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)
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)
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)
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. 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)
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)
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)
Glass Blowing Studio. Tuesday, February 4 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 (February 4)
Torch Working Studio. Tuesday, February 4 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 (February 4)
Torch Working Studio. Wednesday, February 5 6:00pm - 8:30pm Get creative with this wonderful "Make it!" lampworking class. In this three hour class you will be introduced to the basics of working with color rods, tools, and a torch to make beautiful glass hearts! No limit to the number of pendants you can make! Each… Continue reading Make It! Heart Pendant (February 5)
Kiln Fusing Studio. Wednesday, February 5 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 (February 5)
Kiln Fusing Studio. Thursday, February 6 5:30-8:30pm. Make a beautiful large glass bowl to use functionally or for decoration. In this 3-hour class, you will be introduced to the basics of fused glass, cutting tools, and kiln forming techniques as you create a colorful large serving bowl incorporating frit, stringers, and confetti glass. You can… Continue reading Make It! Large Slumped Glass Bowl (February 6)
Torch Working Studio. This is a 3 day workshop! Thursday, February 6 (5:30pm-8:30pm) Thursday, February 13 (5:30pm-8:30pm) Thursday, February 20 (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 (February 6,13,20)
Torch Working Studio. Saturday, February 8 1:00-3:00pm Get creative with this wonderful "Make it!" lampworking class. In this three hour class you will be introduced to the basics of working with color rods, tools, and a torch to make beautiful glass hearts! No limit to the number of pendants you can make! Each ticket includes… Continue reading Make It! Heart Pendant (February 8)
Torch Working Studio. Tuesday, February 11 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 (February 11)
Glass Blowing Studio. Tuesday, February 11 Two sessions to choose from: 5pm-7pm or 7pm-9pm 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 11)
Glass Blowing & Kiln Fusing Studio. Wednesday, February 12 Two sessions to choose from: 5:00-7:00pm or 7:00-9:00pm. Surprise your sweetie with a fun and unique night out this season: 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… Continue reading Hot Date Night! (February 12)
Torch Working Studio. Wednesday, February 12 5:30-8:30pm Nature makes some really beautiful turtles and after this class you might be able to give it a run for its money! 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 turtle.… Continue reading Make It! Turtle Sculpture (February 12)
Torch Working Studio. Friday, February 14 6:00-8:30pm Get creative with this wonderful "Make it!" lampworking class. In this three hour class you will be introduced to the basics of working with color rods, tools, and a torch to make beautiful glass hearts! No limit to the number of pendants you can make! Each ticket includes… Continue reading Make It! Heart Pendant (February 14)
Glass Blowing & Kiln Fusing Studio. Friday, February 14 Two sessions to choose from: 5:00-7:00pm or 7:00-9:00pm. Surprise your sweetie with a fun and unique night out this season: 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… Continue reading Hot Date Night! (February 14)
Glass Blowing Studio. Saturday, February 15 Two sessions to choose from: 12-2pm or 2-4pm. 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 (February 15)
Kiln Fusing Studio. Saturday, February 15 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 (February 15)
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, February 18: 5:30-8:30pm Tuesday, February 25: 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 (February 18-25)
Glass Blowing Studio. Tuesday, February 18 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 (February 18)
Torch Working Studio. Wednesday, February 19 5:30-8:00pm. Celebrate winter with this fun new class! Learn to melt rods of glass over a small table-mounted torch as you build colorful 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, and will… Continue reading Make it! Winter Glass Bead Plant Stake (February 19)
Glass Blowing Studio. Wednesday, February 19 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 (February 19)
Kiln Fusing Studio. Wednesday, February 19 6:00-8:00pm Create a beautiful and colorful fused glass votive holder in this fused glass class at Glass Art Kalamazoo! You will learn how to safely cut and assemble flat glass using multiple styles and colors of glass for your project. Your candle holder will be finished using a draping… Continue reading Make it! Votive Candle Holder (February 19)
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Students must have completed one “Make It!” Glass Blowing class or equivalent experience. Glass Blowing Studio. This is a 2 day workshop, Day 1: Thursday, February 20 (5:00-9:00pm) Day 2: Thursday, February 27 (5:00-9:00pm) Tried a Make It! Glass Blowing class but want to learn more? This class is for you. This… Continue reading Intro to Glass Blowing (February 20 & 27)
This fun, funky evening is all about cool art in a hot setting! Mix and mingle with arts enthusiasts, professionals, and talented artists while bidding on fantastic, one-of-a-kind glass art… Continue reading Blue Heat Glass Art Gala and Auction 2025
Glass Blowing Studio. Tuesday, February 25 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 (February 25)
Glass Blowing Studio. Wednesday, February 26 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 (February 26)
Kiln Fusing Studio. Wednesday, February 26 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 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 1… Continue reading Make It! Plant Stakes (February 26)
Glass Blowing & Kiln Fusing Studio. Friday, February 28 Two sessions to choose from: 5:00-7:00pm or 7:00-9:00pm. Surprise your sweetie with a fun and unique night out this season: 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… Continue reading Hot Date Night! (February 28)
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Must have taken Bead Essentials or the Official Journey Bead Training Course to sign up for this class. Torch Working Studio. Friday, February 28 5:30-8:30pm. Learn to shape and decorate your own glass critter beads with colorful patterns in this 3-hour intermediate-level class. This is the first in a series of making… Continue reading Critter Beads-Farm Animals (February 28)
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