These are the classes that are currently offered for 2012. Classes are added periodically, so check often.
The calendars for those months that are currently scheduled can be accessed here:
Fusing Classes |
|
Fused Glass Jewelry Links
(Liana Martin)
|
Make a variety of round and geometric beads by fusing glass frit and powder into molds enabling the artist to cast delicate, glass components. These components can then be fashioned into jewelry in a variety of wonderful ways. They look great paired with other manufactured or natural beads. You will make a finished bracelet from the glass links to take home. No glass cutting skills required! Materials for two bracelets included in the class fee. |
$75 |
|
Here's Looking at You
(Liana Martin
or
Lois White) |
Create a fused glass mirror for your home. You will learn to cut and layer the pieces for the framework. This is a beginners class for children and adults. All supplies and firings included. |
$45 |
|
Mosiac Mirror with Fused Components
(Liana Martin)
(3 days) |
Combine the best of two mediums while creating a decorative mirror frame. On the first day you will design and make the fused glass components. The second day will consist of constructing the mirror, and finally grout it on the third day. |
|
|
Fusing I
(Liana Martin)
6 weeks.
|
Learn the fundamentals of kiln forming while creating your own exciting fused and slumped glass pieces. Topics covered include: design, safety, basic fusing concepts, glass compatibility, annealing, volume control, firing schedules, molds used to bend or slump glass, inclusions and other ways to design your glass piece and turn it into a 3-D object. . You will leave with 6 finished projects. No prior experience needed. |
$295 inc. supplies |
|
Pendant Lites
(Liana Martin)
|
These popular lights will illuminate any room with your creative flair. The class fee includes drilling the hole and the lighting fixture. |
$95 |
|
Kiln Carving Techniques
(Liana Martin) |
This class covers different methods of adding three dimensional texture and design to your glass. You will make several glass tiles including using fiber paper, rope, plaster and clay tiles. Firing schedules will be discussed. Bring any carving tools you may have and a dust mask. All supplies are included in the class fee. |
$110 |
|
Frit Painting
(Liana Martin) |
There is no glass cutting in this class! Students will start with a blank piece of glass and create their designs working with a palette of glass frits, powders and stringers. This glass can be kept flat and used in a stained glass project or slumped into a bowl. The designs are only limited by your imagination! |
$95 |
|
Intro to Dichro
(Liana Martin)
|
In this quick two hour class, learn the basics of cutting glass and layering dichroic glass to make a dazzling pendant and cabachon. |
$55 |
|
Fusing II
(Liana Martin)
4 weeks
|
Add new techniques to your “tool box” from Fusing I by completing 4 projects using stringers, sandblasting, drop rings, frit work and more. |
$195 |
|
Dichroic Jewelry
(Liana Martin)
1 day
|
Explore the fascinating possibilities using dichroic glass by making your own beautiful pendants, earrings, pins, etc. You will learn the basics of cutting and fusing glass. |
$110 |
|
Vitrigraph Twisties
(Liana Martin) |
In this workshop students will design and make long glass canes using the Vitrigraph kiln for components that can be added into a larger fusing project or simply put into a vase. Students should be prepared to handle and manipulate hot, molten glass. The class fee includes one pot of glass for a later pull. No experience needed. |
$75 |
|
Drawing with Glass
(Liana Martin)
1 day |
Have fun exploring the possibilities of creating pictures using glass stringers and frit. We will use the vitrograph kiln to pull our "drawing lines". Come with a simple drawing to recreate in glass. No prior experience needed. |
$150 inc supplies |
|
Vitrograph Kiln
(Liana Martin) |
Students will pull molten glass from a special kiln, forming threads of glass called stringers. These stringers can be used in future fused projects. |
$40 |
|
Wild Pattern Bars and Raking
(Liana Martin)
2 days |
Want something different to add to your fused glass project? On the first day create three different pattern bars and a kiln-raked project. Learn how to build and dam the bars in the kiln. On the second day, you will slice them using various saws to use in a final project. Basic fusing experience required. |
$180 |
|
Designing your own Art Glass
(Liana Martin)
2 days |
Work with glass powders, frits, stringers and various unconventional tools to create shading, texture, and other design elements. Build a palette of techniques that allows a wide range of painterly effects thru specific in-class exercises, and then apply it to a larger composition. The workshop is suitable for beginning thru advanced kilnworkers as well as artists from other media who want to translate their work into glass. |
$150 |
|
Advanced Fused Jewelry
(Liana Martin)
1 day
|
This class is geared to those who have taken the first class of Dichroic Jewelry. Techniques covered include etching, inclusions, foils, lusters and drilling holes. |
$130 |
|
Make-a-Plate
(Liana Martin or
Lois White)
|
Need a gift or just want to create something functional in glass? Create your own fused and slumped, one-of-a-kind plate in 3 short hours. No experience necessary. |
$95 |
|
Woven Glass Bowl
(Liana Martin)
1 day
|
Using thin threads of glass, “weave” a pattern into a glass bowl. No experience necessary. |
$95 |
|
Table Lamp
(Liana Martin) |
In this workshop we will fuse glass components together on the first day, and then using cold laminating techniques, attach them to the light on the second day. This a a great little light for a dark corner or patio table. All supplies included.
