Art Glass Experience offers a full range of hot, warm and cold glass classes and workshops for the beginning student as well as the more advanced glass artist.

Please call 713-553-8120 or contact us for additional details or to sign up now for any of the classes below..

Each class description below offers the new 2010 dates and will be updated at least quarterly.

• Warm Glass Classes
• Hot Glass Classes
• Cold Glass Classes
• 2010 Summer Camp for Kidz
  

Introduction to Kiln-Forming (Fusing & Slumping)
This is the class that will get you jump started with the basics of fusing and slumping! In this intensive beginning class you will learn the basics of glass cutting to successfully designing beautiful glass projects. You will complete at least 5 fused and slumped projects including: pendants, tiles, a kiln-carving, a clock and a decorative bowl.  Topics that will be covered include safety, the processes involved in kiln firing, firing schedules, how to program a kiln, glass compatibility, bubble control as well as proper design and mold selection that will enhance each student’s success.

July 17, 18 - 10 to 5 pm and July 24 - 10 to 2 pm
September 11, 12 - 10 to 5 pm and September 18 - 10 to 2 pm
November 13, 14 - 10 to 5 pm and November 2 - 10 to 2 pm

$395 includes all glass and supplies

Fusing Dichroic Jewelry and Wire-Wrapping
Does the shimmery surface of expensive dichroic glass totally mesmerize you? This amazing glass that reflects one or more colors and transmits others is exciting to work with in your jewelry creations. In this class, you will learn to use dichroic glass successfully to make unique fused cabochons and matching earrings. In addition, etching dichroic glass will be addressed. After that, you will learn to wire-wrap the cabochons using beginning wire-wrapping skills. This exciting class gives you hands-on experience in the fusing concepts for jewelry making. Learn application techniques for gold decals, copper inclusions, embossing dichroic and much more practical experience in fusing jewelry.

June 14 - 1 to 4 pm and June 16 - 1 to 4 pm
July 12 - 6 to 9 pm and July 14 - 6 to 9 pm
August 10 - 1 to 4 pm and August 12 - 1 to 4 pm
September 21 - 1 to 4 pm and September 22 - 1 to 4 pm
October 11 - 6 to 9 pm and October 13 - 6 to 9 pm
November 15 - 6 to 9 pm and November 17 - 6 to 9 pm

$183, includes all glass, wire, findings, supplies and kiln firings

Intermediate Kiln-Forming: Components for Creative Fusing
This class will introduce you to the components that you can creatively use in a fused bowl such as, pattern bars, pot melts and organic vitrigraph stringers. In addition to designing and making you own unique sheet glass, you will also have hands-on experience with cold-working techniques using the sandblaster, tile saw, lap grinder and polisher.

June 12 - 10 to 5 pm and June 19 - 10 to 5 pm
August 14 - 10 to 5 pm and August 21 - 10 to 5 pm

$395, includes all glass and supplies

NEW - Reactive Chemistry with Fused Glass
Certain glass colorants or metal oxides react with each other in the kiln-firing process to produce wonderful effects. Learn how Bullseye’s different colors of glass sheets, frits and stringers combine with one another to produce special effects. This intermediate class allows you to explore, experiment with and compare the intensity of reactions, including the use of foils, which will enhance your kiln-forming projects. In addition to many experimental tiles, you will design an 8 by 8 inch kiln-formed tile incorporating color reactions.

July 25 - 12 to 5 pm
September 19 - 12 to 5 pm
November 21 - 12 to 5 pm

$175 includes all glass and supplies

NEW - Fused Strip Bowls 101
This 10 hour intermediate class will assist you to master strip construction techniques to achieve the crisp, sophisticated designs such as those of Klaus Moje. Design, consistant strip cutting, working with dams and coldworking will get your work to that next level.

