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… Continue reading Glass Blowing Essentials 1 (December 5, 12, 19, and January 2)
Torch Working Studio. Thursday, January 2 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… Continue reading Make It! Basic Pendants (January 2)
Kiln Fusing Studio. Saturday, January 4 12:30-3:30pm. Make a beautiful large glass bowl to use functionally or for decoration. In this 3-hour class, you will be introduced to the basics… Continue reading Make It! Large Slumped Glass Bowl (January 4)
Glass Blowing Studio. Saturday, January 4 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… Continue reading Make It! Ornament (January 4)
Torch Working Studio. Wednesday, January 8 6:00-8:30pm Add a unique touch to your Holiday/Winter décor with these elegant glass icicle ornaments! Learn the relaxing practice of melting and shaping borosilicate glass with an small table-mounted torch. Our instructor will lead you through the steps offer one-on-one help as you complete the project. Each student can… Continue reading Make It! Icicles (January 8)
Hot Shop Studio. Wednesday, January 8 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 teardrop-style ornament that you will enjoy for years to come. You pick the colors and pattern, then… Continue reading Make It! Teardrop Ornament (January 8)
Kiln Fusing Studio. Wednesday, January 8 6-8pm. Spend a relaxing night in the fusing studio as you make a fun and useful project! In this beginner-level class, participants will use colorful glass tiles, frit, and stringers to create a set of 2 drinking glass coasters. Explore multiple design elements as you learn the basics of… Continue reading Make It! Coaster Set (January 8)
Hot Shop Studio. Thursday, January 9 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 (January 9)
Torch Working Studio. Thursday, January 9 6:00-8:30pm Add a unique touch to your Holiday/Winter décor with these elegant glass icicle ornaments! Learn the relaxing practice of melting and shaping borosilicate glass with an small table-mounted torch. Our instructor will lead you through the steps offer one-on-one help as you complete the project. Each student can… Continue reading Make It! Icicles (January 9)
Kiln Fusing Studio. Thursday, January 9 5:30-8:30pm. Create your own beautiful modern garden art stake! In this 3-hour class, you will decorate an blank square 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! Square Garden Art Stake (January 9)
Glass Blowing, Kiln Fusing, and Torch Working Studio. Saturday, January 11 12:00-4:30pm. Join us for “EGAD – Explore Glass Art Day”, an immersive 4 1/2-hour tour of our studios at Glass Art Kalamazoo. Participants will work side-by-side with our talented instructors to create projects in our Glass Blowing, Torch Working, and Kiln Fusing studios. Each… Continue reading Make It! EGAD – Explore Glass Art Day (January 11)
Torch Working Studio. This is a 3-day workshop: January 14 (5:30-8:30pm), January 21 (5:30-8:30pm), January 28 (5:30-8:30pm), This 3-part course will teach you the ins and outs of making glass beads. You will be introduced to the tools used in torch working and taught the basics of glass sculpting with a torch. This class will… Continue reading Bead Making Essentials (January 14, 21,28)
Glass Blowing Studio. Tuesday, January 14 Two sessions to choose from: 5:00-7:00pm or 7:00-9:00pm 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 (January 14)
Kiln Fusing Studio. Wednesday, January 15 Two sessions to choose from: 5-7pm or 7-9pm. 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 (January 15)
Glass Blowing Studio. Wednesday, January 15 Two sessions to choose from: 5:00-7:00pm or 7:00-9:00pm Make your own rocks 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 side… Continue reading Make It! Bar Set Series: Rocks Glass (January 15)
Torch Working Studio. Wednesday, January 15 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 (January 15)
Glass Blowing Studio. Thursday, January 16 Two sessions to choose from: 5:00-7:00pm or 7:00-9:00pm 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 (January 16)
Torch Working Studio. Thursday, January 16 6:00-8:30pm Add a unique touch to your Holiday/Winter décor with these elegant glass icicle ornaments! Learn the relaxing practice of melting and shaping borosilicate glass with an small table-mounted torch. Our instructor will lead you through the steps offer one-on-one help as you complete the project. Each student can… Continue reading Make It! Icicles (January 16)
Kiln Fusing Studio. Thursday, January 16 6:00-8:00pm. 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,… Continue reading Make It! Small Slumped Dish (January 16)
Flame Working Studio. Friday, January 17 5:30pm - 8:30pm Gnome-one knows where they might find a class about gnomes but it looks like you have found one! Join us this holiday season for a brand new bead-making class. With the help of our talented instructor, you'll learn basic beading and sculpting techniques as you create… Continue reading Make It! Gnome Ornament (January 17)