|
$85 |
|
Napkin/Letter Holder
(Liana Martin) |
In this easy workshop, you'll make two fused panels that will be inserted in a wooden base to create either a holder for napkins or letters. Great class for all ages. No experience necessary, all materials supplied.
|
$45 |
| |
Torchworked Components
(Liana Martin)
|
Learn techniques using a torch to create components for your fused projects. |
|
|
Landscape Art
(Liana Martin)
2 Days |
Design a glass panel using powders, frits, and glass "on edge". Create landscapes of other patterns on the first day, then make a larger panel using your landscape and strips of glass. Methods covered will include using the tile saw, wet belt sander, fiber paper to make dams, firing schedules and cutting of thin glass strips. |
$195 |
|
Fused Windchimes
(Liana Martin or
Lois White) |
Make a beautiful musical garden windchime or mobile. Learn the technique of attaching the "dangles" without drilling. No experience necessary. |
$45 |
|
Fused Glass Suncatcher
(Liana Martin) |
In this one hour class you'll create a transparent, sparkling suncatcher. Great beginning fusing class. |
$25 |
|
Tic Tac Toe
(Lois White) |
Great project for the kids (and grown-ups too). Make a glass tic tac toe board and the colorful pieces to go on it. |
$25 |
|
Funny Faces
(Liana Martin or
Lois White) |
Have fun making funny faces or animal faces. |
$40 |
|
Wacky Snacky Plate
(Lois White)
|
Fusing fun for all ages – from 8 to 88. Get a feel for fusing glass in just one hour. |
$25 |
Lampworking Classes |
|
Color Reactions
(Barbara Robinson )
|
In this class Workshop we will explore Color Reactions – what they are, why they work, and how to use them to your best advantage. Topic also covers the use of the various Silver-laden Glasses from Double Helix, Tag and Precision, Silver Leaf and Foil, Enamels and Frits. We will specifically focus on what plays well together and what doesn’t – what not to do, or how to avoid making “Fugly” beads.
Great for beginners, intermediate or advanced level beadmakers – jumpstart your knowledge-base and lift the standard of your own work. |
$140 |
|
Fancy Techniques in Lampwork
(Barbara Robinson )
|
This class is about distinguishing your work from everyone else's! Using the simple, easy techniques demonstrated in this workshop - you will go home with lots of ideas for raising your own work above the crowd. Especially helpful for Beginner and Intermediate skills.
Shards: How to make them, and how to apply them.
Silver Wire and Silver Mesh: Brief discussion of the products, and demo application of each. Discuss different ways to use it and get other appearances.
Baking Soda Techniques: Encased and unencased, easiest way to make a really summery beach look!
CZ’s: Assorted application techniques - will demonstrate 3 or 4 different ways to apply CZ's. Also some discussion of colored CZ and where/when to use them for best advantage.
Manipulating the Glass: Using scissors and other tools to help shape funky designs and sculpture your Beads.
|
$140 |
|
Beginning Glass Bead Making
(Liana Martin)
1 day or 2 evenings |
Make your very own glass beads. This course covers basic flameworking skills using a torch to melt rods of glass into beads. Techniques covered include dots, stringers, twisties, raking, basic shapes and more. |
$140 |
|
Create a Bead Necklace
(Liana Martin) |
Make a special beaded necklace. The first part of the day will be spent making lampworked beads using a torch and glass rods. Then using a variety of beading supplies you will create either a necklace or bracelet. |
$110 |
|
Floral Beads
(Linda Sherknus)
|
Linda shares her techniques in making cane, layering and encasing to create your own flower garden. Bring your tools. Basic lampworking skills and Encasing Class required. |
$140 |
| |
Sculptural Fish Beads
(Linda Sherknus)
|
One little fishy, two little fishy. Make an aquarium full of fish beads. See how easy it is to make fish scales and twisties to create fun and whimiscal fish. |
$80 |
| |
Off-Mandrel Flower
(Linda Sherknus)
|
Learn to work "off mandrel" to make flower pendants. A different approach using your lampworking skills. |
$50 |
| |
Sculptural Frogs
(Linda Sherknus)
|
Everybody loves Linda's frog beads. She'll show you how she makes them - either on a round bead or a lily pad.
Soon you'll have frogs jumping all around!
|
$80 |
PMC Classes |
|
PMC Leaves
(Linda Matteson)
1 day |
Capture real leaves in silver! These make great earrings. Bring your own fresh leaves to work with in class. |
$95 plus supplies |
| |
PMC Rings
(Linda Matteson)
1 day |
Rings, rings, rings! Make one for every finger – either decorative bands or ones with synthetic stones |
$95 plus supplies |
| |
PMC and Dichro
(Linda Matteson)
|
Using your favorite cabochon and PMC, create a truly unique pendant. |
$95 plus supplies |
Wire Jewelry Classes
None currently offered
|
Other Fun Stuff |
![]() |
Clay Beads
(Liana Martin)
2 Days
|
Let your imagination go wild creating clay beads and pendants. After they dry and are fired, you will decorate them using a variety of different color glazes before they are fired again. Wear your old clothes or bring an apron. |
$95 |
|
Open Studio
|
The open studio is designed for those with fusing experience. Bring your own glass cutting tools and have access to most of our studio equipment. We will be happy to provide brief guidance on your project or to suggest the appropriate firing schedule, however the Open Studio fee does not include instruction. Firing fees additional. |
$20 |
