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Instructor: Suellen Fowler

Approx. Material Cost: Included

Experience Required: Beginner/intermediate to accomplished skill levels welcome in the class.

Type of Class: Lecture, demonstration and hands-on

Class Description: In this three-day class, students will learn an unusual style of ‘off-hand’ flamework glassblowing techniques, first developed by John Burton. The student will learn to blow a bubble on the end of a glass blowpipe, building up a gather with successive layers of clear and color, and using cane to decorate the bubble before the final shaping of a perfume bottle, an ornament or a blown bead. We will also make small, detailed sculptures of birds or animals. The class will have an opportunity to learn how to make their own colored rods from oxide formulas hand mixed over a torch. I developed these formulas in 70’s, and a number are the basic formulas behind commercial boro colors such as amber purple, ruby red, and blue green amber purple. 

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: Use of torches and all materials including borosilicate glass.

Additional Tools & Materials: Didymium glasses (will be provided if necessary) and any other favorite flameworking tools.

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Wesley Wong is an award-winning artist who designs and produces custom glass art from his studio in San Jose, California. His passion for glass started in 1981 with stained glass, which eventually lead him into mosaics and fused glass. His work features lots of bright colors and intricate patterns and has been exhibited in many juried glass and mosaic shows throughout the United States. Wesley enjoys sharing his glass knowledge with other artists and teaches glass workshops through his studio and at the Institute of Mosaic Art and the Stained Glass Garden in Berkeley, CA. He is a member of the Association of Stained Glass Lamp Artists (ASGLA), Society of American Mosaic Artists (SAMA), and Contemporary Mosaic Art (CMA). He has written articles for Glass Patterns Quarterly.

Approx. Material Cost: Included
 
Experience Required: No glass experience necessary.
 
Type of Class: Lecture, demonstration and hands-on
 
Class Description: Create roses that can potentially last forever in this 3-day class! Wesley Wong will show you how to make roses from wafer thin glass that can be folded and cut with scissors. You will create several sheets of glass wafers from a powered frit & binder mixture. We will demonstrate several techniques for manipulating the frit mixture and wafer material. Rose buds and roses in full bloom with leaves will be created from paper card stock first, and then created out of the glass wafers. Enamel paints can be added to the petals to embellish the roses. The roses and leaves will be fused with wire stems that will then be attached to floral stems to create a lovely bouquet.  No glass experience necessary.

Safety: Please do not wear open toed shoes or sandals when cutting glass.
Safety glasses must be worn, glasses are provided in class if needed
 
Tools & Materials Included: All materials and necessary tools.
 
Additional Tools & Materials:  Optional pen and paper for notes.

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Class Title:
Glass on Glass Window Mosaic
 
Approx. Material Cost:
Included
 
Experience Required:
No glass cutting or mosaic experience necessary.
 
Type of Class:
Demonstration and hands - on projects
 
Class Description:
Create a shimmering glass mosaic window in this one-day class.  Find out about the proper adhesives for doing glass on glass mosaics.  Working with transparent stained glass, students will learn simple cutting techniques.  Designing for mosaics will also be covered.  Bring your own glass window (no larger than 20 “ x 20”) or purchase one at class (approx. $25).  Stained glass and adhesive will be provided.  Bring your own glass cutting and mosaic nippers or borrow ours during class.  No glass cutting or mosaic experience is necessary.   
 
Safety:
Please do not wear sandals if cutting or handling glass. Safety glasses must be worn during class, provided if needed.    
 
Tools and materials included:
Stained glass, adhesive
Use of glass cutting tools and mosaic nippers
 
Additional Tools & Materials:
Optional: Pen and paper for notes. Students may want to bring design ideas; designs can be simple black and white line art, such as clip art.
Students can purchase a glass window for around $25 or bring their own. A picture frame with glass also makes a good surface for your project. (no larger than 20" x 20")
 
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Approx. Material Cost: Included

Experience Required: None

Type of Class: Demonstration and hands-on project

Class Description: Make a beautiful mosaic table for your home or for a gift! Learn the basics of the direct mosaic method that can be applied to many different surfaces. Students will begin the table top in class and finish the project at home. All steps for completing the project will be demonstrated during class. Using strips of glass and mosaic nippers students will create a sunface design using colorful stained glass. Students may bring another pattern if they choose instead of the supplied sunface pattern. Students with glass cutting experience may bring their favorite glass and cutting tools.

