Stained Glass Workshop Descriptions
Advanced Mosaic
Learn to incorporate bold
and dimensional grout lines into your mosaic work. All materials included
except mosaic glue and glass. Bring to class: wheeled mosaic cutter, glass
cutter, and silver Sharpie marker. You may bring opaque glass or purchase glass
the night of the class. You will need to purchase mosaic glue at the first
class.
All About Bevels
Create 2 sun catchers using
bevels. One project will use dichroic
bevels. No cutting experience required. Bevels will be provided. Soldering experience required. Bring your soldering iron supplies and
silver-back foil.
Basically Bevels
Ever wonder how to work with
bevels? Now’s your
chance to learn how to create an all bevel panel approximately 10 ½” x 12 ½”. Fee includes all bevels needed for panel. Bring foil, solder, & soldering
equipment.
Beginner Lamp Class
Expand your stained glass
knowledge from 2-D to 3-D. Create a
stunning, yet easy panel lamp in this class.
Pre-requisite: Beginner Stained Glass.
Bring your stained glass tools and work board to class.
Beginner Lead Came Panel
Learn the traditional lead came technique
for making stained glass panels. You may select the pattern for your
panel from 4 patterns that will be made available in class.
Pre-requisite: Beginner Stained Glass. Bring your stained glass tools and
work board to class.
Beveled Star
Create a 12” 3-D Beveled
Star. Bevels & Curly Q Hangers
Included. Bring to class: 1/4”
Silverback Foil, soldering iron, flux & solder.
Celtic Knot
Create this stunning stained
glass Celtic knot suncatcher. Finished size is approximately 8 ½” x 8
½”. Must purchase
glass for your project at our Studio.
Pre-requisite: Beginner Stained Glass.
Bring your stained glass tools and work board to class.
Come Unhinged Box
This beautiful box showcases
real pressed flowers in the center of the lid.
Learn how to construct a box without using hinges. Learn decorative soldering techniques to
embellish the lid of the box.
Dichroic Bevel Star
Create
this beautiful suncatcher using dichroic
bevels. All materials provided except
solder and flux. Bring your soldering
equipment to class.
Dragonfly Pendant
Create a dazzling dragonfly
using Swarovski crystals and seed beads while
learning
right angle weaving.
Bring to class: Ruler, reading or magnifying glasses and an Ott Light, if you own one.
Peyote Tubes for Dragonfly Pendant
Learn
to make “tube beads” using the peyote stitch and seed beads. You will first practice using size 8 seed
beads and then make a “tube bead” using size 11 seed beads for your dragonfly
pendant necklace.
Silver Solder Charm Design Class
Create
your own photo charms, vintage ephemera, or nature scenes under glass to wear
on a necklace or a bracelet as a one of a kind piece! This class will teach you how to make single
and 3-D charms from beginning to end.
Taught by Lynne Suprock
String Necklace for Dragonfly Pendant
Using
Swarovski crystals, silver findings, seed beads, and
the “tube beads” and Dragonfly Pendant you created in the previous classes, you
will finish your stunning Dragonfly Pendant Necklace.
Kaleidoscope Class
Create
a one of a kind kaleidoscope that provides vibrant, stunning images when
viewed. Axle pack and mirror
provided. Pre-requisite: Beginner Stained
Glass. Bring your stained glass tools to
class.
Lead Came Suncatchers
This
class teaches the basics of constructing lead came suncatchers. In this class you will learn how to
prepare lead came, overlay glass for a 3-D effect, use wire for embellishments,
and how to twist wire and lead. Pre-requisite: Beginner Stained
Glass. Bring your stained glass tools, work board, and scrap pieces of
glass to class. We will provide the lead came and wire for 3 suncatchers. Must have a soldering iron with a rheostat.
Making Something Out of Nothing
Get
your creative juices flowing and learn how to custom-design your own panel
using your leftover glass! Bring your
scrap glass & Bonnie will guide you in how to look at a piece of glass
& see its true design potential.
Learn how to design to avoid structural instability.
“Memories” Garden Sculpture
Add
a burst of color to your Spring landscape. Use your scrap glass from previous projects
to create this stunning 5 foot sculpture.
As you foil your glass, you can relive the memories of past
projects. All you need to bring is
solder, soldering equipment & pre-foiled scrap glass. We will supply everything else. The pieces need to be foiled with silver foil
which you will receive when you register and pre-pay your tuition. Due to the size of this project, we are
offering 2 separate sessions on the same day.
Sign up early to reserve your place in class.
