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November 2009 Classes

On Demand: Beginning Bead Making
Lexington, KY. Held at Hallock Stained Glass. Tuition: $35 + supplies. 11:00am - 1:00PM. Get a jump start on the holiday season and join in as we make these stunning Angel Candle Holders. With a double skirt and a jewel for her head, she stands about eight inches tall, and is made with a spot just right to hold a votive candle. For more information contact Hallock Stained Glass, 1555 East New Circle Road, Suite 124, Lexington,  KY 40509. PH: 859-276-4734.

Nov 16: Mosaic Picture Frames
Cooper City, FL. Held at Art Glass Connection. Tuition: $45 + some supplies. 6:30 - 9:00 PM. This is a basic beginner mosaic class with a little homework. If you have never done mosaics before or are looking for something fun to do one evening, this is your class! You will take home a mosaic treasure & have something new to do with all of your beautiful glass scraps! Information at Art Glass Connection, 9500 Griffin Road Cooper City, FL 33328 (954) 434-7007.

Nov 18, 25, Dec 4, 11, and 18: Beginning Glass Blowing
Mesa, AZ.  Held at the Mesa Arts Center. Tuition: $437 R/ $464 NR, supplies included. Instructor: Dave Vogt . 7:00 - 10:00 PM. Learn traditional Italian style glass blowing. Work in teams to complete simple blown vessels. More information on this and other class offerings at mesaartscenter.com.

Nov 19: Blown Glass Ornaments
Pittsburgh, PA. Tuition: $85. 6:30 - 8:30PM.  Make your own blown glass ornament to hang on the tree or give as a special holiday gift! Under the guidance of a hot shop instructor, you will be able to select and add color to a hot glass bubble to create a unique glass ornament. You may wish to sign up with family members or a group of friends. Start a new tradition by creating your own holiday memory in glass. At the Pittsburgh Glass Center 5472 Penn Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15206 Tel: 412-365-2145 x208 or Toll Free: 1-866-742-4527. Registration Form

Nov 21: Fused Sunflower Picture in Glass
Cooper City, FL. Held at Art Glass Connection. Tuition: $55 and all of the fused glass, frit, stringer and firing is included . 11:00am - 3:00 PM. You have to see this piece in person to appreciate the dimension and colors of the flowers and leaves ! It is the fusing class that everyone has been asking for. Based on the popular book, Fused Pictures in Glass, you will learn to create beautiful mini works of art. We will even pull stringer in a torch for accents. Must have glass cutting skills. Information at Art Glass Connection, 9500 Griffin Road Cooper City, FL 33328 (954) 434-7007.

Nov 21: Fused Christmas Tree
Gettysburg, PA. Held at Wentz Stained Glass Studio. Tuition: $15. Anytime between 1:00 and 4:00PM. Walk in anytime between 1pm and 4pm. The project takes about a half hour to make. The project will be fired in the kiln and available for pick-up early the following week. More information at Wentz Stained Glass Studio, 48 York Street, Gettysburg, PA 17325. PH: 717-334-0906.

Nov 21: Moravian Stars
Allentown, PA. Held at Warner Stained Glass. Tuition: $50. 10:00am - 2:00PM. Spend the day making a 12 pointed, three-dimensional Moravian star. It is said that these originated as a geometry lesson for young boys in Germany. Who says you can’t learn geometry while having fun! Students will be given the opportunity to work with the Morton Cutting System and Beetle Bits Cutting System. Other hand-cutting tools will be available to use in the classroom. Glass (Spectrum, Clear Waterglass) will be included in the class. For more information contact Warner Stained Glass, 795 Roble Road, Suite A, Allentown, PA 18109. PH: 800-523-4242.

Nov 21: Soldered Charms Workshop
Mesa, Az. To be held at Kachina Stained Glass. Tuition $55 + supplies. 1:00 - 4:00PM. Learn to make a soldered jewelry piece in one day! For more information contact Kachina Stained Glass PH; 480-655-2000 located at 1762 S. Greenfield Road Suite #101 Mesa, Arizona 85206.

