Session Dates:
Winter: January 6 - March 1 (8 weeks)
Spring: March 3 - April 26 (8 weeks)
Late Spring: April 28 - May 24 (4 weeks)
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All Levels Welcome
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385 Tequesta Dr. – Studio G
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Mix it up! In this class we will be using all kinds of tesserae-glass, ceramic pieces, found objects, beads, and costume jewelry to make a truly, unique statement piece mosaic! We will discuss non traditional substrates and will be using Apoxie Sculpt as the adhesive to achieve a truly textural art piece. If you have nostalgic pieces of costume jewelry please bring them. No experience is necessary.
Materials and firing schedules are included with additional materials and firings schedules available for purchase. Please wear closed toed shoes, comfortable clothes and an apron.
Please email Carolyn with any questions at: Carolyn@lighthousearts.org
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All Levels Welcome
Location:
385 Tequesta Dr. – Studio G
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Taking glass frit to another level… Using glass frit in your art projects can give you possibilities that are not available when working with sheet glass. You can arrange it into shapes that prove difficult to master when cutting glass. In this workshop we will fill vermiculite dams with stainless steel molds and contrasting colors of frit to create a geometric bowl using this inlaid frit technique. You can then have it slumped into a mold for a functional dish or hang it for display. Materials and firing schedules are supplied for this project with Additional materials and firing schedules available for purchase.
Please wear close-toed shoes, comfortable clothes and an apron.
Email Carolyn Austin with any question at Carolyn@lighthousearts.org
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All Levels Welcome
Location:
385 Tequesta Dr. – Studio G
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Remember making toilet paper roll and cardboard critters when you were young? We’re taking the idea one step further and making them in fused glass. In this 3 hour workshop you will create a cute animal while learning to use various glass cutting tools and a variety of colored glass and accesroies to choose create a one of a kind fun glass art piece your inner child will be sure to love!
Materials and firing schedules are supplied for this project with Additional materials and firing schedules available for purchase.
Please wear close-toed shoes, comfortable clothes and an apron.
Email Carolyn Austin with any question at Carolyn@lighthousearts.org
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All Levels Welcome
Location:
385 Tequesta Dr. – Studio G
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Great for Beginners and a fun night out with friends and family! Try your hand at Glass Fusion. In this mini workshop you will learn how to cut glass and properly lay out a pattern using a variety of colored glass, frit and stingers to create a one of a kind functional or decorative piece of art glass in a comfortable relaxed atmosphere.
Materials and firing schedules are included with additional materials and firings schedules available for purchase. Please wear closed toed shoes, comfortable clothes and an apron if you like.
Email Carolyn with any questions at: Carolyn@lighthousearts.org
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Level:
All Skill Levels Welcome
Location:
385 Tequesta Dr. – Studio G
Instructor:
Great for Beginners and a fun night out with friends and family! Try your hand at Glass Fusion. In this mini workshop you will learn how to cut glass and properly lay out a pattern using a variety of colored glass, frit and stingers to create a one of a kind functional or decorative piece of art glass in a comfortable relaxed atmosphere.
Materials and firing schedules are included with additional materials and firings schedules available for purchase. Please wear closed toed shoes, comfortable clothes and an apron if you like.
Email Carolyn with any questions at: Carolyn@lighthousearts.org
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Level:
All Levels Welcome
Location:
385 Tequesta Dr. – Studio G
Instructor:
Great for beginners and advanced students, this workshop will teach cutting skills and the proper ways to stack glass in a variety of sizes and colors for a perfectly fused one of a kind dish or bowl. Learn how the different thicknesses and layout of the glass will form in the kiln and the proper fusing schedules that will be used to bring it all together!
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All Skill Levels Welcome
Location:
385 Tequesta Dr. – Studio J
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Days & Times:
Level:
All Levels Welcome
Location:
385 Tequesta Dr. – Studio G
Instructor:
Specialty production manufactured glass comes in many beautiful designs…almost too pretty to change. In this 3-hour workshop, you will be challenged to do just that! Choosing from a variety of streaky glass you will be dared to cut it up and learn the countless possibilities to designing and transforming the pieces to create your own pattern into a one-of-a-kind functional piece of glass art. Materials and firing schedules are included with additional materials and firings schedules available for purchase. Please wear closed-toed shoes, comfortable clothes, and an apron.
