Beginning Stained Glass Class | Tuition: $125

Learn the basics of stained glass using the Copper Foil method in this comprehensive 8 week course. You will make 2 projects a lightcatcher and a panel framed in zinc. This is a meaty class as you will learn glass selection, how to score and break glass, foil, grind, clean, and much more. An informative class that will get you started in the Art of Stained Glass! Tools and supplies are required and should be purchased prior to class. A rental program available for those not wishing to purchase tools.
Length: 8 Weeks.

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Colorful Critters | Tuition: $50

Make a colorful animal with a multitude of colors. Lots of designs to choose from including an owl, rooster, cat, lion, eagle, hummingbird, puma, phoenix, dragon, elephant, horse, and more! These designs range from 20 to over a 100 pieces. They are made to use a random color scheme, but you can use a more traditional scheme if you prefer. Also a great way to make use of all your scrap glass. Tuition includes pattern. Glass and material additional.
Length: 5 Weeks.

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Intermediate Copper Foil Panel Class | Tuition: $60

Here's another "Next Step" project. Learn how to make a medium size Copper Foil Panel (60 - 150 pieces). A free pattern starting at approximately 14" X 20" will be provided. There are several patterns to choose from. Tuition includes pattern. Glass and material additional.
Length: 6 Weeks.

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Advanced Copper Foil Panel Class | Tuition: $65

Learn how to make a more involved Copper Foil Panel using internal reinforcement for those larger projects. A free pattern of approximately 4 square feet with 150 – 300 pieces will be provided. There are several patterns to choose from. Tuition includes pattern. Glass and material additional.
Length: 8 Weeks.

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Lead Came Class | Tuition: $65

Here's a good Intermediate class. Learn how to build a panel using a different method from your Copper Foil work to make a Lead Came panel. Internal reinforcement and glazing will be covered. Tuition includes pattern. Glass and materials additional.
Length: 6 Weeks.

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Metal Art Panel Class | Tuition: $55

Use wire to create design elements to incorporate with brass stampings or small pewter pieces to accentuate a stained glass panel. Some decorative soldering techniques are taught as well. Glass,wire, other design elements and material additional.
Length: 3 Weeks.

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Mosaic Class | Tuition: $55

Here's a fun class. Learn how to accent flower pots, small table tops, frame, mirrors, trivets, wood cut outs, your choice and great fun. If you know how to cut glass, the designs you can make are endless, and if you don't know how to cut glass, don't feel left out ˜because there are other wonderful and easy designs you can use to make your treasured piece! Item to mosaic must be brought to class, some wood cut outs are available for purchase, Glass and materials additional.
Length: 2 Weeks.

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Mosaic Mosaic Rock or Glass Block | Tuition: $65

Learn how to mosaic a River Rock or Glass Block your choice. Some designs choices are provided or you can make own design. The glass block has an opening to put string lights in it if you desired (lights not included). Basic glass cutting skills are requred. River Rock OR Glass Block Glass is provided and included in the tuition price. Other glass and materials additional.
Length: 4 Weeks.

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Nautical Shell Art Panel Class | Tuition: $50

Use a sliced Nautilus or other large shell and design a panel around it. Add smaller shell, beach glass or nugget elemenets to compliment the art piece. Some decorative soldering techniques are taught as well. Glass, shells other design elements and material additional.
Length: 5 Weeks.

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Angel Class | Tuition: $65

Learn how to make a large Angel (12"x24" w/approx. 175-200 pieces) Some wire reinforcement techniques will be taught for this mid-size free form. This is an intermediate to advanced glass. Tuition includes pattern (there are six patterns to choose from). Glass and material additional.
Length: 7 Weeks.

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Open Class | Tuition: $20 per night

If you're having trouble completing or fixing a project, we'll give you the benefit of our experience and walk you through your difficulties and help you complete it. This is NOT a structured class where we teach you how to make a project from start to finish, BUT - we're here to help you in a more casual atmosphere. You'll be able to utilize our knowledge, classroom, and possibly one of our little gizmos like a came bender for round panels, to make the job easier. You'll not only learn a little something for your project but glean lots of info listening as we help the other students in the class with their projects! Get your glass crafting friends together and have some fun! You can sign up for 1 night and/or both nights.

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Picture Frames | Tuition: $50

Learn how to build a 4X6 picture frame using straight line bevels and glass nuggets. We will show you how to embellish your frame and some decorative soldering will be shown. This project is simple yet elegant and a beautiful way to frame your favorite photo. Tuition fee includes bevels, nuggets and wire for backing. Soldering materials additional.
Length: 1 Day.

