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Stained, fused and slumped glass

JOY OF KALEIDOSCOPES (3 weeks)

$100

with Linda Jacobs

Calendar Aug 17, 2026 at 10 am, runs for 3 weeks

JOY OF KALEIDOSCOPES (3 weeks) with Linda Jacobs

3 Mondays: August 17th, 24th & 31st(if needed) * 10:00am – 1:00pm 

One of my favorite things to do as a child was to hold my kaleidoscope up to the light and turn it around and around, making endless designs in an infinity of colors. Now I make my own and you can too! We start by making a lens that will reflect and repeat the image. Then a goody chamber, full of wonderful tidbits and collectibles. Finally, a container to house it all in – like an empty Pringles can, a Hershey’s cocoa box, a macaroni and cheese box – you get the picture! Any container! (You may have to eat the contents first) Leave it plain and surprise the viewer when they look in, or gussy the outside up with fabric, glass, anything!

Ages: 17+

HALLOWEEN WITCHES OR CREEPY CRAWLIES (2 weeks)

$65

with Linda Jacobs

Calendar Sep 17, 2026 at 10 am, runs for 2 weeks

HALLOWEEN WITCHES OR CREEPY CRAWLIES (2 weeks) with Linda Jacobs

2 Thursdays: September 17th & 24th *  10:00am - 12:00pm

Add an artistic little witch or a bat, or a spider, or a pumpkin, or . . . . . . whatever you want! Learn how to cut glass and use all the tools. Bring in a picture or draw what you want, and have fun. When your pieces are cut, they will be embellished and trimmed and fused together in the kiln and then refired and slumped on a mold to create a standup person or creature. You claim the bragging rights!

Fun with Fusing - It's Fall

$50

with Sue McDowell

Calendar Sep 23, 2026 at 6 pm

Fun with Fusing - It's Fall with Sue McDowell

Wednesday September 23rd * 6:00pm - 8:30pm

Create your own suncatchers (1.5" x 3.5") or simple tiles (up to 3" x 3") with the colors of this beautiful season. All tools and glass provided.

No experience necessary.

Students can expect to make several small pieces. 

STAINED GLASS BOARDS FOR CHECKERS OR CHESS (3 weeks)

$100

with Linda Jacobs

Calendar Oct 12, 2026 at 5 pm, runs for 3 weeks

3 Mondays: October 12th, 19th & 26th * 5:00pm – 8:00pm

You can have the most gorgeous, original game board you can imagine! A large 18x18 size, use it for checkers or chess or as a table decoration. Learn how to use the glass tools, choose the glass, and design a one-of-a- kind art piece. Glue, grout, and paint and you’re ready to play.

 Ages: 17+

Fun with Fusing - It's Fall

$50

with Sue McDowell

Calendar Oct 17, 2026 at 10 am

Saturday October 17th * 10:00am - 11:30am

Create your own suncatchers (1.5" x 3.5") or simple tiles (up to 3" x 3") with the colors of this beautiful season. All tools and glass provided.

No experience necessary.

Students can expect to make several small pieces. 

Simple plates and bowls

$70

with Sue McDowell

Calendar Oct 21, 2026 at 6 pm

Wednesday October 21st * 6:00pm to 8:30pm 

Use your skills from "Fun with Fusing" classes or previous fusing experience to make 2 pieces - square, rectangular or round - up to 8" in size. Once you've cut the glass and created your design the instructor will fuse your piece and then slump it for you on the mold that you have chosen. You'll pick up your pieces 3-4 days later when they are ready. 

BEVELED GLASS ORNAMENTS (2 weeks)

$40

with Linda Jacobs

Calendar Nov 13, 2026 at 10 am

2 Thursdays: November 13th and 20th * 10:00am - 12:00pm 

Learn to use the glass tools and beveled glass pieces to create an original holiday or any day ornament. We have a variety of bevels to select from, add a little stained glass color around the outside, add a little copper foil and solder everything together. Attach a wire to hang and you’re ready for the holidays!

Age: 17+

Landscapes in Glass (3 sessions)

$100

with Sue McDowell

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

3 Saturdays: November 14th 1:00pm til 3:00pm (project meeting) AND December 5th and 12th 1:00pm til 4:00pm. All three classes are required. 

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

Some glass experience helpful. 

Additional glass options available for a fee. 





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