Mosaic Garden Gazing Ball
Artwork by Susan
Create this wonderful garden accent using glass scraps and an old bowling ball! This is a fantastic class for all skill levels. You will also learn how to make mini gazing ball garden stakes.
Class fee is $50.00
Friday, May 15th and 22nd, 1-5pm
Thursday, August 13th and 20th, 1-5pm
(Bring an old bowling ball and your scrap glass)
There will be a selection of scrap glass in class if you don't have any on hand. If you don't have a bowling ball, let me now in advance and I will get one.
Artwork by Alysa
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Dichroic and crystal Bracelet
Artwork by Alysa
Spend the afternoon with us creating beautiful bracelets using your dichroic cabs from the Intro to Dicro or Advanced Dicro classes. We will combine glass and and assortment of beads and crystals to make this wonderful lightweight bracelet. Imagine ...no bails, or bracelet blanks.. NO GLUEING ! In other words... the cost to make one of these beauties is significantly less.
Tuesday, May 26th, 1-4pm
Monday, August 10th, 1-4pm
Artwork by Vicki
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Advanced Stepping Stones
Artwork by Mary
Create a beautiful one of a kind stepping stone. In this advanced class you will not only learn how to make your own stepping stone molds, mix and pour cement, how to reinforce your stone and add amazing color stains for a superior finish. But also we will be adding lots of natural elements to get impressions in the cement to create a fossil look. Imagine adding prickly pear, leaves, desert grass, saguaro ribs and flowers to give an amazing texture to your work!
Class fee is $50.00 + $10.00 for supplies
Monday, May 11th and 18th, 1-5pm
Friday, June 12th and 19th, 1-5pm
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Artwork by Leonore
Design and create your own beautiful decorative glass table top on a glass base in this 2-day workshop. You will cut glass and learn to apply the Liquidfusion technique for a flawless unique and durable glasslike finish. It looks like your glass is floating !! This is a great project for glass artists of all skill levels. Glass cutting experience is not needed. Wrought iron bases are available for purchase.
Class fee is $75.00 + supplies
Friday, August 21st and 28th, 1-5pm
Get your supply list when you sign up
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Encrusted Beaded Pendant
Create a background with a basic 3-bead Netting Stitch (very easy to learn). Embellish the pendant with a glass focal bead, accent beads, and seed beads of various sizes. This is all done as free-hand stitching with a needle and thread. No patterns - no mistakes possible. Please bring a glass focal bead. All other beads and supplies will be available for a $15.00 supply fee.
Class Fee: $45.00
Saturday, May 30th, 1-5pm
Monday, June 15th, 1-5pm
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Polymer Clay and Inclusions Pendant
Polymer Clay is a fun medium to work with. It is inexpensive and colorful. It comes in numerous colors, but colors can be blended to create new custom colors and shading variations. Since polymer is “cooked” in an oven, it can handle inclusions of dichroic glass, beads, pearls, crystals, etc. as they are not altered by the temperature.
Learn how to create new clay colors, create color blended palettes, create patterns and textures using free-form sculpting with your fingers and some tools.
Please bring a small (1-1 ½”) glass cabochon. If you do not have one, there will be some available for sale. There is a $10.00 supply fee for the other supplies you will need to complete one pendant.
Class fee $40.00
Friday, May 29th, 1-5pm |
Polymer Clay Bead Basics
What fun! Use polymer clay in the colors that exist or learn to blend colors to make totally new colors or shades of the color you like. Learn to make rolled beads in all sorts of shapes using bead rollers.
Create geometric pattern bars (canes). Learn how to take one pattern and divide it to create additional patterns. Use thicker slices of the cane to create flat beads and thinner slices to decorate other bead shapes.
Come and play!
$45.00 per person, $10.00 supply fee
Wednesday, June 10th, 1-5pm |
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Beading 101
Do you like lobster claws? Would you like them on your neck?
Come and get to know the different types of clasps: lobster claws, toggles, S-hooks, magnetic, hook and eye, and more. Learn how to finish a piece and attach clasps.
Have you seen all the choices of threads and wires there are? It’s overwhelming! How do you know which one to use? Look at and touch a bunch of stringing materials, compare them for thickness, strength and pricing. Do I use a needle and thread for this beading project ? Do I have to condition the thread first?
Learn about seed beads : sizes, finishes and color choices. One of my favorite web sites has over 950 different choices in just Size 11 beads! Look at seed beads close up and learn the different finishes, so you know what you like and what to look for on the internet. Each vendor uses different sized and shaped tubes - learn to compare pricing based on their packaging.