July 10 - 10 am to 5 pm and July 11 - 12 to 3 pm + one 2 hour session at you convenience for finishing and polishing
August 15 - 12 to 5 pm and August 16 - 6 to 9 pm + one 2 hour session at your convenience for finishing and polishing
October 24 - 12 to 5 pm and October 25 - 6 to 9 pm + one 2 hour session at your convenience for finishing and polishing

$225, includes all glass and supplies

Painted Landscape: Painting with Glass and Enamels
For those of you who love to paint, this unique class is all about painting with glass – powders, glass frit, stringers, rods and enamels. You will even learn how to make components such as glass flowers and bushes and try out mica powders to embellish your landscape.  Even students who have never picked up a paint brush will enjoy mastering the techniques in the fun class.

June 26, 27 - 10 to 2 pm
July 15, 16 - 10 to 2 pm
September 16, 17 - 10 to 2 pm
October 9, 10 - 10 to 2 pm

$195, includes all glass and supplies

Geometric Fused Glass Bowls
In the short beginning fusing class you will learn how to design, cut out, fuse and slump a 12 inch square bowl or platter. You will use your choice of simple geometrics designs and your choice of colored glass that will make you look like a kiln-forming pro in only 4 hours.

June 9 - 6 to 10 pm
July 14 - 10 to 2 pm
August 7 - 10 to 2 pm
September - 10, 1 to 4 pm
September 15 - 6 to 10 pm
October 21 - 6 to 10 pm

$168, includes all supplies

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NEW - Beadmaking: Beginning Beadmaking
Want to learn to make glass beads? This is the class for you. We start at the very beginning, with a safety overview and time to get comfortable with the torch. Then it's on to making the basic shapes, controlling the glass, and applying simple decorations. Next thing you know, you'll be making your own original glass beads!

June 21 - 6 to 9 pm
June 30 - 6 to 9 pm
July 13 - 6 to 9 pm

$75, includes all glass rods and supplies.

NEW - Beadmaking: Decorative Techniques
Building on the skills you developed in Beginning Beadmaking, we will work with frit, twisties, and manipulation techniques to create decorative patterns on glass beads. Add these techniques to your repertoire and you will be well on the way to developing your own personal bead style.

July 15 - 6 to 9 pm
August 4 - 6 to 9 pm

$75, includes all glass rods and supplies.

NEW - Beadmaking:  Hollow Beads
Hollow beads add a sense of lightness to your work. And when you make them from transparent glasses, you can string other beads inside! We will work with the basic hollow bead building technique, as well as shaping and
decorating the bead.

August 18 - 6 to 9 pm

$75, includes all glass rods and supplies.

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Perfecting Your Cutting Skills
Need some help with cutting because you’re always breaking glass or do you just need a refresher? This class will help you discover techniques that will result in less breakage and save you time and money. 

$40

Students interested in this class will be accommodated  based on teaching and studio schedules. Call for more information and speak with Karen at 713-553-8120.

Sandblasting - The Fundamentals
Turn fused pieces, ordinary windows, mirrors or bottles into works of art using the easily learned sand etching or sand blasting technique. Both basic and advanced techniques are taught.

June 23 - 6 to 9 pm
July 19 - 6 to 9 pm
August 24 - 6 to 9 pm
October 18 - 6 to 9 pm
November 10 - 6 to 9 pm

$52 + $20 for supplies

Beginning Stained Glass
Learn the stress- relieving art of stained glass using the uniquely American Copper Foil method developed by Louis Comfort Tiffany.  As you complete your project, you’ll have a newfound skill  that will enable you to complete many other projects in the future.  The instruction is very individualized. Class will teach the beginning glass student to complete a two-dimensional stained glass panel (up to 16" x 22" maximum size) which will be ready for hanging in a window when completed. Instruction will include cutting glass, pattern making, glass selection, using color, copper foiling techniques, soldering, proper finishing and safety in the glass studio.