Safety: Please do not wear open toe shoes if cutting or handling glass. Safety glasses should be worn; they will be provided if necessary.

Tools & Materials Included: Sunface pattern
18 in. round wooden table top and 19 in. wrought iron table legs (#425660)
Stained glass strips
Grout and glue
Use of our mosaic nippers

Additional Tools & Materials: Students with glass cutting experience may bring their favorite glass nippers.
Students may bring a different pattern.  Instructor will be able to size the pattern accordingly.
Note: Students may want to bring a snack/lunch for the 10am-2:30pm class. A break will be provided to go out for lunch.

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Approx. Material Cost: $200+

Experience Required: None

Type of Class: Lecture, demonstration and hands-on project

Class Description: Students will learn the basic copper foil method in this two-week class. Topics will include information on cutting, grinding, foiling, soldering, cleaning, patinas, and framing.  Students will learn about safety, glass types and using patterns.  Students will construct a stained glass panel approximately 9" x 11".

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

Tools & Materials Included: Use of our grinders and saws during the class

Additional Tools & Materials: #6980A EZ-Pro Stained Glass Start-up Kit OR #6992 Premium Start-Up Kit OR  #2404, Fid, if your kit does not have one, 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, or # 5612 3/8 in. copper, 1 – 6 ft. piece. NOTE: Students are encouraged to purchase their tools before the first night of class. Time is allowed in the first class to pick out your pattern and glass. We have three free patterns that you may choose from or you can purchase a book with a different pattern. If you purchased  a kit with a grinder you do not need to bring your grinder to class.

Suggested Supplies: Iron stand  #5013M, Homosote board #5176, Finishing compound #5515, CJ’s flux remover #5513, Cork backed ruler #5165

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Approx. Material Cost: Included

Experience Required: No previous glass fusing necessary.  Glass cutting would be helpful but not necessary.

Type of Class: Demonstration and hands-on project

Description: Learn the inside and out of how to successfully make fused glass Pocket Vases.  The Decorative options when combining texture and function are truly endless.  This Class will provide all you need to know to create a one of a kind free standing pocket vase with wrought iron stand included.  Students will also make a second decorative pocket vase suitable for hanging.  This class is a one day, 4 hour classs that will focus on firing schedules, sizing, incorporating wire and adding three dimensional texture.

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

Tools & Materials Included: All fusing materials are included and cutting tools are available for use.

Additional Tools & Materials: Paper and pen for notes - optional

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Approx. Material Cost: $100+

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, plywood layout board (for class use)

Additional 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
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
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.

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Approx. Material Cost: Included

Experience Required: Basic cutting experience is recommended but not required. No fusing experience required.

Type of Class: Demonstration and hands-on project

Class Description: This class is an introduction to basic fusing vocabulary and techniques. Learn basic techniques for fusing, including jewelry and home décor. Discussions will include glass types, kiln use and molds. Learn about glass compatibility and firing temperatures for fusing and slumping. Topics will include safety and firing schedules. Students will make a 4 in. tile and fused pieces for jewelry.

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

Tools & Materials Included: Fusible glass for projects

Additional Tools & Materials: Paper and pen for notes – optional

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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.

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Approx. Material Cost: Included

Experience Required: None

Type of Class: Demonstration and hands-on project

Class Description: Create a unique bowl with a custom shaped drop ring. Students will learn how to make fiberboard molds; one for casting glass and one for dropping the glass through. Fuse glass with frit, confetti and stringers to create a one-of-a-kind piece of art! No experience is necessary. Fusing schedules and temperatures will be covered. The bowl will be fused and slumped after class and is usually available one week after class. Pieces can be mailed for a small fee.