Nov 21: Stained Glass Holiday Mini-Workshop
Pittsburgh, PA. Held at Union Project, lower level studio. Class fee: $100, all materials included. 9:00am - 3:00PM. Space is limited to 12 students. Create your very own small glass window gift for the holiday. Learn to cut glass, assemble a window with lead came, solder, cement and detail a window. No experience necessary. Must be 18 years of age or older. Information at Union Project, 801 North Negley Ave Pittsburgh, PA 15206. PH: 412.363.4550 x22.

Nov 23, 30, Dec 7, 14, and 18: Intermediate Glass Blowing
Mesa, AZ.  Held at the Mesa Arts Center. Tuition: $261 R/ $277 NR, supplies included. Instructor: Adam Frus. 6:00 - 10:00 PM. Pre-requisite: A beginning Glassblowing class at the Mesa Arts Center or instructor's permission. Continue to advance your Italian style skills to create blown vessels while working in teams. More information on this and other class offerings at mesaartscenter.com.

Nov 24 & Dec 1: Box Tile Casting
Pittsburgh, PA. Tuition: $155.  6:30-8:30PM. This is a multi-day workshop offering students the chance to kiln cast their own 8” x 8” clear glass tile using the Bullseye box casting method. Students will take the first day to sculpt an object out of clay that they want imprinted into their tile. Alginate will be used to make a negative of the clay mold in order to make multiple plaster/silica positives. Students will then calculate how much clear glass will be needed to fill their molds. The second day of this class will be used to polish the clear tiles in the cold shop. After this two-day workshop, you will walk away with a basic knowledge of box kiln casting, alginate and plaster/silica mold making, polishing and your very own glass tile! At the Pittsburgh Glass Center 5472 Penn Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15206 Tel: 412-365-2145 x208 or Toll Free: 1-866-742-4527. Registration Form

Nov 27: Krazy Kat Fusing with Frit & Liquid Stringer
Cooper City, FL. Held at Art Glass Connection. Tuition: $55, includes all supplies. 11:00am - 3:00 PM. Don't fight the mall crowds this year. Instead, spend the day after Thanksgiving playing with glass. We've used the new persimmon glass as the border and added some confetti and fantasy fish. This "cat" even has piercing blue dichroic eyes. You'll learn to outline and decorate with Liquid Stringer and also how to use different size frit. This class is jam packed with several techniques!  Must have glass cutting skills. Information at Art Glass Connection, 9500 Griffin Road Cooper City, FL 33328 (954) 434-7007.

Nov 28: Fused Christmas Cookies Workshop
North Hampton, NH. Held at Accents in Glass. 10:00am-12:00PM. Tuition: $45. Come have some fun baking Christmas cookies out of glass!!! We will start baking for the holiday season the Saturday after Thanksgiving. Bring your friends and let's have some fun. Take our Plates and Bowls class to put your cookies on for that unique Hostess Gift - it will be make for some fun conversation! All materials included except for dichroic glass.  More information at Accents in Glass, 44 Lafayette Road, North Hampton, NH 03862. PH: (603) 929-9113.

Nov 28: Flat Panel Lamps Part 1
Cooper City, FL. Held at Art Glass Connection. Tuition: $55. 3:00 - 5:00 PM. This is a two part workshop and the return date will be determined by the attending students. Part 1 will be an introduction to lampmaking, how to choose the right type of glass and preparation tips for proper flat panel assembly. Part 2 will be the actual assembly of your beautiful lamp shade. Included in the class fee is your choice of several lamp patterns and a brass vase cap. Stained glass skills requiredInformation at Art Glass Connection, 9500 Griffin Road Cooper City, FL 33328 (954) 434-7007.