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All Skill Levels Welcome
Location:
385 Tequesta Dr. – Studio G
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Make a lasting impression in glass using kiln carving techniques to create a beautiful kiln carved serving dish. Students will learn how to cut and work with fiber papers to create designs that will then be “carved out” into an 8 x 8 piece of glass. Learn to prepare your mold for slumping and how glass is formed in the kiln. Please wear closed toed shoes, comfortable clothes and an apron. Mask will be provided when working with fiber papers. Materials and firing schedules are supplied for this project with additional materials and firing schedules available for purchase.
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All Levels Welcome
Location:
385 Tequesta Dr. – Studio G
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Learn everything you need to make a glass on glass (GOG) mosaic.
Using clear glass as the base, and transparent glass as the “tesserae,” you will create a translucent mosaic that allows the light to shine through.
During the first session you will learn the technical skills to cut and shape the glass as well as design and flow ideas. The second day will be devoted to grouting and finishing your mosaic.
Bring your idea sketched or drawn on an 8X10″ piece of paper or will have drawings ready for you.
Materials included.
Please email Carolyn with any questions at :Carolyn@lighthousearts.org
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All Levels Welcome
Location:
385 Tequesta Dr. – Studio G
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Stringers are made from sheet glass melted to a liquid state and pulled through a kiln to form a thin straight piece of glass to use in designing glass art projects. In this 3-hour workshop, students will learn how to cut and arrange these delicate stringers to fuse and then slump into a one-of-a-kind piece of glass art for display. Materials and firing schedules are included with additional materials and firings schedules available for purchase. Please wear closed-toed shoes, comfortable clothes, and an apron.
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All Levels Welcome
Location:
385 Tequesta Dr. – Studio G
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Create a stunning, almost edible looking gingerbread house from glass.
In this one day workshop you will learn everything you need to know to create a colorful, scrumptious and festive gingerbread house. Students will learn how to draw and lay out your plans for the construction of a glass house using the basic glass fusion techniques for cutting glass along with a wide variety of accessory glass, glass line paints and more to decorate and accessorize your gingerbread house.
Materials and firing schedules are included with additional materials and firings available for purchase. Please wear closed toed shoes, comfortable clothes and an apron.
Please email Carolyn with any questions at: Carolyn@lighthousearts.org
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All Levels Welcome
Location:
385 Tequesta Dr. – Studio G
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Love is in the air
In this beginner friendly workshop, students will first look at design ideas and learn how to score and cut glass using multiple tools. Each student will be given a 4″ glass heart base that has been cut for them using the studio’s ring saw. They will then be able to create their individual design on top of the base using a combination of sheet glass, frit, stringers, dots and decorative murrini. Upon completion, the hearts will be fired in the studio’s glass kiln and should be ready for pick up within a week.
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All Levels Welcome
Location:
385 Tequesta Dr. – Studio G
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Unleash your creativity in this hands-on class where you’ll design and craft a stunning fused glass mask that can be fully fused and slumped or left flat to be displayed.
Learn the basics of glass cutting, layering, and kiln-firing techniques to bring your unique vision to life.
Perfect for beginners and experienced artists alike, this workshop blends artistry and craftsmanship to produce a one-of-a-kind decorative or wearable piece.
All materials and tools provided!
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Level:
All Levels Welcome
Location:
385 Tequesta Dr. – Studio G
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Mandalas, which stands for circle, are created using symmetry, geometry and colour patterns in a circular design.
The Mandala is known to be a healing property, and the benefits of creating one includes: stress reduction, an alternative to meditation, exercise for the brain and one’s creativity.
In this beginner friendly workshop, students will learn to cut glass properly to make consistent shapes; including circles, diamonds and triangles.
They will also learn general design principles of mandalas and how to transfer your template and design onto glass.
Materials and firing schedules are included with additional materials and firings available for purchase. Please wear closed toed shoes, comfortable clothes and an apron.
Please email Carolyn with any questions at: Carolyn@lighthousearts.org
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All Levels Welcome
Location:
385 Tequesta Dr. – Studio J
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Students will select beautiful, fused glass pieces resembling cabochon stones and fire them into silver clay to make a unique, one-of-a-kind pendant. Various application methods will be applied using solid and syringe silver clay to capture your sparkly stone in real silver!
ALL materials and firing schedules are supplied for this workshop. Please wear closed toes shoes, comfortable clothes, and an apron (if you have one).