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Pricing and schedules are subject to change. Advance registration and tuition is
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start of the class. Less than 10 days before start of the class, deposits are non-transferrable
and non-refundable. Taxes apply if materials are included in the class.
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| Intro to Beadmaking ($150.00) | In this class you will learn the basics of beadmaking using a hot head torch. Basic bead shapes and types of glass to use will be covered. Beginner Beadmaking Kit with tools and glass included for you to take home. |
| | Special Requirements: | No Experience required. Closed toe shoes, cotton clothing, long sleeved shirt and pants. | | Schedule: |  3/20/2010 - 3/20/2010 (1:00 PM to 5:00 PM) 
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| Wall Jewelry with Cathy Claycomb ($200.00) | From the Let's Learn Something Different class series by Cathy Claycomb. Complete contemporary work designed to imitate gems, polished stone, or fossils with textured jewelry-like metal trim. No need for windows with dazzling glass designs that completely light independent and showcase them with feet to stand away from the wall. Learn to engineer work with graceful curved perimeters, multi level construction and found items. Select glass for its unique markings and texture rather than its color. Create with glass, custom designed Kokomo rondels, glass globs or other unique elements |
| | Additional Notes: | Supplies included: Kokomo glass, solder samples, venture tape sheet copper foil, Gel Flux, glass globs & brass or copper wire. Unique and alternative elements and materials are offered for sale .75 to $50 each. Lunch will be provided. This class has a limited number of students. | | Special Requirements: | No previous experience necessary. Students must bring: soldering iron, rheostat and rest (self regulating iron is not sufficient), 50/50 solder, cotton t-shirt rag, wire cutters, burnisher, exacto knife with extra #11 blades, vinyl or latex gloves, and finishing wax | | Schedule: | 5/15/2010 - 5/15/2010 (9:00 AM to 5:00 PM)
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| Floating Rondels with Cathy Claycomb ($200.00) | Learn to create a high profile solder field with decorative, sculptured solder on which to design a contemporary work featuring rondels that appear to float above the surface. Begin with a dramatically shaped base: explore hanging apparatus, surface preparation, full solder coverage and reinforcing techniques. Design rondel arrangement according to thickness and proximity of other rondels. Add peripeheral glass decoration directly to solder surface. discuss and execute engineering principals and weight support system to allow rondels to float above or attach to each other. Add further drama with patina techinques that highlight the unexpected juxtaposition of richly textured solder and smooth glistening glass. |
| | Additional Notes: | Supplies included: Kokomo glass, solder samples, venture tape sheet copper,gel flux, misc. chemicals,decoration and hardware. Optional one-of-a-kind items will be offeredfor sale and some will be necessary for the class. that optional selection ranges from $.50 to $60 per item | | Special Requirements: | No experience necessary. Studentsmust bring soldering iron, rheostatand rest (self regulating iron is not sufficient), t-shirt rag, 50/50 solder, burnisher, exacto knife with extra #11 blades. | | Schedule: | 5/16/2010 - 5/16/2010 (9:00 AM to 5:00 PM)
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| Fusing club ($25.00) | Want to fuse glass but don't have a kiln? or a place to work? wondering how some of the things you see are put together? Come in once a month and work on a project of your own - or see what we are featuring for the class. Expand your knowledge with instructors to guide you. |
| | Additional Notes: | Fee covers 1 kiln firing, tools, and molds. Supplies not included. Prepay for 4 classes and receive the 5th free. | | Special Requirements: | Prior fusing experience. | | Schedule: | 3/20/2010 - 3/20/2010 (1:00 PM to 4:00 PM)
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| Basic Glass Cutting ($25.00) | In this workshop you will learn how to cut glass into strips and shapes. Also a good workshop for improving your cutting skills. Supplies are not included. |
| | Additional Notes: | Bring your practice glass and tools. | | Special Requirements: | None. Closed toe shoes. | | Schedule: | Please call us to schedule a class! |
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| Want a class that is not listed. ($0.00) | If you are interested in a class that is not listed - give us a call. We can set one up. Evenings, week nites, anytime.
