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… 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… 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)
Glass Blowing Studio. Friday, May 10, Two sessions to choose from: 5:00-7:00pm or 7:00-9:00pm. Need somewhere to put all those flowers your loved ones get you? Well look no further than this vase class! Enjoy the experience of applying your choice of colors, inflating the bubble, and using specialized tools to create your project. Our… Continue reading Make It! Vase (May 10)
Kiln Fusing Studio. Friday, May 10, 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… Continue reading Make It! Plant Stakes (May 10)
Torch Working Studio. Saturday May 11, 1:00-4:00pm. 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 filigree wine glass stem. Start by choosing both a cup and a foot from a variety of pre-made options. Next, choose colors that… Continue reading Make It! Bar Set Series: Filigree Wine Goblet (May 11)
Glass Blowing Studio. Saturday, May 11, Two sessions to choose from: 12:00-2:00pm or 2:00-4:00pm. Make your own stemless wine glass in this beginner-level class, part of our "Bar Set" series. 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… Continue reading Make It! Bar Set Series: Stemless Wine Glass (May 11)
Kiln Fusing Studio. Saturday, May 11, Two sessions to choose from: 12:00-1:30pm or 2:00-3:30pm. Discover the breathtaking beauty of dichroic glass! This special form of glass shifts colors depending on… Continue reading Make it! Fused Dichroic Pendants or Keychains (May 11)
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Students must have completed one “Make It!” Beads class or equivalent experience. This is a two-day class: Tuesday, May 14: 5:30-8:30pm Tuesday, May 21: 5:30-8:30pm This class will serve as the official training course to join the Journey Beads volunteer bead makers group. The first class session will begin with a brief… Continue reading Official Journey Beads Training Course (May 14 & 21)
Glass Blowing Studio. Wednesday, May 15, 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 (May 15)
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