Class Listing
Want to learn something new?
You came to the right place! We have classes in Stained Glass, Polymer Clay, and just about anything else that we know how to do. We try to hold our classes when it is convenient for most people to take them. If a class isn't scheduled when you could take it, we can also do a class for you and three or more of your friends when it's best for you. Just call to schedule your class. If you don't see a class on something you would like to learn (art or craft related of course!), send us an E-mail and we will do our best to add it.
Polymer Clay
Polymer Clay is marketed under brand names like
Premo!, Sculpey, Fimo, and Kato PolyClay. It is a relatively new medium
that is taking the art and craft world by storm! The clay comes in 2oz
or 1lb blocks in a variety of different colors. You can blend colors
together to make the shade you need. Polymer Clay is like working with
a slightly stiffer version of PlayDoh that never dries out. It can be
worked with anything from simple tools to anything you would use with
ceramic tools. There is none of the mess that you have with ceramic
tools and you don't need an expensive kiln to fire the clay in. To
finish a project, you simply bake the clay in an oven or small toaster
oven at 275 degrees Fahrenheit for about 30 to 60 minutes depending on
the size of your project. It can be sanded, painted, molded, twisted,
and shaped just about any way you can think of.
Canes are made in Polymer Clay by shaping and rolling the clay into 'snakes' or logs with the design running through the entire length. Thin slices can be cut off the end of the cane and put onto a variety of objects to decorate them. Thicker slices can also be cut and baked to make beads out of the cane pattern.
Polymer Clay Lamps
2 hours, $20.00
This class will introduce you to Polymer Clay. Learn about how to work with Polymer Clay while creating a beautiful small candle lit lamp. You will cover a glass lamp shade with clay, learn to make a cane that looks like a leaf, then use it to add accents to the shade. All materials are included in this class and needed tools will be available to use. No previous experience with clay or Polymer Clay needed.
Black & White Canes
Two 2 hour sessions, $48.00
Learn how to make a variety of Polymer Clay canes using just two colors. These are done in black and white, but you can do yours using any high contrasting colors. While only a few different ones are shown here, time permitting, up to 30 different designs may be taught.
Textured Picture Frame
2 hours, $14.00
Create a beautiful picture frame using Polymer Clay. The frame will be textured using different stamps and tools, then highlighted in multiple colors using vibrant powders. The pictures here don't do justice to how deep and vibrant the colors really are. All materials are included in this class and needed tools will be available to use. No previous experience with clay or Polymer Clay needed.
Floral Canes
Two 2 hour sessions, $48.00
Learn how to make a selection of flowers and leaves in Polymer Clay. This class is similar to the Black & White Canes class above but instead of learning how to make geometric patterns you will be making roses, pansy, and other flowers. Class includes clay and use of tools to make the canes. No previous experience with clay or Polymer Clay needed.
Kids Class
One 2 hour session, $20.00
The first in our Clay Ornament-A-Month series! Use Polymer Clay to create an ornament for your tree that can even look close to your Son or Daughter! All materials are included in this class and needed tools will be available to use. No previous experience with clay or Polymer Clay needed.
Sculpting class for Kids 2 hours, $10.00
Let your kids learn a new skill! This class will teach them how to use Polymer Clay to make different sculptures limited only by their imagination. They can create a dog, cat, alien, or anything else they can dream up. All materials are included in this class and needed tools will be available to use. No previous experience with clay or Polymer Clay needed.
Canes are made in Polymer Clay by shaping and rolling the clay into 'snakes' or logs with the design running through the entire length. Thin slices can be cut off the end of the cane and put onto a variety of objects to decorate them. Thicker slices can also be cut and baked to make beads out of the cane pattern.
Polymer Clay Lamps
2 hours, $20.00This class will introduce you to Polymer Clay. Learn about how to work with Polymer Clay while creating a beautiful small candle lit lamp. You will cover a glass lamp shade with clay, learn to make a cane that looks like a leaf, then use it to add accents to the shade. All materials are included in this class and needed tools will be available to use. No previous experience with clay or Polymer Clay needed.
Black & White Canes
Two 2 hour sessions, $48.00Learn how to make a variety of Polymer Clay canes using just two colors. These are done in black and white, but you can do yours using any high contrasting colors. While only a few different ones are shown here, time permitting, up to 30 different designs may be taught.
Textured Picture Frame
2 hours, $14.00Create a beautiful picture frame using Polymer Clay. The frame will be textured using different stamps and tools, then highlighted in multiple colors using vibrant powders. The pictures here don't do justice to how deep and vibrant the colors really are. All materials are included in this class and needed tools will be available to use. No previous experience with clay or Polymer Clay needed.
Floral Canes
Two 2 hour sessions, $48.00Learn how to make a selection of flowers and leaves in Polymer Clay. This class is similar to the Black & White Canes class above but instead of learning how to make geometric patterns you will be making roses, pansy, and other flowers. Class includes clay and use of tools to make the canes. No previous experience with clay or Polymer Clay needed.
