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World Famous Warm Glass Artist Patty Gray

Stained Glass Crafters Workbench is proud to announce that we will be hosting two very special workshops taught by world famous warm glass artist Patty Gray. The first class, Advanced Fusing Techniques, will start on Saturday, March 17th through Monday, March 19th, 2012.

The second class, Three Day Advanced Fusing Techniques, Tuesday, March 20th to Thursday, March 22nd, 2012. The students in these classes will explore and develop their love of kiln formed glass art in a variety of ways.

Patty has been gracious enough to find time in her very busy schedule to visit San Antonio and teach for the first time in our studio. Both workshops are limited to 8 people, so book time off from work now and reserve your spot. The workshop fee for both Three Day Workshops is $645.00 with lunch and materials included. Just a few of the projects she will be teaching students to do will be combing/raking, using the Vitrograph, making murrini and pattern bars, using Glassline paints, coldworking, thick open-faced casting, frit cookies, stringer plates, using an airbrush and the Airpen, and more. Check out her personal website to see the beautiful art that she creates with glass.

Patty's classes fill up very quickly, wherever she teaches. She rarely comes to the Texas. This is an excellent opportunity to learn from one of the best in the field of warm glass. If you are traveling from out of town, contact us and we can recommend local accommodations.

A deposit of $250.00 will secure your spot in either of these classes. The balance is due at the start of the workshop. We will accept cancellations up to February 15th, 2012, with a full refund, but after that date, a refund will only be given if somebody can be found to take your place. We will be taking names for a waiting list in the event we have any cancellations.

Note: Hands-on fusing experience is required. Students are asked to bring a glass cutter, safety glasses, breaking pliers, dust mask and a ruler.  

GROUPON OFFERINGS

Filigree Suncatcher

Ever admired a stained glass window or wondered what it is like to work with glass?  This Filigree Sun Catcher is a great introduction to stained glass art!  You will use lead came and bevels to create your art glass project. No experience is necessary for fun!

Renaissance Mosaic Light Switch Cover

Try this new and easy form of "grout less" mosaic by making this Renaissance Mosaic Light Switch Cover which combines glass and various mediums to make unique patterns and designs. Once you learn this technique, you can complete other projects on many different surfaces.

Four Fused Coaster Set with Wrought Iron Holder

Come in and create a set of four (4) fused glass coasters!  Make a design or an abstract pattern on each glass squares that will later be fused in a kiln.  Fused glass is fun and easy and is a very popular form of glass art.  A coaster holder is included with this project. 

Please check the course calendar for dates and times in January, February and March, 2012

Please bring you Groupon certificate to the class.  After checking the calendar, call 210-647-7475 to reserve the date and time.

Amazon Local Deal Coupon Dates

Check the Course Calendar for dates and times offered in Janaury, February and March, 2012

After checking the calendar, call 210-647-7475 to reserve the date and time.  Bring your Amazon Local Deal Coupon to your class.

Introduction to Stained Glass - Beveled Heart

Perfect for everyone wanting to learn how to do stained glass art and leave with a finished project.  The beveled heart will teach you some of the basics of stained glass in the foil method.  More dates will be available later.

Fused Valentine or Easter Ornaments

Fused Art is fun and easy!  We will have some precut shapes for you to decorate.  The ornaments look like holiday cookies!  You will create your 'cookies', leave them for us to fire.  They will be ready for pick up at an arranged time. 

Fused Art Tile

Time to get creative!  You will love what you can do with a 6 inch square base glass with a variety of glass products to create an abstract or pattern design!  We will fire these tiles and you will be able to pick it up later! 

Beautiful Stained Glass Custom Work

If you are looking for a special piece, we can do the work for you. We construct beautiful custom pieces to your specification. Bring in your ideas, and let us bring them to life for you. We can create window panes and window hangings, as well as small items such as suncatchers and framed invitations. Let us convert your pictures into works of art. You can also choose from our already-designed pieces in the studio.

If you do not see a class listed, or one that is offered does not fit into your time frame,  give us call and we will create a class with four or more. You can bring your friends or we will help advertise this new class.  We also do private classes upon request.

Contact our shop in San Antonio, Texas, for stained glass art courses and supplies that include the new Twister grinder, Glastar Grinders, and the Taurus 3 Ring Saw.