Glass Chain Link Workshop

Sat Feb 14 • 12–3 PM

Description:

Build on your flameworking experience as you work with pre-made stringers to create elegant glass chain links. This workshop encourages you to slow down and let the glass gently bend into shape, eventually linking pieces into a beautiful handmade glass chain. A bit of torch experience recommended.

FUSED GLASS MINI PICTURES Linda Jacobs, instructor

2 Thursdays, February 19th and 26th , 10am-1pm

Learn the basics of gold leafing and framing to enhance the tiny treasures you make out of stained glass scrap, trimmed with dichroic glass, frit, stringers, and anything else you can think of. Pop it in the kiln and when it comes out, add even more, such as beads, wire, stones, wood, etc. When you are satisfied with the results, mount in the frame, provided, with the gold-leafed background.  Stunner!! 

Ages 17-up

$50 materials, provided

In this class we will create a free standing table top stacked totem sculpture that characterises a theme. We will explore hand built forming methods such as slab, pinchip and coil building.

Beginniner/intermediate level.

Students will receive one box of clay for this project. 

Feb 19th through March 12th 

6 pm to 8 pm

Have you been wanting time to work on a project? Open studio time is supervised but you have the freedom to work on your own projects.

Thursday, Feb. 19th, 6-8 pm

Come and learn the art of watercolors. This class is ideal for beginners. Thanks to funding from the Flagstar Foundation this class is free for Veterans. 

Make a sassy trio of mini containers that may be used in a variety of fun ways. Participants with use a clay extruded and hand-building techniques to create these whimsical vessels

.Ages 15 and up

February 21, 12:00-2:00

Worry Stones Workshop

Sat Feb 21 • 12–3 PM

Description:

Perfect for beginners! Learn to shape molten, colorful glass into smooth worry stones—or “touch stones”—using simple, soothing flameworking techniques. This is one of the easiest and most rewarding introductory projects, and you’ll leave with beautiful stones to carry or share.

Surface Design Series: Tape & Stencil Relief Techniques

 Sunday 2/22/26 10am-2pm

Join Erin for an immersive, hands-on exploration of her intricate surface design process. Drawing inspiration from M.C. Escher, tessellations, and cymatic patterns, this class introduces you to creating bold, precise relief designs using tape, and custom made stencils.You’ll work with small-bottle commercial glazes fitted with syringe tips to achieve clean lines, crisp edges, and detailed pattern work. A selection of premade stencils will be provided, along with guidance on taping methods that allow you to build geometric, repeating, or flowing organic designs.We’ll focus on precision application onto pre-made bisque, so please bring a piece of your own bisqueware to decorate