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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: Steena Gaut

Approx. Material Cost: $10

Experience Required: None

Type of Class: Demonstration and hands-on project

Class Description: Students will learn how to apply and manipulate enamels on copper surfaces. The proper tools and equipment will be demonstrated and each student will make small jewelry pieces. Students will then have the opportunity to create decorative home décor pieces. Multiple techniques will be discussed, including sgrafitto.

Safety: Safety glasses and particle dust mask must be worn.

Tools & Materials Included: Tool /equipment, Enamels

Additional Tools & Materials: Small copper pieces for enameling and your choice of the following: #75851 Oval bowl #75852 Square bowl #75853 Round coaster #75854 Round bowl

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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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Experience Required: Intro to Boro or equivalent.
 
Type of Class: Demonstrations and hands- on projects

Everyone loves Marbles.  Raise you marble making skill level by adding design, sparkle, depth and see how to make air bubbles work for you.   This one day marble class will teach imploding flower techniques, how to work with opals, and how to use the Vin Pin and marble mold.  Students will have the opportunity to make several marbles while taking your marble making to the next level.  If time allows a vortex marble with its vast depth and pattern will end the day of marble making. 
All materials are included along with the use of our torches and tools.

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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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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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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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: No fusing or glass cutting experience required.

Type of Class: Demonstration and hands-on projects

Class Description: Looking for something different to do with your leftover fusible scrap bits, or just to have something truly unique sitting on your mantle? Combine the sleek, modern look of kiln cast glass and the old school appeal of mosaic with this fun filled 3 hour class. Create your own mosaic on a 10” circle using No Days Thin Fuse adhesive film. Tips for using the film and achieving the appearance of grout lines will be covered in class. Projects will be fired by the Instructor after class and will be ready to pick up after a week, or shipped to you for a small fee.

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

Tools & Materials Included: Fusible glass and frits as needed, adhesive film.
Fusible Hangers available for display.
Use of our brushes, spoons, tweezers and heat gun.

Additional Tools & Materials: Feel free to bring design inspiration for your piece!  We will have paper available if you wish to draw your pattern.

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Join us for an exciting day at the Delphi Creativity Center in Lansing, MI. It’s the time of year again when we hold our Winter Open House event. We look forward to this special day full of previews of our most popular classes. Spend the day exploring the exciting world of glass art. Get an idea of exactly what our full classes are all about, see examples of the projects you will make in class and find out what skills and tools are required for each.

These intriguing sneak peeks into our classes will help you to pick the one that’s the right fit for your interests and skill level. Best of all, when you enroll at the store during the event you will receive a 20% discount* on tuition. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced glass artist, we have something for you. See you there!

During this one day FREE event, you can move freely from station to station to hear about all the exciting classes, watch demonstrations, ask questions and get project advice. Presentations run from 10am - 2pm, stop in any time between those hours. Get a feel for what you can learn in our most popular classes and discover which class is right for you. Whatever your skill level and experience, the Winter Open House has something for you.

Class Previews Include: 
♦ Flameworking
♦ Stained Glass
♦ Jewelry
♦ Mosaics
♦ Fusing
Browse our online Class Schedule.

Bonus: Enroll In-Store & Save 20%* on Class Tuition!
Don't miss out on your chance to get a discount on your class tuition this year.

*Discount does not apply to guest instructor classes. Class demos are subject to change.

One-Day In Store Savings- actual sale items will be announced closer to the event date. Stay informed on all Store Events and Classes, sign up for store emails. Select the "Store Events & Classes" option.

FREE Event. No Registration Required.
 

Instructor: Jeannette Woodard

Approx. Material Cost: Included

Experience Required: None

Type of Class: Demonstration and hands-on project

Class Description: Do you have questions about casting in bisque molds? Ever wonder what type of mold works best? How to prepare your molds? Want to know what type and form of glass to use? How much glass should you use? How do you fire castings? OK, you’ve cast your glass piece, now how do you hang it? And that most tragic cry, “Help, my glass is stuck it the mold!” Casting is different from other forms of working with warm glass, with its own tricks and techniques. In this class we will work with frit and one of three jewelry molds (yours to take home) to create a unique jewelry piece, while discussing the answers to the casting questions of the ages. Some previous fusing experience is helpful but not necessary.