We set up classes for Scouting groups, art groups, Girls Nite Out, you name it. |
| | Schedule: | Please call us to schedule a class! |
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| Hand Plate ($95.00) | In this workshop, we will take a drawing of a handprint and create a plate/bowl. The handprint will be made out of fine frit and you will decorate the rest of the piece. You can your anyone's handprint that you would like. We will also show you how to paint the name and date on the piece for a keepsake. The piece will be ready for pick up within 2 weeks. |
 | | Additional Notes: | Closed toe shoes required. | | Special Requirements: | no experience necessary | | Schedule: | Please call us to schedule a class! |
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| 1 Day Stained Glass Class Bootcamp ($120.00) | Want to learn Stained Glass in a Day? This is the class for you. We will cover cutting, grinding, fitting, foiling, soldering, framing, and finishing touches on a panel created using the Tiffany method of stained glass. |
| | Additional Notes: | Use of tools are included in the class. Please contact us for the supply list. | | Special Requirements: | None. | | Schedule: | 3/13/2010 - 3/13/2010 (9:00 AM to 4:00 PM)
4/17/2010 - 4/17/2010 (9:00 AM to 4:00 PM)
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| 1 Day Leaded Glass Bootcamp (120.00) | Want to learn the oldest method of stained glass in a Day? We will cover glass fitting, cutting lead, directional angle lead cuts , soldering, framing, puttying, and finishing touches on a traditional beveled panel. |
| | Additional Notes: | Use of the tools are included. Contact us for the supply list. | | Special Requirements: | Prior stained glass experience | | Schedule: | Please call us to schedule a class! |
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| Try It - You'll Like It ($75.00 ) | Interested in stained glass but afraid to make the make the investment in tools and lessons until you're sure its the hobby for you? In this 3 hour workshop you will be introduced to the tools and techniques you will need to build your own small piece. Great group event - like Girls night out, etc. |
  | | Additional Notes: | Tools and supplies included. This is a 3 hour class. | | Special Requirements: | No previous experience needed. | | Schedule: | 3/20/2010 - 3/20/2010 (10:00 AM to 1:00 PM)
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| Intro to Glass Fusing ($110.00 ) | In this class you will learn the basics of glass fusing and create a piece of your own. |
 | | Additional Notes: | Supplies included. Pieces will be ready within 2 weeks. | | Schedule: | Please call us to schedule a class! |
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| Ornament/Jewelry Fusing Workshops ($15.00+) | Want to make your own ornaments, plates, gifts, jewelry or other fused items. Make fused ornaments, jewelry, holiday plates, suncatchers, etc. in a fun and fast workshop. You build it, we fire it. Ages 7 and up.
This is a walk-in anytime workshop. Please allow yourself at least an hour to work on your project.
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| | Additional Notes: | Walk-in anytime. Pieces will be ready for pickup within 2 weeks. | | Special Requirements: | No experience necessary | | Schedule: | Please call us to schedule a class! |
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| Soldered Charms ($75.00) | In this workshop, you will assemble a altered image charm or photo memory charm, foil it, solder it, add jump rings, and other decorations. Use of tools and supplies included. |
 | | Schedule: | Please call us to schedule a class! |
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| Stained Glass Club ($10.00) | Want to work on your projects with a little guidance? Want to try more advanced projects? This is the group for you. Once a month, for 4 hours, come into the shop and bring your project with you. We will be here to help and guide you on your project. Use of tools included. |
| | Additional Notes: | Prepay for 4 classes and get the 5th free. | | Special Requirements: | Prior stained glass experience | | Schedule: | 3/27/2010 - 3/27/2010 (10:00 AM to 2:00 PM)
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| Beginning Copper Foil Class ($95.00 ) | In this class, you will fabricate a stained glass panel using the (Tiffany) copper foil method. We will cover glass selection, glass cutting, fitting glass pieces to the pattern, foiling, soldering, and framing. |
