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Adrian Center for the Arts



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Glass Icicle Ornaments Using Borosilicate Glass

$60

with Susan Matych-Hager

Calendar Nov 13, 2026 at 6 pm

Make your own crystal clear, sparkling glass icicle ornaments. We will discuss basic safety techniques for the studio as well as work in the oxygen-fuel torch using borosilicate glass to practice making loops for the top of the ornament as well as make the ornament itself. . IMPORTANT: Students taking glass courses using a torch must wear natural fiber clothing (i.e., cotton shirt and denim jeans), closed-toe shoes, and hair tied back and out of the way. Loose clothing that will be in the way of the torch is strongly discouraged. Please wear clothing that is not essential to your wardrobe.

 

11/13 6 pm til 9 pm 

Blown Glass Ornaments Using Glaskolben

$50

with Susan Matych-Hager

Calendar Nov 14, 2026 at 10 am

Try your hand at making blown-glass ornaments. Using an oxygen-propane torch, students will learn basic techniques for using pre-blown glaskolben to make blown-glass ornaments. Frit will be used to add color to the clear glaskolben. Learning how to control heat, gravity and blowing techniques will determine your success. Creating these colorful ornaments will provide students a basis for working glass further in the torch. Each student will be provided 6 glaskolben. When you pick up your ornaments, be sure to bring packing material and a small container to transport your ornaments to the safety of your home. Basic torch safety will be discussed. IMPORTANT: Students taking glass courses using a torch must wear natural fiber clothing (i.e., cotton shirt and denim jeans), closed-toe shoes, and hair tied back and out of the way. Loose clothing that will be in the way of the torch is strongly discouraged. Please wear clothing that is not essential to your wardrobe.

11/14/2026, 10 am til 1 pm

 

Landscapes in Glass 3 weeks

$100

with Sue McDowell

Calendar Nov 14, 2026 at 1 pm, runs for 3 weeks

Use crushed glass, glass paints, or just layers of glass to produce a two-stage landscape of a favorite place or dream location. 

 

Saturday November 14th 2 pm til 4 pm and Saturday Dec 5th and 12th. 1 pm til 4 pm. 

Pieces will be fused/slumped between classes or as a final step after the last class and can be picked up 4 to 5 days after last firing. 

Blown Glass Ornaments Using Glaskolben

$50

with Susan Matych-Hager

Calendar Nov 15, 2026 at 1 pm

Try your hand at making blown-glass ornaments. Using an oxygen-propane torch, students will learn basic techniques for using pre-blown glaskolben to make blown-glass ornaments. Frit will be used to add color to the clear glaskolben. Learning how to control heat, gravity and blowing techniques will determine your success. Creating these colorful ornaments will provide students a basis for working glass further in the torch. Each student will be provided 6 glaskolben. When you pick up your ornaments, be sure to bring packing material and a small container to transport your ornaments to the safety of your home. Basic torch safety will be discussed. IMPORTANT: Students taking glass courses using a torch must wear natural fiber clothing (i.e., cotton shirt and denim jeans), closed-toe shoes, and hair tied back and out of the way. Loose clothing that will be in the way of the torch is strongly discouraged. Please wear clothing that is not essential to your wardrobe.

11/15/2026, 1-4 pm

Fun with Fusing - Ornaments

$60

with Sue McDowell

Calendar Nov 18, 2026 at 9 am

Create hanging glass ornaments for your tree, window or to give as gifts! 

All tools and glass for up to 4 ornaments included.

Ornaments will be 2" x 6"

No experience necessary.

December 5th  9 am til 11:30 am 

Fun with Fusing - Ornaments

$60

with Sue McDowell

Calendar Nov 18, 2026 at 6 pm

Create hanging glass ornaments for your tree, window or to give as gifts! 

All tools and glass for up to 4 ornaments included.

Ornaments will be 2" x 6"

No experience necessary.

November 18th 6 pm to 8:30 pm 

Blown Glass Ornaments Using Glaskolben

$50

with Susan Matych-Hager

Calendar Nov 21, 2026 at 9 am

Try your hand at making blown-glass ornaments. Using an oxygen-propane torch, students will learn basic techniques for using pre-blown glaskolben to make blown-glass ornaments. Frit will be used to add color to the clear glaskolben. Learning how to control heat, gravity and blowing techniques will determine your success. Creating these colorful ornaments will provide students a basis for working glass further in the torch. Each student will be provided 6 glaskolben. When you pick up your ornaments, be sure to bring packing material and a small container to transport your ornaments to the safety of your home. Basic torch safety will be discussed. IMPORTANT: Students taking glass courses using a torch must wear natural fiber clothing (i.e., cotton shirt and denim jeans), closed-toe shoes, and hair tied back and out of the way. Loose clothing that will be in the way of the torch is strongly discouraged. Please wear clothing that is not essential to your wardrobe.

11/21/2026, 9 am-12 noon

 

Glass Icicle Ornaments Using Borosilicate Glass

$60

with Susan Matych-Hager

Calendar Nov 21, 2026 at 1 pm

Make your own crystal clear, sparkling glass icicle ornaments. We will discuss basic safety techniques for the studio as well as work in the oxygen-fuel torch using borosilicate glass to practice making loops for the top of the ornament as well as make the ornament itself. . IMPORTANT: Students taking glass courses using a torch must wear natural fiber clothing (i.e., cotton shirt and denim jeans), closed-toe shoes, and hair tied back and out of the way. Loose clothing that will be in the way of the torch is strongly discouraged. Please wear clothing that is not essential to your wardrobe.

 

11/21 1 pm til 4 pm 





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