Beginner-Advanced- Young Adults & Adults

Instructor: Kathryn Lagassey

Get ready for the holidays!  In this intensive one-day workshop learn to make solid and blown glass classic ornament shapes like icicles, teardrops and other ornament designs. You will also learn off mandrel skills with borosilicate glass. (Meets in W-7, Rm. 711)

Fall Quarter (1-day workshop)              

Sat Dec 15 (10am-5pm)

Tuition: $145

Materials: $55, added at time of registration.

All Skill Levels, Young Adults & Adults
Instructor: Anita Damron

Have you ever wanted to try mosaics?  In this introductory class, you will learn some of the basics of mosaic art and create your own glass mosaic artwork using beautiful hand cut glass pieces. $15 materials fee payable to instructor (Meets in W-7, Rm.716)

Fall Quarter (1-day workshop)

Sat Dec 15 (9am-11am)

Tuition: $50

Materials Fee: $15- payable to instructor at beginning of workshop.

Fall Quarter (1 day workshop) 

Sun Dec 16 (10am-12pm)  

Tuition: $60 (materials included)

This class is perfect for the advanced student or glass art­ist who prefers to work independently or alongside other advanced and experienced flame workers. Each partici­pant is requested to share a short presentation on any flameworking topic to their fellow classmates. For example a specific forming, shaping or color application technique, etc.  Participants are given a 27-hour pass in which they can use during any time that Open Studio or another Independent Flame slot if available. (Meets in W-7, Rm. 711) *Please Note- Enrollment in Independent Flame is limited to 8 (per slot/day). All Independent Flame participants must also be self-sufficient, provide their own materials and be able to properly use equipment, kilns, etc.

Mon Jan 7 (10am-1pm)

Mon Jan 7 (7pm-10pm)

Thur Jan 10 (10am-1pm)

Fri Jan 11 (7pm-10pm)

Tuition: $220 (Students must provide their own glass.) Interested students must contact Dale Marhanka to register: dalemarhanka@workhousearts.org.

Learn the fundamentals of Flameworking with Boro (hard) glass. This recurring weekly class will cover setting up a studio, studio safety, flame characteristics and purpose, gravity and hand positioning, and fundamentals of glass as applied to flameworking. Instructor will also cover creation of marbles, pendants, flowers, ornaments, sculpting and more. (Meets in W-7, Rm. 711) 

Winter Quarter (7 weeks)
Wed Jan 9 (7pm-10pm) Instructor: Alfaro

Sun Jan 13 (3pm-6pm) Instructor: Condray
Tuition: $230
Materials Fee: $110, added at time of registration.

Int.-Adv. levels - Young Adults and Adults
Instructor: Julie Bahun + Kathryn Lagassey

Take your beadmaking skills to the next level. Explore the alchemy and ecstasy of achieving other worldly designs by applying reactive glass foils, silvered stringers, complex twisties, frit, latticino, and fuming! Pull, push, tweeze glass, add/subtract, mask, rake – we’ll explore every technique in the book, including etching, flatlaping, and more. For intermediate and advanced level beadmakers only. (Meets in W-7, Rm. 711)

Tues Jan 8 (10am-1pm) Instructor: Lagassey

Tues Jan 8 (7pm-9:30pm) Instructor: Bahun

Tuition: $230 
Materials: $95 added at time of registration.

All Skill Levels, Young Adults and Adults
Instructor: Kathryn Lagassey

Learn to make beautiful soft glass beads and turn them into fun and unique jewelry. This seven-week class is designed for beginners with very little or no experience. Thorough demonstrations, lecture and plenty of hands-on work students will learn to use a propane/oxygen torch and the tools necessary to make a variety of different shapes of glass beads. The use of various decorative elements will be covered each week.  (Meets in W-7, Rm. 711) 

Winter Quarter: (7 weeks)

Wed Jan 9 (10am-1pm)
Tuition: $230
Materials Fee: $95, added at time of registration.