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: All materials, including fusible glass frits and reusable casting mold Use of our tools Students must call before class with their choice of mold to be used in class: Circle Jewelry Mold - item # 80716 Diamond Jewelry Mold - item # 80715 Heart Jewelry Mold - item #80717

Additional Tools & Materials: Students may want to purchase dichroic glass for additional decorative elements.

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Approx. Material Cost: Included

Experience Required: None

Type of Class: Lecture, demonstration and hands-on

Class Description: Explore the spontaneity of torch fired enameling. This is a beginner level class in which students will learn the art of copper enameling using a torch. Students will gain the basic understanding of what enamels are, the firing process, and also complete a few finished pieces using simple yet sophisticated surface design techniques.

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: All materials and use of our torch heads

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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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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Instructor: Steena Gaut

Approx. Material Cost: Included

Experience Required: None

Type of Class: Demonstration and hands-on projects

Class Description: Students will learn set-up, use of equipment and sandblast cabinet maintenance. Create original works of art by cutting your own stencils for surface etching. Each student may cut two stencils, using an Exacto knife, from our stencil design collection and then learn how to surface etch on cathedral glass.

Safety: Please do not wear sandals if cutting or handling glass. Please wear safety glasses.

Tools & Materials Included: Students will have their choice of stencil designs.
                                                Sandblast resist, Glass for two projects

Additional Tools & Materials: Optional - paper/pen for notes

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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 different one. 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: 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: Glass cutting experience and/or mosaic experience recommended but not required.

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

Class Description: Students will create a 12 in. x 16 in. hanging panel while learning techniques for architectural application. Topics will include; direct and indirect application mosaic methods, interior and exterior application, adhesives, substrates and a variety of materials such as glass, smalti, and tiles will be covered.

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

Tools & Materials Included: 12 in. x 16 in. exterior grade plywood panel
Mosaic mesh for project
Use of our mosaic nippers (during class )

Additional Tools & Materials: Optional – Your own glass cutting/breaking tools, mosaic nippers
#65106 Weldbond glue
Glass, smalti, ceramic tile, vitreous glass tile, etc. for project
Grout for your project

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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: $150

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: Some silver clay paste and syringe type

Additional Tools & Materials: Kit #1041 includes: #6769 The Art of Metal Clay with DVD, #10301 Stainless steel brush, #17101 #2 Detail brush, #62401 Clay roller, #62603 Half-round file, #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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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: $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: 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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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.  

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.

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: Depends on project

Experience Required: Have taken a beginning stained glass class

Type of Class: Demonstration and hands-on project

Class Description: Learn the complete lead technique in this two-week course.  Students will learn about basic construction and soldering, to cementing and whiting. Tips on design, and reinforcement will also be discussed.

Safety: Please do not work with solder or lead if you are expecting. Do not wear sandals if cutting or handling glass. Closed toe shoes are preferred. Safety glasses should be worn; will be provided if necessary.

Tools & Materials Included: Use of our grinders and saws

Additional Tools & Materials: Week 1 • wood lead board • graph paper #73604, 3/8” zinc came #5604 for framing panel • lead nippers - your own glass cutting tools - glass for your project
Week 2 • supplies listed above, plus - lead came for your project • lead hammer #5138 - horseshoe nails #5480 • fid # 2404 - lead pattern shears, if needed
Week 3 • supplies listed above, plus • solder - cement #5539 - whiting powder #5543 • brush #5137, cut in half - latex gloves • Please wear old clothes, cementing is messy

Aug 7th class will skip the 14th and then resume on 21 and finish on the 28th.vo

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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.