Glass Classes
The Craft Center Glass Studio is one of the largest spaces in the Craft Center, and is comprised of several rooms. The stained and fused glass areas include a number of grinders, soldering stations with special ventilation, a kiln room with 4 fusing kilns, a large number of molds available for use by members, a glass cutting table and a number of glass cutting boards. Cutting tools and soldering irons are available for checkout at the front desk. Before getting started in the studio, you will need to get an orientation.
Glass Tech Time
TBA
Aspen can help get you started as you learn together, or just give you an orientation!
Classes are small and intimate, allowing for quality instructor time. In order to sign up for a class, please come into the Craft Center during our Open Hours.
Students can sign up for Fall 2024 starting Sept 25 Staff, Faculty, and Adult Public can sign up starting Oct 4
Classes
3-D Stained Glass
Mondays 3-5:30pm Oct 14 - Nov 25 (No class 11/11)
Fee-Paying Student Class Fee: $70
Non-student Class Fee: $140
Instructor: Ava Shager (she/her)
You will learn the basic techniques of stained glass while making yourself a beautiful one-of-a-kind box. A true artisan craft - beautiful & useful!
Intro to Stained Glass with Aspen
Mondays 6 - 8:30pm Oct 21 - Dec 2(no class 11/11)
Fee-Paying Student Class Fee: $70
Non-student Class Fee: $140
Instructor: Aspen McCallum (they/them)
Be guided through the basic techniques of stained glass and create colorful glass art. in this course. It’s a complex, fun, rewarding process and a wonderful hobby!
Beginning Fused Glass
Tuesdays 6 - 8:30pm Oct 15 - Nov 19
Fee-Paying Student Class Fee: $70
Non-student Class Fee: $140
Instructor: Selin Kubaoglu Coleri (she/her)
Learn the basics of fused glass from a gifted glass artisan. Come away with several beautiful projects!
Intermediate Fused Glass
Thursdays 6-8:30pm Oct 17 - Nov 7
Fee-Paying Student Class Fee: $45
Non-student Class Fee: $90
Instructor: Selin Kubaoglu Coleri (she/her)
Did you have a ton of fun learning the basics of fused glass and want to explore more intermediate techniques? This 4-week class is for you; repeat participants welcome.
Glass Torchwork: Intro to Borosilicate
Mondays 6-8:30pm Oct 14 - Nov 4
Fee-Paying Student Class Fee: $45
Non-student Class Fee: $90
Instructor: Todd Weber (he/him)
Explore the exciting use of flame to shape glass. In this 4- week class students will make a variety of projects, marbles, pendants and basic sculpture. Gas & materials included. Wear closed toe shoes and tie long hair back.
Glass Torchwork: Intro to Borosilicate
Tuesdays 6-8:30pm Oct 15 - Nov 5
Fee-Paying Student Class Fee: $45
Non-student Class Fee: $90
Instructor: Todd Weber (he/him)
Explore the exciting use of flame to shape glass. In this 4- week class students will make a variety of projects, marbles, pendants and basic sculpture. Gas & materials included. Wear closed toe shoes and tie hair back.
Soft Glass Torchwork: Beads and creatures
Thursdays 6-8:30pm Oct 17 - Nov 7
Fee-Paying Student Class Fee: $45
Non-student Class Fee: $90
Instructor: Todd Weber (he/him)
Explore the basics of soft glass. In this 4-week class students will create unique and vibrantly colored beads and little sculptural critters. Wear closed toe shoes & tie back long hair.
Workshops
Fused Glass Frame Workshop
Saturday Oct 26, 12:30- 3:30pm
Fee-Paying Student Class Fee: $30
Non-student Class Fee: $60
Instructor: Selin Kubaoglu Coleri (she/her)
In this 3-hour weekend workshop you will create a beautiful fused glass frame to embellish a photo, poem, recipe or other personal items. This will make lovely gift and keepsake!
Stained Glass Ornament/Suncatchers
Saturday Nov 16, 12: 30-3:30pm
Fee-Paying Student Class Fee: $25
Non-student Class Fee: $50
Instructor: Ava Shager (she/her)
In this 3 -hour weekend workshop you will create a winter themed glass suncatcher ornamnet. These make lovely gifts and keepsakes!
Intermediate Borosilicate Dichro Glass
2-Day Workshop
Mondays 6-8:30 Nov 18 & 25
Fee-Paying Student Class Fee: $35
Non-student Class Fee: $70
Instructor: Todd Weber (he/him)
Student must have taken our Intro. to Boro class or have equivalent experience (as permitted by instructor). Further explore the exciting use of flame to shape and add design to glass. This 2- session workshop will focus on marble making and beautiful visual techniques. Gas & materials included. Wear closed toe shoes & tie long hair back.