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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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: 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 class. A break will be provided to go out for lunch.

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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: $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.

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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  impliment 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.

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Approx. Material Cost: Included

Experience Required: None

Type of Class: Demonstration and hands-on project

Class Description: Students will be taught basic lead construction for an engraved bevel, surrounded by colored glass, with a 1½ in. bevel border. Class includes techniques for cutting, fitting, soldering, cementing, and cleaning your panel.

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: All materials needed for this class. Use of our grinders during class.

Additional Tools & Materials: If you wear glasses, please bring them. You will be cutting the lead came into 90 degree angles. Latex/rubber gloves for cementing. Inexpensive face mask for cementing. You may bring your own stained glass tools if desired. NOTE: Please wear old clothes, cementing is messy! You may want to bring a lunch/snack for an optional ½ hour break.

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.