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Glass Cutting 101 | Tuition: $35

Learn how to score and break glass using different style glass cutters, breaking pliers, straight edge, lens circle cutter and more. A great class for mosaic crafters how want to incorporate shapes nut possible with mosic nippers. Also a great cutting refresher for those who have not done stained glass in a while. Tuition fee includes an 8" x 12" piece of float glass to practice on. Additional glass may be purchased if desired. Black marker, cutter and breaking tools should be brought or you can simply observe or purchase the tools needed if desired.
Length: 1 Day.

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Soldering Workshop | Tuition: $45

Learn the properties of different solder mixes and their application. How to draw a smooth, rounded, well incorporated solder bead. Several decorative soldering techniques as well as foil tricks to help fix cutting and grinding mistakes. Bring a small project ready to solder. Tuition fee includes a piece of float glass to practice decorative soldering. Tools/Supplies needed: A foiled project ready to solder must be brought to class along with all your solder equipment and supplies.
Length: 1 Day.

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Stepping Stones | Tuition: $70 (own mold) $75 (use of studio mold)

Learn to make a traditional stepping stone using a mold, stained glass, sand topping mix and concrete. If using a studio mold first come basis. Choice of round, square, hexagon, heart, moon, or compass) Sand Topping Mix, concrete, and wire reinforcement is included in tuition fee. Tuition reduced to $70 if own mold brought to class and used. Glass additional.
Length: 5 Weeks.

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Window Plating Class | Tuition: $65

Learn the "Tiffany Style Window Plating" technique of placing a second and third piece of glass over a portion of the panel to alter the color, give it depth, and create a special effect. Different designs to choose from. Tuition includes free pattern. Glass and material additional.
Length: 6 Weeks.

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Flat Panel Lamp Shade | Tuition: $55

This is your next step up to lamp making. This is the flat panel method – no molds required for this one. Use of a jig is important to ensure panel uniformity; alternate methods of positioning the panels for soldering, tinning and attaching the vase cap will be taught. Tuition includes choice of pattern. Glass and materials extra.
Length: 5 Weeks.

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Square Flat Panel Lamp Shade | Tuition: $55

This is a four panel lamp shade that doesn't require a mold. Use of a jig (morton layout block is recommended) is important to ensure panel uniformity; alternate methods of positioning the panels for soldering, tinning and attaching the vase cap will be taught. Tuition includes choice of pattern. Glass and materials extra.
Length: 6 Weeks.

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Fused Lantern | Tuition: $85

In this class you will make 4 frit panels to insert into a metal lantern. The lantern, Frit, 4 Cut Fusible Glass panels, and pattern ideas included with the tuition. Panels will be fused by staff and you will be called when ready to pick-up.
Length: 1 Day

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Tiffany Lamp Revisited | Tuition: $75

Make a beautiful flat panel lamp shade with an innovative designs to emulate the classic Tiffany shades. This flat panel method requires no molds. Use of a jig is important to ensure panel uniformity; alternate methods of positioning the panels for soldering, tinning and attaching the vase cap will be taught. Glass and materials extra.
Length: 8 Weeks.

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Fan Lamp | Tuition: $40

This fan lamp is based on one of a dozen Tiffany's designs to be paired with an art deco brass base or you can make a more contemporay design for an oak or brass base. Tuition includes choice of pattern. Glass, base & materials extra.
Length: 4 Weeks.

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Table Lantern - 3 or 4 Sided | Tuition: $65

A slightly different twist on the traditional table lamp design. In this class you will make and corectly wire either a triangular table lantern raised slightly on brass rods and mounted on a wooden base or a simple box lantern. Tuition includes pattern. Glass, Wood Base, Lamp and wiring material additional.
Length: 5 Weeks.

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Fairy Pagota Lantern| Tuition: $55

Create a 4 sided Pagoda Lantern with Fairies. In this class you will make a 4 sided table top pagoda lantern. Tuition includes pattern. Glass and materials additional.
Length: 5 Weeks.

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Fused Lantern | Tuition: $50

In this class you will make a triangular table lantern with one of the 3 panels in a fused design of your choice. It is assembled on raised brass rods and mounted on a wooden base. Tuition includes pattern. Glass, Wood Base, Lamp & wiring material additional.
Length: 5 Weeks.

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Shell or Nugget Lamp Shade | Tuition: $45

Here's a little something different to light up your way. Build a Lamp using glass nuggets on a small 7" Worden Form. There's really no design per say on this but if you are feeling creative by all means! You can utilize sea shells, agates, and of course nuggets. Tuition includes free usage of small mold. Glass and materials extra.
Length: 5 Weeks.