Lots of questions, lots of answers…
$25.00 per person
Thursday, June 11th, 1-4pm |
Understanding your Kiln
This is the class you kiln owners have been asking for. Do you find yourself filled with questions about your kiln? Are your coils coming lose from the kiln walls? Want to know how to repair your fire brick? What's the difference between a glass kiln and a ceramic kiln? Come and get the answers to these questions and many more. This class will be jam packed with great information and demonstrations. You will go home with a good understanding of how your kiln works and literature on class topics. Our goal is for you to be able to go home and be comfortable to use your kiln effectively.
Class fee is $50.00
Saturday, May 23rd, 1-4pm
Friday, August 14th, 1-4pm |
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Artwork by Vicki
Make your own patterned Dichroic
That's right!!! Save money and learn this is a wonderful way to get amazing detail and images in your dichroic glass. Without paying lots and lots of money for expensive cutouts and patterned dichroic glass. We are going to use rubber stamps and a special medium that will act as a resist against acid etching cream. The possibilities are now endless!!!
Class fee is $45.00
Tuesday, June 16th, 1-4pm
Saturday, August 22nd, 1-4pm
Bring your black back dichroic glass if you have it. It will be available for purchase in class
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Spiral Necklace
 
Necklace by Jane
The Spiral stitch is an extremely versatile stitch. It adapts easily to the use of multiple sizes of seed beads or the addition of accent beads. The stitch is done using seed beads, a needle and beading thread. The Spiral looks complex, but is easy to learn and goes quickly.
Make this fun, elegant necklace to accent your favorite pendant.
Bring a wire-wrapped dichro pendant with a large bail opening , or bring one of your large dichro pendant beads from the Advanced Dichro class. Bring your own seed beads, or supplies will be available for a $10.00 fee.
Class fee is $45.00
Wednesday, May 27th, 1-5pm
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Standing Critters
Artwork by Creative Paradise
Using wonderful new 3 -dimentional molds and creative fusing, you will learn how to make these fabulous critters that stand on their own two or four feet.
Class fee is $50.00
Wednesday, May 13th, 1-5pm
Saturday, June 13th, 1-5pm
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Painting on Glass
Artwork by Alysa
Can't paint? Well no worries. In this fun and exciting class you will learn brush stroke techniques, color blending, shading, and firing temperatures.
NO painting or drawing skills required.
Class fee is $50.00
Saturday, August 29th, 1-5pm
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Mosaic Garden Stones
Recycle glass and make these wonderful mosaic garden stones. You will learn the direct mosaic method and basic glass cutting skills.
$40.00 + supplies
Bring your scrap glass
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Embossing
Create embossed designs in your fused glass work. You will learn how to use and work with different types of fiber elements to make impressions underneath and within your fused glass. You will also learn how to make an embossing mixture to that can be squeezed through a pastry bag to create fine details.
Class fee is $50.00 + supplies
Saturday, May 16th, 1-5pm
Saturday, August 15th, 1-5pm
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Springtime Scraps
by Vicki
Spring is coming fast and it’s time to start cleaning out all your scraps – that’s right scraps! You’ll be amazed once you see what you can create with your scraps. Just collect up all your glass scraps and fabric scraps (even if you don’t have any I bet you know someone who sews or quilts) and turn them into a beautiful fabric flower bouquet in a mosaic vase.
This is a 2 day class - both of the projects are fun and easy – no glass or sewing experience required. We’ll start with the mosaic vase and then while the grout is drying move on to the flowers. By the time we’re done you’ll have a showpiece.
The flowers are cut out of fabric that has been bonded together using pellon (fusible interfacing – aka wonder under). Some of the flowers have wire to hold the petals while others don’t. They all have a center that can be just about anything and are attached to a stem wire with floral tape. Make a wide variety of flowers or pick your favorite and do a whole bunch.
The mosaic vase starts with a glass or vase that you’ll cover with glass pieces. You can use transparent or opaque glass and can get as simple or complex as you’d like with your design.
*Bring a pair of sharp scissors.
If you don’t want to get the supplies yourself they can be purchased for a $10.00 supply fee at class (Scissors excluded). This will give you a real variety to choose from with a lower cost to you.
Class fee is $65.00
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Making Glass Lace
Artwork by Linda
This is one of our best new classes! Learn how to make exquisite lace out of glass. Using glass frit you will create beautiful intricate lace designs that you will later be able to fuse on to another piece of glass.