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 frits, confetti, and stringers

Additional Tools & Materials: Paper and pen for notes - optional

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Approx. Material Cost: $200+

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 and saws

Additional Tools & Materials: #6980A Ez-Pro Stained Glass Start-Up Kit OR #6992 Premium Start-Up Kit OR #69100 Deluxe Stained Glass Took Kit #2404
Fid, if your kit does not have one
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
NOTE: Students need to purchase kit, glass and came before the day of class. We have free patterns for the class. Please ask for one for your glass selection.

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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 7 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

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Approx. Material Cost: Included

Experience Required: Glass cutting skills are recommended.

Type of Class: Demonstration and hands-on projects

Class Description: Turn your photographs into fused works of art in this fun class. Preserve your memories while creating a glass heirloom. Learn how to work with the water-slide photo fusing paper and create a rich sepia toned decal. We will then incorporate the decal into a fused glass design. Students will complete a 10 in. plate or four 4 in. tiles in this 2½ hour class. Students need to email photos ahead of class so they can be prepared by the instructor. All materials are included; no fusing experience is necessary.

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

Tools & Materials Included: Fusible glass for either 1 – 10 in. plate or 4 – 4 in. tiles
*Please inform instructor when emailing photos which project you would like to do.
Use of our grinders and kilns
Glass cutting tools will be available.
Please email photo(s) and project size (10 in. plate or 4 in. tiles) to: [email protected]
Photos should be of a good quality (good resolution) and not too small (less than 60K)

Additional Tools & Materials: Optional: Pen and paper for notes
Your own glass cutting tools

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Instructor: Val Oswalt-De Waard

Approx. Material Cost: Included

Experience Required: None

Type of Class: Demonstration and hands-on projects. Students make a fused glass bracelet, fused glass plate and a tile or coaster.

Class Description: In this extensive three day class, students will learn the basics, including glass compatibility, kiln preparation and operation, fusing, slumping and annealing. Sample many of the current fusing products available, including frits, stringers, confetti, and Dichroic glass. Students will also learn to create exciting, unique effects with simple layout methods and tools.

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.

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Approx. Material Cost: None

Experience Required: Some mosaic and glass cutting experience recommended but not required.

Type of Class: Demonstration, lecture, and hands-on projects

Class Description: Students will have the opportunity to work on a portable sized panel – either using the direct method or the indirect method. Roy will also introduce students to the “direct mesh” method – an exciting combination of the best features of these two traditional techniques.

Learn the tools & techniques for larger format architectural applications; both interior and exterior work, and high humidity applications, such as shower stalls. Class includes in - depth information on adhesives and a variety of materials – glass, smalti, tiles and more. Class demonstrations include various cutting techniques for transforming sheet glass into mosaic tesserae.

Safety: Safety glasses are required when cutting glass and other mosaic material; glasses will be provided in class.

Tools & Materials Included: All materials, wood substrate and use of tools provided.

Additional Tools & Materials: Optional – Your own glass cutting/breaking tools, mosaic nippers and safety glasses.
Pattern ideas for two approximately 12” x 16” sized projects (as time allows)

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Instructor: Roy Kapp

Approx. Material Cost: Included

Experience Required: Students must have previous fusing experience, such as a beginning fusing class like Fusing Is Fun or Beginning Fusing: 101.

Type of Class: Demonstration and hands-on projects

Class Description: Learn these two advanced fusing techniques in this one-day class. Combing is an exciting process of manipulating hot glass in a kiln using a stainless steel rake to pull across the surface of the molten glass. This motion causes different colors to blend and streak in unique one-of-a-kind patterns. Students will make a finished project with their combed piece. See how to set up the vitrigraph kiln to produce hot swirls of color and shapes in hot glass. Manipulate the molten glass as it flows out of the bottom of the kiln to create your designs. Use the finished free formed stringers to create a totally unique piece of fused glass art. Topics will include kiln safety and set-up, shelf. All materials for both projects are included.

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

Tools & Materials Included: An outline and printed fusing schedules will be provided. Use of our grinders and saws

Additional Tools & Materials: Pen/paper for notes

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Instructor: Melanie Churchill

Approx. Material Cost: $35

Experience Required: None

Type of Class: Demonstration and hands-on project

Class Description: Students will create a silver slide pendant in this introductory class to working with silver clay. Class will cover the various forms of silver jewelry clay and the unique applications of each. You will learn how to fire the clay using a butane torch along with the uses of other tools. Topics will include various techniques, embellishing, texturing, polishing finished pieces and safety.

