Torch Working Studio. Saturday, January 6, 1:00-3:30pm Join us in our Torch Working Studio for this unique class. After a basic introduction to melting and shaping borosilicate glass with an oxy-propane torch, our instructor will lead you through the steps of creating your own elegant, icicle-inspired ornaments. No limit to the number you can make… Continue reading Make It! Icicles (January 6)
Kiln Fusing Studio. Saturday, January 6 1:00-4:00pm. Make a beautiful large glass bowl to use functionally or for decoration. In this 3-hour class, you will be introduced to the basics of fused glass, cutting tools, and kiln forming techniques as you create a colorful large serving bowl incorporating frit, stringers, and confetti glass. You can… Continue reading Make It! Large Slumped Glass Bowl (January 6)
Torch Working Studio. Tuesday, January 9, 5:30-8:30pm Learn to shape and decorate your own glass beads with colorful patterns in this “Make it!” class. Enjoy the experience of melting color rods of glass on a torch and applying the molten glass to a mandrel. You will have an experienced glass artist at your side to… Continue reading Make it! Basic Beads (January 9)
Hot Shop Studio. Wednesday, January 10 Two sessions to choose from: 5-7pm or 7-9pm The Holidays are here and that means blown glass ornaments are back! This year, we have two new designs. Work one-on-one with our talented instructors to create a beautiful blown glass ornament using an optic mold that you will enjoy for… Continue reading Make It! Optic Ornament (January 10)
Torch Working Studio. Wednesday, January 10, 5:30-8:30pm. This workshop will focus on a popular torch working technique – Dot Stack. The Dot Stack technique creates the effect of multi-layered colorful circles of glass within another piece of clear glass making polka dots. This class is a great intro to flame working and understanding how the… Continue reading Make It! Polka Dot Marble (January 10)
Kiln Fusing Studio. Wednesday, January 10 5:30pm-8:30pm Learn a new kiln fusing technique! In this workshop, students will use cut glass in order to make their own Sand Dollar Dish. Students will learn how to cut glass and use frit with our fusing technique to make their work. Class will cover fused glass properties and… Continue reading Make It! Sand Dollar Dish (January 10)
Kiln Fusing Studio. Thursday, January 11 6:00-8:00pm Create a beautiful and colorful fused glass votive holder in this fused glass class at Glass Art Kalamazoo! You will learn how to safely cut and assemble flat glass using multiple styles and colors of glass for your project. Your candle holder will be finished using a draping… Continue reading Make it! Votive Candle Holder (January 11)
Glass Blowing Studio. This is a 2 day workshop, Day 1: Thursday, January 11 (5:00-9:00pm) Day 2: Thursday, January 18 (5:00-9:00pm) Tried a Make It! Glass Blowing class but want to learn more? This class is for you. This 2-day course introduces students to the fundamentals of glassblowing. Students will receive an overview of the… Continue reading Intro to Glass Blowing (January 11 & January 18)
Glass Blowing Studio. Saturday, January 13, Two sessions to choose from: 12:00-2:00pm or 2:00-4:00pm Make your own blown glass drinking beer mug in this beginner-level class. 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 guiding you every… Continue reading Make It! Bar Set Series: Beer Mug (January 13)
Torch Working Studio. This is a 3-day workshop: January 16 (5:30-8:30pm), January 23 (5:30-8:30pm), January 30 (5:30-8:30pm). Learn the basic technique of forming beads on a mandrel using a torch. In this 3 week course, you will use soft (Moretti) glass to build colorful glass beads. Studio safety, glass compatibility, annealing, bead shaping, and basic… Continue reading Bead Making Essentials (January 16, 23, & 30)
Torch Working Studio. Wednesday, January 17, 6:00-8:00pm Get creative with this wonderful “Make it!” torch working class. In this 2-hour class you will be introduced to the basics of working with color rods, tools, and a torch to make beautiful glass mushroom pendants. No limit to the number of pendants you can make! Open to… Continue reading Make It! Mushroom Pendant (January 17)
Glass Blowing Studio. Wednesday, January 17 Two sessions to choose from: 5:00-7:00pm or 7:00-9:00pm. Make your own blown glass drinking tumbler in this beginner-level class. Enjoy the experience of applying your choice of colors, inflating the bubble, and using specialized tools to create your project. Our experienced glass blower will be at your side guiding… Continue reading Make It! Tumbler (January 17)
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