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Fused Dichroic Jewelry | Tuition: $35

In this class you will explore a little fusing. You will make several small fused pieces using the System 96 glass and Dichroic glass to make pendants, earrings, broach, etc. No experience needed. Tuition includes all materials needed for this class. A great make and take home project.
Length: 1 Day.

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XTreme Dichroic Jewelry | Tuition: $50

Learn to make simple and decorative jewely using dichro scraps. You will be shown how to enhance your black base with dichroic glass on top to accentuate and highlight your piece as well as adding simple design shapes to it. A dremel tool with small diamond ball bits and a morton surface are needed for this class. Glass & materials are extra.
Length: 2 Weeks.

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Fused Art Panel | Tuition: $50

Create a round panel with coe 90 or 96 coe fusable glass. You will be shown how to cut a circle with a cricle cutter for you base piece. Glass & materials extra. Some glass cutting experience needed. Come with a design or create as you go.

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Fused Ghost Wind Chime | Tuition: $60

Another charming holiday chime for your collection! Here you will learn how to drill holes in glass, assemble the ghosts, prepare for the moon for fusing and then string the chimes. Glass and materials extra. Pattern making and glass cutting experience required.
Length: 3 Weeks. Lenghth: 3 Weeks.

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Fused Christmas Ornaments | Tuition: $45

Make adorable fused ornaments for your windows or tree. Several pattern designs are available or create your own. Tuition includes patterns, glass, and kiln firing.

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Fused Christmas Lantern | Tuition: $75

In this class you will make 1 holiday panel to insert into a metal lantern. The metal lantern, frit, and pattern ideas included with the tuition. Glass extra. Panel will be fused by staff and you will be called when ready to pick-up at a later date.
Length: 2 weeks

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Fused Lantern | Tuition: $85

In this class you will make 4 frit panels to insert into a metal lantern. The lantern, Frit, 4 Cut Fusible Glass panels, and pattern ideas included with the tuition. Your panel will be fused by staff and you will be called when ready to pick-up.
Length: 1 Day

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Fused Holiday Panel | Tuition: $50

Create a round 8" panel with a Christmas holiday theme. You will be shown how to cut a circle with a cricle cutter for you base piece or purchase an pre-cut 8" circle. Glass & materials extra.
Lenghth: 2 Weeks.

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Fused Mushroom Cap | Tuition: $55

In this class you will be making a fused musroom cap using fusable glass and frit. Use of circle cutter and assembly prep prior to firing using basic fusing techniques will be shown. Piece will be fired twice by the staff; once flat, then draped over the mold selected. The cap will be attached to copper tubing in the second week of class. Tuition includes copper tubing, epoxy and both kiln firings. Glass and materials extra.
Length: 2 Weeks

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Open Fusing Class | Tuition: $15 per night

If you're having trouble completing a project, we'll give you the benefit of our experience and walk you through your difficulties and help you complete it. This is NOT a structured class where we teach you how to make a fusing project from start to finish, BUT - we're here to help you in a more casual atmosphere. You'll be able to utilize our knowledge, classroom, and possibly one of our little gizmos to make the job easier. You'll not only learn a little something for your project but glean lots of info listening as we help the other students in the class with their projects! The fee is $10 per nightly session. Additional plus an additional kiln firing fee of $10 for the large kiln (21" round shelf) or $5.00 for the small (jewelry) kiln. Kiln firing fees can be shared with other student(s) but in order to share the projects must fit on shelf together and use the same firing schedule.

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Fused Stand-Ups | Tuition: $40

In this class you will be making a fused animal using basic fusing techniques. Then prep a slump mold and fire a second time to slump legs into a standing position. Tuition includes choice of pattern. Glass and materials extra. Project requires 2 seperate firings. Students will be called when piece is ready for pick-up.
Length: 1 Day

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Fused Coral Bowl | Tuition: $60

In this class you will be making a decorative open weave coral bowl learning basic fusing techniques. You will cut strips of glass to make a round coral pattern then assemble the pieces to be fired. The staff will conduct 2 firings on your piece. The first firing will fuse it, the second firing will slump the piece in a mold. Mold prep will be discussed and the firing schedules will be provided upon request. Some glass cutting experience is required. Glass cutting tools required. Tuition includes both firings and simple pattern. Glass and frit extra.
Length: 1 Day.