Nov 28: Fundamentals of Fusing
North Hampton, NH. Held at Accents in Glass. 1:00-4:00PM. Tuition: $75. Learn the basics of glass fusing and make two 4" square fused glass tiles. This hands on class will introduce students to basic fusing techniques, glass cutting, kiln operation and material selection. Find out what "frit", "noodles", and "stringers" are all about and use them to create little works of art that you can use as tiles, coasters or wall art. This class provides the basic skills to allow you to go on to create jewelry, bowls, trays, clocks and other fused glass pieces and it is a prerequisite for most of our other fusing classes. Bring a friend and experience the beauty and fun of fused glass. Course fee includes all tools. Materials to be purchased before class. Projects may be picked up the week after class. More information at Accents in Glass, 44 Lafayette Road, North Hampton, NH 03862. PH: (603) 929-9113.
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December 2009 Classes

Dec 1, 8, 15, & 22: Beginning Copper Foil or Beginning Leaded Glass Class
Mesa, Az. To be held at Kachina Stained Glass. Tuition $60 plus tools & supplies. Mornings 9:00AM-12:00PM or evenings 6:00-9:00PM for four consecutive weeks. No experience is required for the Beginner Copper Foil class. The Beginner Copper Foil class is required as a prerequisite for the Beginner Lead Class. Learn the basics of building a copper foil or leaded stained glass piece- cutting, grinding, leading and soldering. Construct one of our pre-selected designs that can be completed in four weeks (see web page for pictures of class projects). Students must have their own tools which may be purchased at the store (see web page for tool kit prices). Glass and materials are purchased as needed for your project. For more information contact Kachina Stained Glass PH; 480-655-2000 located at 1762 S. Greenfield Road Suite #101 Mesa, Arizona 85206.

Dec 2 - 6: Loren 1 Flameworking 5 Day Workshop
Mesa, AZ.  Held at the Mesa Arts Center. Tuition: $1325, supplies included. Instructor: Loren Stump. 10:00am - ~6:00 PM. If you take only one flameworking workshop, this is it, the most intense beginning flameworking workshop. Learn face murrini, signature cane, human body and animal sculpture. Techniques include cold assembly, hot sculpture, detail overlay, temperature control, tool use and fabrication. Make floral components to vacuum encase with Schott crystal into a flower paperweight. More information on this and other class offerings at mesaartscenter.com.

Dec 2, 9, 16, & 23: Beginning Copper Foil or Beginning Leaded Glass Class
Mesa, Az. To be held at Kachina Stained Glass. Tuition $60 plus tools & supplies. Mornings 9:00AM-12:00PM or evenings 6:00-9:00PM for four consecutive weeks. No experience is required for the Beginner Copper Foil class. The Beginner Copper Foil class is required as a prerequisite for the Beginner Lead Class. Learn the basics of building a copper foil or leaded stained glass piece- cutting, grinding, leading and soldering. Construct one of our pre-selected designs that can be completed in four weeks (see web page for pictures of class projects). Students must have their own tools which may be purchased at the store (see web page for tool kit prices). Glass and materials are purchased as needed for your project. For more information contact Kachina Stained Glass PH; 480-655-2000 located at 1762 S. Greenfield Road Suite #101 Mesa, Arizona 85206.

Dec 5: Table Lantern Class
Gettysburg, PA. Held at Wentz Stained Glass Studio. Tuition: $75.9:00am - 1:00PM. Learn to use the Beetle Bits system to create a Prairie style lantern. Change the glass colors for a more contemporary look. You will learn some basic wiring techniques to electrify your lantern. Glass & supplies for the lantern must be purchased at our studio. More information and registration at Wentz Stained Glass Studio, 48 York Street, Gettysburg, PA 17325. PH: 717-334-0906.

Dec 5 & 12: Kiln Formed Bracelets
Allentown, PA. Held at Warner Stained Glass. Tuition: $45 + glass. Instructor: Jacki Nattress. 1:00 - 3:00 PM. This 2 day class will introduce you to an innovative method of designing, cutting, layering and firing bracelets using a kiln. Once you learn how to design, cut and layer your bracelet blank, you will learn how to go about manipulating the bracelet to correct flaws that can arise while forming the bracelets. On the second day of class, you will form your bracelet blank. For more information contact Warner Stained Glass, 795 Roble Road, Suite A, Allentown, PA 18109. PH: 800-523-4242.

