass, sparkly dicro, economical "immitation dicro", multicolored "raku" frit, and light-catching sugar beads. We'll be using Bullseye glass and Bobcat torches, with all materials provided.

Materials: All materials used in class will be provided

Prerequisite: Beginning Beadmaking or instructors approved equivalent

Schedule: 3 hours

Price: $194

Teacher: Andi Luke

 

Introduction to Borosilicate

Studio safety and the proper use of a glass torch get you making your first glass creations. Learn about the different types of glass, color mixing and basic forming techniques. Learn to use borosilicate glass, otherwise known as Pyrex glass. Starting with 3 Dimensional shapes we will learn to use hot glass, the foundation of studies for making glass sculpture.

Materials: All materials used in class will be provided

Projects: Sculptural Designs will include basic principles of making sculpture.

Prerequisite: None

Schedule: 3 hours

Price: $109

Teacher: Leah Pellegrini

 

Torchworking for Fusing

You have learned how to create your own works of art Glass fusing and torchworking. In this class explore how to combine both disciplines to embellish your pieces.

Materials: All materials used in class will be provided.

Prerequisite: None

Projects: Teacher choice

Schedule: 3 hours

Price: $124 Teacher: Leah Pellegrini

 

Ornament Workshop

Learn how to create simple ornaments. We will be using hollow borosilicate tubing, and the class is very basic – all levels of experience are welcome with a minimum of at least having taken the Intro to torchworking class –although students with more experience behind the torch will have an advantage in this glass.

Materials: All materials used in class will be provided

Projects: blown glass ornaments including small unique Christmas balls

Prerequisite: Introduction to Beadmaking or Introduction to Borosilicate.

Schedule: 2 ½ hours

Price: $144

Teacher: Leah Pellegrini

 

Color Theory

Most intriguing about borosilicate glass are the color effects that can be achieved. Come take this class and explore color in borosilicate. The course will cover the basics of working with lusters and strikers in addition to surveying the relationships between color and light. Class price includes 1 “Northstar” Color 20 piece Sample Set.

Materials: All materials used in class will be provided

Projects: Beads or marbles (class preference)

Prerequisite: Introduction to Borosilicate or Introduction to Beadmaking

Schedule: 2 Days (3 hrs each day)

Price: $224

Teacher: Leah Pellegrini

 

Miniature Glass Blowing

Miniature glass blowing using a torch – learn how to use borosilicate tubing and explore hollow forms of glass art.

It is exciting and limitless the possibilities of what you can make with Borosilicate tubing – and Leah will introduce

you to this amazing new skill. Gravity is our most useful tool, students with sufficient time behind the torch are

more comfortable spinning things in the flame and will be at an advantage in this class.

Materials: All materials used in class will be provided

Projects: Hollow forms will include basic principles of “pulling a point” and creating miniature vases and hollow beads.

Prerequisite: Introduction to Borosilicate or Introduction to Beadmaking

Schedule: 3 hours

Price: $144

Teacher: Leah Pellegrini

 

Borosilicate II – Sculpture – Fun with Critters

Want to create your own fun glass animals? Do you or a loved one collect glass figurines? Leah will be sharing the basics for how to make glass critters. You will learn what it takes to create these fun guys and everyone will make a few of their own.

Materials: All materials used in class will be provided

Projects: Geckos, Elephants, Frogs, Dolphins, and Turtles – more upon request!

Prerequisite: Introduction to Borosilicate or Introduction to Beadmaking

Schedule: 2 Days (3 hrs each day)

Price: $224

Teacher: Leah Pellegrini

 

Borosilicate II – Sculpture – Geckos

This fun one-day-workshop will get you making your own glass critters. Through learning the simple steps to put together your glass gecko, you will gain hands on experience and have a good time bringing the glass to life.

Materials: All materials used in class will be provided

Projects: Borosilicate Geckos

Prerequisite: Introduction to Borosilicate or Introduction to Beadmaking

Schedule: 3 hour class

Price: $124

Teacher: Leah Pellegrini

 

Borosilicate Glass Program

In this 4 week 20 hour class the student will explore the world of torchworking hard glass. We will take you through Torch Basics, Tools, Hot Welds, Cold Welds, Cubes, Beading, Critters, Marbles, Pendants, Hollow Forms and Color Theory.

Schedule:

  Week 1 - 6 hours

  Week 2 - 6 hours

  Week 3 - 6 hours

  Week 4 - 4 hours

Prerequisite: None

Materials: All materials used in class will be provided

Instructor: Leah Pellegrini

Price: $694

 

Marble Making

Learn to make marbles out of Borosilicate glass. Create a variety of differently decorated marbles.

Prerequisite: Introduction to Borosilicate or Introduction to Beadmaking or instructor approved equivalent experience.

Materials: All materials used in class will be provided

Instructor: Leah Pellegrini

Price: $124.00

 

 

Ring Making

Learn how to make Wearable Art Jewelry for you fingers. The rings are very strong and the class is very fun!

Prerequisite: Introduction to Borosilicate or Introduction to Beadmaking or instructor approved equivalent experience.

Materials: All materials used in class will be provided

Instructor: Leah Pellegrini

Tuition: $145.00

 

 

 

 

 

          

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