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Beginners Stained
Glass Session 1 Thursday Afternoons The beginner stained
glass course is designed for individuals who have little or no experience
working with stained glass. Students will learn how to prepare a
pattern, transfer a 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 instructions to complete a 8"
X 10" hanging stained glass panel
COST $159 |
'Mini' Beginner Stained Glass Session 2
Saturday, July 10 Session 3 Wednesday, August 11 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 |
Mosaic Stepping Stone
Session 4
Saturday, July 3 Session 5 Monday, July 19 Students will learn how to prepare a pattern, transfer a pattern to glass, cut & grind stained glass, prepare a stepping stone mold, mix and pour cement and how to 'finish' their stone. Students will be provided with materials, patterns, use of tools and instructions to complete one 14" round or 16" hexagonal stepping stone. COST $95
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Introduction to Glass Fusing
Session 6
Friday, July 9 Session 7
Saturday, July 31 Session 8 Wednesday, August 4
Thusday, August 26 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.
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Intermediate Glass Fusing
Session 10
Friday, July 16 Session 11
Wednesday, August 18
This course is offered
as an extension of "Introduction to Glass Fusing", whereby students
will be given the opportunity to create a larger project such as a fused bowl
or plate. Projects will typically involve a 2-step firing
process. The cost for materials will depend on the type and amount of
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Fused Dichroic Glass Pendant
Session 12 Thursday, July 8 Session 13 Saturday, July 17 Session 14 Friday, August 13
Create beautiful fused glass
pendants accented with eye-catching 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 included
for hanging your pendants.
COST $50
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'Glass
on Glass' Mosaic Window
Session 15
Monday, July 12 & Wednesday July 14 Session16 Wednesday, August 25 & Friday August 27
Students will create a stained glass mosaic on a salvaged window provided by the student. A variety of pattern ideas and glass will be made available; as well as other necessary supplies such as 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
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Fused Picture in Glass - Intermediate
Session 17
Monday, July 5
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. Students are encouraged to bring their own
glass cutter and pliers.
COST $95
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Session 18
Monday, July 26
Create a unique 3-dimensional stained
glass "whirl" containing a "theme" of your choice, such as birds, butterflies, sail boat or lighthouse. Course includes cutting the "whirl" (outer rings), building the internal components and assembly of all pieces.
Students are required to purchase their own glass and materials such as copper foil and solder.
COST $55 + materials
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Panel Lamps Intermediate
Session 19
Friday, August 6 & 20
This class is aimed at students with basic stained glass experience. A selection of patterns will be made avialable prior to the start of the class. Students are required to purchaes their own glass and other required materials such as copper foil and solder.
COST $55 + materials
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Mosaic Table
Session 20
Wednesday, July 21 Session 21
Saturday, August 28
Come and spend a relaxing day creating your own stained glass mosaic table. Table top and wrought iron legs are included with this class; as well as stained glass, adhesive and grout. Whether you have an idea for a design or no idea at all - we will help you come up with a pattern suited to your experience (or lack thereof) with stained glass and/or mosaic work.
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Session 22
Wednesday, July 28 Session 23
Saturday, August 7
Create a unique, one -of-a-kind garden plaque centered around a sculptured concrete "face" created by local artisian Doug McDonald of Rue Royale. A variety of colorful stained glass mosaic piences add color and creativilty to this lovely piece which may be hung indoors or out to add a fun and whimsical touch to your home. All material are included in the course fee. COST $125
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'A CUSTOM 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
"Custom Class" is perfect for a night (or day) out with friends and
family or as a way to meet new people. We may also be able to
incorporate it as part of a special celebration.
A minimum of 4 participants is required.
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Call us for details Please Note
NEW LOCATION as of January 5, 2009
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Classes are booked on a 'frist come, first served' basis. Payment at course registration ensures enrollement. |