Dec 5: Fused Snowflake
Allentown, PA. Held at Warner Stained Glass. Tuition: $30. 10:30am - 12:300PM. Start your winter off with a little sparkle! This is a great beginner class for those who want to learn more about fusing. Students will learn the basics of fusing by creating 2 fused snowflakes (patterns are provided but students are encouraged to create their own, remember no two snowflakes are alike!). All materials are included. Tools are available to use in the classroom but students are welcome to bring their own.  For more information contact Warner Stained Glass, 795 Roble Road, Suite A, Allentown, PA 18109. PH: 800-523-4242.

Dec 6: Blown Glass Ornaments
Pittsburgh, PA. Tuition: $85. 10:00am - 12:00PM or 3:00 - 5:00PM.  Make your own blown glass ornament to hang on the tree or give as a special holiday gift! Under the guidance of a hot shop instructor, you will be able to select and add color to a hot glass bubble to create a unique glass ornament. You may wish to sign up with family members or a group of friends. Start a new tradition by creating your own holiday memory in glass. At the Pittsburgh Glass Center 5472 Penn Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15206 Tel: 412-365-2145 x208 or Toll Free: 1-866-742-4527. Registration Form

Dec 12: Precious Pendants
Pittsburgh, PA. Tuition: $75.  3:00 - 5:00PM. Flamework your own Precious Pendant out of borosilicate glass in this two-hour workshop, students will gather, apply color, and shape there own wearable piece. A torch demonstration will be given on the compression technique along will a few twists to make your piece truly unique. No experience is necessary. At the Pittsburgh Glass Center 5472 Penn Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15206 Tel: 412-365-2145 x208 or Toll Free: 1-866-742-4527. Registration Form

Dec 12: Stained Glass Holiday Mini-Workshop
Pittsburgh, PA. Held at Union Project, lower level studio. Class fee: $100, all materials included. 9:00am - 3:00PM. Space is limited to 12 students. Create your very own small glass window gift for the holiday. Learn to cut glass, assemble a window with lead came, solder, cement and detail a window. No experience necessary. Must be 18 years of age or older. Information at Union Project, 801 North Negley Ave Pittsburgh, PA 15206. PH: 412.363.4550 x22

Dec 12: Inclusions
Pittsburgh, PA. Tuition: $75. 10:00am - 12:00PM.  In this class, add a little something extra to your glass by including metal and harnessing the power of the bubble. Using copper we can create imagery and use basic metal working techniques in combination with the glass. Make the bubble your friend by controlling and creating mysterious grids or patterns of bubbles. No experience required but even seasoned kiln workers will find this technique fascinating. At the Pittsburgh Glass Center 5472 Penn Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15206 Tel: 412-365-2145 x208 or Toll Free: 1-866-742-4527. Registration Form

Dec 12: Intro to Paperweights
Mesa, AZ.  Held at the Mesa Arts Center. Tuition: $53 R/ $55 NR, supplies included. Instructor: Rob Traylor. 6:00 - 10:00PM. Learn how to use a crucible kiln and gloryhole to create paperweights. More information on this and other class offerings at mesaartscenter.com.

Dec 12: Fused Dichroic Jewelry Workshop
Gettysburg, PA. Held at Wentz Stained Glass Studio. Tuition: $95, all supplies included. 10:00am - 12:00PM. All materials & firing included to complete 6 pendants. No prior glass experience required. Three pendants will be tack-fused and three will be full-fused in the kiln. Finished pendants will be available for pick-up a couple days after the class.  More information and registration at Wentz Stained Glass Studio, 48 York Street, Gettysburg, PA 17325. PH: 717-334-0906.

Dec 12: Beading Class
Mesa, Az. To be held at Kachina Stained Glass. Tuition varies with project. 1:00 - 4:00PM. The class fee varies with the project so please call for details. For more information contact Kachina Stained Glass PH; 480-655-2000 located at 1762 S. Greenfield Road Suite #101 Mesa, Arizona 85206.