Kids Class
One 2 hour session, $20.00
The first in our Clay Ornament-A-Month series! Use Polymer Clay to create an ornament for your tree that can even look close to your Son or Daughter! All materials are included in this class and needed tools will be available to use. No previous experience with clay or Polymer Clay needed.
Sculpting class for Kids 2 hours, $10.00
Let your kids learn a new skill! This class will teach them how to use Polymer Clay to make different sculptures limited only by their imagination. They can create a dog, cat, alien, or anything else they can dream up. All materials are included in this class and needed tools will be available to use. No previous experience with clay or Polymer Clay needed.
Stained Glass
Stained Glass has been around for hundreds of
years. We have classes for both the "traditional" leaded stained glass
method as well as the "Tiffany" copper foil method. The traditional
leaded method uses strips of lead with a channel that the edge of the
glass fits into. The copper foil method wraps the edge of each piece of
glass with a 7/32" wide strip of copper foil. The pieces are then
butted together and all the seams are soldered together. It sounds more
complicated than it really is.
Don't want to make a big investment in tools for a hobby you might not want to continue? No problem. Our classes include the use of tools to make the projects. You only need to select and purchase the materials for the class. When we took classes in stained glass, we bought all kinds of tools we didn't need. Learn from our mistakes. We (obviously) would like to sell you everything you need to make your project, but don't want you to feel like you bought a bunch of stuff you didn't need.
When classes are not being held, you can schedule studio time and make use of our equipment until you decide that you want to get more involved with your new hobby.
Garden Charm
2 hours, $18.00
This class will introduce you to working with Stained Glass using the lead cane method. Learn about cutting, grinding, soldering, and finishing your own stained glass butterfly or dragonfly that you can display in your garden. All materials are provided for this class and you will have the use of our tools during the class. This is a great class for birthday parties or group of friends to take. Always wanted to try your hand at Stained Glass but weren't sure if you would like it? Give this class a try! No previous experience with Stained Glass needed.
Angel About 2 to 2 1/2 hours, $20.00
The holidays are coming! Create your own Stained Glass angel to help
make your home more festive and impress your guests by telling them "I
make it myself!" This class will introduce you to working with Stained
Glass using the lead cane method. Learn about cutting, grinding,
soldering, and finishing as you create your angel. All materials are
provided for this class and you will have the use of our tools during
the class. No previous experience with Stained Glass needed.
Panel Class About four or five weeks, 2 hours each, $90.00 plus glass.
Normal class times for this class are Tuesday mornings from 9:00 to 11:00 and Tuesday evenings from 6:30 to 8:30.
Learn how to make a Stained Glass panel to hang in your window. In this class you will learn the copper foil method. You will learn how to cut, grind, apply foil to each piece of glass, solder the panel together, and finish it. You choose the panel and glass to use, we supply the use of our tools, and miscellaneous things like solder, foil, flux, and finish patina. Depending on the size and complexity of the pattern you select, this class takes about four to five weeks to complete. The maximum size for the first project is limited to about a 1-1/2 square foot panel. You are free to come in to work on your panel anytime during our normal hours as well as the scheduled class time. This class meets every Tuesday morning from 9:00 to 11:00 and evening from 6:30 to 8:30. You can start the class at these times on any week as long as there is space available. Please call us to make sure there is an opening first. No previous experience with Stained Glass needed although we suggest taking the Garden Plant Poke class first.
Glass Techniques
Having troubles cutting glass? Is your soldering not as nice as you would like? Pieces not fitting together as closely as you had hoped? Project done but needs that final finish to make it perfect?
If you already know the process of making a Stained Glass project but are having problems in one of the steps, we offer this class so you can get help! Get your project to the problem stage and then come in and let us help you brush up on your technique.
Mosaic Stepping Stones
Two 2 hour sessions, $30.00 for 12" Round stone; $18.00 for Brick size stone.
Mosaics are all the rage today! In this class you will learn how to create either a 12" round (large) or brick sized (small) mosaic stepping stone using pre-made stones and stained glass overlays. The cost of this class includes all materials to complete the project. No previous experience with Stained Glass needed.
Don't want to make a big investment in tools for a hobby you might not want to continue? No problem. Our classes include the use of tools to make the projects. You only need to select and purchase the materials for the class. When we took classes in stained glass, we bought all kinds of tools we didn't need. Learn from our mistakes. We (obviously) would like to sell you everything you need to make your project, but don't want you to feel like you bought a bunch of stuff you didn't need.
When classes are not being held, you can schedule studio time and make use of our equipment until you decide that you want to get more involved with your new hobby.
Garden Charm
2 hours, $18.00This class will introduce you to working with Stained Glass using the lead cane method. Learn about cutting, grinding, soldering, and finishing your own stained glass butterfly or dragonfly that you can display in your garden. All materials are provided for this class and you will have the use of our tools during the class. This is a great class for birthday parties or group of friends to take. Always wanted to try your hand at Stained Glass but weren't sure if you would like it? Give this class a try! No previous experience with Stained Glass needed.
