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Cold Glass Instructions
Stained & Leaded Glass, Mosaics |
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Beginner Stained Glass Class
Class
Fee $140
FIVE WEEK COURSE -
One lesson per week
Thursday evenings from
7:00 - 9:30.
Maximum size of our
class- 16 students. This class is not recommended for pregnant women.
Our beginners class is an
introduction to the stained glass techniques originally used by the Tiffany
Glass Studios in the late 1890's. You will learn to cut glass, copper foil,
and solder much in the same way as Tiffany's craftspeople did in the
creation of small piece windows and lampshades at the turn of the century.
In the first two classes you will learn how to cut
glass, and then go on to make a small hanging ornament. The remaining 3
classes will be devoted to making a small window, approximately 12" x 16",
using one of the 10 designs provided by our studio. By the end of the course
you will have learned the basics required to proceed on your own, or to
progress to our intermediate/advanced class.
Stained Glass Workshop provides practice glass and
glass for the first project.
Stained Glass Advanced Class
Class
Fee $150
SIX WEEK COURSE -
One lesson per week
Thursday evenings from
7:00 - 9:30.
Maximum size of our
class- 16 students. This class is not recommended for pregnant women.
Our intermediate/advanced class assumes that
all participants already know how to cut, foil and solder. Students pick a
project of their choice; a lampshade, an intricate window, a stained glass
box, whatever suits their fancy. The only limitation is size; projects
should not be larger than 2 ft. x 4 ft. Our instructors make sure the
students prepare their projects properly and with forethought. As the
projects develop we are available for consultation and problem solving. The
majority of the work gets done at home with students bringing the fruits of
their labor on a weekly basis for critique, additional assistance and one on
one consultation. The last 2 weeks of the class are devoted to finishing the
projects.
Students not only learn from their own projects
but from the projects that are being worked on by their fellow students. It
is a truly inspirational environment and a highly creative atmosphere.
Stained Glass Workshop
80 Smith Street, Farmingdale, New York 11735
631-249-3030 -
www.SGW.net
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Warm & Hot Glass
Instructions
Flame work, Bead making, Fusing |
Beginner Glass Fusing Class
Class Fee $225
March 26, April 2 & 9 -
THREE SESSION COURSE -
One lesson per week; 2 hours per session.
Monday evenings from 7:00 - 9:00
Maximum size of our class- 16 students.
All classes for this
course are held at Stained Glass Workshop's facility.
This is an introduction to the glass fusing
process. In the first class we will discuss the types of glass
that need to be used and the basic workings of the kilns, kiln
shelves, shelf primers and tools needed for firing. Each student
will prepare various projects to teach the basic construction
techniques. The construction techniques include the different
types of glues that can be used, manipulating stringers in a
candle flame and layering techniques. As the students are
setting up their projects, we will have kilns working so they
can see the process of firing in action.
Stained Glass Workshop provides all materials for the class
including; glass, supplies, and the firing of the projects (if
you're making belt buckles you'll need to purchase the buckles).
You will need to provide your own glass cutter or one can be
purchased at our studio.
Advanced Fusing
Class
Class Fee $275
April 16, 23 & 30 -
THREE
SESSION COURSE - One lesson per week; 2 hours per session.
CLASS HOURS - Monday evenings from 7:00 - 9:00
Maximum size of our class- 16 students.
April 16th - On the first night of class we plan on having an
exciting demonstration on the workings of a Vitrograph. We will
be suspending a clay pot sitting on a shelf filled with scrap
glass on elevated legs. The hole at the bottom of the clay pot
will be aligned with a hole in the shelf. An open-bottom kiln
will be placed over the clay pot to melt the scrap glass and as
the glass melts, we will pull multi-colored stringers from the
bottom of the pot. Not only will the stringers be multi-colored,
but we will manipulate the stringers to make fascinating shapes;
cork-screws, twisties and organic forms. The stringers will then
be used by the students to incorporate into a design for a sushi
plate.
April 23rd - Pattern bars and boxcasting will be the topics of
our second class. Think of a pattern bar as a stick of butter;
where strips of glass are stacked to make a pattern and then
sliced like pats of butter creating squares of interesting
designs. Students will be shown the concepts and design
possibilities of pattern bars and proceed to make a pattern bar
of their own design.
In the second half of this class, students will be taught the
procedure in making a box casting. We will create a shallow tray
from thin fusible glass; 4” square with 1” tall sides. The tray
will then get filled with crushed glass, stringers, fractures
and other glass paraphernalia and then fired to make a solid
glass box. This prototype will open the world of creating larger
thick glass castings with endless possibilities.
April 30th - A demonstration will be given on glass combing.
Strips of glass, 1/4” x 1/8” thick will be placed on edge,
damned together in a kiln to make a 5” square. When the
temperature achieves 1700° - 1800° in the kiln, the instructors
will take a metal prong and rake across the surface of the
square to create a feather shaped design. The combed design is
then trimmed on a saw and incorporated into a plate.
In the remaining portion of the class, students will slice the
pattern bars that they made in the previous class and use them
to design and fuse a plate or vase. Students will be able to
pick up their finished pieces the following week.
Stained Glass Workshop
80 Smith Street, Farmingdale, New York 11735
631-249-3030 -
www.SGW.net
Introduction to Lampworking
21 hours of instruction. Learn all the basics of Lampworking. Learn to make
beads and pendants, solid sculpture, and blown objects using both Moretti
soft glass and Pyrex Borosilicate glass.
Learn how to set up your own studio.
Cost
- $850
Additional 10% discount to LIAG members.
New classes start every week. Any schedule can be
accommodated. Ages 14 and up. No Experience Necessary. Small class sizes
assure personal attention to every student. Private lessons are available.
Learn how to use all the shop equipment and safety procedures so you can
come back on your own time and practice. All the tools and materials are
included.
The Glass Studio will be available for rentals to anyone that can
demonstrate safe and knowledgeable use of all the shop equipment. Anyone who
would like to use the shop must be wearing natural fiber clothing and NO
open toed shoes. Long hair must be tied back. Clear and colored Borosilicate
and Moretti glass is always available, inventory and prices may vary. The
Studio hours are 10am - 7pm Weekdays (closed Monday) and 9am - 7pm Sat &
Sun. Call to schedule outside normal Studio hours, any schedule can be
accommodated.
Torch Rentals: $12 /Hour
Tool Rental: $5 /Day
Kiln Rental: $10 /Cycle
Colby Glass
Studio
29 Haven Avenue
Port Washington, NY
516-944-6765
www.ColbyGlass.com
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