Dec 12 & 19: Beginning Copper Foil or Beginning Leaded Glass Class
Mesa, Az. To be held at Kachina Stained Glass. Tuition $30 plus tools & supplies. Mornings 10:00AM-1:00PM. No experience is required for the Beginner Copper Foil class. The Beginner Copper Foil class is required as a prerequisite for the Beginner Lead Class. Learn the basics of building a copper foil or leaded stained glass piece- cutting, grinding, leading and soldering. Construct one of our pre-selected designs that can be completed in four weeks (see web page for pictures of class projects). Students must have their own tools which may be purchased at the store (see web page for tool kit prices). Glass and materials are purchased as needed for your project. For more information contact Kachina Stained Glass PH; 480-655-2000 located at 1762 S. Greenfield Road Suite #101 Mesa, Arizona 85206.

Dec 13: Blown Glass Ornaments
Pittsburgh, PA. Tuition: $85. 1:00 - 3:00PM or 3:00 - 5:00PM.  Make your own blown glass ornament to hang on the tree or give as a special holiday gift! Under the guidance of a hot shop instructor, you will be able to select and add color to a hot glass bubble to create a unique glass ornament. You may wish to sign up with family members or a group of friends. Start a new tradition by creating your own holiday memory in glass. At the Pittsburgh Glass Center 5472 Penn Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15206 Tel: 412-365-2145 x208 or Toll Free: 1-866-742-4527. Registration Form

Dec 15-17: Hot Shop 3-Pack
Pittsburgh, PA. Tuition: $225. 6:30 - 8:30PM. If you’re intrigued by hot glass and want to experience several different hot techniques while making something cool to take home each week, this introductory class is for you. You’ll make a blown glass ornament, a pulled glass flower or leaf, and a paperweight. Once you complete this class, we guarantee you’ll be hooked on hot glass and want to take more classes! You’ll also have some great take-homes to show your friends!  At the Pittsburgh Glass Center 5472 Penn Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15206 Tel: 412-365-2145 x208 or Toll Free: 1-866-742-4527. Registration Form

Dec 19: Soldered Charms Workshop
Mesa, Az. To be held at Kachina Stained Glass. Tuition $55 + supplies. 1:00 - 4:00PM. Learn to make a soldered jewelry piece in one day! For more information contact Kachina Stained Glass PH; 480-655-2000 located at 1762 S. Greenfield Road Suite #101 Mesa, Arizona 85206.
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January 2010 Classes

Fusing Club
Lexington, KY. Held at Hallock Stained Glass. New beginning in January, Club Members will have the opportunity to learn many fusing skills from the basics to more advanced techniques. Projects will include Dichroic Cabochons, Dichroic Bracelet, Fine Silver Wire Fusing Necklace and Earring Set, Dichroic Link Bracelet, Etched Dichroic Cabochons, Fused Night Light Copper, Wire and Fused Glass Wind Chimes, Pin Frog Vase, Fused Picture Frame, Decorated Wine Bottle Platter, and Geometric Vase. For more information contact Hallock Stained Glass, 1555 East New Circle Road, Suite 124, Lexington,  KY 40509. PH: 859-276-4734.

Jan 9, 16, & 30: Beginning Stained Glass
Gettysburg, PA. Held at Wentz Stained Glass Studio. Tuition: $75 + tools. 9:00am - 12:00PM. This class teaches the basics of preparing a pattern, cutting the glass to a template, grinding and fitting the pieces, foiling and soldering the finished panel. The finished panel with then be framed if time permits. Students are required to purchase their own tools.      More information and registration at Wentz Stained Glass Studio, 48 York Street, Gettysburg, PA 17325. PH: 717-334-0906.

Jan 31, Feb 7, 14, 21, 28, Mar 7, 21, & 28: Flameworking II - Molding Moretti
Pittsburgh, PA. Tuition: $325.10 am -1 PM. Now that you have the basics, begin to hone your torchworking skills in this class while learning new techniques for sculpting soft glass in the flame. You’ll experience a deeper understanding of marble and bead making and expand into more advanced techniques including cane pulling and sculpting small figures such as animals or insects. Flameworking I, 24 hours experience, or permission of the instructor required. Basic materials provided. After week three of class, you are eligible to rent the studio on Fridays, between 10:00am - 12:00pm for ONLY $10/hour per person and this includes all tool rentals. At the Pittsburgh Glass Center 5472 Penn Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15206 Tel: 412-365-2145 x208 or Toll Free: 1-866-742-4527. Registration Form
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