Torch Working Studio. Saturday, December 2, 1-3:30pm 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 (December 2)
Hot Shop Studio. Saturday, December 2, Two sessions to choose from: 12-2:00pm or 2-4:00pm The Holidays are here and that means blown glass ornaments are back! Work one-on-one with our talented instructors to create a beautiful blown glass ornament that you will enjoy for years to come. You pick the colors and pattern, then assist… Continue reading Make It! Ornament (December 2)
Glass Blowing Studio. This is a 2 day workshop, Day 1: Tuesday, December 5 (5:00-9:00pm), Day 2: Tuesday, December 12 (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 (December 5 & 12)
Hot Shop Studio. Wednesday, December 6, 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 (December 6)
Kiln Fusing Studio. Wednesday, December 6, Two sessions to choose from: 5:30-7:00pm or 7:30-9:00pm. Discover the breathtaking beauty of dichroic glass! This special form of glass shifts colors depending on angle of view, shimmering with gorgeous metallic and iridescent tones in the light. Join us in our studios to learn the basics of working with… Continue reading Make it! Fused Dichroic Pendants or Keychains (December 6)
Glass Blowing Studio. Thursday, December 7, 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 (December 7)
Torch Working Studio. Thursday, December 7 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… Continue reading Make It! Mushroom Pendant (December 7)
Kiln Fusing Studio. Thursday, December 7 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! Students will learn how to cut glass and use colorful frit and stringers to create this piece. This is part of our Bar Set Series.… Continue reading Make It! Holiday Charcuterie Board (December 7)
Hot Shop Studio. Saturday, December 9, Two sessions to choose from: 12-2pm or 2-4pm 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 with a teardrop shape that you will enjoy for… Continue reading Make It! Teardrop Ornament (December 9)
Torch Working Studio. Saturday, December 9 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 (December 9)
Spend an afternoon getting creative at Glass Art Kalamazoo! Our "Family Fun Day!" walk-in glass classes are open to all ages* and skill levels, and start at just $10 per project. Learn the basics of the fusing (melting) process as you assemble colorful bits of glass onto your own magnet, suncatcher, ornament, or nightlight. Come… Continue reading Family Fun Day! Walk-In Ornaments
Tuesday, December 12 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 demonstrate and guide… Continue reading Make it! Basic Beads (December 12)
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