Upcoming Classes
Jellyfish Windchime 1:00-3:00 OR 6:00-8:00 | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
$75.00
Well I have never considered a jellyfish strikingly attractive until now. These beautiful fused jellyfish will be a wonderful addition to any beach house or patio. The sound of the wind blowing through the tenacles are sure to help anyone relax after a long day. We will show you how to add LED lights to make your jellyfish shimmer after dark. You will build on clear glass and use color embellishments to make this project your own.
Prerequisite: Cutting skills helpful but not required.
Supplies: $20.00 for clear glass, tenacles, body, and embellishing glass. Beading wire and crimps extra. Firing and release paper included. Additional glass and LED lights are extra.
Class Schedule: May 20 and 27, 1:00-3:00 OR 6:00-8:00
Tuesday, May 20th 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
PLEASE READ THE CLASS REGISTRATION POLICY, WE WILL ENFORCE THIS. CLICK HERE
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Well I have never considered a jellyfish strikingly attractive until now. These beautiful fused jellyfish will be a wonderful addition to any beach house or patio. The sound of the wind blowing through the tenacles are sure to help anyone relax after a long day. We will show you how to add LED lights to make your jellyfish shimmer after dark. You will build on clear glass and use color embellishments to make this project your own.
Prerequisite: Cutting skills helpful but not required.
Supplies: $20.00 for clear glass, tenacles, body, and embellishing glass. Beading wire and crimps extra. Firing and release paper included. Additional glass and LED lights are extra.
Class Schedule: May 20 and 27, 1:00-3:00 OR 6:00-8:00
Tuesday, May 20th 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
PLEASE READ THE CLASS REGISTRATION POLICY, WE WILL ENFORCE THIS. CLICK HERE
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Panel Lamps: Intermediate | 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
$130.00
Panels Lamps are a great piece to create, and you may have to make several when your family and friends see how beautiful these lamps are when they illuminate a room. Let us show you the tips and tricks to making this construction easy and durable to last many generations. Prior to the first class you need to select your pattern and glass.
Prerequisite: Proficiency in Foil Method
Students need to purchase: Pattern book, 1/4” Foil, 50/50 and 60/40 solder, 6” layout blocks, Wedges, 6, 8, or 10” terra cotta pot, 18Ga wire, and vent cap.
Bring your cutting and soldering equipment and chemicals or you may rent ours.
Class Schedule: May 22 thru June 12, 2:00-4:00
Thursday, May 22nd 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
PLEASE READ THE CLASS REGISTRATION POLICY, WE WILL ENFORCE THIS. CLICK HERE
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Panels Lamps are a great piece to create, and you may have to make several when your family and friends see how beautiful these lamps are when they illuminate a room. Let us show you the tips and tricks to making this construction easy and durable to last many generations. Prior to the first class you need to select your pattern and glass.
Prerequisite: Proficiency in Foil Method
Students need to purchase: Pattern book, 1/4” Foil, 50/50 and 60/40 solder, 6” layout blocks, Wedges, 6, 8, or 10” terra cotta pot, 18Ga wire, and vent cap.
Bring your cutting and soldering equipment and chemicals or you may rent ours.
Class Schedule: May 22 thru June 12, 2:00-4:00
Thursday, May 22nd 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
PLEASE READ THE CLASS REGISTRATION POLICY, WE WILL ENFORCE THIS. CLICK HERE
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Plaid Fabric Bowl | 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
$50.00
This technique gives you the opportunity to build a bowl with the look of woven fabric and a fringed edge. Check out tartan plaids online to find a plaid and color combinations that appeal to you or may represent your name. Bring in a color picture to help guide you in your plaid bowl construction. Once you know your colors call and place your color order with us so we may purchase the colors you will need. Deadline for providing us with the color information is Saturday May 9
Supplies: You will need to purchase your glass used to create this bowl, using 4 colors will cost about $125.00. We include two firings and release paper.