 | | Additional Notes: | Classes are on Wed. mornings 10 - 12:00. Start any Wed. | | Special Requirements: | No previous experience required. Supplies are not included | | Schedule: | 3/17/2010 - 3/17/2010 (10:00 AM to 12:00 PM)
3/24/2010 - 3/24/2010 (10:00 AM to 12:00 PM)
3/31/2010 - 3/31/2010 (10:00 AM to 12:00 PM)
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| Decorative Soldering - Seams and Borders ($95.00) | In this decorative soldering class, you will learn 8 different decorative soldering techniques to dress up you glass projects. You will need to bring eight 1" x 5" strips, foiled and ready to solder to class. We will be working with the different types of solder and soldering iron temperature controllers. Supplies are not included, but are available to purchase. |
| | Special Requirements: | Soldering experience. | | Schedule: | Please call us to schedule a class! |
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| Decorative Soldering - sculptures, foil, and freeform (95.00) | In this workshop, you will learn how to work with the solder to form lacy patterns, tool copperfoil and use it in a project, and how to create molds and melt solder into them for use in projects. Supplies are not included. |
| | Additional Notes: | You will need a soldering iron that can use a temperature controller. | | Special Requirements: | Previous soldering experience. | | Schedule: | Please call us to schedule a class! |
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| Lead Came Construction. ($95.00 ) | In this class, you will fabricate a stained glass panel using lead came. We will cover the basics of panel construction with emphasis on cutting and fitting lead came around glass pieces, soldering lead joints, glazing, polishing, and burnishing the lead. Supplies are not included. |
 | | Additional Notes: | Classes are on Wed. mornings 10 - 12. Start any Wed. | | Special Requirements: | Previous stained glass experience is required. | | Schedule: | Please call us to schedule a class! |
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| Contemporary Glass Painting with Liquid Enamels, Frits, and Powders ($180.00 ) | In this class you will learn to paint on the glass with wet enamels, frits and powders, create stencils, and how to fire your finished project in the kiln. This enameling class involves hand-decorating glass surfaces with vibrantly colored liquid enamel paints, frits and powders. You will make at least 2 projects, one painted, and one with frits and powders. "Glass enameling is achieved through the transformation of glass granules fusing into glorious pools of color" - Kay Bain Weiner. |
 | | Additional Notes: | This is a 6 hour workshop - tool use and supplies included. Your pieces will be fired and available for pickup within 2 weeks. | | Schedule: | Please call us to schedule a class! |
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| Intro to Jewelry Fusing ($110.00 ) | 4 hour workshop. This class covers basic glass cutting, glass compatibility, basic fusing principles and kiln safety. In this class you will complete a couple of pieces of jewelry that can be completed in one firing. Tool use and supplies included. |
| | Additional Notes: | Cotton clothing, such as jeans, and closed toe shoes are highly recommended. | | Special Requirements: | Call to confirm class. | | Schedule: | 3/27/2010 - 3/27/2010 (10:00 AM to 1:00 PM)
4/10/2010 - 4/10/2010 (10:00 AM to 1:00 PM)
4/24/2010 - 4/24/2010 (10:00 AM to 1:00 PM)
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| Intermediate Jewelry Fusing ($110.00 ) | 4 hour workshop. This class covers intermediate fusing techinques for jewelry. Some of the items covered will include multiple layers of glass and creating chain space with different types of media. Tool use and supplies included. |
 | | Additional Notes: | Call to confirm class. | | Special Requirements: | Clothing requirements for fusing. Basic fusing and glass cutting skills. | | Schedule: | 3/27/2010 - 3/27/2010 (10:00 AM to 1:00 PM)
4/10/2010 - 4/10/2010 (10:00 AM to 1:00 PM)
4/24/2010 - 4/24/2010 (10:00 AM to 1:00 PM)
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| Advanced Jewelry Fusing ($150.00 ) | Two 4 hour sessions. This class will cover advanced fused jewelry requiring multiple firings and cold work. You will create a scarab pendant and a cold shaped fused pendent. Tool use and supplies included. |
| | Special Requirements: | Clothing requirements for fusing. Basic fusing and glass cutting skills required. | | Schedule: | 3/27/2010 - 3/27/2010 (10:00 AM to 1:00 PM)
4/10/2010 - 4/10/2010 (10:00 AM to 1:00 PM)
4/24/2010 - 4/24/2010 (10:00 AM to 1:00 PM)
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