PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Students must have completed one “Make It!” Beads class or equivalent experience. Torch Working Studio. This is a 3-day workshop: April 16 (5:30-8:30pm), April 23 (5:30-8:30pm), April 30 (5:30-8:30pm). Learn the fun and meditative technique of creating colorful glass beads over a torch. In this 3-part course, you will learn studio safety,… Continue reading Bead Making Essentials (April 16, 23 & 30)
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
Join us for the return of the ultimate glass blowing competition! Witness the thrilling action as glass blowers from all over the region clash to capture the victory belt in a series of artistic competitions. Tonight's Battle includes the Bronson Children’s Hospital “Sculpture Throwdown” in the Hot Shop as well as the “Flourishing Functional Art”… Continue reading Kalamazoo Art Hop – Glass Blowers Battle Edition
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 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… 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)
Kiln Fusing Studio. Thursday May 9, 6:00-8:00pm. Our studios may be hot but you can keep cool with this brand new class, our Ice Cream Bowl class! In this class, work along side our talented instructors to learn how to make your very own ice cream bowl! Once you add your pattern and images to… Continue reading Make It! Ice Cream Bowl (May 9)
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 fused glass plant stakes. Learn the basics of cutting and preparing your project for the fusing process and explore various color applications. Each order includes… Continue reading Make It! Plant Stakes (May 10)
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 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 11)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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. Wednesday, May 22, 5:30-8:30pm. Learn a new kiln fusing technique! In this workshop, students will use glass powder on a 7 ½” circle or square glass to create a beautiful tie-die pattern effect. Once the glass is fired, it will be slumped into a cool, one-of-a-kind dish. Students will learn how to… Continue reading Make It! Slurry “Tie Dye” Dish (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)
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)
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)
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)
Glass Blowing Studio. Wednesday, May 29 Two sessions to choose from: 5:00-7:00pm or 7:00-9:00pm. Learn to make your own colorful and whimsical blown glass bubble 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! Bubble Bowl (May 29)
Kiln Fusing Studio. Wednesday, May 29, 6:00-8:00pm. Welcome Summer with this gorgeous decorative bowl! In this 2-hour class, you will be introduced to the basics of fused glass, cutting tools, and kiln forming techniques as you create a 7 1/2" circle bowl incorporating frit, stringers, and confetti glass in a flower-theme. You will be happy… Continue reading Make it! Slumped Flower Bowl (May 29)
Kiln Fusing Studio. Friday, May 31, 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! Bar Set Series Charcuterie Board (May 31)
Glass Blowing Studio. Friday, May 31, 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 31)
Torch Working Studio. Friday, May 31, 6:00-8:00pm. Welcome to our most popular "Make it!" torch working class! In this two-hour class you will be introduced to the basics of working with color rods, tools, and a torch to make beautiful pressed glass pendants. Each student can expect to make 1-4 pendants during the class. Open… Continue reading Make It! Basic Pendants (May 31)
Torch Working Studio. Saturday, June 1, 1:00-4:00pm. 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 marble. Choose your favorite colors and let your creativity flow! Students can… Continue reading Make It! Filigree Marble (June 1)
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