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.

Just click on any class title below for a full description as well as prerequisite and pricing information.

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
• Cold Glass Classes
• PMC Jewelry Classes
  

Introduction to Kiln-Forming (Fusing & Slumping)
This is the class that will get you started with the basics of fusing and slumping. This intensive class will teach beginning students the basics of glass cutting to successfully designing glass projects that will result in at least 5 beautiful fused and slumped glass objects including pendants, tiles, kiln-carving, clocks and decorative bowls. The teacher will cover the processes involved in kiln-firing, including safety, glass compatibility, proper design and mold selection to enhance the student’s success.

Jan 16, 17, 23 – Sat / Sun 10 am to 4 pm, Sat 10 am to 1pm
March 13, 14, 20 – Sat/Sun 10 am to 4 pm, Sat 10 am to 1 pm
May 22, 23, 29 – Sat/Sun 10 am to 4 pm, Sat 10 am to 1 pm

$395, includes all glass, supplies and firings

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.

Jan 13, 14, 15 – 6 pm to 9 pm
March 10, 11 – 6 pm to 9 pm
April 27, 29 – 6 pm to 9 pm

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

Intermediate Wire-Wrapping of Your Glass Cabochons
You will construct a bezel made out of sterling silver wire to frame your cabochon and will learn to embelish it using the same wires.

March 5 – 6 pm to 9 pm
March 12 – 6 pm to 9 pm
March 19 – 6 pm to 9 pm

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

Intermediate Kiln-Forming: Taking it to the Next Level - Components for Creative Fusing
Do you want to take your fusing to the next level? This class will introduce you to various components that you can use in future projects. These will include cold combing with frit, pattern bars, murrini rods, pot melts and using the Vitrigraph to make stringers and organic shapes. The student will also experience introductory cold working techniques and hands-on use with the sandblaster, tile saw, lap grinder, and polisher.

February 13, 20 – 10 am to 5 pm
April 17, 24 – 10 am to 5 pm

$395, includes all glass, supplies and firings.

Not Your Ordinary Painted Landscape- Painting with Glass
For those of you who love to paint, this unique class is all about painting with glass- glass frits, stringers, rods, and enamels. Even students who don’t know how to paint, it’s all about the techniques you will learn in this fun class. Your finished project will measure 20 inches by 16 inches.

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

Geometric Glass Bowls
Design, cut, fuse and slump a 12 inch decorative or functional platter or bowl using your choice of design and glass colors that will make you look like a pro in only five hours.

Jan 12 – 6 pm to 10pm
February 24 – 10 am to 2 pm
March 9 – 6 pm to 10 pm
April 14 – 6 pm to 10 pm
May 17 – 6 pm to 10 pm

$168, includes all glass, supplies and kiln firings

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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.

Glass Etching - 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.

Jan 21 – 6pm to 9 pm
March 18 – 6pm to 9pm
May 19 – 6pm 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  ( a finished 18 X 12 inch window), 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.

Jan 6, 13, 20, 27 – 10 am to 3:30 pm
Feb 4, 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25 – 6 pm to 9 pm
March 3, 10, 17, 24 – 10 am to 3:30 pm
April 13, 15, 20, 22 – 10 am to 3:30 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.

Feb 10, 15, 17, 22 – 6 pm to 10 pm
April  14, 16, 19, 21 – 10 am to 2:30 pm

$235, includes all glass and supplies-Lamp base optional

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.

Jan 4, 11, 18, 25 – 6 pm to 10 pm
March 8, 15, 22, 29 – 6 pm to 10 pm
May 18, 20, 25, 27 – 6 pm to 10 pm

$108 + $125 for 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.

Jan 9, 10 – Sat 10 am to 5pm / Sun 1 pm to 3 pm
Feb 3, 5 –Wed 10 am to 5 pm/ Fri 10 am to noon
March 6, 7 – Sat 10 am to 5 pm / Sun 1 pm to 3 pm
April 3, 4 – Sat 10 am to 5 pm / Sun 1 pm to 3 pm

$98 + $40 for supplies

NOTE: After registering, please call instructor to discuss your project – 713-553-812

 

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Introduction to PMC (Precious Metal Clay) Jewelry
PMC or Art Clay Silver is an ideal medium for expressing creativity - it is fun, forgiving, fast and friendly or non-toxic. In this one day class, you will learn about all the required tools for working with PMC and the tips and techniques to make at least one pendant and one set of earrings.

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

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