Prerequisite: Desire to have fun
Class Schedule: May 23, 3:00-6:30
Friday, May 23rd 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
PLEASE READ THE CLASS REGISTRATION POLICY, WE WILL ENFORCE THIS. CLICK HERE
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This technique gives you the opportunity to build a bowl with the look of woven fabric and a fringed edge. Check out tartan plaids online to find a plaid and color combinations that appeal to you or may represent your name. Bring in a color picture to help guide you in your plaid bowl construction. Once you know your colors call and place your color order with us so we may purchase the colors you will need. Deadline for providing us with the color information is Saturday May 9
Supplies: You will need to purchase your glass used to create this bowl, using 4 colors will cost about $125.00. We include two firings and release paper.
Prerequisite: Desire to have fun
Class Schedule: May 23, 3:00-6:30
Friday, May 23rd 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
PLEASE READ THE CLASS REGISTRATION POLICY, WE WILL ENFORCE THIS. CLICK HERE
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Beginner Tiffany Foil Method Boot Camp | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
$195.00
You must come in before the first class date to select your pattern and glass.
Learn the Tiffany Foil method of creating stained glass while making your own beautiful glass window. During this comprehensive weekend class you will learn the ins and outs of the copper foil method starting with how to cut glass and continuing with pattern preparation and soldering, to completion of your first beautiful stained glass "masterpiece". This class is also a perfect refresher course.
All Glass used in class must be purchased from Stained Glass Crafters Workbench
Prerequisite: None
Some supplies needed, about $120.00 not including your glass.
There is a $35.00 fee for the use of the chemicals and the cutting and soldering equipment.
Saturday, June 7th 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
PLEASE READ THE CLASS REGISTRATION POLICY, WE WILL ENFORCE THIS. CLICK HERE
Click here to register
You must come in before the first class date to select your pattern and glass.
Learn the Tiffany Foil method of creating stained glass while making your own beautiful glass window. During this comprehensive weekend class you will learn the ins and outs of the copper foil method starting with how to cut glass and continuing with pattern preparation and soldering, to completion of your first beautiful stained glass "masterpiece". This class is also a perfect refresher course.
All Glass used in class must be purchased from Stained Glass Crafters Workbench
Prerequisite: None
Some supplies needed, about $120.00 not including your glass.
There is a $35.00 fee for the use of the chemicals and the cutting and soldering equipment.
Saturday, June 7th 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
PLEASE READ THE CLASS REGISTRATION POLICY, WE WILL ENFORCE THIS. CLICK HERE
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All About Fusing | 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
$225.00
This comprehensive course is perfect for you if you have tried fusing and want to go further with your knowledge, want to buy a kiln, or have a kiln but are concerned about using it. We will discuss different types of kilns and what is right for your specific needs, kiln safety, proper preparation of kilns and shelf, Co-efficiency of glass, levels of fusing results, types of molds and mold preparation, types of shelf paper and their uses, use of kiln logs, how to work with different types of glass, and much more. Your knowledge will be enhanced with the different projects you make.
Supply Fee: Glass for your projects
Course Schedule: June 7, 10-3 AND 14, 10-3
Saturday, June 7th 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
PLEASE READ THE CLASS REGISTRATION POLICY, WE WILL ENFORCE THIS. CLICK HERE
Click here to register
This comprehensive course is perfect for you if you have tried fusing and want to go further with your knowledge, want to buy a kiln, or have a kiln but are concerned about using it. We will discuss different types of kilns and what is right for your specific needs, kiln safety, proper preparation of kilns and shelf, Co-efficiency of glass, levels of fusing results, types of molds and mold preparation, types of shelf paper and their uses, use of kiln logs, how to work with different types of glass, and much more. Your knowledge will be enhanced with the different projects you make.
Supply Fee: Glass for your projects
Course Schedule: June 7, 10-3 AND 14, 10-3
Saturday, June 7th 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
PLEASE READ THE CLASS REGISTRATION POLICY, WE WILL ENFORCE THIS. CLICK HERE
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Captured Keepsakes: Intermediate | 10:30 AM - 3:00 PM
$80.00
It is that time of the year when students are graduating and wedding bells are ringing. We have the perfect project to make a wonderful gift or keepsake from the announcements and invitations. Bring a special photo, invitation or announcement to class and let us show you how to make it a very special keepsake.
