Classes
Glass courses are offered year ’round at The Glass House. No experience is required for our beginner classes – just a desire to learn! Our most intense (and popular) beginner course is our 5-week Beginner Class which focuses on technique. Students are guided through the skills required to complete a suncatcher (as a “warm-up” project) and a hanging panel of their choice. Upon completion of the 5-week course, many of our students go on to take Intermediate courses such as lamp making and mirror construction. Courses currently being offered are detailed in the “Classes” section of this web site.
If you have an idea for a class, or would like to take a class that is offered, but at a different time, feel free to contact us and we can discuss “customizing” a class for you. A minimum of 4 participants is required in order to do this. A “custom class” is perfect for a night (or day) out with friends or family, as a way to meet new people. We also host birthday parties for ages 8 and up. Please call The Glass House at (613) 384-5330 for details.
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Beginner Stained Glass
5 weeks – 15 Hours Total
Session 1: Wednesdays, Jan. 11 – Feb. 8 6 – 9 pm
Session 2: Thursdays, Jan. 19 – Feb. 16 12:30 – 3:30 pm
Session 3: Fridays, Feb. 10 – March 9 6 – 9 pm
The Beginner Stained Glass course is designed for people who have little or no experience working with stained glass. Students will learn how to prepare a pattern, transfer that pattern to glass, cut and grind stained glass, apply copper foil, solder and “finish” their piece. Students will be provided with materials, use of tools and instruction to complete a suncatcher and an 8″ X 10″ hanging stained glass panel.
COST: $159
Mini Beginner Stained Glass
Session 4: Saturday, January 14th 11 am -4 pm
Session 5: Monday, February 6th 11 am – 4 pm
Session 6: Saturday, February 26th 11 am – 4 pm
This course is offered as a one day introduction to stained glass and is designed for individuals with little or no experience working with glass. Students will be provided with materials, use of tools and instruction to complete a suncatcher.
COST: $50
Leaded Stained Glass (Intermediate)
Session 7: Monday, January 16th 10 am – 5 pm
Session 8: Saturday, February 18th 10 am – 5 pm
This is a course for individuals experienced in working with stained glass. Students will construct a stained glass panel using lead came, bevels and stained glass. All materials are included.
COST: $95
Introduction to Glass Fusing
Session 9: Thursday, January 12th 1 pm – 4 pm
Session 10: Friday, January 20th 6 pm – 9 pm
Session 11: Wednesday, February 15th 6 pm – 9 pm
Session 12: Saturday, March 10th 1 pm – 4 pm
This course introduces participants to the basics of glass fusing in a kiln. Students will create a 6″ by 6″ fused glass tile which may be hung as a suncatcher or, for those experienced in stained glass, incorporated into a stained glass panel.
COST: $45
Intermediate Glass Fusing
Session 13: Tuesday, January 24th 1 pm – 4 pm
Session 14: Wednesday, February 22nd 6 pm – 9 pm
Session 15: Wednesday, March 21st 6 pm – 9 pm
This course is offered as an extension of the “Introduction to Glass Fusing” course; whereby students will be given an opportunity to create a larger project such as fused bowl or plate. Projects typically involve a 2-step firing process. Material costs average $25 – $35 for this class.
COST: $40 + materials
Panel Lamp (Intermediate)
Session 16: Mondays, February 13th AND 27th 11 am – 4 pm
This class is aimed at students with basic stained glass experience. A selection of patterns will be made available prior to the start of the class. Students are required to purchase their own glass and other required materials such as copper foil and solder.
COST: $55 plus materials
Fused Dichroic Glass Pendant
Session 17: Friday, January 13th 6 pm – 8 pm
Sesssion 18: Saturday, February 4th 1 pm – 3 pm
Session 20: Wednesday, March 7th 6 pm – 8 pm
Create beautiful fused glass pendants accented with eyecatching dichroic glass. This course includes glass and materials to create two lovely pendants using dichroic glass. In addition, students may create another two pendants without dichroic. Four silver or gold-plated bails are also included for hanging your pendants.
COST: $50
Fused Picture in Glass
Session 20: Saturday, January 21st 11 am – 4 pm
Session 21: Thursday, February 23rd 11 am – 4 pm
Create a lovely fused glass scene using a variety of fusing glass, frit, pebbles, stringers, etc. and then have it mounted in a picture frame. All materials, as well as the glass frame, are included.
COST: $95
Fused Glass Windchime
Session 22: Thursday, March 22nd 11 am – 4 pm
A variety of fusing glass will be available and students will be encouraged to use their creativity to create a unique and one-of-a-kind glass windchime that can be hung indoors or out. Glass
cutting experience is helpful; but not entirely necessary.
Cost: $75
Basic Jewelry
Session 23: Wednesday, February 8th 1 pm – 4 pm
Session 24: Monday, March 5th 1 pm – 4 pm
Participants will gain hands-on experience in the art of jewelry making using a combination of stained glass, beads, wire and glass globs. Students will make 2 pairs of earrings and 2 pendants. Materials and jewelry findings are included with the course fee.
Cost: $40
“Glass on Glass” Mosaic Window
Session 25: Mondays, January 9th AND 23rd 11 am – 4 pm
Session 26: Saturdays, Jan. 28th AND Feb. 11th 11 am – 4 pm
Session 27: Tuesdays, March 6th AND 20th 11 am – 4 pm
Students will create a stained glass mosaic on a salvaged window provided by the student. Please note that the total area of exposed glass in the window should NOT EXCEED 3 square feet. A variety of pattern ideas and glass will be made available; as well as other necessary materials and supplies such as stained glass, adhesive and grout. If you wish to “finish” your window frame (i.e., sand, stain or paint), it is advised that this be done prior to the start of the class.
COST: $95
Bevelled Glass Snowflake (Intermediate)
Session 28: Monday, January 30th 11 am – 4 pm
Create a lovely snowflake using bevelled glass and your choice of stained glass and globs. Basic previous experience with cutting and foiling stained glass is recommended. All materials are included with the course fee.
COST: $55
“CUSTOMIZE A CLASS”
If you have an idea for a class, or would like to take a class that is offered in this brochure BUT at a different time, please talk to us about customizing a class for you. A minimum of 4 participants is required. A “Custom Class” is perfect for a night (or day) out with friends or family, as a way to meet new people. We may also be able to incorporate it as part of a special celebration.
“HOST A BIRTHDAY PARTY”
We also host birthday party crafts for ages 8 and up. Favourite crafts are mosaic and glass fusing. Typical cost is $25 per participant.
Please – call (613) 384-5330 for detailsClasses are booked on a “first come, first served” basis. Payment at time of course registration ensures enrolment. All classes are subject to the HST.
