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SAAmplers

These classes are quick samples or tastes of what we have to offer in our various studios. Try something new that provides a fun, care-free introduction to, or development in a certain medium. BYOB or snack to the studio, unless you are working in the glass studio, metals studio, or Edwards Place, in which we will ask that you do not bring alcoholic drinks or snacks. 

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Glass Paperweight

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Create a solid glass paperweight, either spherical or heart-shaped, in the hot shop! Colors will vary based upon individual choice. These are great to gift or keep and this workshop is ideal for your first time in the hot shop. All materials provided by SAA.
Glass sculptures need 24 hours in the annealing kiln before they are ready for pick up.
Ages 14+
$65 Non-Members. $55 Members.

​SAA Members: after hitting purchase, don't forget to sign in to receive your member discount

REgister: Wed. Feb 11, 1-4 PM
Register: Wed. Feb 18, 1-4 PM
Register: Tue. Mar 3, 1-4 PM
Register: Wed. Mar 11, 1-4 PM
Waitlist: Thr. Mar 19, 6-9 PM

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Glass Pineapple 

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Create some tropical heat by sculpting a solid pineapple out of hot glass! Colors will vary based upon individual choice. These are great to gift or keep and this workshop is ideal for your first time in the hot shop. All materials provided by SAA.
Glass sculptures need 24 hours in the annealing kiln before they are ready for pick up.
Ages 14+
​$65 Non-Members. $55 Members.

​SAA Members: after hitting purchase, don't forget to sign in to receive your member discount

Register: Mon. Feb 16, 6-9 PM
Register: Wed. Mar 11, 6-9 PM
2 spots left!: Tue. Mar 3, 6-9 PM
Register: Tue. Mar 17, 6-9 PM


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Glass Vase

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Work with one of our glass artists to create your own glass vase! Participants will have the chance to work closely with a professional to sculpt a vase form of their own design. This unique offering is a great second-step if you have enjoyed other hot glass workshops. Colors will vary based upon individual choice. All materials provided by SAA.
Glass sculptures need 24 hours in the annealing kiln before they are ready for pick up.
Ages 14+
$100 Non-Members. $90 Members.

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 SAA Members: after hitting purchase, don't forget to sign in to receive your member discount
Waitlist: Mon. Feb 23, 6-9 PM
Waitlist: Tue. Mar 10, 6-9 PM
Waitlist: Wed. Mar 4, 1-4 PM
Waitlist: Mon. Mar 16, 6-9 PM

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Glass Flower

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Sculpt a forever-bloom out of hot glass! Price listed covers 2 glass flowers per registrant and colors will vary based upon individual choice. This workshop is ideal for your first time in the hot shop. All materials provided by SAA.
Glass sculptures need 24 hours in the annealing kiln before they are ready for pick up.
Ages 14+
$65 Non-Members. $55 Members.

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 SAA Members: after hitting purchase, don't forget to sign in to receive your member discount
Register: Wed. Feb 25, 1-4 PM
Register: Mon. Mar 9, 6-9 PM
Waitlist: Mon. Mar 2, 6-9 PM
2 spots left!: Wed. Mar 18, 1-4 PM

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Glass Bubble Bowl

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Create a unique double-walled glass bowl in our hot shop. This workshop is ideal for beginners! Colors will vary based upon individual choice. All materials provided by SAA.
Glass sculptures need 24 hours in the annealing kiln before they are ready for pick up.
Ages 14+
$65 Non-Members. $55 Members.


 SAA Members: after hitting purchase, don't forget to sign in to receive your member discount!
WAITLIST: Wed. Mar 4, 6-9 PM
1 Spot Left!: Tue. Mar 17, 1-4 PM
WAITLIST: Thr. Mar 12, 6-9 PM

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Glass Light Catcher

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Catch some rays in the hot shop by making a glass light catcher! Colors will vary based upon individual choice. All materials provided by SAA.
Glass sculptures need 24 hours in the annealing kiln before they are ready for pick up.
Ages 14+
$65 Non-Members. $55 Members.