All skill levels, Young Adults & Adults

Instructor: Karen Abbott (Tues) and TBD (Weds)

This is a traditional method of making windows, lamps, boxes and more by creating a pattern (or using a pre-made pattern), select­ing colored and textured glass to go in each piece of your pattern, cutting and fitting the glass to your pattern and joining the glass using copper foil and solder. A beginning student will come away with all the skills to create simple windows on their own and a finished project. Intermediate & Advanced also welcome. (Meets in W-7, Rm. 716) 

Winter Quarter (7 Weeks)

Tues Jan 8 (10am-12:30pm) - Karen Abbott

Wed Jan 9 (7pm-9:30pm) - TBD

Tuition: $210                                                          

Materials: $10 (covers use of tools, equipment and misc. program provided materials)

Additional Materials fees for individual projects are estimated to be $100-$300 depending upon project chosen

All skill levels, Young Adults and Adults

Instuctor: Julie Bahun

Learn to make beautiful glass beads and turn them into fun and unique jewelry. This seven week class is designed for beginners with little or no experience, or intermediate and advanced students who need a refresher or want to work independently with some instructor interaction. Through demonstrations, lecture and plenty of hands-on work students will learn to use a propane/oxygen torch and the tools necessary to make a variety of different shapes of glass beads. The use of various decorative elements will be covered each week. (Meets in W-7, Rm. 711)

Winter Quarter (7 weeks)                                              

Thur Jan 10 (7pm-10pm)

Tuition: $230

Materials: $95 added at time of registration.

All Skill Levels, Young Adults & Adults
Instructor: Sandi Martina and Mint Thompson

Create artworks from layering glass then firing in a kiln to a full, tack or slump fuse.

Beginning / Intermediate classes are great for students who have no previous glass experience or want a refresher on basic skills. Learn the art of kilnforming glass including basic principles of compatibility, scoring, cutting, fusing, shaping and coldworking. We will use sheet glass, frit, stringers and dichroic glass, while learning how to use glass tools. Students will learn design concepts and how to choose which glass technique will best accomplish their goal. Focus will be on process and exploring all the possibilities that can be achieved with glass.

Intermediate / Advanced classes are great for students who already possess basic knowledge of fusing glass and use of tools. Students will explore more detailed and complex fusing concepts, i.e. making your own sheet glass and components, reactives, kiln-carving, image transfers and bottle slumping. This class is designed for students to perfect their sense of craftsmanship and development of a personal style. Experimentation and thinking outside the box is strongly encouraged. (Meets in W-7, Rm. 716)

Thur Jan 10 (1pm-4pm) Instructor: Martina

Thur Jan 10 (7pm-10pm) Instructor: Thompson

Sun Jan 13 (1pm-4pm) Instructor: Martina

Materials: $135, added at time of registration.

All Skill Levels: Young Adults & Adults
Instructor: Sandi Martina

Create your own photo keepsake! Bring your favorite photo, design a glass frame and fire image onto glass. On first day, students will make glass blanks to fire photo images onto and will be able to choose from one 8x10 and 1-3x3 magnet, two 5x7 and 1-3x3 magnet or five-3x3 magnets. Digital files required-please bring images on a flash drive or your own laptop. Images can be photos of any subject-landscapes, poems, quotes, people, or original drawings or paintings. Images will be sized depending on design. On day two, we will print images onto the decal paper and transfer images to your glass blank. Any additional glass components can then be added at this stage and pieces will be loaded for final firing. (Meets in W-7, Rm. 716)

Winter Quarter (2-day workshop)
Sat Jan 12 & 19 (10am-1pm)                          
Tuition: $145
Materials: $60, added at time of registration.

All Skill Levels, Young Adults & Adults

Instructor: Kathryn Lagassey

Learn to make beautiful glass beads. This intensive workshop is designed for beginner thru advanced bead makers with little or no experience or those who want a refresher class and/or to expand upon their techniques. Through demonstrations, lecture and plenty of hands-on work students will learn to use a propane/oxygen torch and the tools necessary to make a variety of different shapes of glass beads. The use of various decorative elements will be covered. Discover foils, silvered stringers, complex twisties, frit, latticino and color reactions in a fun group setting! Get tips and tricks to fix those ends up and try out some other hand tools like molds and mashers. A one hour lunch break has been incorporated into the length of this workshop.