We only offer this class once a year so don’t miss out.
Prerequisite: Foil Method
Bring your cutting and soldering equipment and chemicals (or you may rent ours)
Class Schedule: June 11, 10:30-3:00
Wednesday, June 11th 10:30 AM - 3:00 PM
PLEASE READ THE CLASS REGISTRATION POLICY, WE WILL ENFORCE THIS. CLICK HERE
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It is that time of the year when students are graduating and wedding bells are ringing. We have the perfect project to make a wonderful gift or keepsake from the announcements and invitations. Bring a special photo, invitation or announcement to class and let us show you how to make it a very special keepsake.
We only offer this class once a year so don’t miss out.
Prerequisite: Foil Method
Bring your cutting and soldering equipment and chemicals (or you may rent ours)
Class Schedule: June 11, 10:30-3:00
Wednesday, June 11th 10:30 AM - 3:00 PM
PLEASE READ THE CLASS REGISTRATION POLICY, WE WILL ENFORCE THIS. CLICK HERE
Click here to register
Beginner Tiffany Foil Method Boot Camp | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
$195.00
You must come in before the first class date to select your pattern and glass.
Learn the Tiffany Foil method of creating stained glass while making your own beautiful glass window. During this comprehensive weekend class you will learn the ins and outs of the copper foil method starting with how to cut glass and continuing with pattern preparation and soldering, to completion of your first beautiful stained glass "masterpiece". This class is also a perfect refresher course.
All Glass used in class must be purchased from Stained Glass Crafters Workbench
Prerequisite: None
Some supplies needed, about $120.00 not including your glass.
There is a $35.00 fee for the use of the chemicals and the cutting and soldering equipment.
Saturday, June 14th 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
PLEASE READ THE CLASS REGISTRATION POLICY, WE WILL ENFORCE THIS. CLICK HERE
Click here to register
You must come in before the first class date to select your pattern and glass.
Learn the Tiffany Foil method of creating stained glass while making your own beautiful glass window. During this comprehensive weekend class you will learn the ins and outs of the copper foil method starting with how to cut glass and continuing with pattern preparation and soldering, to completion of your first beautiful stained glass "masterpiece". This class is also a perfect refresher course.
All Glass used in class must be purchased from Stained Glass Crafters Workbench
Prerequisite: None
Some supplies needed, about $120.00 not including your glass.
There is a $35.00 fee for the use of the chemicals and the cutting and soldering equipment.
Saturday, June 14th 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
PLEASE READ THE CLASS REGISTRATION POLICY, WE WILL ENFORCE THIS. CLICK HERE
Click here to register
Pattern Making: Intermediate, June 17, 18 and 19 | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
$105.00
We have been asked many times to offer our expertise on designing custom panels. In this class, we will share lots of tips and techniques to make design elements more understandable. When you are finished with the class you will be able to create a design for a specific size, using your own design elements or from other patterns, or pictures while using a variety of proper reinforcement techniques.
Our customers always tell us this class was well worth taking. “I learned so much from this class. There was more to this than I expected and you made the process so easy.”
In this class, done in three consecutive days, we will only create the design. Be prepared to come to class with an opening size and a general idea of what you might want as your focal.
Please bring to class: Size of opening, Mechanical Pencil, Art Gum or Pink Pearl eraser, and a magazine
Prerequisite: Previous class in stained glass
Class Schedule: June 17, 18 and 19, 6:00-8:00
Tuesday, June 17th 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
PLEASE READ THE CLASS REGISTRATION POLICY, WE WILL ENFORCE THIS. CLICK HERE
Click here to register
We have been asked many times to offer our expertise on designing custom panels. In this class, we will share lots of tips and techniques to make design elements more understandable. When you are finished with the class you will be able to create a design for a specific size, using your own design elements or from other patterns, or pictures while using a variety of proper reinforcement techniques.
Our customers always tell us this class was well worth taking. “I learned so much from this class. There was more to this than I expected and you made the process so easy.”
