1 day (3 hours) Kiln Fusing Glass Camp for Kids. Wednesday, July 31, 1:00–4:00pm. Our popular Summer Glass Camps are back! In this one day (3-hour) class, campers will explore… Continue reading 3-Hour Kiln Fusing Glass Camp – Afternoon Session (July 31)
Kiln Fusing Studio. Saturday, August 3, 12:30-3:30pm Create your own beautiful modern garden stake! In this 3-hour class, you will decorate a 7.5" blank round base of glass that will be added to a metal stake that stands approximately 48″ tall. You will be introduced to the basics of fused glass, cutting tools, and kiln… Continue reading Make It! Garden Art Stake (August 3)
Glass Blowing Studio. Saturday, August 3, 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 (August 3)
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
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 in the hot shop and flame shop. Witness the thrilling action as they clash to capture the victory belt in a series of artistic competitions.… Continue reading Glass Blowers Battle 2024
Torch Working Studio. Tuesday, October 8 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 (October 8)
Torch Working Studio. Friday, October 18 5:30-8:30pm. Get creative with this wonderful “Make it!” torch working class. 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… Continue reading Make It! Bar Set Series: Filigree Wine Goblet (October 18)
This is a 3 day workshop! August 7 (5:30pm-8:30pm) August 14 (5:30pm-8:30pm) August 21 (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, marbles, chains, and sculptures. Learn color… Continue reading Flame Working Essentials 1 (August 7,14, 21)
Glass Blowing Studio. Friday, August 9, Two sessions to choose from: 5:00-7:00pm or 7:00-9:00pm. Experience the wonder of molten glass as you work one-on-one with our studio artists to create your very own paperweight. Enjoy the process of gathering hot glass, applying splashes of color, and using specialized tools to shape your piece. No previous… Continue reading Make It! Paperweight (August 9)
Torch Working Studio. Friday August 9, 5:30-8:00pm. Make your own beautiful wearable art! In our two-color bracelet class, you'll learn several color placement techniques as you melt glass rods over a small torch to form your beads. All materials and hardware included in pricing. You’ll have a blast in this hands-on class, and will have… Continue reading Make it! Two-Color Bracelet (August 9)
Kiln Fusing Studio. Friday, August 9, 5:30pm-8:30pm Check out this awesome new project from our instructor, Bobbi! Show your Michigan pride with this cute and clever vessel that can be used as a mini vase, candle holder, pen jar, etc. You'll start with a 6" pre-cut silhouette of the lower peninsula of Michigan. From there… Continue reading Make It! Michigan Candle Holder (August 9)
We are thrilled to announce a collaboration with Kalamazoo Institute of Arts for the "Clearly Indigenous: Native Visions Reimagined in Glass" exhibition! Join us in our studios on Saturday August 10 from 3:30-6:00pm for live glass blowing and kiln fusing demonstrations by renowned artists Dan Friday and Carol Lujan, followed by a hands-on fused glass… Continue reading Clearly Indigenous Artists’ Exchange and Hands-On Exploration
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