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Fused Sunflower Bowl | Tuition: $40

In this class you will be making a sunflower bowl learning basic fusing techniques. You will learn to use a cricle cutter and assemble the pieces to be fired. The staff will conduct 2 firings on your piece. The first firing will fuse it, the second firing will slump the piece in a mold. Mold prep will be discussed and the firing schedules will be provided upon request. Some glass cutting experience is required. Glass cutting tools required. Tuition includes both firings and simple pattern. Glass and frit extra.
Length: 3 Weeks.

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Fused Wind Chime | Tuition: $55

A charming choice for your wind chime collection! Here you will learn how to assemble the design, prepare for fusing and then hang it for the wind to sing it's chimes. Glass and materials extra. Some glass cutting experience required.
Length: 3 Weeks.

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Fused Jelly Fish Chime | Tuition: $55

Here you will learn how to assemble the design, prepare for fusing and then string for hanging to creat a unique Chime. Instrucion and use of circle cutter and glass drilling provided. Full fuse and Slump fuse kiln firings included Glass and materials extra. Some glass cutting experience required.
Length: 4 Weeks.

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Fused Trivets | Tuition: $75

This is your basic class on fusing. In this class you will be making a fused trivet learning basic fusing techniques. Tuition includes all material required for class to include System 96 Glass, a selection of frits, stringers and noodles. Some glass cutting required. Glass cutting tools required.
Length: 1 Day.

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Bevel Air Plant Holder | Tuition: $55

Construct an air plant holder using bevels, jump rings and chain. Tuition includes bevels and chain, other materials extra.
Length: 1 Day.

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Boxes | Tuition: $50

Here's a good intermediate class for those of you just starting out. Learn how to make a beautiful hinged jewelry box with some decorative soldering and/or embellishments added for beauty. Tuition fee includes pattern. Glass and materials additional.
Length: 4 Weeks.

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#3-D_Christmas House | Tuition: $50

In this class you will learn how to create a 3-D House. Tuition fee includes patterns. Glass and materials, and led lights additional.
Length: 4 Weeks.

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3-D Glass Spinner | Tuition: $50

An awesome 3-D design! Learn the process of building a three dimensional project using a jig for proper alignment. Tuition fee includes pattern & swivel. Glass and other materials additional.
Length: 5 Weeks.

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Cat with Fish Bowl | Tuition: $75

A fun project. A copper foil Cat looking into a mini glass fish bowl on a wooden base. Sand and shells are resined into the base of the bowl with a small copper foil fish. Tuition fee includes pattern, Bowl, Wooden Base, Resin, Sand, Shells. Glass and other materials additional.
Length: 3 Weeks.

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3-D Christmas Church | Tuition: $60

An advanced class for those wanting a little challenge in the glass making skills. You will learn how to create a 3-D Church with a steeple and use alcohol inks for the windows. Tuition fee includes pattern, a brass bell for the steeple and use of studio alcohol inks for the windows. Glass,materials,and led lights additional.
Length: 5 Weeks.

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Driftwood Art | Tuition: $50

A bird mounted on driftwood and accented with any immaginative complimentary items or none at all. Tuition fee includes choices of bird patterns. Glass, and materials additional.
Length: 3 Weeks.

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Floral Wreath | Tuition: $55

Make a semi or full circle floral wreath and attach it to a wire ring. You can design your own, or choose from the designs provided. Tuition fee includes pattern and wire hoop. Glass and materials additional.
Length: 4 Weeks.

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Floral Wreath 2| Tuition: $65

Make a floral wreath and attach it to a wire ring. Make a 2nd s smaller floral ring and attach to the first larger ring. in addition to the 3D flowers, butterflies and bumble bees, you will learn to make embossed copper foil leaves with wire stems and colored with alchol inks .to decorate the rings. Tuition fee includes pattern and both wire hoops. Glass and materials additional.
Length: 6 Weeks.

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Tigertail Butterfly | Tuition: $50

Make a large copper foil Tigergail Butterfly with some fused elements. Prep glass pieces to be incorporated into the final design for kiln firing. Assemble, foil, solder and accent wings with wire work. Tuition fee includes pattern, and kiln firing for pieces. Glass and materials additional. Length: 4 Weeks.

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Gnome Candel Holder | Tuition: $60

Make a candle holder with 4 adorable gnomes attached to metal rings to form a circle. Accent with wire curly cues. May use a circluar cut piece of glass, round bevel or hand turned wooden base (wooden base must be special ordered in advance). Be prepare to start cutting in first class. Tuition fee includes pattern, candle, and metal hoops. Glass, base, and materials additional.
Length: 4 Weeks.

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Wired-Up| Tuition: $50

Make a stained glass design of birds, critters, insects and/or flowers. Attach to decorative wire design and accent with wire curly cues. Glass and materials additional.
Length: 5 Weeks.

