We teach a wide variety of glass techniques in our newly renovated studio. Our classes range from single day workshops to multi-session courses that run for several months. Once a student has taken the required fundamental fusing class(s) they are eligible to work at their own pace in our open studio sessions. For more information on classes including enrollment instructions, view the following class schedule and description.
NOTE: Most kilnforming classes have an additional date arranged for the critique and pickup of projects. All classes are taught at the Arcade Art Glass Studio. Minimum age is 14 years for all classes.
Winter 2012 Classes Available:
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Continuing Basic Venetian Glass Beadmaking Workshop
The workshop will focus on practicing and improving shaping and surface decorating techniques. Individual help will be provided for challenges students bring to class. Supplies included. 2 sessions.
Marilyn Nugent – Workshop: Th, Fri, Feb 9–10, 9:30am–3:30pm
$240
Reactive Colors Workshop
Add color, texture and complexity to your artwork by creating your own designer glass using frit, stringers, confetti, sheet glass and pattern bar rods. You will then incorporate the designer glass elements into a piece, either a plate or bowl. Truly one of a kind! Supplies included. 2 sessions.
Janet Wittenberg – Workshop: Sa, Su, Feb 11–12, 10:00am–2:00pm
$275
Designer Glass Workshop
Add color, texture and complexity to your artwork by creating your own designer glass using frit, stringers, confetti, sheet glass and pattern bar rods. You will then incorporate the designer glass elements into a piece, either a plate or bowl. Truly one of a kind! Supplies included. 2 sessions.
Sue Hill – Workshop: Fri, Feb 17, 6:30pm–9:30pm, Sa, Feb 18, 10am–1pm
$200
Comprehensive First Time Fusers Workshop
This comprehensive course combines Fabulous First Time Fusers I and II and prepares you for other glass projects. Learn to design, cut, assemble, fire, and shape fused glass artwork. Create square and round dishes and experience shaping with slumping and draping. Understand full fusing and tack fusing firing methods. 3 sessions.
Janet Wittenberg – Workshop: Fri, Feb 24, 6:30pm–9:30pm, Sa, Feb 25, 10am–4pm, Sun, Feb 26, 10am–1pm
$350
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Spring/Summer 2012 Classes Available:
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Fabulous First Time Fusers I Workshop
Intro to art and technique of fused glass. Design, cut, assemble, fire and slump a glass dish and another project. Learn full fuse and tack fuse firing. Incorporate accessories like stringers and frits into designs. Firing schedules and controlled cooling covered. Supplies included. 2 sessions.
(A) Janet Wittenberg – Workshop 1: Sa, Su, Mar 24-25, 10am–1pm
(B) Michele Rubin – Workshop 2: Sa, Su, Jun 23-24, 10am–1pm
$185
Fabulous First Time Fusers II Workshop
Expand your skills and techniques in an in-depth second class for First Time Fusers. Intermediate level cutting and grinding skills, circle cutting, multiple firing and further exploration of accessory glass. Students make an 8" piece to be draped and a 6" circle to be slumped. Supplies included.
2 sessions.
(A) Sue Hill– Workshop 1: Sa, Su, Apr 14-15, 10am–1pm
(B) Janet Wittenberg – Workshop 2: Sa, Su, Jul 7-8, 10am–1pm
$185
Comprehensive First Time Fusers Workshop
A comprehensive intro to the art & technique of fused glass: a combined Fabulous First Time Fusers I & II class. Learn to design, cut, assemble, fire & shape fused glass artwork. Create square & round dishes & shape glass by slumping & draping. Learn about full fuse & tack fuse firing. Supplies included. 3 sessions.
Michele Rubin – Workshop: Th, F, May 17-18, 6:30pm–9:30pm, Sa, May 19, 10am–4pm
$350
Weekday First Time Fusers Intensive
A comprehensive intro to the art & technique of fused glass: a combined Fabulous First Time Fusers I & II class. Learn to design, cut, assemble, fire & shape fused glass artwork. Create square & round dishes & shape glass by slumping & draping. Learn about full fuse & tack fuse firing. Supplies included. 4 sessions.
Sue Hill – Workshop: M-Th, Aug 27-30, 10am–1pm
$350
Casting Two Ways Workshop
Try something different and explore the sculptural side of glass! Create multi-dimensional objects with clothing or fabric using an open mold casting technique. Transform objects into glass portraits with deep relief casting. Learn new skills and expand your glass knowledge. Supplies included. 2 sessions.
Diane Cooper Cabe and Wendy Jarcho – Workshop: Sa, Su, Mar 10-11, 10am–3pm
$300
Edible Glass Workshop
Try something different and explore the sculptural side of glass! Create multi-dimensional objects with clothing or fabric using an open mold casting technique. Transform objects into glass portraits with deep relief casting. Learn new skills and expand your glass knowledge. Supplies included. 3 sessions.
Diane Cooper Cabe – Workshop: Sa, Jul 21, 10am–3pm, Sun, Jul 22, 2pm-5pm, Th, Jul 26, 6pm-8pm
$200
Windchime Workshop
Create your own windchimes. The first session will be designing and constructing the frame and the chimes. Second session will be putting your windchimes together. All supplies included. 2 sessions.
Sue Hill – Workshop: M, Apr 23-30, 6:30pm–9:30pm
$185
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Lead Came Method
Learn the lead came method for creating Stained Glass. Make a 6 by 9 inch panel. Classes cover: Selecting design & color choices, tools & safety; soldering techniques. Students will learn to use a grinder for fitting glass pieces, applying lead came, finish soldering and how to apply patina. Supplies included.
