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Glass Fusing + Slumping

January 15, 2019

Learn to fuse and slump glass in the kiln. We’ll cover how to create designs by cutting colored sheet glass and layering patterns using frits, powders, stringers and liquid line. We’ll also employ a variety of other glass–working techniques. Use your newfound knowledge to make plates, bowls, tiles and bas–relief. Beginners will work on specific […]

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Glass Casting

January 15, 2019

Create 3-D, solid forms using glass casting techniques. We’ll make plaster molds, sand molds and box molds by starting with forms made from clay, wax and found objects. The molds will be filled with glass to create the final product. We’ll also learn about silicone molds for making multiples.

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Glass Fusing + Slumping

January 15, 2019

Learn to fuse and slump glass in the kiln. We’ll cover how to create designs by cutting colored sheet glass and layering patterns using frits, powders, stringers and liquid line. We’ll also employ a variety of other glass–working techniques. Use your newfound knowledge to make plates, bowls, tiles and bas–relief. Beginners will work on specific […]

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Glass Loves Metal: Jewelry Design – New!

January 15, 2019

Explore flameworking and metalworking to design and create a piece of jewelry. You’ll take this object from concept to design to completion. You can create a ring, brooch, pendant or earring set from borosilicate glass and fine silver. The first half of the class will be held in the flameworking studio to design and create […]

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Intermediate Stained Glass

January 15, 2019

Step up your game and take your stained glass to the next level by adding new processes to your work. Try leading, sandblasting, layering, simple painting or silver staining. Incorporate found objects such as shells, antique plates or bottle bottoms to create unique art glass for your home.

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Borosilicate Glass Jewelry

January 15, 2019

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.

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Explore Line and Form in Glass- New!

January 15, 2019

Explore line and form in glass. You’ll develop a basic skill set for working on a lampworking torch. We’ll focus on building structures out of solid borosilicate rod by exploring line. You’ll learn joinery for kinetic parts, shaping and sculpting, networking and “drawing” with the glass. Through the use of repetition and multiples, we’ll explore […]

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Flameworking Glass Flora

January 15, 2019

Explore the world of flameworking and sculpting with glass. You’ll learn basic sculpting and forming techniques for borosilicate glass on the torch and gain an understanding of welds and connections by constructing flowers and other organic forms.

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Glass Bead Making

January 15, 2019

Learn the basics of using a torch and mandrel to wind hot glass into beautiful beads that are perfect for jewelry.

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Marble Making

January 14, 2019

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.

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Introduction to Flameworking

January 14, 2019

Learn to manipulate glass into 3–D forms. Working with borosilicate glass, we’ll cover a variety of flameworking techniques including shaping, bending and fusing glass rods. We’ll also cover tubing.

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Introduction to Flameworking

January 14, 2019

Learn to manipulate glass into 3–D forms. Working with borosilicate glass, we’ll cover a variety of flameworking techniques including shaping, bending and fusing glass rods. We’ll also cover tubing.

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Video Storytelling for Businesses or Nonprofits – New!

January 14, 2019

Learn how to make web content and videos for your organization using the equipment you have on hand. We’ll cover pre-production (brainstorming and script writing), production (filming and coaching talent) and post-production (editing). We’ll also explore best practices for storytelling, interviewing subjects and talk about how to use sound and video to your advantage. Students […]

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Video Storytelling for Businesses or Nonprofits

January 14, 2019

Learn how to make web content and videos for your organization using the equipment you have on hand. We’ll cover pre-production (brainstorming and script writing), production (filming and coaching talent) and post-production (editing). We’ll also explore best practices for storytelling, interviewing subjects and talk about how to use sound and video to your advantage. Students […]

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Intermediate Digital Photography

January 14, 2019

Refine your digital photography aesthetic and technical skills. Learn how to process RAW images and create an effective workflow from capture to computer. We’ll discuss the work of master photographers and explore contemporary trends. Weekly assignments coupled with in-class discussions will help you troubleshoot problems, improve your composition and develop your personal vision.

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Intermediate Wheel + Hand–Building

January 14, 2019

Learn to make functional forms such as bowls, mugs and lidded pieces. We’ll review the basics of wheel throwing and hand building—including pinch, coil, and slab construction methods—before building on what we know. We’ll also cover surface treatment and glaze techniques.

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Intermediate Wheel + Hand-Building

January 14, 2019

Learn to make functional forms such as bowls, mugs and lidded pieces. We’ll review the basics of wheel throwing and hand building—including pinch, coil, and slab construction methods—before building on what we know. We’ll also cover surface treatment and glaze techniques.

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Intermediate Metal Jewelry

January 14, 2019

Take your metal jewelry making to the next level. We’ll focus on design execution, complex stone setting as well as fabricating and soldering with sterling silver. You’ll also advance your polishing skills for finishing pieces.

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Introduction to Acrylic Painting

January 14, 2019

Learn the fundamentals of working with acrylic paint, including essential color theory and brushwork techniques. We’ll look at historical references and contemporary examples. Students will come away with a deeper understanding of this medium and its expressive possibilities.

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Silk Painting

January 14, 2019

Explore silk painting, a medium that lets you use fiber to capture the color and emotion of a painting.You’ll learn the basics of silk painting and leave with two wearable pieces of artwork.

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Learn to Knit – New!

January 14, 2019

Learn the ancient craft of knitting and make a square or small bag. Students will learn to cast on, knit, purl, and cast off to make a beginners project.

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Madman, Architect, Carpenter, Judge – New!

January 14, 2019

Writers approach each stage of the writing process from a different perspective. We’ll try on those perspectives, taking one story from inspiration to completion. What’s the hardest part of your writing process? Beginning? Continuing? Revising? Finishing? Each phase requires a different attitude—we essentially become a different person. In this eight-week course, we’ll try on all […]

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Lumen Prints – New!

January 14, 2019

Explore image-making in a new way. Lumen prints are created through the use of natural sunlight and expired or fogged darkroom paper. Because lumens are created through the use of light, light will forever change them. The process produces prints in various colors based on the brand name of the paper as well as liquids […]

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Lost-Wax Metal Casting

January 14, 2019

Learn to cast metal using the lost-wax technique to cast work in silver. By creating jewelry models of your own design, you’ll learn about model preparation, investing, burning out and casting with centrifugal and vacuum-casting machines.

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Lost–Wax Metal Casting

January 14, 2019

Learn to cast metal using the lost–wax technique to cast work in silver. By creating jewelry models of your own design, you’ll learn about model preparation, investing, burning out and casting with centrifugal and vacuum–casting machines.

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