Safety: Safety glasses should be worn when using the torch, will be provided

Tools & Materials Included: Use of our tools and torch, some silver clay paste and syringe type

Additional Tools & Materials: Students need to purchase metal clay, like item # 67012

Optional Tools & Materials: Students may want to purchase a silver clay starter kit or individual tools.

Kit #1041 includes: #6289 Introduction to Precious Metal Clay book, #10301 Stainless steel brush, #17101 #2 Detail brush, #62401 Clay roller, #62602 6 in. curved tweezers, #64401 Firebrick, #67007 Polishing block, #67002 Silver clay 20g, #6722050 Micro butane torch with safety lock, #5536 Craft knife

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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

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Instructor: Steena Gaut

Approx. Material Cost: Included

Experience Required: None

Type of Class: Demonstration and hands-on project

Class Description: Create stunning pieces of unique jewelry by learning copper enameling. Each student will learn the preparation of copper, applying enamel, firing and proper safety. Choose from a variety of opaque and transparent enamels to customize your design. Hands-on work allows you to use and understand the tools and supplies involved in firing this ancient art.

Safety: Safety glasses are suggested.

Tools & Materials Included: Use of our enamel supplies and tools, copper blanks for jewelry pieces. 

Additional Tools & Materials: Paper and pen for notes. Students may want to purchase extra copper shapes for more jewelry pieces as time allows.

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Approx. Materials Cost: Included

Experience Required: No glass cutting or fusing experience is required.

Type of Class: Demonstration and hands-on project.

Class Description: Discover a new way to create with frit in this half-day class. See how to make a beautiful          slumped flower as you learn a fun and unique way to blend frit colors. Students will work with powders and other sized frits while making fun and interesting color patterns and mixes. The flowers will be slumped on molds manufactured by Creative Paradise Inc  Complete firing schedules, mold preparation, and instruction will be covered in class. Sudents will also learn how to mount these flowers on copper stems.

Safety: Safety glasses must be worn, glasses will be provided in class if necessary.

Tools & Materials Included: Fusible glass and frits for project.

Additional Tools & Materials: Paper and pen for notes - optional

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Approx. Material Cost: Included

Experience Required: None, glass cutting experience may be helpful

Type of Class: Lecture, demonstration and hands-on

Class Description: Learn the proper setup and use of a bandsaw. Bandsaws can save glass, time and frustration - especially on those deep inside curves! Patterns and glass for some limited hands-on work will be available in class. Get tips for cutting ripple, fused, drapery, and “found” glass (bottles, marbles, dishes); stacking and cutting multiple pieces; and making intricate cuts for Tiffany Lamps.
NOTE: This class is for learning how to use your bandsaw to its fullest. It is NOT a repair class! After taking this class you will be better equipped to make adjustments to your saw and to do routine maintenance as needed.

Safety: Please do not wear open toed shoes or sandals when cutting or handling glass. Safety glasses should be worn, provided if needed

Tools & Materials Included: Use of our saws and glass

Additional Tools & Materials: Paper and pen for notes
Optional: You may bring glass from home, if you need help with a difficult cut, or want to practice on your glass.

See the cancellation policy.

Approx. Material Cost: Included

Experience Required: No fusing or glass cutting experience necessary.

Type of Class: Demonstration and hands-on projects

Class Description: Students will learn how to fuse glass gems while working with an 8 in. table-top kiln. Glass compatibility, firing schedules, and annealing will be covered. Students will work with fusible glass combined with glass stringers, frit, and dichroic glass, along with fusing decals, fine silver wire, and more. Finishing techniques will be covered including shaping, fire polishing and how to use the jewelry bit and drill bits.

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

Tools & Materials Included: Fusible 90 COE glass for several gems,. Dichroic glass Use of glass cutting tools, glass nippers. Use of our grinders and saws.

