Instructor: Val Oswalt-De Waard

Approx. Material Cost: Included

Experience Required: None

Type of Class: Demonstration and hands-on projects. Students will make many projects and be encouraged to create their one of a kind pieces based on the things they've learned.

Class Description: In this extensive three day class, students will learn the basics, including glass compatibility, kiln preparation and operation, fusing, slumping and annealing. In this 3 day format, students will have a chance to  implement what they've learned by sampling  many of the current fusing products.  Frits, stringers, confetti, and Dichroic glass along with various slumping , textured, and casting molds will be available for use..  

Safety: Please do not wear sandals if cutting or handling glass. Safety glasses must be worn during class, provided if needed.

Tools & Materials Included: Use of our tools for the class. All materials (including fusible glass) provided.

Additional Tools & Materials: Paper/pen for notes- optional. Students may want to bring their own glass cutting tools.

See the cancellation policy.

Instructor: Steena Gaut

Approx. Material Cost: Included

Experience Required: None

Type of Class: Demonstration and hands-on projects

Class Description: This is a beginning class to learn how to work with liquid acrylic enamels, powder enamels, and water color enamels. Glassline and Milton Bridge pens and Pebeo paints will also be covered in this two-hour class. Students will also learn special techniques using sgrafitto and wet-packing. Students can make two projects that will be fused at a later date at our location and picked up or can be shipped for a small fee.

Safety: Delphi recommends that you do not wear sandals or open toed shoes when cutting or handling glass. Safety glasses should be worn during class. Glasses will be provided if necessary.

Tools & Materials Included: Glass, Enamels Use of tools

Additional Tools & Materials: Paper/pen for notes

See the cancellation policy.

Approx. Material Cost: Included

Experience Required: None

Type of Class: Demonstration and hands-on project

Class Description: In this 2½ hour class students will be taught basic stained glass construction including cutting, foiling and soldering. Create a stunning heart shaped suncatcher with a bevel center. Great for beginners!

Safety: Please do not work with solder or lead if you are expecting. Closed toe shoes are preferred when cutting glass. Safety glasses should be worn, will be provided if needed.

Tools & Materials Included: All supplies for the project
Use of our grinders

Additional Tools & Materials: Pen/ paper for notes - optional

See the cancellation policy.

Instructor: Val Oswalt-De Waard

Approx. Material Cost: $10

Experience Required: No previous flameworking or glass blowing is required.

Type of Class: Demonstration and hands-on project

Class Description: Create custom blown glass ornaments the simple way. Making custom glass ornaments is easy with Glaskolben pre-blown clear glass cylinders with blow pipe ends. These ornaments have the look reminiscent of traditional European artisans. Students will use a Hot Head torch and MAPP gas to create several ornaments. Use 90 COE frits and stringers to customize your holiday decorations. No previous flameworking or glass blowing experience is required. All materials are included except for MAP/Pro gas.

Safety: Please do NOT wear open toed shoes or sandals. Long pants are recommended but not mandatory. Natural fiber clothes are best, cotton, linen, etc. Long hair should be tied back. Safety glasses must be worn, glasses are provided in class if needed.

Tools & Materials Included: Each student will have the use of a complete workstation, including torch, hand tools and glass. Glaskolben pre-blown clear glass cylinders Glass frit Safety glasses will be provided.

Additional Tools & Materials: Students must bring 1 tank of MAP/Pro gas - (Delphi does not sell). Available at most hardware or big box home improvement stores.

See the cancellation policy.

Approx. Material Cost: $20-$50 (Prices will vary depending on glass and came selected)

Experience Required: None

Type of Class: Demonstration and hands-on project

Class Description: Students will be taught the basic copper foil method, including safety, types of glass, patterns, cutting, grinding, foiling, soldering, cleaning, patinas, and framing.
NOTE: You may want to bring a snack/lunch for an optional lunch break or you may go out to get lunch.

Safety: Please do not work with solder or lead if you are expecting. Closed toe shoes are preferred. Safety glasses should be worn (will be provided if needed).