(Meets in W-7, Rm. 711) 

Winter Quarter (2 day workshop)

Sat Jan 19 & 26 (10am-5pm)

Tuition: $255

Materials: $95, added at time of registration.

Learn the ancient art of mosaic making using modern methods and materials.  Plan, design and create your own unique work using a variety of materials such as glass, ceramic, stone, and more. After an initial small project to learn the basics, students may choose from another class project or bring in a project of their choice with instructor’s approval. All skill levels are welcome, from beginner to expert. Tools will be available for student use.   (Meets in W-7, Rm. 716) 

Winter Quarter (6 weeks-3 hours)

Tues Jan 29 (7pm-10pm) NEW Start Time

Thur Jan 31 (9:30am-12:30pm)  NEW Start Time

Tuition: $220

Materials: $10 (covers use of tools, equipment and misc. program provided materials)

Intermediate Skill Level: Young Adults & Adults, ages 15 and up

Instructor: Tracy Alfaro

Coldworking is the process of grinding, shaping, and polishing glass without heat.  In this workshop, students will first make their glass items (marbles or beads) in the Flameworking studio with a hidden surprise in the center by first creating a center and then striping on several layers of color to hide the surprise.  This process resembles a geode!  Students will then be instructed on how to expose the hidden surprise and bring the “window” to a high gloss by using the flat lapidary grinder.. (Meets in W-7, Rm. 711) 

Winter Quarter (2 day workshop)

Sat Jan 26 & Feb 2 (10am-4pm)

Tuition: $255

Materials: $80 added at time of registration.

All Skill Levels, Young Adults & Adults
Instructor: Anita Damron

Create your own beautiful mosaic jewelry using glass materials from around the world including Italy, Morocco, and New Zealand.  Depending upon your design and materials choice you can expect to complete between one and five pieces of jewelry. (Meets in W-7, Rm.716)

Winter Quarter (1-day workshop)

Sat Jan 26 (10am-4pm) 

Tuition: $145

Materials Fee: $75, payable to Instructor at beginning of workshop.

All Skill Levels, Young Adults & Adults
Instructor: Anita Damron

Have you ever wanted to try mosaics?  In this introductory class, you will learn some of the basics of mosaic art and create your own glass mosaic artwork using beautiful hand cut glass pieces.  Grouting and Finishing workshop on Sep 16 is a recommended follow up. $15 materials fee payable to instructor (Meets in W-7, Rm.716)

Winter Quarter (1-day workshop)

Sat Feb 2 (9am-11am)

Tuition: $50

Materials Fee: $15- payable to instructor at beginning of workshop.

Have a cupboard full of unwanted or old wine glasses?  Fret no more...take this workshop and bring new life to those old wine glasses!  Participants will be able to design and create imagery or patterns on their wine glasses, and then sandblast them to create a whole new wine glass. 2 wine glass limit per participant. All materials included or bring your own wine glass(s). (Meets in W-7, Rm. 716) 

Materials included (2 wine glass limit)

Beginners, 6 years old and up with Adult
Instructor: Sandi Martina

Have fun with your little one making a handmade suncatcher, ornament and tile. Adults will cut glass and supervise child in design process. This three-hour workshop gives a quick introduction to kilnformed glass including scoring, nipping, grinding and fusing. Final works will be ready for pick up 2-3 days after workshop. Children (ages 6 and up). (Meets in W-7, Rm.716)

Winter Quarter (1-day workshop)
Sat Feb 16 (10am-1pm)
Tuition: $75 per child and one adult (class is limited to 8 pairings)
Materials: $40, added at time of registration.

Intermediate Skill Level, Young Adults & Adults: Ages 15 and Up
Instructor: Julie Bahun

Take your basic fine silver fusing skills to the next level.  This class will focus on building various chain styles. Bring beads to use in creating your own necklace, bracelet, or earring design. Although we will review basic fine silver fusing knowledge and tools; basic knowledge of these techniques are required to be successful in chain making and project completion.  Each student will complete a pair of earrings and bracelet during class. Participants are asked to bring their own beads.  (Meets in W-7, Rm. 711)

Winter Quarter (1-day workshop)
Sat Feb 16 (10am-2pm) 
Tuition: $95
Materials: $65 added at time of registration.