In this class, done in three consecutive days, we will only create the design. Be prepared to come to class with an opening size and a general idea of what you might want as your focal.
Please bring to class: Size of opening, Mechanical Pencil, Art Gum or Pink Pearl eraser, and a magazine
Prerequisite: Previous class in stained glass
Class Schedule: June 17, 18 and 19, 6:00-8:00
Tuesday, June 17th 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
PLEASE READ THE CLASS REGISTRATION POLICY, WE WILL ENFORCE THIS. CLICK HERE
Click here to register
Birch Tree Landscape | 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
$125.00
Create the calming beauty of nature in this two-day Birch Tree landscape class. You will be using frit and your hand-painted birch tree design to create your landscape. This will bring you a touch of nature and tranquility as you enjoy this piece for years to come.
Day 1 you will be working on your background and designing elements for your forest. Day 2 you will learn how to layer glass and elements to make your forest look dimensional and realistic.
Supply fee: Glass, 2 kiln firings and release paper included. If you need additional firings to complete the look you want beyond the 2 class periods additional material and firing will cost.
Prerequisite: Basic experience/understanding of fusing OR Beginner Tiffany Foil Method
Class Schedule: June 25, 10:30 – 1:30 and June 27, 10:30-2:30 Each day certain requirements must be met before leaving.
Friday, June 20th 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
PLEASE READ THE CLASS REGISTRATION POLICY, WE WILL ENFORCE THIS. CLICK HERE
Click here to register
Create the calming beauty of nature in this two-day Birch Tree landscape class. You will be using frit and your hand-painted birch tree design to create your landscape. This will bring you a touch of nature and tranquility as you enjoy this piece for years to come.
Day 1 you will be working on your background and designing elements for your forest. Day 2 you will learn how to layer glass and elements to make your forest look dimensional and realistic.
Supply fee: Glass, 2 kiln firings and release paper included. If you need additional firings to complete the look you want beyond the 2 class periods additional material and firing will cost.
Prerequisite: Basic experience/understanding of fusing OR Beginner Tiffany Foil Method
Class Schedule: June 25, 10:30 – 1:30 and June 27, 10:30-2:30 Each day certain requirements must be met before leaving.
Friday, June 20th 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
PLEASE READ THE CLASS REGISTRATION POLICY, WE WILL ENFORCE THIS. CLICK HERE
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Twisted Tree | 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
$85.00
Using copper wire, you will twist the wire into a tree with branches and roots. Choose your background, or leave it open, and add a border. The glass you choose sets the tone for your tree and framing it in copper makes the tree pop. This is a fun project! Supplies: Cost of copper wire, glass and framing zinc/copper. Bring a pair of needle nose pliers to the first class. All glass and supplies must be purchased from Stained Glass workbench. Day two, bring your soldering equipment or you may rent ours. Class Schedule: June 21 and 28, 10:00-2:00 Click here to register
Saturday, June 21st 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
PLEASE READ THE CLASS REGISTRATION POLICY, WE WILL ENFORCE THIS. CLICK HERE
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Using copper wire, you will twist the wire into a tree with branches and roots. Choose your background, or leave it open, and add a border. The glass you choose sets the tone for your tree and framing it in copper makes the tree pop. This is a fun project! Supplies: Cost of copper wire, glass and framing zinc/copper. Bring a pair of needle nose pliers to the first class. All glass and supplies must be purchased from Stained Glass workbench. Day two, bring your soldering equipment or you may rent ours. Class Schedule: June 21 and 28, 10:00-2:00 Click here to register
Saturday, June 21st 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
PLEASE READ THE CLASS REGISTRATION POLICY, WE WILL ENFORCE THIS. CLICK HERE
Click here to register
Birch Tree Landscape | 10:00 AM - 1:30 PM
$125.00
Create the calming beauty of nature in this two-day Birch Tree landscape class. You will be using frit and your hand-painted birch tree design to create your landscape. This will bring you a touch of nature and tranquility as you enjoy this piece for years to come.