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3-D Flying Series | Tuition: $75

3-D bird or butterfly with wings that flap when the counter-weight is pulled! And you can build these wonderful creatures for your enjoyment! Tuition fee includes pattern and wire. Glass and materials additional.
Length: 5 Weeks.

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Garden_Stake| Tuition: $55

Make a large suncatcher, embellished with beads, trinkets, or decorative soldering with a brass stem on back. Learn to bend copper tubing to place your stake in your yard or garden. Copper Tubing, wire and jewels included in tuition cost. Glass and other materials additional .
Length: 4 Weeks.

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Glass Whirls | Tuition: $50

The finest in 3-D designs around! Learn the process of building a three dimensional project and tack soldering. Some decorative soldering involved. Also, you will learn how to use the Morton Safety Break for cutting out the outside framing of the whirls. Tuition fee includes pattern and swivel. Glass and other materials additional.
Length: 5 Weeks.

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Glass Whirl Gem Tree | Tuition: $75

Make a 6 section whirl with a gem tree in the center. You will learn to make a gem tree using wire and small gem elements. Tuition includes the wire and gemss. Glass and other materials additional.
Length: 4 Weeks.

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Hoop Bird | Tuition: $40

Have you ever wondered how to balance a stained glass parrot on a small wire hoop? Well, here's your chance. In this class you will learn how to balance a stained glass bird or dolphin on a hoop with no wires attached to the top of the ring for support. You will also learn how to reinforce the piece with hobby lead came. Choice of parrot, cockatoo, barn owl, Peacock or Dolphin. Tuition fee includes pattern, wire hoop, swivel and hobby lead came. Glass and other material additional.
Length: 4 Weeks.

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Kaleidoscope w/Fused Viewing Disc| Tuition: $65

Learn the process of making a Kaleidoscope with a twist. Use front surface mirror, brass rods for feet, and an axle pack to constuct a typical kaleidoscope. Then assemble a viewing disc using fusable art and dichroic glass for the viewing disc for spectacular results! Glass and material additional.
Length: 4 Weeks.

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Lighthouse Kaleidoscope | Tuition: $60

Dee's original design! Learn the process of making a 3D Lighthouse Kaleidoscope with front surface mirror with or without a holing base. Glass and material additional.
Length: 5 Weeks.

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Moravian Star | Tuition: $45

In this class you will learn how to create a 3D multi-pointed Moravian Star. Tuition fee includes pattern, wire for hanging loop & swivel. Glass and material additional.
Length: 4 Weeks.

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Bevel Snowflake | Tuition: $55

In this class you will learn how to create a large Snowflake using bevels and nuggets. Tuition fee includes pattern. Glass and material additional.
Length: 4 Weeks.

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3-D Nautical Driftwood Art | Tuition: $50

A fish or bird with glass sea weed or cat tails mounted on driftwood and accented with moss, shells or any immaginative complimentary items. Tuition fee includes choices of fish patterns. Glass and materials additional.
Length: 4 Weeks.

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Sand Garden | Tuition: $65

Here's another challenging project in the 3-dimensional field. Here you will learn to make a triangular box sand garden with mirror back and hinged top. Learn how to use protective methods for your mirror and decorative foiling for added dimensions. Some decorative soldering will be utilized. Pattern, sand and shells included in tuition fee. Glass and material additional.
Length: 5 Weeks.

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3-D Stand-Up Butterfly | Tuition: $55

Make a butterfly body using wire and foil. Construct 4 stained glass wings; attach wings and wire legs to the body. Tuition fee includes wing pattern, Glass and material additional.
Length: 4 Weeks.

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Water Fountain | Tuition: $65

The ever popular "Water Fountains" finally has found a spot for classes! Learn how to construct one using a terra cotta pot as your base, and building a glass pattern (fish, turtle, frog) for your focal piece. Tuition includes pattern, terra cotta pot, pump, and copper tubing included. Glass and soldering materials additional. May include Mosaic Laminate to terra cotta pot for added detail.
Length: 5 Weeks.

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Pyramid Paperweights | Tuition: $55

Learn how to build a Sand Pyramid Paperweight using 4" triangle bevels. Once you learn the technique, the possibile variations are endless. You can build a square box with mirror backing as your paperweight, a triangle tube using long bevels, a diamond shape bevel for that unusual dimension, many forms just by using your imagination. Some decorative soldering will be shown. Tuition fee includes 4 - 4" triangle bevels, sand and shells. You can also bring your own items or trinkets to place inside if you desire. Foil and soldering materials additional.
Length: 1 Day.

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