Glass Blowing Studio. Saturday, January 18 Two sessions to choose from: 12pm-2pm or 2pm-4pm Join us and shape molten glass into your very own glass heart! Enjoy the experience of gathering hot glass, applying color, and using specialized tools to create a solid glass object for yourself or to give as the perfect gift. You… Continue reading Make It! Heart Paperweight (January 18)
Kiln Fusing Studio. Saturday, January 18 12:30-4:00pm. Decorate your outdoors with a glass lantern you created! In this class you will learn glass kiln fusing techniques and convert a plain glass lantern into a beautiful art piece of your own. You will enjoy learning about the techniques, using frits, stringers and other glass colors to… Continue reading Make It! Fused Glass Lantern (January 18)
Glass Blowing Studio. Tuesday, January 21 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 (January 21)
Glass Blowing Studio. Wednesday, January 22 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 (January 22)
Torch Working Studio. Wednesday, January 22 5:30-8:30pm. Celebrate Winter with this fun new class! Learn to melt rods of glass over a small table-mounted torch bookmark as you build these sculptural beads from scratch. Choose your favorite colors and add your own custom touches to the design. You'll have a blast in this hands-on class,… Continue reading Make It! Snowman Bead Bookmark (January 22)
Kiln Fusing Studio. Wednesday, January 22 5:30-8:30pm. Make your own serving dishes for the holidays! You will craft a gorgeous handmade glass cheese board and cracker tray that you will enjoy for years to come. Students will learn how to cut glass and use colorful frit and stringers to create this piece. This is part… Continue reading Make It! Bar Set Series: Cheese Board & Cracker Tray (January 22)
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: THIS IS THE 3RD INSTALLMENT IN THE GLASS BLOWING ESSENTIALS SERIES. COMPLETION OF INTRO TO GLASS BLOWING AND GLASS BLOWING ESSENTIALS 1 OR EQUIVALENT EXPERIENCE NECESSARY. Glass Blowing Studio. This is a 4-day workshop: Thursday, February 13 -- 5pm-9pm Thursday, February 20 -- 5pm-9pm Thursday, February 27 -- 5pm-9pm Thursday, March 6… Continue reading Glass Blowing Essentials 2 (February 13, 20, 27 & March 6)
Torch Working Studio. Thursday, January 23 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 beautiful glass vortex marbles! Students can expect to make 1-2 marbles, depending on the size. Open… Continue reading Make It! Vortex Marbles (January 23)
Glass Blowing Studio. Thursday, January 23 Two sessions to choose from: 5:00-7:00pm or 7:00-9:00pm. 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 (January 23)
Glass Blowing Studio. Friday, January 24 Two sessions to choose from: 5:00-7:00pm or 7:00-9:00pm. 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 (January 24)
Torch Working Studio. Saturday, January 25 12:30-3:30pm. In this three-hour class you will be introduced to the basics of working with color rods, tools, and a torch to make a vibrant and adorable frog sculpture. Choose your favorite colors and bring your creature to life under the flame as our instructor leads you through the… Continue reading Make It! Frog Sculpture (January 25)
Kiln Fusing Studio. Saturday, January 25 1-3:30pm. Spend a fun night out learning this super cool technique! In this class, students choose a 7.5″ circle or square base tile which they will decorate with a pattern of stringers in a vibrant interlocking striped pattern. The tile will be fused in the kiln to form bubbles… Continue reading Make It! Bubble Stringer Dish (January 25)
Glass Blowing Studio. Tuesday, January 28 Two sessions to choose from: 5:00-7:00pm or 7:00-9:00pm. 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 (January 28)
Kiln Fusing Studio. Wednesday, January 29 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 (January 29)
Kiln Fusing Studio. Thursday, January 30 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! In this beginner-level class, we’ll teach you how to cut glass and use colorful frit and stringers to create your piece. We’ll cover fused glass… Continue reading Make It! Bar Set Series Charcuterie Board (January 30)
Glass Blowing Studio. Friday, January 31 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 (January 31)
Glass Blowing Studio. Saturday, February 1 Two sessions to choose from: 12pm-2pm or 2pm-4pm Join us and shape molten glass into your very own glass heart! Enjoy the experience of gathering hot glass, applying color, and using specialized tools to create a solid glass object for yourself or to give as the perfect gift. You… Continue reading Make It! Heart Paperweight (February 1)
Torch Working Studio. Saturday, February 1 12:30-3:30pm. 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 (February 1)
Kiln Fusing Studio. Saturday, February 1 Two Sessions: 12:00-2:00pm 2:00-4:00pm Celebrate Valentine's Day with a love themed suncatcher! Choose from our wide selection of colorful glass bits, frits, and stringers and decorate a blank square tile. Add a metal loop at the end to transform it into a vibrant window-hanging piece of art! Each ticket… Continue reading Make It! Valentine’s Suncatcher (February 1)
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