Day 1 you will be working on your background and designing elements for your forest. Day 2 you will learn how to layer glass and elements to make your forest look dimensional and realistic.
Supply fee: Glass, 2 kiln firings and release paper included. If you need additional firings to complete the look you want beyond the 2 class periods additional material and firing will cost.
Prerequisite: Basic experience/understanding of fusing OR Beginner Tiffany Foil Method
Class Schedule: June 25, 10:30 – 1:30 and June 27, 10:30-2:30 Each day certain requirements must be met before leaving.
Wednesday, June 25th 10:00 AM - 1:30 PM
PLEASE READ THE CLASS REGISTRATION POLICY, WE WILL ENFORCE THIS. CLICK HERE
Create the calming beauty of nature in this two-day Birch Tree landscape class. You will be using frit and your hand-painted birch tree design to create your landscape. This will bring you a touch of nature and tranquility as you enjoy this piece for years to come.
Day 1 you will be working on your background and designing elements for your forest. Day 2 you will learn how to layer glass and elements to make your forest look dimensional and realistic.
Supply fee: Glass, 2 kiln firings and release paper included. If you need additional firings to complete the look you want beyond the 2 class periods additional material and firing will cost.
Prerequisite: Basic experience/understanding of fusing OR Beginner Tiffany Foil Method
Class Schedule: June 25, 10:30 – 1:30 and June 27, 10:30-2:30 Each day certain requirements must be met before leaving.
Wednesday, June 25th 10:00 AM - 1:30 PM
PLEASE READ THE CLASS REGISTRATION POLICY, WE WILL ENFORCE THIS. CLICK HERE
Mosaic Table | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
$125.00
This class has been very popular, we will help you create a fabulous table to enjoy game night, an evening on the patio, or a focal point that will have your friend talking about the amazing job you did. Each student needs to purchase their table, no larger than 24” and prep it at home. Upon registration, we will discuss with you how select and prep the table. In class, we will work on the pattern, apply the glass and do a dry grout cleanup. Come to the first class with a design in mind or bring a selected pattern.
Shop Amazon for your table, this table has been a good one many students have used in class:
Flash Furniture 23.5" Square Tempered Glass Metal Table
This glass dining table is just the right size to be used on your small patio as a plant stand, condiment holder for the grill or pair this piece with two patio stack chairs for an intimate conversation area
Square Patio Table: 5mm thick glass, smooth clear tempered glass surface, 1.5" edge top
Black powder coat finish, protective plastic floor glides
Contemporary glass and metal table for commercial and residential use
PRODUCT MEASUREMENTS >>> Overall Size: 23.5"W x 23.5"D x 28"H
Supplies: Glue, Grout, Glass, Mosaic Nippers
All Glass and supplies used in class must be purchased from Stained Glass Crafters Workbench
Class Schedule July 9, 16, and 30, 6:00-8:00
Wednesday, July 9th 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
PLEASE READ THE CLASS REGISTRATION POLICY, WE WILL ENFORCE THIS. CLICK HERE
Click here to register
This class has been very popular, we will help you create a fabulous table to enjoy game night, an evening on the patio, or a focal point that will have your friend talking about the amazing job you did. Each student needs to purchase their table, no larger than 24” and prep it at home. Upon registration, we will discuss with you how select and prep the table. In class, we will work on the pattern, apply the glass and do a dry grout cleanup. Come to the first class with a design in mind or bring a selected pattern.
