Hot Shop Studio. Tuesday, December 3 Two sessions to choose from: 5-7pm or 7-9pm 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 using an optic mold that you will enjoy for years to come. You pick the colors… Continue reading Make It! Optic Ornament (December 3)
Torch Working Studio. Tuesday, December 3 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 (December 3)
Glass Blowing Studio. Wednesday, December 4 Two sessions to choose from: 5-7pm or 7-9pm. Make your own colorful and whimsical ruffle bowl in this one-day hands-on class. Work side-by-side with our resident artists as you learn studio safety methods, basic techniques of glass blowing, and the trick of spinning a bowl shape. Choose your favorite… Continue reading Make It! Ruffle Bowl (December 4)
Kiln Fusing Studio. Wednesday, December 4 6:00-8:00pm. Experience the fun of fused glass art with this easy-to-learn project. Choose from our beautiful transparent and opalescent glass to create your own small winter-themed glass candy dish. Students will learn how to cut glass and use multiple design elements to create their own 5″x5″ project. Class will… Continue reading Make It! Small Winter Candy Dish (December 4)
Kiln Fusing Studio. Thursday, December 5 5:30-8:30pm. Serve your delicious holiday treats or leave out cookies for Santa with this keepsake kiln fused plate! Students will learn how to cut glass and use colorful frit and stringers to create this piece. Class will cover fused glass properties and firing techniques. All glass, materials, and tools… Continue reading Make It! Holiday Cookie Plate (December 5)
Torch Working Studio. This is a 3 day workshop! Thursday, December 5 (5:30pm-8:30pm) Thursday, December 12 (5:30pm-8:30pm) Thursday, December 19 (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,… Continue reading Flame Working Essentials 1 (December 5, 12, & 19)
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, December 5 (5:00-9:00pm), Day 2: Thursday, December 12 (5:00-9:00pm), Day 3: Thursday, December 19 (5:00-9:00pm), Day 4: Thursday, January 2 (5:00-9:00pm). This 4-part course takes your… Continue reading Glass Blowing Essentials 1 (December 5, 12, 19, and January 2)
This month is all about Ornaments Ornaments Ornaments! Cozy up by the glow of the fire and watch glass blowers make colorful ornaments from scratch, including "made-to-order" ornaments where you choose the color, design, and shape. There will also be torch working demonstrations, a make-your-own fused glass project (for a small fee), and a gallery… Continue reading Art Hop at Glass Art Kalamazoo
Glass Blowing Studio. Saturday, December 7 Two sessions to choose from: 12:00-2:00pm or 2:00-4:00pm The Holidays are coming 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 7)
Kiln Fusing Studio. Saturday, December 7 Two sessions to choose from: noon-2pm or 2-4pm. 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 7)
Glass Blowing Studio. Tuesday, December 10 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 (December 10)
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Students must have completed one “Make It!” Beads class or equivalent experience. This is a two-day class on the dates below! Tuesday, December 10: 5:30-8:30pm Tuesday, December 17: 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… Continue reading Official Journey Beads Training Course (December 10 & 17)
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