Torch Working Studio. Saturday, June 1, 1:00-4:00pm. Marvelous Marbles! In this 3-hour class, you will be introduced to the basics of working with color rods, tools, and a torch to make a beautiful glass filigree marble. Choose your favorite colors and let your creativity flow! Students can expect to make 1-2 marbles, depending on the… Continue reading Make It! Filigree Marble (June 1)
Announcing the return of the ultimate glass blowing competition! Glass blowers from Chicago, Detroit, Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, and beyond will descend upon our studios for two days of head-to-head battle… Continue reading Glass Blowers Battle 2024
Torch Working Studio. Tuesday, June 4, 5:30-8:30pm. Learn to shape and decorate your own glass beads with colorful patterns in this 3-hour “Make it!” class. Enjoy the experience of melting… Continue reading Make It! Basic Beads (June 4)
Torch Working Studio. Wednesday, June 5, 6:00-8:30pm. Learn how to heat and shape glass rods into custom decorative drink stirrers, aka "swizzle sticks". Add your own creative touch as you create 2-4 sticks during the 2 1/2 hour workshop. This class is part of our popular "Bar Set" series of classes. Open to all skill… Continue reading Make It! Bar Set Series: Swizzle Sticks (June 5)
Kiln Fusing Studio. Wednesday, June 5, 6:00-8:00pm. Celebrate Pride month with a rainbow-themed suncatcher! Choose from our wide selection of colorful glass bits, frits, and stringers and decorate a blank… Continue reading Make It! Pride Suncatcher (June 5)
Kiln Fusing Studio. Thursday, June 6, 5:30-8:30pm. Celebrate Pride month with this super cool kiln fusing technique! In this class, students will choose a 7.5" circle or square base tile which they will decorate with a pattern of stringers in a vibrant rainbow pattern. The tile will be fused in the kiln to form bubbles… Continue reading Make It! Rainbow Bubble Stringer Dish (June 6)
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Students must have completed one “Make It!” Beads class or equivalent experience. Torch Working Studio. This is a 3-day workshop: June 11 (5:30-8:30pm), June 18 (5:30-8:30pm), June 25 (5:30-8:30pm). Learn the fun and meditative technique of creating colorful glass beads over a torch. In this 3-part course, you will learn studio safety,… Continue reading Bead Making Essentials (June 11, 18, & 25)
Torch Working Studio. Wednesday, June 12, 6:00-8:00pm. Welcome to our most popular "Make it!" torch working class! In this two-hour class you will be introduced to the basics of working with color rods, tools, and a torch to make beautiful pressed glass pendants. No limit to the number of pendants you can make! Open to… Continue reading Make It! Basic Pendants (June 12)
Glass Blowing Studio. Thursday, June 13, Two sessions to choose from: 5:00-7:00pm or 7:00-9:00pm. Make your own stemless wine glass in this beginner-level class, part of our "Bar Set" series. Enjoy the experience of gathering hot glass, applying color, and using specialized tools to create your project. Our experienced glass blower will be at your… Continue reading Make It! Bar Set Series: Stemless Wine Glass (June 13)
Torch Working Studio. Thursday, June 13, 5:30-8:30pm. Learn the process of melting and shaping glass rods over a torch to create your own sculptural dragonfly plant stake. Choose from our wide variety of colorful glass and spend a fun afternoon getting creative with us as we guide you through the steps to complete this project.… Continue reading Make It! Dragonfly Plant Stake (June 13)
Glass Blowing Studio. Saturday, June 15, Two sessions to choose from: 12:00-2:00pm or 2:00-4:00pm Make your own rocks glass in this beginner-level class, part of our "Bar Set" series. Enjoy the experience of gathering hot glass, applying color, and using specialized tools to create your project. Our experienced glass blower will be at your side… Continue reading Make It! Bar Set Series: Rocks Glass (June 15)
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: THIS IS THE 3RD INSTALLMENT IN THE GLASS BLOWING ESSENTIALS SERIES. COMPLETION OF INTRO TO GLASS BLOWING AND GLASS BLOWING ESSENTIALS 1 OR EQUIVALENT EXPERIENCE NECESSARY. Glass Blowing Studio. This is a 4-day workshop: Tuesday, June 18 -- 5pm-9pm Tuesday, June 25 -- 5pm-9pm Tuesday, July 2 -- 5pm-9pm Tuesday, July 9… Continue reading Glass Blowing Essentials 2 (June 18 & 25, July 2 & 9)
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