 SAA Members: after hitting purchase, don't forget to sign in to receive your member discount!
Register: Thr. Mar 5, 6-9 PM
Register: Wed. Mar 18, 6-9 PM
Register: Tue. Mar 10, 1-4 PM

Josh DeWall Weekend Intensive

Friday, March 6, 6-9 PM
Saturday and Sunday, March 7 & 8 , 9 AM – 6 PM
Join us in the hot shop for a weekend with Chicago glass artist Josh DeWall who has worked for glass institutions nationwide. We will meet Friday from 6-9 PM and Saturday and Sunday from 9 AM to 6 PM, with an hour-break for lunch. Techniques covered will include advanced color application, working thin and fast, and sculpting.
This workshop is a great fit for students who have completed Glassblowing 2 and are looking to advance their skillset. All materials provided by SAA.
Price listed includes all 3 days. Glass sculptures need 24 hours in the annealing kiln before they are ready for pick up.
Class capacity is 6. Ages 16+
$330 Non-Members. $300 Members.


 SAA Members: after hitting purchase, don't forget to sign in to receive your member discount
2 Spots left!: March 6-8

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Edwards Place

Located on Main Campus
​ 700 North 4th Street
​Springfield, IL 62702
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Tuesday - Saturday 1 PM and 2PM
​Not open for self-guided tours

217-523-2631
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 SAA Collective

105 N. 5th Street 
Springfield, IL 62701


Wednesday - Saturday 11 AM - 5 PM
​217-544-2787
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SAA Main Campus

Main Office, Studios,
M.G. Nelson Family
Gallery, and Edwards Place
​ 700 North 4th Street
​Springfield, IL 62702
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Monday - Friday 9 AM - 5 PM
Saturday 10 AM - 3 PM
217-523-2631
[email protected]
  • About
    • Contact
    • What We Do
    • Hiring
    • Residency
    • Meet Our Staff
    • Board of Directors >
      • For Current BOD
    • Palette Newsletter
  • Education
    • Classes >
      • Ceramics
      • Digital Media
      • Drawing
      • Fiber Arts
      • Glass
      • Metals & Jewelry
      • Mixed Media
      • Painting
      • Pastels
      • Photography
      • Printmaking
      • Pulp + Paper
      • Sculpture
      • Teen
      • Youth
    • SAAmplers
    • Youth SAAmplers
    • Summer Art Camp >
      • Login Sign-up Info
      • 4 YO- K
      • 1st - 2nd
      • 3rd - 5th
      • 6th - 8th
      • High School
      • Full Schedule
    • Open Studio
    • Scholarships
    • Instructor Bios
  • Outreach
    • Art Outreach
    • Field Trips
    • Make Truck
    • Bronwyn Eves Memorial Project
    • OMA
    • pARTners Program
  • Events
    • 6x6
    • Art Synergy
    • Buffalo Birthday Bonanza
    • Film Series >
      • Past Film Series
    • Fine Art Fair
    • Golf Outing
    • Paint the Street
    • Palette to Palate
    • Yart Sale
  • Galleries
    • Collective >
      • Underground
      • For Juried Artists
    • M.G. Nelson Family Gallery
    • Call For Entries
    • Past Exhibitions >
      • Past M.G. Nelson Exhibition Photos
      • Past Collective Exhibition Photos
  • Edwards Place
    • Edwards Place Events
  • Library
    • Library Events
  • Rentals
    • Arty Party
    • Field Trips
    • Adult Events
    • Team building
    • Rental Spaces
  • Join + Give
    • Membership
    • Donate
    • Sponsorship Opportunities
    • Testimonials
    • Volunteer
  • Shop
    • Art Supplies >
      • Clay
      • Clay Tools
    • Make Kits
    • Murder Mystery Game
    • CHECKOUT