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
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
This is a 3 day workshop! August 7 (5:30pm-8:30pm) August 14 (5:30pm-8:30pm) August 21 (5:30pm-8:30pm) Experience the thrill of melting glass over a torch in this 3-part hands-on course. Discover the essential tools and techniques of working with Borosilicate glass as you complete a variety of projects including pendants, marbles, chains, and sculptures. Learn color… Continue reading Flame Working Essentials 1 (August 7,14, 21)
Glass Blowing Studio. Friday, August 9, Two sessions to choose from: 5:00-7:00pm or 7:00-9:00pm. Experience the wonder of molten glass as you work one-on-one with our studio artists to create your very own paperweight. Enjoy the process of gathering hot glass, applying splashes of color, and using specialized tools to shape your piece. No previous… Continue reading Make It! Paperweight (August 9)
Torch Working Studio. Friday August 9, 5:30-8:00pm. Make your own beautiful wearable art! In our two-color bracelet class, you'll 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… Continue reading Make it! Two-Color Bracelet (August 9)
Kiln Fusing Studio. Friday, August 9, 5:30pm-8:30pm Check out this awesome new project from our instructor, Bobbi! Show your Michigan pride with this cute and clever vessel that can be used as a mini vase, candle holder, pen jar, etc. You'll start with a 6" pre-cut silhouette of the lower peninsula of Michigan. From there… Continue reading Make It! Michigan Candle Holder (August 9)
We are thrilled to announce a collaboration with Kalamazoo Institute of Arts for the "Clearly Indigenous: Native Visions Reimagined in Glass" exhibition! Join us in our studios on Saturday August 10 from 3:30-6:00pm for live glass blowing and kiln fusing demonstrations by renowned artists Dan Friday and Carol Lujan, followed by a hands-on fused glass… Continue reading Clearly Indigenous Artists’ Exchange and Hands-On Exploration
Glass Blowing Studio. Wednesday, August 14 Two sessions to choose from: 5-7pm or 7-9pm. Make your own blown glass drinking tumbler in this beginner-level class. Enjoy the experience of applying… Continue reading Make It! Tumbler (August 14)
Torch Working Studio. Saturday, August 17, 1:00-3:00pm. Welcome to our most popular "Make it!" torch working class! In this two-hour class you will be introduced to the basics of working… Continue reading Make It! Basic Pendants (August 17)
Kiln Fusing Studio. Saturday, August 17 1:00-3:00pm. Welcome Summer with this gorgeous decorative bowl! In this 2-hour class, you will be introduced to the basics of fused glass, cutting tools, and kiln forming techniques as you create a 7 1/2" circle bowl incorporating frit, stringers, and confetti glass in a flower-theme. You will be happy… Continue reading Make it! Slumped Flower Bowl (August 17)
Glass Blowing Studio. Wednesday, August 21, Two sessions to choose from: 5:00-7:00pm or 7:00-9:00pm. Create your own beautiful modern garden float! In this glass blowing class, you will create an 6" diameter ball. Your garden float can be placed in your garden, floated on a pond, or can be hung with the addition of a… Continue reading Make It! Garden Float (August 21)
Glass Blowing Studio. Thursday, August 22, Two sessions to choose from: 5-7pm or 7-9pm. 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 (August 22)
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