Glass
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Beginner Students
Intro to Stained Glass
Mondays, July 8 - August 26 (8 WEEKS) 6 - 9PM or Tuesdays, July 9 - August 27 (8 WEEKS) 6 - 9PM [Morgan Behnke]
In this course students will learn the copper foil process of making Stained Glass windows. Students will learn about the variety of tools, how to cut and grind glass, foiling, and soldering techniques. Supply List: Glass and 7/32" Copper Foil - Tools provided for use at the SAA. Student cost for materials will depend on size and complexity of design. Age: 16+ $180 Non-Members. $150 Members. SAA Members: After hitting purchase, don't forget to sign in to receive your member discount! |
Intro to Fusing
Tuesdays. July 9 - August 27 (8 Weeks): 6 - 9PM [Kaylee Demlow]
In this course students will learn the basics of working with sheet glass in a fusing kiln. Students will learn how to cut glass, the science behind fused glass, and how to fuse and slump glass in the kiln. Tools and some materials provided by SAA for student use. Student cost for further materials depends on size and complexity of the project design. Age 12+ $295 Non-Members. $265 Members. SAA Members: After hitting purchase, don't forget to sign in to receive your member discount! |
Intro to Torch Work
Thursdays, July 11 - August 29 (8 WEEKS): 6 - 9PM [Jason LaBonte]
Torchwork is a type of glasswork where a torch, or lamp, is primarily used to melt the borro silcia glass. Once in a molten state, the glass is formed by blowing and shaping with tools and hand movements. Students will make a series miniature glass works. You will possibly move into hollow forms depending on your skill development. Ages 16+ Max Students is 4. SUPPLIES: Are provided by SAA $205 Non-Members. $175 Members. SAA Members: After hitting purchase, don't forget to sign in to receive your member discount! |
Glass Casting 1
Wednesdays. July 10 - August 28 (8 WEEKS): 6 - 9 PM [Kaylee Demlow]
In this course students will learn the basics of mold-making for the glass casting process. Students will learn modeling for mold-making, investment mold-making for blow-molds and open-face castings, pâte de verre technique, and cold working for finishing pieces. Tools and some materials will be provided by SAA for student use. Student cost for further materials will vary depending on project design (average cost to expect $50). Ages 18+ SUPPLIES: Closed-toed shoes, natural fiber clothing, N-95 dust mask, modeling tools (optional), pencils, paper, cheap plastic mixing bowls (optional), cheap silicone kitchen tools (optional), Vaseline, hairspray (the cheaper the better), sharpies, casting glass (dependent on project design) $200 Non-Members. $170 Members. SAA Members: After hitting purchase, don't forget to sign in to receive your member discount! |
Intermediate Students
Intro to Leaded Stained GlassWednesdays. July 10 - Sept 4 (9 Weeks): 6 - 9PM [Morgan Behnke]
In this course adult students will learn the techniques of how to make a leaded Stained Glass window. The students will learn about leaded window tools, the process of cutting glass, how to glaze a leaded window, the soldering process, and cementing. Previously completing Introduction to Stained Glass course is highly recommended. Glass, amount needed will depend on the complexity of your design. Tools will be provided by the SAA. Age: 16+ $200 Non-Members. $170 Members. SAA Members: After hitting purchase, don't forget to sign in to receive your member discount! |
Geometric Stained Glass Lamp Class
Fridays, July 12 - Sept 6 (9 Weeks): 6 - 9PM [Morgan Behnke]
In this course students will learn the process of cutting glass, foiling, soldering a putting together an eight sided lamp with a design of their choice. Previously completing Introduction to Stained Glass course is highly recommended. Age 16+ $200 Non-Members. $170 Members. SAA Members: After hitting purchase, don't forget to sign in to receive your member discount! |