Additional Tools & Materials: Optional: Pen and paper for notes, your own glass cutting tools, extra Dichroic glass.

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Approx. Material Cost: Included

Experience Required: None

Type of Class: Demonstration and hands-on projects

Class Description: Make a 10 in. dinner plate completely out of fused glass! Students will lay out a design in glass (we will fuse it for you), then return in a week or so to pick up the finished plate, or have it shipped to you for an additional $5. Students may choose to make additional plates for around $28 each, to be fired on a “space available” basis.

Safety: Safety glasses should be worn during class. Glasses will be provided if necessary.

Tools & Materials Included: 10 in. clear fusible glass disc, Fusible glass frits, stringers, etc. as needed. Use of our spoons, brushes, and tweezers.

Additional Tools & Materials: Please bring your own pattern ideas, drawings, or photos for a 10 in. circle. We will have paper available for drawing designs.

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Approx. Material Cost: None

Experience Required: None

Type of Class: Demonstration and hands-on projects

Class Description: This 1½ hour class will show you how to cut any glass like a pro. Your instructor will demonstrate the standard technique for using any of several “pencil shaped” cutters, and how to use other popular types of cutters, including the pistol grip and Thompson grip cutters. Students will receive samples of glass, and try several different types of cutters.

Safety: Safety glasses should be worn when cutting glass. They will be provided if necessary.

Tools & Materials Included: All materials and use of our tools

Additional Tools & Materials: Students may want to bring their own glass cutter, breaking/grozer pliers, running pliers and safety glasses.

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Approx. Material Cost: Included

Experience Required: None

Type of Class: Demonstration and hands-on projects

Class Description: Create a stylish 12" square plate using fusible glasses. We supply the pre-cut blank and glass accessories, you supply the creativity!  You will learn to cut simple designs and nip the glass with mosaic nippers to design your  plate. Using glass embellishments like glass stringers, crushed glass (frit) and other design elements, you will make a truly unique plate.  Invite your friends or family for a fun, social experience. We will fuse and slump your plate for you and will be available to pick up in a week, or we can ship it for a small fee. No previous glass cutting or fusing experience is necessary.

Safety: Safety glasses should be worn during class. Glasses will be provided if needed.

Tools & Materials Included: 12 in. square clear fusible glass, fusible glass frits, stringers, etc. as needed. Use of our spoons, brushes, tweezers, mosaic nippers and glass cutting / breaking tools.

Additional Tools & Materials: Please bring your own pattern ideas, drawings, or photos for a 12 in. square. We will have paper available for drawing designs.

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Approx. Material Cost: Included

Experience Required: Basic glass cutting skills are recommended.

Type of Class: Demonstration and hands-on projects

Class Description: Learn the basics of fusing in this two week course. Students will learn about kiln types and sizes, digital kiln controllers, glass compatibility, shelves, molds, and more. Topics will include safety, annealing and various firing schedules. In class students will fuse a 4 in. tile, and make fused pieces for jewelry. Students will also learn finishing techniques for fused work as well as jewelry pieces.  This class is a two-week version of our one-day Fusing is Fun class.

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 kilns, fusible glass and other supplies

Additional Tools & Materials: Safety glasses - Delphi will provide if needed. Pen/paper for notes

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Approx. Material Cost: Depends on project

Experience Required: Have taken a beginning stained glass class and have made some panels

Type of Class: Demonstration and hands-on project

Class Description: Learn the basics of beautiful, uniform, and fast solder work in this two hour class. Also covered; various solder formulas, different fluxes, and irons.

Safety: Please do not work with lead or solder if you are expecting. Please do not wear sandals if cutting or handling glass. Safety glasses must be worn during class, provided if needed.

Tools & Materials Included: None

Additional Tools & Materials: Your own stained glass tools
A small panel to work on in class, no larger than ½ to 1½ sq. ft., already foiled, ready to solder.
Your own soldering supplies; solder, flux, etc.

