Glass Classes
The Craft Center Glass Studio is one of the largest spaces in the Craft Center, and is comprised of several rooms. The stained and fused glass areas include a number of grinders, soldering stations with special ventilation, a kiln room with 4 fusing kilns, a large number of molds available for use by members, a glass cutting table and a number of glass cutting boards. Cutting tools and soldering irons are available for checkout at the front desk. Before getting started in the studio, you will need to get an orientation.
Glass Tech Time
TBA
Aspen can help get you started as you learn together, or just give you an orientation!
Classes are small and intimate, allowing for quality instructor time. In order to sign up for a class, please come into the Craft Center during our Open Hours.
Students can sign up for Winter 2024 starting Jan. 8th Staff, Faculty, and Adult Public can sign up starting Jan. 15th
Classes
3-D Stained Glass
FULL
Mondays 3-5:30 April 15 - May 20
Fee-Paying Student Class Fee: $60
Non-student Class Fee: $110
Instructor: Ava Shager
You will learn all of the basic techniques of stained glass while making yourself a beautiful one-of-a-kind box. A true artisan craft - beautiful & useful!
Intro to Stained Glass with Aspen
FULL
Mondays 6 - 8:30 April 15 - May 20
Fee-Paying Student Class Fee: $65
Non-student Class Fee: $125
Instructor: Aspen McCallum (they/them)
Be guided through the basic techniques of stained glass and create colorful glass art. in this course. It’s a complex, fun, rewarding process and a wonderful hobby!
Beginning Fused Glass
FULL
Tuesdays 6 - 8:30 April 16 - May 21
Fee-Paying Student Class Fee: $70
Non-student Class Fee: $140
Instructor: Selin Kubaoglu Coleri
Learn the basics of fused glass from a gifted glass artisan. Come away with several beautiful projects!
Intermediate Fused Glass
Thursdays 6-8:30 April 18 - May 16
Fee-Paying Student Class Fee: $45
Non-student Class Fee: $90
Instructor: Selin Kubaoglu Coleri
Did you have a ton of fun learning the basics of fused glass and want to explore more intermediate techniques? This 4-week class is for you; repeat participants welcome.
Glass Torchwork: Intro to Borosilicate
FULL
Early Start!
Mondays 6-8:30 April 8 - 29
Fee-Paying Student Class Fee: $45
Non-student Class Fee: $90
Instructor: Todd Weber (he/him)
Explore the exciting use of flame to shape glass. In this 4- week class students will make a variety of projects, marbles, pendants and basic sculpture. Gas & materials included.
Glass Torchwork: Intro to Borosilicate
FULL
Tuesdays 6-8:30 May 14 - June 4
Fee-Paying Student Class Fee: $45
Non-student Class Fee: $90
Instructor: Todd Weber (he/him)
Explore the exciting use of flame to shape glass. In this 4- week class students will make a variety of projects, marbles, pendants and basic sculpture. Gas & materials included.
Soft Glass Torchwork: Beads & Creatures
FULL
Thursdays 6-8:30. April 18 - May 9
Fee-Paying Student Class Fee: $45
Non-student Class Fee: $90
Instructor: Matt Garcia (he/him)
Explore the basics of soft glass. In this 4-week class students will create unique and vibrantly colored beads and little scupltural critters. Wear closed toe hsoes & tie back long hair.
Workshops
Fused Glass Spring Themed Frame Workshop
FULL
Saturday April 27, 12:30- 3:30
Fee-Paying Student Class Fee: $30
Non-student Class Fee: $60
Instructor: Selin Kubaoglu Coleri (she/her)
In this 3-hour weekend workshop you will create a beautiful fused glass frame to embellish a photo, poem, recipe or other personal items. This will make lovely gift and keepsake!
Stained Glass Springtime Bugs Suncatchers
FULL
Saturday April 20, 12: 30-3:30
Fee-Paying Student Class Fee: $25
Non-student Class Fee: $50
Instructor: Ava Shager (she/her)
In this 3 -hour weekend workshop you will create a spring themed glass suncatcher. These make lovely gifts and keepsakes!
Intermediate Borosilicate Dichro Glass
2-Day Workshop
Mondays 6-8:30 May 13 & 20
Fee-Paying Student Class Fee: $35
Non-student Class Fee: $70
Instructor: Todd Weber (he/him)
Student must have taken our Intro. to Boro class or have equivalent experience (as permitted by instructor). Further explore the exciting use of flame to shape and add design to glass. This 2- session workshop will focus on marble making and beautiful visual techniques. Gas & materials included. Wear closed toe shoes & tie long hair back.