Class fee is $45.00
Friday, May 8th, 1-5pm
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Beginning Wire Wrapping
 
If you have taken the dichroic jewelry class this one day workshop is the perfect class for you. Using the cabochons that you made in the jewelry class you will learn 2 different techniques using your choice of different types of wire. The techniques include using a special grinding bit to create a groove in the edge of your cabochon in which wire will lay, using 2 or more strands of wire to create a basket in which the cabochon will sit.
Class fee is $ 50.00
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Advanced Wire Wrapping
Are you ready to take your wire wrapping to the next level? Learn how to do intricate wraps using new designs accented with beads, crystals and stone. Previous wire wrapping experience required.
Class fee is $50.00
Thursday, June 18th, 1-5pm
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Whimsical Beaded Button Bracelet
Just in time for Spring! Make one of these fun bracelets using a large, colorful button as the clasp. You can make the large button clasp the focal on the top of your bracelet, or add smaller buttons and bead embellishments for designs on the bracelet band and have your clasp on the bottom.
Choose the look you like using either the peyote stitch (tight) or netting stitch (loose). Both are easy to learn stitches. Those of you that have done the Encrusted Pendant class, already know these stitches.
These bracelets require a large tube of size #8 seed beads, so you have some you like, bring them. If not, supplies will be available for $15.00. I have an assortment of buttons as well. Bring your beading mat and needle.
Wednesday, May 20 12:30 – 5:00
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Janes Woven Necklace
Use a variety of seed and accent beads to create a beautiful six-strand woven necklace. A colorful and intricate-looking (but easy to make) woven necklace is another great way to display your favorite dichroic glass pendant or a focal bead. It's also a beautiful and elegant way to use up those leftover beads! Bring your favorite pendant or large focal bead and any beads you may have. If you don't have beads...no problem - you can choose from a large selection of beads at class for a flat price of $10.00. Additional supplies will be available as well.
Please come 15-20 minutes before start time if you are choosing beads at class
Class fee is $40.00
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Mosaic Block Accent Light
Create this amazing accent light! This 2-day workshop will teach you how to apply glass mosaics, painting, beads and other "goodies". Use the amazing liquifusion process and turn an ordinary glass block into an extraordinary light!
Learn how to drill large holes in glass safely, which will allow you to insert either a string of lights or a clip bulb. We will share with you loads of tips and techniques that will help you create a one of a kind piece of art for your home.
Class fee is 50.00 +$10.00 supply fee includes (1) glass block
bring a small pattern and/or your ideas and your own glass
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Advanced Dichroic Fusing
If you've all ready taken the Intro to Dicro class and are ready to take it up a notch, get ready because this class will simply dazzle you! Have you ever looked at a piece of Dichroic jewelry and wondered how in the heck they did that? Well the secrets are revealed in this 2-day class.
Each student will create 1-2 tiles approx. 6x6 in.
On day two of the class you will learn how to cut out and fire polish your shapes. If you have Dichroic glass bring what you have to class.
Class fee is $75.00 + supplies (supplies can be purchased in class)
Thursday, May 14th and 21st, 1-4pm
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Introduction to Dichroic Fusing
Join us for a day of hot glass fusing using the table top kilns. In this 1-day workshop you will learn about glass compatibility, fusing temperatures, how to load the kiln, and how to properly layer and fuse dicrohic glass to get head- turning results. Each student should complete approximately 10-15 cabochons. Turn your finished pieces into stunning one -of- a- kind pendants, earrings, pins, and bracelets You can also use your cabochons in your stained glass work and mosaics. The possibilities are endless!! No experience is required.
Class fee is $50.00
Tuesday, June 9th, 1-5pm
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Glass Raking
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Pattern Bars
In this amazing information packed class you will learn two wonderful warm glass techniques.
Glass raking and Pattern bars
Glass raking is where using special tools and equipment you will learn to mix and swirl molten glass into elaborate works of art, that can later to be used in plates, bowls, jewelry, and other forms of fused glass.
With pattern bars you will learn how to create a long brick of glass that is embedded with the design you create with thin strips of glass and stringers. Then using a tile saw they will be cut into thin slices, to create intricate patterns of design in all your fused glass work.
You will come away from this class with a full understanding of Pattern Bars and Glass Raking. A complete firing schedule will be provided for your use at home. Our goal is for you to be able to go home with confidence and continue this amazing art form.
Class fee is $85.00
Get supply list when you sign up.