Tools & Materials Included: Use of our grinders, saws, glass cutting and soldering tools

Additional Tools & Materials: Glass for your project - cathedral or wispy only, you may want to purchase extra glass – contact store staff for more info if needed.
Came - #5604  3/8" zinc, or # 5612  3/8" copper, 1-6 ft. piece

Optional Tools & Mateirals: #6980A Ez-Pro Stained Glass Start-Up Kit OR #6992 Premium Start-Up Kit OR #69100 Deluxe Stained Glass Took Kit #2404

NOTE: Students need to purchase glass and came before the day of class if possible. We have free patterns for the class. Please ask for one for your glass selection.

See the cancellation policy.

Glass artist Nadine Booth is back at Delphi to teach another fun and exciting Nature Scape class.  This class will create a creekside scene while learning about incoporating water design elements.  
Take your fusing to another level by learning how to convey ambiance and enticing viewers to step into nature by layering various glass forms.  Join Nadine as you gain valuable insight into glass placement that brings depth, texture and dimension into your fused glass naturescape panel.  The class includes manipulating images for translation into glass and observation exercises.  Dive into the process of kiln techniques, placement of glass stringers and rods, frit layers that represent a playful balance of nature and control, as well as torch work, coldworking, and much more.   This class includes everything from a creating a unique piece to mounting your finished piece to hang on your wall.  This is a 3-day class, in a relaxed learning environment, with lots of fun tossed in.
Some glass fusing is recommended.  All supplies are included.

Instructor: Steena Gaut

Approx. Material Cost: Included

Experience Required: None

Type of Class: Demonstration and hands-on projects

Class Description: This is a beginning class to learn how to work with liquid acrylic enamels, powder enamels, and water color enamels. Glassline and Milton Bridge pens and Pebeo paints will also be covered in this two-hour class. Students will also learn special techniques using sgrafitto and wet-packing. Students can make two projects that will be fused at a later date at our location and picked up or can be shipped for a small fee.

Safety: Delphi recommends that you do not wear sandals or open toed shoes when cutting or handling glass. Safety glasses should be worn during class. Glasses will be provided if necessary.

Tools & Materials Included: Glass, Enamels Use of tools

Additional Tools & Materials: Paper/pen for notes

See the cancellation policy.

Need help programming or understanding how to operate your Delphi EZ-Pro or Jen-Ken kiln with a 3-button controller?  Then this class is for you.

In this online Zoom class Roy will show you how to operate a 3-button kiln controller.  Follow along as he shows you how to access the preset programs in the controller along with how to enter your own programs. Get your questions answered during this 2 hour live class presentation.
Demonstrations will include how to start and stop your kiln, how to access the pre-set programs, how to enter your own customized programs, how to alter programs and make adjustments on the fly, along with other topics. 
Students will need to register with Zoom prior to class.
Students will be emailed a link to the class a few hours before class time on the day of the class. Students will be allowed to enter the virtual classroom 15 minutes before the class start time.

All class times are Eastern Standard Time (EST).

Approx. Material Cost: Included

Experience Required: None

Type of Class: Demonstration and hands-on project

Class Description: In this 2½ hour class students will be taught basic stained glass construction including cutting, foiling and soldering. Create a stunning heart shaped suncatcher with a bevel center. Great for beginners!

Safety: Please do not work with solder or lead if you are expecting. Closed toe shoes are preferred when cutting glass. Safety glasses should be worn, will be provided if needed.

Tools & Materials Included: All supplies for the project
Use of our grinders

Additional Tools & Materials: Pen/ paper for notes - optional

See the cancellation policy.

Approx. Material Cost: Included

Experience Required: None

Type of Class: Demonstration and hands-on project

Class Description: Get into the exciting world of torchworked glass art, and begin to master borosilicate, the ultimate glass for making contemporary glass sculpture and pendants. In this 5 hour class, instructor Val Oswalt-de Waard will provide an introduction to the safe set up and operation of professional grade torches, including all the hoses, couplings, oxygen and propane pressure gauges. Students will have an opportunity to experiment with color, while creating pendants and small solid forms.

