Kiln Fusing Studio. Wednesday, May 15, 5:30-8:30pm. Wind chimes are one of our favorite things to make out of glass! Join us to create a colorful and beautiful design of your own. In this 3-hour class, you will design, cut, and arrange glass that will be fused in our kiln and strung to create a… Continue reading Make It! Wind Chimes (May 15)
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Must have completed our "Intro to Glass Blowing" Course or similar experience to participate. Glass Blowing Studio. This is a 4 day workshop, Day 1: Thursday, May 16 (5:00-9:00pm), Day 2: Thursday, May 23 (5:00-9:00pm), Day 3: Thursday, May 30 (5:00-9:00pm), Day 4: Thursday, June 6 (5:00-9:00pm). This 4-part course takes your… Continue reading Glass Blowing Essentials 1 (May 16, 23, 30 & June 6)
Torch Working Studio. Friday, May 17, 6:00-8:30pm. You can create some really cool patterns on glass with simple dots such as these awesome floral-themed wine bottle stoppers. Students will be guided through the process of layering dots of colored borosilicate glass over clear, creating a marble. This marble gets attached to a rod that will… Continue reading Make It! Bar Set Series: Polka Dot Wine Stopper (May 17)
Glass Blowing & Kiln Fusing Studio. Friday, May 17, Two sessions to choose from: 5:00-7:00pm or 7:00-9:00pm. Surprise your sweetie with a fun and unique night out: Hot Date Night at Glass Art Kalamazoo! In this 2-hour long couples-oriented event, you and your date will create your very own projects in our Glass Blowing and… Continue reading Hot Date Night! (May 17)
Glass Blowing Studio. Saturday, May 18, Two sessions to choose from: noon-2:00pm or 2:00-4:00pm. Make your own blown glass drinking beer mug in this beginner-level class. 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 side guiding you every… Continue reading Make It! Bar Set Series: Beer Mug (May 18)
Kiln Fusing Studio. Saturday, May 18, 12:30-4:00pm. Decorate your outdoors with a vibrant handmade glass candle lantern! In this beginner-level class you will learn kiln fusing techniques as you use colorful frit, stringers, and sheet glass to convert a plain glass lantern into a beautiful piece of art. Match your design to your home decor,… Continue reading Make It! Fused Glass Lantern (May 18)
Glass Blowing Studio. Wednesday, May 22, Two sessions to choose from: 5:00-7:00pm or 7:00-9:00pm. Looking to fill out your bar series set of glasses? Well introducing our new Pint Glass class! Enjoy the experience of gathering hot glass, applying color, and using specialized tools to create your project. Our experienced glass blower will be at… Continue reading Make It! Bar Set Series: Pint Glass (May 22)
Kiln Fusing Studio. Thursday, May 23, Two sessions to choose from: 5:00-6:30pm or 7:00-8:30pm. 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 (May 23)
Glass Blowing Studio. Friday, May 24, Two sessions to choose from: 5:00-7:00pm or 7:00-9:00pm. 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 (May 24)
Torch Working Studio. Friday, May 24, 6:00-8:00pm. Experience the thrill of melting colorful glass rods over a table-mounted torch in this beginner-level class. In this 2-hour class you will be introduced to the basics of working with color rods, tools, and a torch to make beautiful glass mushroom pendants. This class is a great intro… Continue reading Make It! Mushroom Pendant (May 24)
Kiln Fusing Studio. Friday, May 24, 5:30-7:30pm. Choose from our beautiful transparent and opalescent glass to create your own small glass dish. Students will learn how to cut glass and use multiple elements to design their own 5″x5″ project. Class will cover fused glass properties and firing techniques. Open to all skill levels, no previous… Continue reading Make It! Small Slumped Dish (May 24)
Torch Working Studio. Tuesday, May 28, 5:30-7:30pm. Join us for a fun introduction to “Journey Beads“! This 2-hour class is designed to give you a hands-on way to support the program while enjoying a fun night in our studio. You’ll learn to melt colorful rods of glass to a mandrel over a torch, as our… Continue reading Make It! Journey Beads (May 28)
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