Students will learn how to throw large forms, such as vases and bowls, and how to increase the height of thrown pieces. This is an intermediate level class and has prerequisites. First bag of clay, glazes, and firings are included in the class price. Clay is available for purchase at the Craft…
Instructors will focus on making students comfortable with the kick wheel, so they can learn throw a few basic forms such as cylinders, bowls, and cups. Glazing techniques will also be covered and students can expect to produce some finished pieces. Glazes, firings, and one 25-pound bag of clay…
Learn the basics of working with borosilicate or hard glass in this four-class tutorial. You will practice multiple decorative and coloring techniques as you complete several glass objects. Projects include pendants, marbles, and similar solid objects. No prior experience is necessary. Some…
Learn the basic skills needed to create and shape hollow glass forms. Students will learn techniques for manipulating borosillicate glass tube–including pulling points, making a punty, shaping a design, fuming metals, and wrapping and raking vibrant color. (Four classes, includes flameworking…
In this two day workshop students will explore basic marble making techniques including how to gather and mold glass into a sphere. Design techniques will cover internal work such as vortexes and implosions as well as surface work such as dot stacks, pinwheels, and wrap and rakes. Students will…
Create tiny colorful figures out of glass. The class emphasis is on animals, but you will gain the skills to create small sculptures of your own design. No prior experience is necessary. The first class includes important safety information, so you must arrive on time. Some supplies are included…
Add depth to your glass fusing experience with three layer fusing followed by sandblasting, using floral former vases, shelf melts, pot melts, and metal inclusions. (Four classes; includes glass fusing class pass.)
Prerequisite: Either a beginning glass fusing…
Learn how to create 3-D sculptures out of glass. You will be creating a design with clay, making a plaster mold from your design, and then casting your design in glass. The first class includes a mandatory safety review so attendance is required. Firings are included in the class price.…
In this class, students will learn to transform flat pieces of glass into beautiful jewelry, picture frames, bowls, and plates. A kiln is used to first fuse the glass together and then again to slump the fused glass to shape. Cutting, grinding and layering glass pieces to form pleasing…
Students can learn the basics of glass fusing as they design and prepare small pieces for fusing in this one-day workshop. Some glass is included in the class price, and additional glass is available for purchase at the Craft Center.
Class includes orientation.
Students will learn to cut and grind glass, apply copper foil, and solder finished pieces together. Beginners can expect to complete a simple 15-20 piece pattern project during class. Some supplies are included in the class price and glass is available for purchase at the Craft Center. Patterns…
This class, geared toward casting with a sculptural emphasis, will cover the entire process of casting, including creating a wax original, making an investment mold, burning out the wax, melting and pouring the bronze, and finishing the piece. Wax, investment, and bronze are available for…
Students will learn how to make a variety of intricate chains out of jump rings and wire that do not require soldering setups and can be made easily using small pliers and hand tools at home. The students will leave with a completed bracelet, possibly a necklace or multiple projects depending on…
The bright, jewel-like colors created by firing powdered glass onto metal have made enamel a favored choice for designers of jewelry. In this class, students will learn how to cut metal, sift or wet-pack enamels and fire their pieces. Jewelry making skills are helpful but not essential. Maximum…
Using a variety of beginning techniques, you will learn how to make necklaces, bracelets, earrings and more in this class. You will also learn how to make solderless metal clasps and earring wires. The projects introduce the user to several materials, including flexible coated wire, elastic cord…