June 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, and 29 (6 to 9 pm)
July 7, 12, 13, 19, 20, 21, and 26 (6 to 9 pm)
August 4, 11, 18 and 25 (10 to 3:30 pm)
September 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28 and 30 (6 to 9 pm)
October 6, 13, 20 and 27 (10 to 3:30)
November 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18 and 23 (6to 9 pm)

 $108 + 175 for supplies

Intermediate Stained Glass: Six Panel Lampshades
Take your stained glass skills to the next level. Create a six-panel lampshade from a variety of patterns you can enhance with decorative wire.
Note: Knowledge of Beginning Stained Glass Cutting Skills is required.

October 5, 7, 12, 14 and 19 - 6 to 9 pm

$275, includes all stained glass, supplies and lamp base

Advanced Stained Glass: Leaded Glass Panels
Learn the skills that will prepare you to make larger projects designed to beautify doors, cabinets and home windows.  This class is for those who have completed Beginning and Intermediate Stained Glass.

After May 2010, this class will be by appointment only

$250, includes all glass and supplies

A Mosaic Class - Turning Glass into Art
Take your "glassy" idea and create a mosaic. Learn to mosaic a wooden tray, a terra cotta flower pot or make a stepping stone. You'll learn how to do all three but can complete only one project in this time frame.

June 5 - 10 to 5 pm and June 6 - 10 to 12 noon
July 8 - 10 to 5 pm and July 9 - 10 to 12 noon
August 5 - 10 to 5 pm and August 6 - 10 to 12 noon
October 2 - 10 to 5 pm and October 3 - 10 to 12 noon
November 6 - 10 to 5 pm and November 7 - 10 to 12 noon

$138, includes all glass and supplies

NEW - Micromosaic Glass Jewelry
Explore mosaic making on a small scale and make a earrings and a pendant to match using micromosaic techniques.  Customize silver earring and pendant bases with fine detail using millifiore glass beads, vitreous glass tiles, glass gems, mirror tiles, seed beads, etc.
Prerequisite: Steady hands and good eyesight.

August 23 - 6 to 10 pm
September 20 - 6 to 10 pm

$93, includes all glass and supplies

NEW - A Bright Idea- Stained Glass Night Lights
Light up the night and add a warm touch of color to any room.  Learn to make handcrafted gifts that will be appreciated and used.

July 26 - 6 to 10 pm
September 13 - 6 to 10 pm

$93, includes all glass and supplies

Wire-Wrapping: Frame Wrapped Cabochons
You will have the expert guidance of Annette Kinslow of Houston to construct a bezel made out of sterling silver wire to frame your cabochon and will learn to embellish it using the same wires.

June 18 - 1 to 4 pm
July 22 - 2 to 5 pm

$68, includes all supplies for wire-wrapping. You may bring your own cabochons or purchase one on-site.

NEW - Wire-Wrapping: Elegant Wire Ring
You will have the expert guidance of Annette Kinslow of Houston to construct a ring made of sterling silver wire to frame your cabochon and will embellish it using the same wires.

August 13 - 1 to 4 pm
September 23 - 1 to 4 pm

$68, includes all supplies for wire-wrapping. You may bring your own cabachons or purchase one on site.

 

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2010 Summer Camp for Kidz
For the very first time we are happy to announce 2 different classes for children ages 10 and up.  Each class will be offered 3 times during the summer.  The maximum enrollment is 8.

NEW - Mosaics for Kidz: The Mosaic Birdhouse
Each child will decorate a wooden birdhouse with using colorful mosaic tiles and then grout it on the last day of class.

Monday through Friday, June 7-11 - 2 to 5 pm
Monday through Friday, June 21-25 - 2 to 5 pm
Monday through Friday, July 26-30 - 10 to 1 pm

$150, includes all supplies and refreshments

NEW - Wire-Wrapping for Kidz
Each child will complete a different wire-wrapping project each day using glass gems and wire. The projects include: a wire-wrapped cabochon, earrings, a mobile and a rondel to hang in the window.

Monday through Thursday, June 7–10 - 10 to 1 pm
Monday through Thursday, June 14–17 - 10 to 1 pm
Monday through Thursday, July 19-22 - 10 to 1 pm

$140, includes all supplies and refreshments

 

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