Create pendants, earing’s, or rings in this hands-on introductory glass art workshop. Students will explore the amazing world of kiln-formed glass art by utilizing clear and colored flat glass and recycled art glass, along with various tools and techniques. Learn more about the process of designing, cutting, melting, and kiln-forming the glass. The instructor will adhere students work to the proper backings once pulled from the kiln and an email will be sent informing students when they can pick up their work. All supplies are provided. 

Students will focus on:

1. Safety and material practices are covered and emphasized throughout this course.

2. Techniques for handling glass, using tools, and operating equipment. 

3. Participants will learn how to create fused glass forms while exploring various techniques, applications, and styles. 

4. Students will have open studio time to create their own work after learning the basics.

Monday, January 10
5 – 9 pm

Instructor: Robb Dunmore
Ages: Adult (15+) | All levels

Create suncatchers, coasters or holiday ornaments in this hands-on introductory glass art workshop. Students will explore the amazing world of kiln-formed glass art by utilizing clear and colored flat glass, along with various tools and techniques. Learn more about the process of designing, cutting, melting, and kiln-forming the glass. No experience needed!

Students will focus on:

1. Safety and material practices are covered and emphasized.

2. Techniques for handling glass, using tools, and operating equipment. 

3. Participants will learn how to create fused glass forms while exploring various techniques, applications, and styles. 

4. Students will have open studio time to create their own work after learning the basics. 

All supplies are provided.

Saturday, December 18
10 am – 2 pm

Instructor: Robb Dunmore
Ages: Adult (15+) | All Levels

Create suncatchers, coasters or holiday ornaments in this hands-on introductory glass art workshop. Students will explore the amazing world of kiln-formed glass art by utilizing clear and colored flat glass, along with various tools and techniques. Learn more about the process of designing, cutting, melting, and kiln-forming the glass. No experience needed!

Students will focus on:

1. Safety and material practices are covered and emphasized.

2. Techniques for handling glass, using tools, and operating equipment. 

3. Participants will learn how to create fused glass forms while exploring various techniques, applications, and styles. 

4. Students will have open studio time to create their own work after learning the basics. 

All supplies are provided.

Monday, December 6
5 – 9 pm

Instructor: Robb Dunmore
Ages: Adult (15+) | All Levels

Create jewelry, suncatchers, coasters, ornaments, and more in this hands-on introductory glass art course. Students will explore the amazing world of kiln-formed glass art by utilizing clear and colored flat glass and recycled art glass, along with various tools and techniques. Learn more about the process of designing, cutting, melting, and kiln-forming the glass…then annealing your finished pieces. Projects will include, coasters, sun catchers, jewelry, mosaics, bottle/recycled glass art, and seasonal/holiday projects. Additionally, students will learn about the science, history, technology, and culture of this unique medium. All supplies are provided.

Students will focus on:

Safety and material practices are covered and emphasized throughout this course.

Techniques for handling glass, using tools, and operating equipment.

Participants will learn how to create fused glass forms while exploring various techniques, applications, and styles.

Students will have open studio time to create their own work after learning the basics.

Monday, October 11 – November 15
6 – 9 pm

Instructor: Robb Dunmore

Ages: Adult (15+) | All Levels

Create beads and more in this hands-on introductory glass art course. Students will explore the amazing world of lampworking by utilizing clear and colored glass rods, along with various tools and techniques. Learn more about the process of melting, shaping, and forming the glass…then annealing your finished pieces. Additionally, students will learn about the science, history, technology, and culture of this unique medium. All supplies are provided. 

Students will focus on:

Safety and material practices are covered and emphasized throughout this course.

Turning torches on and operating equipment, tools, and flame techniques.

Participants will learn how to create bead forms while exploring various techniques, applications, and styles.

Students will have open studio time to create their own work after learning the basics.

Wednesday, October 13 – November 17
6 – 9 pm

Instructor: Robb Dunmore
Ages: Adult (15+) | All Levels

Create jewelry, suncatchers, coasters, ornaments, and more in this hands-on introductory glass art course. Students will explore the amazing world of kiln-formed glass art by utilizing clear and colored flat glass and recycled art glass, along with various tools and techniques. Learn more about the process of designing, cutting, melting, and kiln-forming the glass…then annealing your finished pieces. Additionally, students will learn about the science, history, technology, and culture of this unique medium. All supplies are provided.

Students will focus on:

• Safety and material practices are covered and emphasized throughout this course.
• Techniques for handling glass, using tools, and operating equipment.
• Participants will learn how to create fused glass forms while exploring various techniques, applications, and styles.
• Students will have open studio time to create their own work after learning the basics.

Wednesday, August 25 – September 22
6 – 9 pm

Instructor: Robb Dunmore
Ages: Adult (15+) | All Levels

Create beads and more in this hands-on introductory glass art course. Students will explore the amazing world of lampworking by utilizing clear and colored glass rods, along with various tools and techniques. Learn more about the process of melting, shaping, and forming the glass…then annealing your finished pieces. Additionally, students will learn about the science, history, technology, and culture of this unique medium. All supplies are provided. 

Students will focus on:

• Safety and material practices are covered and emphasized throughout this course.
• Turning torches on and operating equipment, tools, and flame techniques.
• Participants will learn how to create bead forms while exploring various techniques, applications, and styles.
• Students will have open studio time to create their own work after learning the basics.

Monday, August 23 – September 27
6 – 9 pm

Instructor: Robb Dunmore
Ages: Adult (15+) | All Levels

Students will learn the basics of mosaics, including techniques, design and grouting. Using various materials, students will work towards a 10” x 10” mosaic mirror or 6 x 12 plaque project. All materials provided but students may bring other objects (stones, jewels, beads, etc.) to incorporate into their piece. This class is intended for those unfamiliar or new to mosaics but all skill levels are welcome. At the end of the workshop, students will be given a grouting demo and take home grout kit. Students can take the grout home or may choose to complete the project with guidance at a later date at Copper Cat Studios in Sparks. Please plan to bring a sack lunch. Please wear close toed shoes, as we will be cutting glass and it doesn’t feel good to get glass between your toes! Also if you are bringing a beverage (non-alcoholic please!), make sure it is in a covered container.

Sunday, August 29
10 am – 3 pm

Instructor: Katie Packham
Ages: 15 and up | All Levels

Learn to create beautiful fused glass earrings and pendants. Each person can choose to make: Option #1 (1) set of earrings and (1) pendant, Option #2 (3) sets of earrings, or option #3 (2) pendants. Findings or backings are all attached later, by the teacher, to the artwork to ensure all jewelry can be worn. Students will learn to cut flat glass, use frits, stringers, dichroic sparkly glass, and even pebbles to create beautiful hand-made jewelry. All work is created in molds that are later fired. All materials come with the class.

Thursday, August 27
5 -8 pm

Instructor: Jessica Schimpf
Ages: Adult (15+) / All Levels welcome

Please wear closed toe shoes.

Learn to create beautiful fused glass coasters or suncatchers. Students will learn basic cutting, scoring and breaking methods with flat fusible glass. We will experiment with rods, frits, stringers, dichroic sparkly glass and more! Create one large or two small small sun-catchers in any design. No heat involved and no experience necessary!

Thursday, August 13
5 – 8 pm

Instructor: Jessica Schimpf
Ages: Adult (15+) / All Levels welcome

Please wear closed toe shoes.