Angel About 2 to 2 1/2 hours, $20.00
The holidays are coming! Create your own Stained Glass angel to help
make your home more festive and impress your guests by telling them "I
make it myself!" This class will introduce you to working with Stained
Glass using the lead cane method. Learn about cutting, grinding,
soldering, and finishing as you create your angel. All materials are
provided for this class and you will have the use of our tools during
the class. No previous experience with Stained Glass needed. Panel Class About four or five weeks, 2 hours each, $90.00 plus glass.
Normal class times for this class are Tuesday mornings from 9:00 to 11:00 and Tuesday evenings from 6:30 to 8:30.
Learn how to make a Stained Glass panel to hang in your window. In this class you will learn the copper foil method. You will learn how to cut, grind, apply foil to each piece of glass, solder the panel together, and finish it. You choose the panel and glass to use, we supply the use of our tools, and miscellaneous things like solder, foil, flux, and finish patina. Depending on the size and complexity of the pattern you select, this class takes about four to five weeks to complete. The maximum size for the first project is limited to about a 1-1/2 square foot panel. You are free to come in to work on your panel anytime during our normal hours as well as the scheduled class time. This class meets every Tuesday morning from 9:00 to 11:00 and evening from 6:30 to 8:30. You can start the class at these times on any week as long as there is space available. Please call us to make sure there is an opening first. No previous experience with Stained Glass needed although we suggest taking the Garden Plant Poke class first.
Glass Techniques
Having troubles cutting glass? Is your soldering not as nice as you would like? Pieces not fitting together as closely as you had hoped? Project done but needs that final finish to make it perfect?
If you already know the process of making a Stained Glass project but are having problems in one of the steps, we offer this class so you can get help! Get your project to the problem stage and then come in and let us help you brush up on your technique.
Mosaic Stepping Stones
Two 2 hour sessions, $30.00 for 12" Round stone; $18.00 for Brick size stone.
Mosaics are all the rage today! In this class you will learn how to create either a 12" round (large) or brick sized (small) mosaic stepping stone using pre-made stones and stained glass overlays. The cost of this class includes all materials to complete the project. No previous experience with Stained Glass needed.
Glass Fusing
Our new location allows us to run bigger and
better kilns than we ever could before! We will soon be offering
several new glass fusing classes. Learn to create fused works of art
from glass that has been "melted" at 1500 degrees F. Kilns from
affordable tabletop models that can be plugged into a standard
household electrical outlet up to large 'production' size models will
be used in these classes. Want to make your own fused projects but
don't want to invest in a kiln? We will also offer fusing space in our
kilns to fuse your project for you.
Fused Tile or Plate
If you've never worked with hot glass before, you will be able to take a tile or plate fusing class. Decorate a tile or plate with pre cut pieces of glass, frit, stringers, noodles, and more. We will fuse your creation for you to pick up in about a week. All supplies will be included in the class fee and you don't have to have any experience with glass working. This is also a great class for birthday parties or you and a group of friends to take since it's not as technique focused.
Glass Bracelet
Learn to make your own beautiful bracelet out of fused glass! We will offer both a beginner version where you decorate the bracelet however you like and we will take care of the fusing and shaping for you. A more advanced class will show you all of the steps from decorating to flat fusing to hot working the blank into the finished bracelet.
Glass Fusing 101
If you already know how to cut glass and want to learn all about glass fusing, this is the class for you! This will be a several week class that will teach all about setting up your kiln, fusing schedules, coefficient (compatibility) of glass, and other information to progress into doing your own fusing at home. If you would like to take this class but don't yet know how to cut glass, you can either take our Garden Charm class or we can do a Technique class for you.
Fused Tile or Plate
If you've never worked with hot glass before, you will be able to take a tile or plate fusing class. Decorate a tile or plate with pre cut pieces of glass, frit, stringers, noodles, and more. We will fuse your creation for you to pick up in about a week. All supplies will be included in the class fee and you don't have to have any experience with glass working. This is also a great class for birthday parties or you and a group of friends to take since it's not as technique focused.
Glass Bracelet
Learn to make your own beautiful bracelet out of fused glass! We will offer both a beginner version where you decorate the bracelet however you like and we will take care of the fusing and shaping for you. A more advanced class will show you all of the steps from decorating to flat fusing to hot working the blank into the finished bracelet.
Glass Fusing 101
If you already know how to cut glass and want to learn all about glass fusing, this is the class for you! This will be a several week class that will teach all about setting up your kiln, fusing schedules, coefficient (compatibility) of glass, and other information to progress into doing your own fusing at home. If you would like to take this class but don't yet know how to cut glass, you can either take our Garden Charm class or we can do a Technique class for you.