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 12, 19, January 2, and 3)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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… Continue reading Make It! Icicles (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… Continue reading Make It! Optic Ornament (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. Friday, April 17 6:00-8:30pm. Learn how to heat and shape glass rods into custom decorative drink stirrers, aka "swizzle sticks". Add your own creative touch as you… Continue reading Make It! Bar Set Series: Swizzle Sticks (April 17)
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… Continue reading Make It! Ornament (January 14)
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)
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… Continue reading Make it! Fused Dichroic Pendants or Keychains (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… 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… Continue reading Make It! Ornament (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)
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… Continue reading Make It! Icicles (January 16)
Flame Working Studio. Friday, January 17 5:30pm - 8:30pm Calling all gnome enthusiasts! 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 your own adorable gnome ornament. Give it as a gift or keep it for… Continue reading Make It! Gnome Ornament (January 17)
Glass Blowing Studio. Friday, January 17 Two sessions to choose from: 5:00-7:00pm or 7:00-9:00pm. Join us for this upcoming class and we'll help you make your own gorgeous glass vase!… Continue reading Make It! Vase (January 17)
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… Continue reading Make It! Fused Glass Lantern (January 18)
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)
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)
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)
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… Continue reading Make It! Ruffle Bowl (January 22)
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… 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.… Continue reading Make It! Bar Set Series: Stemless Wine Glass (January 23)
Kiln Fusing Studio. Thursday, January 23 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… Continue reading Make It! Michigan Mitten Candle Holder (January 23)
Glass Blowing Studio. Friday, January 24 Two sessions to choose from: 5-7pm or 7-9pm. Make your own blown glass drinking beer mug in this beginner-level class. Enjoy the experience of… Continue reading Make It! Bar Set Series: Beer Mug (January 24)
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… Continue reading Make It! Bubble Stringer Dish (January 25)
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… Continue reading Make It! Frog Sculpture (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… 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)
Torch Working Studio. Thursday, January 30 6:00-8:30pm In this three-hour class you will be introduced to the basics of working with color rods, tools, and a torch to make an… Continue reading Make It! Snowman Wine Stopper (January 30)
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!… Continue reading Make It! Bar Set Series Charcuterie Board (January 30)
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, January 30… Continue reading Intro to Glass Blowing (January 30 & February 6)
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… Continue reading Make It! Tumbler (January 31)
Kiln Fusing Studio. Friday, January 31 6:00-8:00pm. Create a beautiful and colorful fused glass votive holder in this seasonal glass class at Glass Art Kalamazoo! You will learn how to… Continue reading Make It! Votive Candle Holder (January 31)
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… Continue reading Make It! Bar Set Series: Filigree Wine Goblet (February 1)
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… 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)
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