Safety: Please do NOT wear open toed shoes or sandals. Long pants are recommended but not mandatory. Natural fiber clothes are best, cotton, linen, etc. Long hair should be tied back. Safety glasses must be worn, glasses are provided in class if needed.

Tools & Materials Included: Each student will have the use of a complete workstation, including torch, hand tools and borosilicate glass.

Additional Tools & Materials: None

See the cancellation policy.

Approx. Material Cost: $20-$50 (Prices will vary depending on glass and came selected)

Experience Required: None

Type of Class: Demonstration and hands-on project

Class Description: Students will be taught the lead came method of stained glass, including safety, types of glass, patterns, cutting, grinding, cutting cames, soldering, cleaning, and framing. Tools and materials are extra.
NOTE: You may want to bring a snack/ lunch for an optional lunch break.

Safety: Please do not work with lead or solder if you are expecting. Do not wear sandals if cutting or handling glass. Safety Glasses are required, provided if needed

Tools & Materials Included: Use of our grinders and saws, glass cutting and soldering tools, lead came, plywood layout board (for class use)

Additional Tools & Materials: Glass for your project - cathedral or wispy only, you may want to purchase extra glass - contact store staff for more info if needed.
Came - #5604 3/8 in. zinc

Optional Tools & Materials: Beginner Lead Start-Up Kit (item #4061) or the equivalent tools (glass cutter, breaking pliers, soldering iron, lead nippers, glazing hammer, horseshoe nails, lead knife) Or: #4060 Ultimate Lead Tool Kit or equivalent (lead nippers, glazing hammer, horse shoe nails, lead knife) and Deluxe Stained Glass Tool Kit (#69100) or equivalent (glass cutter, breaking pliers, soldering iron)
#2404 Fid, if your kit does not have one

NOTE: Students should purchase a kit or tools, glass and came before the day of the class if possible. Please ask for free class pattern when selecting glass.

See the cancellation policy.

Learn how to improve your soldering in this online Zoom class.
Follow along as Roy shows you tips and techniques for soldering like a pro. Get all of your soldering questions answered in this live 2 1/2 hour class.
Learn the basics of beautiful, uniform, and fast solder work in this informative class. Different soldering irons, fluxes, and various solder formulas will also be covered.

Students will need to register with Zoom.
Students will be emailed a link to the class a few hours before class time on the day of the class. Students will be allowed to enter the virtual classroom 15 minutes before the class start time.

All class times are Eastern Standard Time (EST).
 

Approx. Material Cost: Included

Experience Required: No previous experience is required.  This class is great for beginners that want an immersive experience, a wonderful refresher course for those that have been out of it for a while or for those copper foil enthusiasts that want to improve their skills. 

Type of Class: Demonstration and hands-on projects

Class Description: Learn how to cut faster and more accurately, foil and solder more flawlessly, and patina and polish you artwork. You’ll see special techniques for challenging cuts, especially on hand rolled glasses, including high - texture glass like ripples. Demonstrations will include making better piece patterns and repair techniques for copper foil panels. Take your copper foil work to the next level as you improve upon your glass making skills.

Safety: Please do not work with solder or lead if you are pregnant. Open toed shoes and sandals are not recommended when cutting and handling glass. Safety glasses are recommended when cutting and grinding glass.

Tools & Materials Included: Glass, foil, solder for stained glass panel
                                                Pattern book from recommended list
                                                   Use of grinders and access to glass saws

Additional Tools & Materials: Tools for copper foil work; cutters, breakers, soldering iron, etc. Panel must not be larger than 16 in. x 16 in.

See the cancellation policy.

 

Join flameworking artist Deb Crowley in this one-day boro class.
This class focuses on using borosilicate tubing to make realistic seashells in the flame.  
We start small making pendants from fig shells, an easy shape to master while getting the feel for the tubing.  It's easier than you think!  Spend a day with Deb becoming familiar with blowing tubing, layering color, cutting and shaping the glass into gorgeous shells. Draw to win her demos at the end of the class.
 
Tools: Graphite paddle, small reamer, sharp shears (rag rug shears work great!) tweezers and a  small stainless spoon.