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Approx. Material Cost: $70

Experience Required: None

Type of Class: Demonstration and hands-on projects

Class Description: Add a little excitement to your fused glass gems. This technique is a great way to hang your fused pieces as well as display them. Students will learn basic wire wrapping techniques in this fun 2½ hour class. Two or more pendants can be embellished during class. Students may want to bring your own cabochons.
The instructor will have glass rounds for students to use if 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: Practice wire and sterling silver wire to make two pendants.

Additional Tools & Materials: #6931 Wire Wrapping Beginning Kit or equivalent including: #630448 Flush cutting mini pliers, #630525 Flat nose pliers, #630527 Round nose pliers, #630520 Chain nose pliers.
Students may bring a couple of glass cabochons to wrap.

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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

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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.

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Approx. Material Cost: Included

Experience Required: Some previous copper foil experience is required.

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 g lass 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 20 in. x 20 in.

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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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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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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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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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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: 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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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: $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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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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Experience Required: None

Type of Class: Hands-on project

Class Description: Have you ever wondered about PMC metal clay but wanted to try it out before clearing a spot in the studio? Or just looking to make a meaningful gift for a friend (or yourself)? Come experiment with us in this 3 hour beginner workshop! This class involves creating 3-5 charms with PMC clay, finishing them, and then firing them using a butane torch. All materials, including a bracelet and jump rings for your finished charms, are included.

Safety: Safety goggles available for class use

Tools & Materials Included: PMC clay, findings, use of torches, texture sheets, stamps, and rollers

Additional Tools & Materials: None

Cancellation Policy: If you are unable to attend class for any reason please contact Delphi at least 3 business days prior to the start date of the class. You may cancel and receive a refund or you may transfer to another class. Please call to cancel or transfer.

Approx. Material Cost:
Included
 
Experience Required
No fusing or glass experience necessary.
 
Type of Class
Demonstration and hands - on projects
 
Class Description:
Make fabulous fused glass jewelry for yourself or for a gift in this 4-hour fun class. 
Learn how to design, layer, and fuse decorative glass in a jewelry casting mold.  Each student will have the use of their own table top kiln. All aspects of the fusing process will be discussed as well as suggestions on jewelry findings and types of adhesives. Each student will make 2 fashion rings, 2 pairs of earrings and 2 pendants.  No fusing or glass experience is necessary.  All materials are included.
 
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:
Fusible 90 COE glass and frit.
Dichroic glass
Use of glass cutting tools and
Jewelry findings to finish 2 rings and 2 pair of earrings.
 
Additional Tools & Materials:
Optional: Pen and paper for notes.
 
Tuition:
$60     4 Hrs. 
 
Class start:
10am – 2pm  (1hr lunch @approximately 12:30-1:30pm)
 

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: 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. 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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Instructor: Val Oswalt-De Waard

Approx. Material Cost: $0

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

Type of Class: Demonstration and hands-on project

Class Description: Blow some Glaskolben tubes for ornaments and  to fuse into a decorative plate.  Students will blow a few glass globes, keeping some as ornaments and or using the less than perfect ones to decorate a clear colorful abstract plate .  Make your own one of a kind accent plate by fusing some of the blown glass globes, glass frit  and glass stringer to a clear base piece of glass.  No glass fusing experience is necessary.  All materials are included.

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: none

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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: 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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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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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.

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: 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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