Glass Workshops

Session Dates:

Winter: January 6 - March 1 (8 weeks)
Spring: March 3 - April 26 (8 weeks)
Late Spring: April 28 - May 24 (4 weeks)

Days & Times:

January 17, 10am-4pm

Level:

All Levels Welcome

Location:

385 Tequesta Dr. – Studio G

Instructor:

Jennifer Rubinstein View Bio

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

January 17, Members: $250, Non-Members: $275

Class Dates: January 17

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Days & Times:

March 15th, 10am - 1pm

Level:

All Levels Welcome

Location:

385 Tequesta Dr. – Studio G

Instructor:

Carolyn Austin View Bio

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

Members: $125, Non-members: $

Class Dates: March 15th

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Days & Times:

Saturday, May 17th, 10am - 1pm

Level:

All Levels Welcome

Location:

385 Tequesta Dr. – Studio G

Instructor:

Jennifer Rubinstein View Bio

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

Members: $125, Non-members: $150

Class Dates: May 17th

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Days & Times:

Fridays, 5pm - 7pm

Level:

All Levels Welcome

Location:

385 Tequesta Dr. – Studio G

Instructor:

Carolyn Austin View Bio

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

March 14th: $68
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April 11th: $68
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May 9th:
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Days & Times:

Wednesdays, 5-7pm

Level:

All Skill Levels Welcome

Location:

385 Tequesta Dr. – Studio G

Instructor:

Carolyn Austin View Bio

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

January 15: $68

Class Dates: January 15

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February 12: $68

Class Dates: February 12

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March 12th: $68
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April 9th: $68
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May 7th: $68
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Days & Times:

Saturday, 10am-1pm

Level:

All Levels Welcome

Location:

385 Tequesta Dr. – Studio G

Instructor:

Carolyn Austin View Bio

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!

January 25: Members $125, Non-Members $150
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Days & Times:

Dec. 2nd & 9th, 1-4pm
Feb. 17th & 24th, 1-4pm

Level:

All Skill Levels Welcome

Location:

385 Tequesta Dr. – Studio J

Instructor:

Michel McNabb View Bio
Using the technique of sgraffito, students will be able to draw through liquid glass enamel on a spun copper metal bowl to make beautiful, fun, and interesting layered surfaces.  Everyone will learn how to apply liquid, opaque, and translucent enamels to their metal as well as how to fire in a kiln. Students are encouraged to bring a source of inspiration – a drawing, image, etc. that they would like to render onto their piece. No experience is necessary, and ALL materials are included in your tuition.
Members $175, Nonmembers $200

Class Dates: February 17th & 24th

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Days & Times:

December 14th, 10am-1pm

Level:

All Levels Welcome

Location:

385 Tequesta Dr. – Studio G

Instructor:

Carolyn Austin View Bio

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.

Days & Times:

Various Days, 10am - 1pm

Level:

All Skill Levels Welcome

Location:

385 Tequesta Dr. – Studio G

Instructor:

Carolyn Austin View Bio

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.

February 8th: Members $125, Non-Members $150

Class Dates: February 8

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Days & Times:

October 25th, 10am-2pm
October 26th, 1pm-3pm

Level:

All Levels Welcome

Location:

385 Tequesta Dr. – Studio G

Instructor:

Jennifer Rubinstein View Bio

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

Days & Times:

November 9th, 10am-1pm

Level:

All Levels Welcome

Location:

385 Tequesta Dr. – Studio G

Instructor:

Carolyn Austin View Bio

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.

Days & Times:

November 23, 10am-4pm

Level:

All Levels Welcome

Location:

385 Tequesta Dr. – Studio G

Instructor:

Jennifer Rubinstein View Bio

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

Days & Times:

February 5th & March 19th, 5pm - 7pm

Level:

All Levels Welcome

Location:

385 Tequesta Dr. – Studio G

Instructor:

Stacy Gates View Bio

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.

$68

Class Dates: Wednesday, February 5th

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$68

Class Dates: Wednesday, March 19th

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Days & Times:

Friday, February 21, 10am - 1pm

Level:

All Levels Welcome

Location:

385 Tequesta Dr. – Studio G

Instructor:

Chelsea Rousso View Bio

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!

$150

Class Dates: February 21

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Days & Times:

March 22nd, 10am-1pm

Level:

All Levels Welcome

Location:

385 Tequesta Dr. – Studio G

Instructor:

Stacy Gates View Bio

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

$150

Class Dates: Saturday, March 22

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Days & Times:

Monday March 31st , 10am-1pm

Level:

All Levels Welcome

Location:

385 Tequesta Dr. – Studio J

Instructor:

Marthe Harwell View Bio

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).

Members: $200, Non-members: $225

Class Dates: Monday, March 31st

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