LearnSTUFF
Kiln Working
Fusing 101: Introduction to Fusing and Slumping
This class will explore the world of warm glass. Learn about the different forms of glass that can go into the kiln, how kilns work, how to use some of the advanced tools of the trade, make a stuning bowl or plate, and more!
Dates:
- September 23 and October 2
- November 27 and December 4
- January 8 and 15
- March 5 and 12
- May 7 and 14
- June 18 and 25
$120. Class fee includes all glass, HST, and 2 firings (1 fusing, 1 slumping) and handouts. Experience with cutting glass is not a pre-requisite.
2 Saturdays, 1:00pm to 4:00pm-ish
8 people per class.
Fusing 2: Intermediate Warm Glass
This new class is designed to let you explore your warm glass horizons in our workshop. You will have access to our massive collection of clay and stainless steel slumping and draping molds, Colour de Verre open faced casting molds, small, medium and large kilns, Vitriograph kiln, wet saw, frit maker, frit sifters and circle cutters to create your masterpieces. Try some Kaiser Lee Board or fibre-paper, board or blanket to create textures.
4 Saturday afternoons – 12:00pm to 4:30pm
Dates
- January 22, 29, February 7 and 14.
$195. Class fee includes all firings, use of tools and molds, and HST. Glass is not included! Experience with kiln forming glass is a pre-requisite.
6 Students per class.
Jewelry
Private Jewelry Making Party Nights!
Join us for a fun evening with up to 10 of your friends, family or co-workers and make lots of beautiful fused glass jewelry! We demonstrate how easy it is to cut stained glass, show you all of the different kinds of glass that can be used on your jewelry, and discuss the various options available for wearing your finshed pieces. Then you can boogie the night away making fab-u-lous fused jewelry! No experience with glass is required. Warning! This class is highly addictive!
Upcoming Nights
- Friday, September 24th - Open
- Saturday, September 25th- Booked
- Friday, October 1st - Open
- Saturday, October 2nd - Open
- Friday, October 8th - Open
- Saturday, October 9th - Open
- Friday, October 15th - Booked
- Saturday, October 16th - Open
- Friday, October 22nd - Open
- Saturday, October 23rd - Open
- Friday, October 29th - Open
- Saturday, October 30th - Open
- Friday, November 5th - Open
- Saturday, November 6th - Open
- Friday, November 12th - Open
- Saturday, November 13th - Open
- Friday, November 19th - Open
- Saturday, November 20th - Open
- Thursday, November 25th - Open
- Friday, November 26th - Open
- Saturday, November 27th - Open
- Thursday, December 2nd - Open
- Friday, December 3rd - Open
- Saturday, December 4th - Open
- Wednesday, December 8th - Open
- Thursday, December 9th - Open
- Friday, December 10th - Open
- Saturday, December 11th - Open
- Wednesday, December 15th - Open
- Thursday, December 16th - Open
- Friday, December 17th - Open
- Saturday, December 18th - Open
- Monday, December 20th - Open
- Tuesday, December 21st - Open
- Wednesday, December 22nd - Open
$300, includes glass, kiln firing, and standard sized bails. Larger findings and CBS Laser Etched Dichoric pieces available for purchase during class. Evenings from 7:00pm to 9:30pm
Jewelry will be ready for pick up 2 to 3 days after class.
J-102: Introduction to Bead Making
Learn how to make stunning glass beads out of colourful glass rods with a torch.
Dates
- October 23
- April 9
- June 4
$160, all glass rods, use of tools, gas, and HST included.
Classes run from 9am to 4pm.
4 people per class.
Intermediate Beadmaking
Go beyond the basics and try out new materials, shapes, tools and techniques. Use Dichroic Wave Styx, Millifiorie, or Reduction Frit. Try encasing or combing, making your own stringers, and more! Experience making beads on a Hot Head torch is required.
Dates
- October 30
- June 11
$160, all glass rods, use of tools, gas, and HST included.
Classes run from 9am to 4pm.
4 students per class.
Painting
P-101 Introduction to Traditional Glass Painting
Using Reusche paints, learn tracing & matting, how to use silver stains and enamels, and the new technique of Vitrifusalle. This class is intensive, with multiple firings and various projects on the go.
Dates
- November 6 and 13
- March 19 and 26
$220.00. Includes lunch, use of all tools & paints, firings, and HST.
Two Saturdays, 9:00am to 4:00pm.
6 people per class