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Sorry, Class Cancelled

Instructor: Val Oswalt-De Waard

Approx. Material Cost: $12

Experience Required: None

Type of Class: Demonstration and hands-on project

Class Description: Come try beadmaking in this 3 hour beginner workshop. This class will provide an overview of glass beadmaking using a torch. Turn glass rods into glass beads in this hands-on introduction to beadmaking. All materials and use of our torches are included in this fun and informative warm glass experience.

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: Glass rods, use of mandrels and torches, hand tools

Additional Tools & Materials: MAP/Pro gas: one pound yellow can Sold in hardware or big box home improvement stores - Delphi does not sell this!

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Sorry, Class Cancelled

Come explore the reactive capabilities of fusible glasses.  Discover the fun and creative possibilities of fusing glasses that produce interesting effects by chemical reactions.  While fusing in a kiln the chemicals that help give the glass it’s color can react with certain chemicals in other glasses.  This reaction occurs at the interface of where the glasses meet.  This class will help you figure out which glasses react with other glasses and how to use this information to enhance your work.  The knowledge gained is also valuable if you are trying to avoid the accidental reaction that can ruin a piece.  Students will have an opportunity to work with a variety of reactive glasses and create sample tiles to keep for further reference. Firing schedules and related topics will also be covered. 
Some glass fusing and cutting experience is required.  All materials and use of tools is included.  

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Approx. Material Cost: Included

Experience Required: None

Type of Class: Demonstration and hands-on project

Class Description: Learn the direct mosaic method while you make a unique piece of art for your home. Discover the technique to make great mosaic projects like trivets, flowerpots, picture frames, or tabletops. Learn simplified cutting methods, gluing and grouting application. Also, learn tips on designing or modifying patterns. Students will work on a flower pot, picture frame or small piece of plywood in class. All materials and use of tools are included.

Safety: Please do not wear sandals if handling glass. Safety glasses should be worn when cutting glass, will be provided if needed.

Tools & Materials Included: Students have a choice of a flower pot, picture frame or plywood.
Mosaic materials (glass pieces, glass globs, glass tile and ceramic tile), glue and grout for project are included. Use of our grinders and saws.
Use of our mosaic nippers

Additional Tools & Materials:
Optional: Your own mosaic tools, glass cutting and breaking tools
You may bring your own mosaic material; glass, tiles, stones, shells, broken pottery, etc.

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Sorry, Class Cancelled

Approx. Material Cost: Included

Experience Required: Beadmaking 101 class.

Type of Class: Lecture, demonstration and hands-on

Class Description: Take it a step further with Beadmaking: 102. Add to your skill base learning how to pull and use one and two color stringers to make dots and flowers. Try a variety of hand tools for stretching, shaping and mashing.

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: Glass rods, use of mandrels and torches, hand tools

Additional Tools & Materials: Map/Pro gas canister. MAP/Pro can be purchased at your local hardware store or big box home improvement store.

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Experiment with two fun fusing techniques in this one-day class. Students will create an open pattern design "coral" bowl along with a drip fuse "jellyfish" glass sculpture.  Students will cut glass strips and arrange them into their own designs.  Tips for cutting thin strips will be covered.  Students will also construct and execute a drip fusing.  Discussion will include different ways to accomplish a drip fuse.  Both of these fused glass pieces will be created in class.  Pieces will be fused and available for pick up or shipping at a later date.  Detailed fusing instructions will be covered.
All materials are included.  Some previous fusing experience is required.

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Instructor: Jeannette Woodard

Approx. Material Cost: Included

Experience Required: Basic cutting experience is required.

Type of Class: Demonstration and hands-on project

Class Description: Create your own glass flowers in this informative two week class. Students will experiment with flower designs using the book Fused Glass Flowers and related molds. Subjects such as color use, fusing schedules, drilling holes, critical analysis of fusing designs and methods of attaching flowers to stems will be covered. Glass cutting experience is required. All materials and the book to take home are included.

Safety: Please do not wear sandals if cutting and handling glass. Safety glasses should be worn when cutting glass.

Tools & Materials Included: Fusible glass for projects Fused Glass Flowers (book item #806140) Use of cutting tools

Additional Tools & Materials: Pen and paper for notes. Students may bring own cutting tools. Safety glasses are available if needed.

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