Mosaic Mirror
Learn
the traditional mosaic technique. 10” square project. Choice of 1 of 3 patterns or create your own. All materials included. If you have a specific glass you wish to use,
bring it to class. If you own a silver
sharpie marker & mosaic cutters, please bring to class.
Pot Melt Box Class
Create
this intriguing box using fused glass and stained glass techniques. You will learn how to make a “pot melt” using
fusing glass and then incorporate the pot melt into the lid of the box. Bring your stained glass tools. Pre-requisite: Beginner Stained Glass.
Renaissance Mosaic
This workshop focuses on a different
way to create mosaics using Glam Glass , millefiori, and miscellaneous treasures, BUT NO GROUT. Bring to class any jewelry, photos or found
objects that you want to incorporate into your project. You will also need your
glass cutter and pliers.
We will have Glam Glass,
jewelry we have collected for this class and millefiori
for sale.
Return Me to the Sea
Freeform swirling glass with shells and nuggets in a
10” round panel. Also learn decorative soldering
techniques. Shell, glass, & black
iron half round stand included. Bring
your stained glass tools and work board to class. Pre-requisite: Beginner Stained Glass.
Shell Box Class
Create
a jewelry box with a real chambered nautilus shell incorporated into the
lid. Box dimensions are approximately
6.5” x 7.5”. Shell and hinge
provided. Bring your stained glass tools
and work board. Pre-requisite: Beginner
Stained Glass.
Solder Workshop
If
your soldering skills need some help, this is the class for you. You will learn to recognize & correct typical
problems that occur during soldering. We
will touch on decorative soldering techniques.
Bring at least 8 foiled pieces of glass approximately 1 ½” x 8”. Bring your soldering iron, solder, flux,
& brush that you normally use so we can troubleshoot any equipment
problems.
Sparkling Sea
Combine
beautiful seashells and bevels to create your own “
Stained Glass Lamp Class
Create
a beautiful stained glass lamp with a pattern of your choice. Learn how to work three dimensional. Pre-requisite: Beginner Stained Glass.
Stained Glass Spider Web
Create
your own spooky spider web in this class.
Learn how to create a freeform design that is structurally sound. We will provide a variety of glass to
incorporate into your web.
Pre-requisite: Beginner Stained Glass.
Sunset at Sea
Bonnie’s back & ready to crank up the beach tunes for a
fun workshop. Bring your scrap glass in
your favorite color combinations. We will supply the shells & the know-how.
You’ll learn decorative
soldering & how to build a structurally sound candle box large enough to
hold a 4” diameter jar candle. Bring
silver-back foil & soldering equipment. Pre-requisite: Beginner Stained
Glass.
Table Lantern
Learn
to use the Beetle Bits system to create a Prairie style lantern. Change the glass colors for a more
contemporary look. You will learn some
basic wiring techniques to electrify your lantern. Glass & supplies for lantern must be
purchased at our studio. Students need
to bring cutting & soldering tools, Morton layout system, and small work board. Pre-requisite: Beginner Stained Glass.
Tempered Mosaic
Learn
an unorthodox mosaic technique which combines painting and mosaic. All materials including frame provided. Bring a picture to fit an 8” x 10” area.
Treasure-scope
Use
bevels to create your own treasure-scope filled with sand, shells and other
beach memorabilia. Bring any small
treasures you would like to include.
Bevels, sand and shells are included.
Soldering experience required.
Bring your soldering supplies and 7/32” silver-back foil. Gel Flux recommended.
Victorian Christmas Ornaments
Create
4 beautiful, quick & easy Christmas ornaments using Victorian artwork. Pre-requisite: Beginner Stained Glass. Some supplies included. Bring
to class: 7/32” silver back foil, soldering iron, solder, flux, 18 gauge wire,
wire-forming tools (if you have them), and any embellishments you would like to
use on your ornaments.
Water Lily Box Class
Learn
how to make this exquisite glass box with a 3-D water lily for a lid. All materials included. Pre-requisite: Beginner Stained Glass.
Wild at Heart
Join
in & get WILD in this quick workshop, just in time for Valentine’s
Day. In just 90 minutes you will
complete this WILD & whimsical heart. Some materials included. Bring to class your favorite piece of glass
(3” x 6”), beads with holds big enough to string on 18 gauge wire, cutting
tools, lead nippers, solder, flux, and soldering equipment. Pre-requisite: Beginner Stained Glass.
Window Design Class
Design
a window to fit your area. Start with a
photo or a design in a book. Learn how
to scale the drawing and enlarge to fit your window.