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Kiln Formed Spring Flowers
Learn how to make these amazing life like glass flowers. Tiger lilies, morning glories, trumpet flowers, lady slippers, and poppies are just some of the flowers you can learn how to make. Using special molds and hands on techniques you will be able to finish at least 5 different flowers in this 3- day workshop.
Class fee is $85.00
Get your supply list when you sign up.
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Photo Imaging on Glass
Create lasting memories with this amazing new technique. Using special transfer paper, your favorite photograph is actually kiln fired into glass for picture perfect finish!! You will need to bring 4-6 photos with you to class.
(don't worry, your photos will not be ruined)
Class fee is $50.00 + supplies
Get your supply list when you sign up
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Basket weaving in Glass
This class is a great one for learning how to layer colors. By using several different colors and layering in different ways you will learn to create a kaleidoscope effect bringing your fused glass work to a new dimension. You will learn strip cutting with the Morton System. This amazing cutting system allows you to make perfect strips with no grinding! Each student will finish at least 2 plates, more if there's time.
Class Fee is $50.00 + supplies
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This unique art form using only stingers is simply stunning. Create amazing 3 dimensional waves of colors with layer upon layer of stringers and a custom mold that you will design and make.
Class fee is $50.00 + 20.00 supply fee
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Copper Inclusions In Fused Glass
Combine Metal and glass and you get stunning results!! Learn all the how to's in this 1- day workshop. You will learn how to use copper mesh, sheet copper and other metals. We will show you all the secrets to get beautiful results and eliminate those annoying bubbles.
Class fee is $50.00 + supplies
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Pot melts 
Back by popular demand!In addition to Learning how to make these stunning works of art,(out of mostly scrap glass) you will come away with the knowledge of how to choose the best color combinations, complete firing schedules for your Pot Melt, fusing your melt and slumping.. each one of these schedules has been developed over the years to insure minimum breakage. Even if you have taken this class in the past, alot of new information is now available, so this would be a great refresher.
Class fee is 75.00 + supplies
Wed., April 15th and 22nd, 1-5pm
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Learning Enameling 
Anita doing her first enameling project
Learn how to create beautiful intricate designs in your fused glass. You will become familiar with enamel powers and how to use them to enhance your glass work. You will also learn how to make custom stencil patterns. This glass is great for small and large kilns.
Class fee is $50.00
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Improve Your Soldering Skills
A "must" for stained glass enthusiasts! Do your solder seams look like alligator skin, with lumps, bumps, and bulges? If you're unhappy with the results of your soldering and you want a more professional look; let us help you! We will demonstrate, instruct, and answer questions as to how different types of flux, foil, solder, soldering irons, patinas, and cleanup techniques affect your finished projects. You will learn many different types of decorative soldering techniques and creative uses for them. This is one class you don't want to miss!! Students need to bring a small foiled project, and approx. 8-1x8 strips of glass foiled, along with your soldering supplies and tools.
Class fee is $ 75.00
Get your supply list when you sign up
no dates scheduled let me know if your interested
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NEW Screen Melts
A different take on Pot melts, this is a new technique that we brought back with us from Las Vegas. Using scrap fusible glass and a screen mesh system, molten glass drips through and makes an amazing approximately 10"round disk pattern of glass colors on the kiln shelf. You will learn to create 3 different types of screens and will complete 1 in class to take home with you
Class fee is 75.00
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Mosaic Birdbath
Join us for this fun 2-day class and learn how to do glass mosaics using the direct method. You will learn alternative methods to grouting. Using this new process you will be able to layer and layer your glass work in order to produce dramatic effects.
Class fee is $65.00
Get your supply list when you sign up
New Dates coming soon
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Lily Pad Garden
Table Fountain
Create the tranquil sounds of a trickling mountain stream with this elegant table fountain. Each layer that the water cascades over is created from unique creations in fused glass.
Class fee is $85.00 + supplies
Get your supply list when you sign up
New dates coming soon
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Fusing Basics
If you have been wanting to give fusing a try, this is the class for you. Learn about glass compatibility, design layout and melting temperatures. You will complete 3- 3x3 tiles learning the tack fuse, dimensional fuse and full fuse techniques. This is a great class to get all those questions answered.
Class fee is $50.00 + supplies
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Dichroic Slide
Come and learn about the latest in dichroic. This stuff is amazing. You can cut it with scissors, an X-acto knife, and hole punches to create any custom shape and design you can dream up. If you love those expensive dicro cut outs then you have got to try this...
Class fee $40.00 + kit
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