5 sessions.
Instructor: Ludmila Figueras
(A) Workshop 1: Th, Mar 1-29, 6:30pm–9:30pm
(B) Workshop 2: Th, Jul 5–Aug 9, 6:30pm–9:30pm (no class Jul 26)
$250
Copper Foil Method
Learn the copper foil method for creating Stained Glass. Make a 6 by 9 inch panel. Classes cover: Selecting design and color choices, tools and safety; soldering techniques. Students will learn to use a grinder for fitting glass pieces, applying copper foil, finish soldering and how to apply patina. Supplies included. 5 sessions.
Instructor: Ludmila Figueras
(A) Workshop 1: Th, Apr 12-May 10, 6:30pm–9:30pm
(B) Workshop 2: Th, May 24–Jun 21, 6:30pm–9:30pm
$250
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Venetian Glass Beadmaking Workshop
Learn to make beautiful glass beads using Venetian flameworking techniques. Make, shape, and decorate beads with dots, stringers, latticino and combing techniques. Home studio set-up will be discussed. Supplies included. 2 sessions.
Instructor: Marilyn Nugent
(A) Workshop 1: Sa, Su, Apr 21-22, 9:30am–3:30pm
(B) Workshop 2: Sa, Su, Jun 30-Jul 1, 9:30am–3:30pm
(C) Workshop 3: Sa, Su, Aug 25-26, 9:30am–3:30pm
$240
Fused Glass Jewels and Pendants Workshop
Learn how to make beautiful fused glass pendants, earrings, and pins. This class will teach you basic fusing techniques using dichroic glass and other elements to create many unique pieces. You will also learn how to finish your work for a very professional look. No experience is required for this class. Supplies included. 3 sessions.
Sue Hill – Workshop: F, May 4, 6:30pm–9:30pm, Sa, May 5, 10am–2pm, Su, May 6, 10am–12pm
$275
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Beyond Venetian Glass Beadmaking Workshop
Refine your bead-making skills and learn new techniques with this class. All students make multicolored latticino, learn to encase beads and to use enamel powders. Work with metal foils and one-on-one with instructor on personal challenges. Supplies included. 2 sessions.
Marilyn Nugent – Workshop: Sa, Su, Jul 28-29, 9:30am–3:30pm
$240
Fused Glass Jewels and Pendants II Wire Wrapping Workshop
Explore basic wire wrapping techniques. Learn to select and use proper tools to bind, twist & shape wires to create beautiful settings for different class-supplied shapes. Students will design fused cabochons which will be used for creating grooved pendants on Day 2. All supplies included & students will leave with basic tool kit. 2 sessions.
Michele Rubin – Workshop: Sa, Su, Jun 9–10, 10am–2pm
$295
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Texture as a Design Element in Glass Workshop
In this class students will learn a variety of techniques incorporating texture as a design element. Students will make pieces that are representative of several styles of texture from subtle to extreme, using both additive and subtractive methods. Supplies included. 2 sessions.
Janet Wittenberg – Workshop: Sa, Mar 3, 10am–2pm, Su, Mar 4, 10am-1pm
$275
Pattern Bars as Design Elements Workshop
Explore the concepts and uses of pattern bars in designing kilnformed glass art. Learn several methods to build and kiln-fire pattern bars, including pot-melt, during the first two sessions. Learn to cut bars into slices with a saw and design a fused glass vessel using pattern bars in the final session. Supplies included. 3 sessions.
Sue Hill – Workshop: M, Mar 5 & 12, 6:30pm–9:30pm, Su, Mar 18, 10am-4pm
$275
Fused Flowers-Powder Wafers and Glass Clay Workshop
Using Powder Wafer and Glass Clay techniques explore several methods to create flower components and compositions. Students will create a variety of flower components that will be assembled to create one or more garden-themed compositions. Supplies included. 2 sessions.
Michele Rubin – Workshop: M, Mar 19-26, 6:30pm–9:30pm
$185
Incorporating Inclusions Workshop
In this class you will be offered a variety of materials to utilize, along with glass, to produce new design directions for your glass work. You will create special effects by incorporating metals, and other natural and man-made materials in your glass pieces. Supplies included. 2 sessions.
Janet Wittenberg – Workshop: Sa, Mar 31, 10am–2pm, Su, Apr 1, 10am-1pm
$275
Fused Glass Mosaics Workshop
Learn to use kiln formed glass techniques to make beautiful fused "mosaic" art. Explore using frit as a "grout." After discussing different application techniques, students will design and create a 7 x 7 inch fused mosaic tile. Bring your design ideas or develop one in class. All supplies included. 2 sessions.
Michele Rubin – Workshop: Sa, Apr 28, 10am–2pm, Su, Apr 29, 10am-2pm
$275
Imagery with Leaves Workshop
Learn how to incorporate leaf imagery and texture into your fused glass creations. In this class you will be taken through the steps to create a 9" bowl or platter incorporating glass powders to create images of leaves. These techniques can be applied to more advanced projects as well. Supplies included. 1 session.
Janet Wittenberg – Workshop: Sa, Jun 16, 10am–1pm
$150
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Advanced Pattern Bars Workshop
Expand the concepts and uses of pattern bars as design components in kilnformed glass art work. Learn new methods to build and kiln-fire pattern bars in first session. Cut bars into slices and create a fused glass vessel using pattern bar slices as design elements in final session. Supplies included. 2 sessions.
Sue Hill – Workshop: M, May 7, 6:30pm-9:30pm, Sa, May 12, 10am–4pm
$275
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