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Wednesday, July 13 |
Fusing FUNdamentals-3 Day: An Extended Art Seminar
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$325
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10:00 am - 4:00 pm
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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 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.
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Thursday, July 21 |
Beadmaking Basics Workshop 1
$75
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9:00 am - 12:00 pm
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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!
See the cancellation policy.
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Thursday, July 21 |
Beadmaking Basics Workshop 2
$75
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1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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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.
See the cancellation policy.
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Saturday, July 23 |
Intro to Boro
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$110
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9:00 am - 2:00 pm
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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 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.
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Tuesday, July 26 |
Blown Glass Globes
$70
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10:00 pm - 12:00 pm
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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.
See the cancellation policy.
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Saturday, July 30 |
Zoom Cutting Art Glass
$50
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11:00 am - 1:00 pm
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New to cutting glass or just want to improve your cutting skills?
Learn how to cut art glass in this online Zoom class. Follow along as Roy shows you simple techniques for cutting glass like a pro. Get your questions answered during this 2 hour live class presentation.
Demonstrations will include using “pencil shaped” cutters, and how to use other popular types of cutters, including the pistol grip and Thompson grip cutters. Roy will show how to cut several different types of art glass.
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).
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Saturday, July 30 |
Zoom Soldering Made Easy
$50
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2:00 pm - 4:30 pm
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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).
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