Torch Working Studio. Thursday, April 18 5:30-8:30pm. This workshop will focus on a popular torch working technique – implosion pendants. The implosion technique creates the effect of multi-colored fingers of glass within another piece of clear glass. Students can expect to leave the class with a general understanding of borosilicate glass and some implosion pendants.… Continue reading Make It! Implosion Pendant (April 18)
Glass Blowing Studio. Saturday, April 20 Two sessions to choose from: 12:00-2:00pm or 2:00-4:00pm. 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 (April 20)
Torch Working Studio. Saturday, April 20 1:00-4:00pm Nature makes some really beautiful turtles and after this class you might be able to give it a run for its money! 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 turtle.… Continue reading Make It! Turtle Sculpture (April 20)
Glass Blowing Studio. Wednesday, April 24 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 (April 24)
Kiln Fusing Studio. Wednesday, April 24 6:00-8:00pm. Do you love plants, gardening and art? This class is for you! Join us for a fun evening in our studio making small fused glass plant stakes. Learn the basics of cutting and preparing your project for the fusing process and explore various color applications. Each order includes… Continue reading Make It! Plant Stakes (April 24)
Kiln Fusing Studio. Thursday, April 25 5:30-8:30pm. 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 (April 25)
Glass Blowing Studio. Friday, April 26 Two sessions to choose from: 5:00-7:00pm or 7:00-9:00pm. Join us and shape molten glass into your very own glass flower! Enjoy the experience of gathering hot glass, applying color, and using specialized tools to sculpt a solid glass object for yourself or to give as the perfect gift. You… Continue reading Make It! Flower (April 26)
Glass Blowing Studio. Saturday, April 27 Two sessions to choose from: 12:00-2:00pm or 2:00-4:00pm. 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 (April 27)
Torch Working Studio. Saturday, April 27 1:00-3:30pm. 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 (April 27)
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, May 7, 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 (May 7)
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Must have completed a “Make It!” Class in Torch Working or similar experience to participate. This is a 3-day workshop: May 8 (5:30pm-8:30pm) May 15 (5:30pm-8:30pm) May 22 (5:30pm-8:30pm) Immerse yourself in the creative process of sculpting Borosilicate glass over a flame. Begin with a solid rod of glass and melt it… Continue reading Flame Working Essentials 1 (May 8, May 15, May 22)
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