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Design Your Own Art Glass

$540
Calendar Next available session starts Jan 25, 2026 at 9:30 am, runs for 8 weeks
Express yourself and design your own sheets of glass. First, you will learn several techniques for working with glass powder, frit, and stringer to design your own glass. Next, you will use your custom made glass in fused glass projects to create beautiful objects based on your personal style. No experience needed.

Class does not meet on 3/1.

Ages 14+

Hot Glass 1

$680
Calendar Next available session starts Jan 25, 2026 at 9:30 am, runs for 8 weeks
Learn to blow glass now.

In this introductory class, learn to gather clear molten glass from the furnace and shape it into various forms, from paperweights to simple blown shapes, such as cups and bowls.

Instruction focuses on a team approach to glassblowing, with an emphasis on safety, proper tool use, basic techniques, and materials. Youll never drink from a glass again without appreciating the energy and detail that went into making it. No experience is required.

You may also wish to take this class a second time in order to continue to develop and refine basic skills before moving on to Hot Glass 2. Each time you take it, your skill level, confidence, and passion for glass will grow.

Class tuition includes 2 hours of open-studio time to be used during the 8-week course period. Open Studio is held on Monday Nights 5:00pm - 9:00pm.

Class does not meet on 3/1. Ages 14+

Tubing 101

$475
Calendar Next available session starts Jan 25, 2026 at 9:30 am, runs for 8 weeks
Intrigued by borosilicate glass tubing? Are you looking to expand your flameworking skills? Then Tubing 101 is for you! This class will cover basic safety, use of our propane/ oxygen bench and hand torch, and technical exercises to help create an understanding of how heat, breathe, timing, and gravity are used to create shape in glass. Learn how to open and close a tube, seal two pieces of tubing together, make connections with solid rods of glass and blow bubbles. Course will culminate with the creation of vessel forms.

Class tuition includes 2 hours of open-studio time to be used during the 8-week course period. Open Studio is held on Monday Nights 5:00pm - 9:00pm.

Prerequisite: Flame 1: Introduction to Flameworking, or equivalent 24 hours experience with instructor permission required.

Additional Class Materials Fee: This course requires a blow hose assembly kit. If students need to purchase: Kits are available for purchase on site the first day of class for $40.

Class does not meet 3/1

Ages 14+

Intermediate Stained Glass

$550
Calendar Next available session starts Jan 25, 2026 at 1 pm, runs for 8 weeks
Choose from a variety of patterns and learn the traditional technique of lead came. This technique is necessary to create a window that will be exposed to outdoor elements. Understanding this technique will allow you to feel comfortable moving forward with larger, more permanent stained glass creations.

Prerequisite: Introduction to Stained Glass or 24 hours of stained glass experience with instructor experience is required.

Class does not meet on 3/1.

Ages 14+

Introduction to Coldworking

$330
Calendar Next available session starts Jan 25, 2026 at 1 pm, runs for 8 weeks
Learn how to operate all of the equipment to cut, grind, drill, engrave, sandblast, and polish glass in this entirely cold process class. Learn techniques to strategize the best optical placement of cuts and gain experience using special adhesives to chemically bond glass segments together. Create unique works of glass art with interesting surface textures and shapes. Leave with a foundational knowledge of coldworking techniques and understanding of the lamination process. No experience necessary.

Class tuition includes 4 hours of open-studio time to be used during the 8-week course period. Open Studio is held on Mondays from 5:00pm - 9:00pm.

Class does not meet on 3/1.

Ages 14+

Introduction to Stained Glass

$550
Calendar Next available session starts Jan 25, 2026 at 4:30 pm, runs for 8 weeks
In this introductory class, you will learn the basics for working with flat colorful glass such as cutting, grinding, foiling, and soldering. You'll explore the famous Tiffany method of construction and work with provided patterns to create a finished stained glass panel ready for display. No experience necessary. This class is designed for beginners, and is a prerequisite for Intermediate Stained Glass.

Class tuition includes 2 hours of open-studio time to be used during the 8-week course period. Open Studio is held on Monday Nights 5:00pm - 9:00pm.

Class does not meet on 3/1.

Ages 14+

Dichroic Jewelry

$280

with Drue Miller

Calendar Next available session starts Mar 31, 2026 at 6:30 pm, runs for 4 weeks
Discover a rainbow of options with color-shifting dichroic glass! Learn how to make sparkling fused glass pendants and earrings using a variety of techniques. Well also incorporate accessory glass and decals, explore coldworking techniques, and attach findings that turn your one-of-a-kind creations into wearable works of art. No experience is necessary.

Ages 14+

Fusing Open Projects

$280
Calendar Next available session starts Apr 2, 2026 at 6:30 pm, runs for 4 weeks
After learning the basics of fusing and slumping in the introductory courses, we invite you to continue to develop your skills in Fusing Open Projects. This is a course for those who want to challenge themselves to explore fusing at their own skill level under the guidance of an instructor. Bring your ideas, creativity, ambition, and sketchbook to discuss projects with your instructor who will guide you through the creation.

Prerequisite: Kiln 1 or 24 hours of fusing experience with instructor permission is required.

Ages 14+





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