ONSITE: Flameworking: Dress Up Your Drink
Learn to manipulate borosilicate glass tubing and rods to create your own drinkware! Students will create swizzle sticks and straws using an oxygen propane torch.
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ONSITE: Flameworking: Making Glass Beads (D)
Learn the basics of using a torch and mandrel to wind hot glass into beautiful beads that are perfect for jewelry.
read moreONSITE: Flameworking: Making Glass Beads (C)
Learn the basics of using a torch and mandrel to wind hot glass into beautiful beads that are perfect for jewelry.
read moreONSITE: Flameworking: Borosilicate Glass Jewelry
Work with borosilicate glass on an oxygen propane torch to create resilient, wearable pieces. This workshop will start with the absolute basics of flameworking then expand to color, patterning and other techniques for creating wearable pieces.
read moreONSITE: Flameworking: Making Glass Beads (B)
Learn the basics of using a torch and mandrel to wind hot glass into beautiful beads that are perfect for jewelry.
read moreONSITE: Intaglio Glass Engraving (B)
Explore glass engraving using the intaglio technique. This is a decorative art form used on glass. Students will use a micromotor or dremel with small diamond, stone and polishing burs, on small vessels or glass panels to create exquisite carvings on glass.
read moreONSITE: Stained Glass
Learn the basics of glass cutting, foiling, soldering and framing in order to embellish your home with stained glass panels, decorative mirrors or handmade lampshades. By the end of the class, beginners will have learned the fundamentals and completed a panel. Returning students will be able to explore more advanced techniques.
read moreONSITE: Intaglio Glass Engraving (A)
Explore glass engraving using the intaglio technique. This is a decorative art form used on glass. Students will use a micromotor or dremel with small diamond, stone and polishing burs, on small vessels or glass panels to create exquisite carvings on glass.
read moreONSITE: Flameworking: Making Glass Beads (A)
Learn the basics of using a torch and mandrel to wind hot glass into beautiful beads that are perfect for jewelry.
read moreONSITE: Flameworking: Making Glass Marbles (A)
Learn the basics of marble making using a propane torch and glass rods. Enjoy generous demonstrations, discussions and time to practice as you explore various marble styles.
read moreONSITE: Flameworking: Making Glass Marbles (B)
Learn the basics of marble making using a propane torch and glass rods. Enjoy generous demonstrations, discussions and time to practice as you explore various marble styles.
read moreONSITE: Flameworking Workshop: Leaf Pendants (B)
Come learn about flameworking in a quick and fun afternoon class. Learn how to make glass leaf pendants using clear and colored borosilicate glass rods using the flame of a propane-oxygen torch. You'll be introduced to basic techniques as well as the tools and equipment needed to explore flame working.
read moreONSITE: Flameworking: Making Glass Marbles (C)
Learn the basics of marble making using a propane torch and glass rods. Enjoy generous demonstrations, discussions and time to practice as you explore various marble styles.
read moreONSITE: Flameworking Workshop: Leaf Pendants (A)
Come learn about flameworking in a quick and fun afternoon class. Learn how to make glass leaf pendants using clear and colored borosilicate glass rods using the flame of a propane-oxygen torch. You'll be introduced to basic techniques as well as the tools and equipment needed to explore flame working.
read moreONSITE: Introduction to Glass Fusing Workshop
Learn to fuse and slump glass in the kiln. We'll create designs by cutting colored sheet glass, using glass stringers, rods and frits. By layering patterns and firing glass in kilns, students can create tiles, bowls, plates or panels. No previous experience needed.
read moreONSITE: Stained Glass Workshop: Create a Light Catcher (B)
Learn the basics of working in VisArts' Glass studio by creating a light catcher! Students will learn to cut glass, grind the edges, foil the glass, then solder it all together.
read moreONSITE: Stained Glass Workshop: Create a Light Catcher (A)
Learn the basics of working in VisArts' Glass studio by creating a light catcher! Students will learn to cut glass, grind the edges, foil the glass, then solder it all together.
read moreONSITE: Learn to Knit Cables + Make a Hat
Do you know how to knit and purl? Then you can learn to cable! We will make a beautiful cabled hat while you learn to use a cable hook with one type of cables. We will use a little class time to explore different types of cables and try out a few more on scrap […]
read moreONSITE: Weekend Quilt Coat Workshop
For this design and sew weekend, we will use the Hovea Quilted Coat Pattern to plan an improv pieced design for your coat. Choose “Party on the Back" or “Party All Over” for your design layout. Explore fabric color, value and pattern scale combinations for a coat that is uniquely YOU! This class requires prep […]
read moreONSITE: Continuing Sewing
Improve your sewing skills or use class time for guided practice. Work on your own projects and explore more advanced techniques with weekly demonstrations. Demonstrations may include specialty seaming, pockets, elastic, zipper applications, sleeve insertion or other student requests.
read moreONSITE: Intermediate Sewing + Patternmaking
Improve your sewing skills or use class time for guided practice. You can work on your pre-approved projects and explore more advanced techniques after weekly demonstrations. Demonstrations may include specialty seams and finishes, making fit adjustments to sewing patterns, drafting simple sewing patterns, and other student requests.
read moreONSITE: Introduction to Loom Weaving
Learn to weave on a floor loom. You’ll enjoy warping demonstrations and plenty of practice time, along with tips for achieving smooth selvages and an even beat. Plan to design and complete at least one plain weave project—a rag rug, a scarf or a table runner. Returning students will take on more complex projects.
read moreONSITE: Sewing for the Table
Learn how to sew a set of custom linens for your table. You'll have the choice of sewing either a 72-inch long runner and four napkins or four placemats and four napkins. You will also receive the patterns and knowledge to make more at home. You do not need to have any extensive sewing experience to […]
read moreONSITE: Sew a Beautiful + Sturdy Market Bag
Learn to make a beautiful and sturdy market bag that doubles as a storage basket when the handles are not in use. This market tote has a generous, square, flat bottom that allows you to bring your delicate market purchases home with ease. You'll love this unique design so much that you'll want to make more! And […]
read moreONSITE: Felted Picnic: Needle Felting Foods + Animals
Summer fun picnic-style is a great way to explore this typical winter hobby in the summer months! We will collaboratively felt a picnic! Decide what side dish you are bringing because we will be felting everything for a proper picnic from the table cloth to the dogs in attendance! This class will be a fun […]
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