Kiln Fusing Studio. Saturday, October 19 12:30-4:00pm. Decorate your outdoors with a glass lantern you created! In this class you will learn glass kiln fusing techniques and convert a plain glass lantern into a beautiful art piece of your own. You will enjoy learning about the techniques, using frits, stringers and other glass colors to… Continue reading Make It! Fused Glass Lantern (October 19)
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Students must have completed one “Make It!” Glass Blowing class or equivalent experience. Glass Blowing Studio. This is a 2 day workshop, Day 1: Tuesday, October 22 (5:00-9:00pm) Day 2: Thursday, October 24 (5:00-9:00pm) Tried a Make It! Glass Blowing class but want to learn more? This class is for you. This… Continue reading Intro to Glass Blowing (October 22 & October 24)
Torch Working Studio. Thursday, October 24 5:30-8:30pm Discover the fun of melting colorful glass over a small table-mounted torch! In this two-hour class you will be introduced to the basics of working with color rods, tools, and a torch to make beautiful glass vortex pendants. Each student can expect to make 1-3 pendants during the… Continue reading Make It! Vortex Pendant (October 24)
Glass Blowing Studio. Friday, October 25 Two sessions to choose from: 5-7pm or 7-9pm This seasonal favorite is back! Enjoy the experience of applying your choice of colors, inflating the bubble, and using specialized tools to create your very own glass pumpkin. Our skilled instructors will work with you 1-on-1 to create your perfect decoration… Continue reading Make It! Pumpkin (October 25)
Kiln Fusing Studio. Friday, October 25 5:30-8:30pm. Create your own beautiful modern garden art stake! In this 3-hour class, you will decorate an blank square base of glass that will be added to a metal stake that stands approximately 48″ tall. You will be introduced to the basics of fused glass, cutting tools, and kiln… Continue reading Make It! Square Garden Art Stake (October 25)
Glass Blowing Studio. Saturday, October 26 Two sessions to choose from: noon-2pm or 2-4pm This seasonal favorite is back! Enjoy the experience of applying your choice of colors, inflating the bubble, and using specialized tools to create your very own glass pumpkin. Our skilled instructors will work with you 1-on-1 to create your perfect decoration… Continue reading Make It! Pumpkin (October 26)
Kiln Fusing Studio. Saturday, October 26 1:00-3:00pm. In this couples-oriented class, participants will use colorful glass tiles, frit, and stringers to create a set of 4 drinking glass coasters! Students will learn to cut glass, use multiple design elements, and be introduced to the basics of fused glass properties and firing techniques. Each ticket includes… Continue reading Make It A Date! Couples Coasters Class (October 26)
Glass Blowing Studio. Wednesday, October 30 Two sessions to choose from: 5-7pm or 7-9pm. Learn to make your own colorful and whimsical blown glass ruffle bowl! Work side-by-side with our resident artists to learn hot shop safety methods, the basics of working with hot glass, and the techniques of spinning a bowl shape. Choose your… Continue reading Make It! Ruffle Bowl (October 30)
Kiln Fusing Studio. Wednesday, October 30 5:30-8:30pm. Charcuterie is all the rage and you’ll be the talk of the table when you serve yours on a gorgeous handmade glass board! In this beginner-level class, we’ll teach you how to cut glass and use colorful frit and stringers to create your piece. We’ll cover fused glass… Continue reading Make It! Bar Set Series Charcuterie Board (October30)
Torch Working Studio. Wednesday, October 30 6-8:30pm. Make your own beautiful wearable art in our two-color bracelet class! Learn several color placement techniques as you melt glass rods over a small torch to form your beads. All materials and hardware included in pricing. You’ll have a blast in this hands-on class, and will have a… Continue reading Make It! Two-Color Bracelet (October 30)
Enjoy our exciting glass blowing show, watch our Bronson Journey Beads team make glass beads, make your own fused glass project for a small fee, and shop our brand new gallery exhibit. Art Hop is FREE and open to all ages. Art Hop is a program of the Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo. … Continue reading Art Hop at Glass Art Kalamazoo
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 in the hot shop and flame shop. Witness the thrilling action as they clash to capture the victory belt in a series of artistic competitions.… Continue reading Glass Blowers Battle 2024
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