All Skill Levels: Young Adults & Adults 

Instructor: Sarah Wicks

Looking for a unique Valentine's weekend activity? Try making flowers out of glass! In this workshop we will make colorful flowers out of glass that will last a lifetime. All levels are welcome.  A one-hour lunch break has been incorporated into the length of this workshop. We recommend that at least one flameworking class be taken before registering for this workshop. (Meets in W-7, Rm. 711) 

Winter Quarter (1 day workshop)

Sat Feb 23 (10am-5pm)

Tuition: $90

Materials: $50, added at time of registration.

All Skill Levels, Young Adults & Adults
Instructor: Anita Damron

Create your own beautiful tapestry style mosaic using the direct method and setting bed technique.  Bring any beads, jewelry pieces or findings that you have collected for inclusion in your work if you like. (Meets in W-7, Rm.716)

Winter Quarter (1-day workshop)

Sat Feb 23 (10am-4pm) 

Tuition: $140

Materials Fee: $50 payable to Instructor at beginning of workshop.

Beginning to Advanced- Young Adults & Adults

Instructor: Sarah Wicks

In this workshop, you will learn to make a variety of different types of marbles. We will start with making clear marbles and then gradually adding color, dichroic glass, and surface decorations to make more complex designs. A one-hour lunch break has been incorporated into the length of this workshop. (Meets in W-7, Rm. 711)

Winter Quarter (1-day workshop)

Sat Mar 2 (10am-5pm)

Tuition: $145

Materials: $65, added at time of registration.

Beginners, Young Adults & Adults
Instructor: Sandi Martina

Make your windows twinkle with handmade fused glass suncatchers! This three-hour workshop gives a quick introduction to kilnformed glass including scoring, nipping, grinding and fusing. Create three suncatchers. They make great gifts! Pieces will be ready for pick up 2-3 days after workshop.
(Meets in W-7, Rm. 716)

Winter Quarter (1-day workshop)
Sat March 2 (10am-1pm)
Tuition: $75
Materials: $40, added at time of registration.

Tuition: $60 (materials included)

Beginners, Young Adults & Adults, No Experience Necessary
Instructor: Sarah Wicks
On the fence as to whether you want to take a weekly boro glass class? Then ponder no further....take a Try Me! Class focused on flameworking with Boro glass and see if it whets your appetite. Our Instructor is an experienced flameworking artist and can give you a better sense as to what is involved in this technique and medium. Students will be contacted when artwork is ready for pick-up. (Meets in W-7, Rm. 711)  

Winter Quarter (1 day workshop)   

Sat Mar 16 (6pm-8pm) 
Tuition: $60 (Materials Included)

Intermediate to Advanced, Young Adults & Adults

Instructor: David Barnes

A follow-on workshop that builds upon the topics and experiences covered in the Fused Art Glass 101 workshop.  In this workshop, one will learn details in nonlinear design, fusing techniques, glass cutting, assembly, embellishment, kiln firing and slumping and problem solving. The class will include lecture, demonstration and student application of additional techniques in glass cutting and cold-working. Students will make an 8” square piece to be draped and a circle piece which will be slumped. Please bring a bag lunch to class. (Meets in W-7, Rm. 716) 

Winter Quarter (2 day workshop)

Sun Mar 17 & Sun Mar 24 (12pm-4pm)

Tuition: $180

Materials: $75 added at time of registration.

Heron, honeybee, raven, or beetle? Students will create detailed replicas of insects and birds in soft glass using off-mandrel sculpting techniques. Through this series of exercises, students will gain a better understanding and feel for heat control to improve their flameworking skills across the board.

If you'd like to try experimenting with extra features, feel free to bring dichroic, goldstone, Double Helix glass, etc. (Meets in W-7, Rm. 711)

Winter Quarter (2 day workshop)

Sat Mar 23 and Sun Mar 24 (10am-5pm)
Tuition: $450

Materials: Materials Included