Shop Amazon for your table, this table has been a good one many students have used in class:
Flash Furniture 23.5" Square Tempered Glass Metal Table
This glass dining table is just the right size to be used on your small patio as a plant stand, condiment holder for the grill or pair this piece with two patio stack chairs for an intimate conversation area
Square Patio Table: 5mm thick glass, smooth clear tempered glass surface, 1.5" edge top
Black powder coat finish, protective plastic floor glides
Contemporary glass and metal table for commercial and residential use
PRODUCT MEASUREMENTS >>> Overall Size: 23.5"W x 23.5"D x 28"H
Supplies: Glue, Grout, Glass, Mosaic Nippers
All Glass and supplies used in class must be purchased from Stained Glass Crafters Workbench
Class Schedule July 9, 16, and 30, 6:00-8:00
Wednesday, July 9th 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
PLEASE READ THE CLASS REGISTRATION POLICY, WE WILL ENFORCE THIS. CLICK HERE
Click here to register
Advanced Pattern Making in Kiln-Formed Glass: An Investigation into Linear Symmetry with Ian Chadwi | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
$500.00
Appreciate and enjoy the details of Advanced Pattern Making an Investigation into Linear Symmetry with artist Ian Chadwick. In this advanced course increase your awareness to the use of Symmetry, a fundamental design tool used by both man and nature, as a devise to bringing balance and harmony to a chaotic universe consequently attaining an aesthetic of order and familiarity. This class gives you the opportunity to connect this design technique to your glass work.
In this 5-day course, under Ian’s direction while using Bullseye glass, you will create your own unique colored sheets of glass, increase your understanding of color, design, and composition while expanding your knowledge and experience of kiln-forming and cold-working techniques to create intricate mandala-like patterns which utilize symmetry and geometry to create individual hypnotizing works of art. Students will be guided step-by-step through the creation of Bullseye glass striped sheets which once fired will be deconstructed and reassembled. Discover how the arrangement of tone and color can vividly enhance the optical properties of your design and how to lay out the pattern using principles of four-fold and eight-fold symmetry. Utilizing these concepts and techniques you will create a 9” square glass tile of your own unique color and design.
Prerequisite: Glass cutting skills.
All Supplies Included
Class Schedule: October 25-29, 9:00-5:00 OR October 31-November 4, 9:00-5:00
Class Price: $500.00 deposit upon registration, $750.00 due on or before September 16, total $1250.00. After making the deposit you may do payments by calling the studio.
About the Artist:
Ian Chadwick is an internationally recognized Kiln -formed glass artist. Winner of the Worshipful Company of Glass Sellers Award at the British Glass Biennale 2019. Ian has an interest in geometry and in particular in the history and philosophy behind the geometric symbols known as
Saturday, October 25th 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
PLEASE READ THE CLASS REGISTRATION POLICY, WE WILL ENFORCE THIS. CLICK HERE
Click here to register
Appreciate and enjoy the details of Advanced Pattern Making an Investigation into Linear Symmetry with artist Ian Chadwick. In this advanced course increase your awareness to the use of Symmetry, a fundamental design tool used by both man and nature, as a devise to bringing balance and harmony to a chaotic universe consequently attaining an aesthetic of order and familiarity. This class gives you the opportunity to connect this design technique to your glass work.
In this 5-day course, under Ian’s direction while using Bullseye glass, you will create your own unique colored sheets of glass, increase your understanding of color, design, and composition while expanding your knowledge and experience of kiln-forming and cold-working techniques to create intricate mandala-like patterns which utilize symmetry and geometry to create individual hypnotizing works of art. Students will be guided step-by-step through the creation of Bullseye glass striped sheets which once fired will be deconstructed and reassembled. Discover how the arrangement of tone and color can vividly enhance the optical properties of your design and how to lay out the pattern using principles of four-fold and eight-fold symmetry. Utilizing these concepts and techniques you will create a 9” square glass tile of your own unique color and design.
Prerequisite: Glass cutting skills.
All Supplies Included
Class Schedule: October 25-29, 9:00-5:00 OR October 31-November 4, 9:00-5:00
Class Price: $500.00 deposit upon registration, $750.00 due on or before September 16, total $1250.00. After making the deposit you may do payments by calling the studio.
About the Artist:
Ian Chadwick is an internationally recognized Kiln -formed glass artist. Winner of the Worshipful Company of Glass Sellers Award at the British Glass Biennale 2019. Ian has an interest in geometry and in particular in the history and philosophy behind the geometric symbols known as
Saturday, October 25th 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
PLEASE READ THE CLASS REGISTRATION POLICY, WE WILL ENFORCE THIS. CLICK HERE
Click here to register