Glass
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Beginner Students
Intro to Stained GlassMondays, Mar 25 - May 13 (8 WEEKS) 9AM - 12PM or Tuesdays, Mar 26 - May 14 (8 WEEKS) 9AM - 12PM or 1 - 4 PM or Thursdays, Mar 28 - May 16 (8 WEEKS) 6 - 9PM [ Morgan Behnke]
In this course students will learn the copper foil process of making Stained Glass windows. Students will learn about the variety of tools, how to cut and grind glass, foiling, and soldering techniques. Supply List: Glass and 7/32" Copper Foil - Tools provided for use at the SAA. Student cost for materials will depend on size and complexity of design. Age: 16+ $180 Non-Members. $150 Members. SAA Members: After hitting purchase, don't forget to sign in to receive your member discount! |
Kiln Sculpting 1
Tuesdays. Mar 26 - May 14 (8 Weeks): 1 - 4PM [Kaylee Demlow]
In this course students will learn the basics of working with sheet glass in a fusing kiln. Students will learn how to cut glass, the science behind fused glass, and how to fuse and slump glass in the kiln. Tools and some materials provided by SAA for student use. Student cost for further materials depends on size and complexity of the project design. Age 12+ $295 Non-Members. $265 Members. SAA Members: After hitting purchase, don't forget to sign in to receive your member discount! |
Intro to Torch Work
Mondays. Apr 1 - May 20 (8 WEEKS): 1- 4PM [Jason LaBonte]
Torchwork is a type of glasswork where a torch, or lamp, is primarily used to melt the borro silcia glass. Once in a molten state, the glass is formed by blowing and shaping with tools and hand movements. Students will make a series miniature glass works. You will possibly move into hollow forms depending on your skill development. Ages 16+ Max Students is 4. SUPPLIES: Are provided by SAA $205 Non-Members. $175 Members. SAA Members: After hitting purchase, don't forget to sign in to receive your member discount! |
Glass Casting 1
Tuesdays. Mar 26 - May 14(8 WEEKS): 6 - 9 PM [Kaylee Demlow]
In this course students will learn the basics of mold-making for the glass casting process. Students will learn modeling for mold-making, investment mold-making for blow-molds and open-face castings, pâte de verre technique, and cold working for finishing pieces. Tools and some materials will be provided by SAA for student use. Student cost for further materials will vary depending on project design (average cost to expect $50). Ages 18+ SUPPLIES: Closed-toed shoes, natural fiber clothing, N-95 dust mask, modeling tools (optional), pencils, paper, cheap plastic mixing bowls (optional), cheap silicone kitchen tools (optional), Vaseline, hairspray (the cheaper the better), sharpies, casting glass (dependent on project design) $200 Non-Members. $170 Members. SAA Members: After hitting purchase, don't forget to sign in to receive your member discount! |
Glassblowing 1Mondays. Apr 1 - May 20 (8 WEEKS): 6 - 9PM [Jason LaBonte]
This is a beginning course in glassblowing that will teach you the fundamentals of the studio: tools and equipment usage, glassblowing techniques that will lead to finished products in the cold shop. You will learn basic forms, in a hybrid of Italian/ American hot glass You will create a prerequisite to intermediate to advanced classes. Max Students is 6. Ages 16+ SUPPLIES: Are provided by SAA $410 Non-Members. $380 Members. SAA Members: After hitting purchase, don't forget to sign in to receive your member discount! |
Glassblowing 1
Mondays. Mar 25 - May 27 (8 WEEKS): 1 - 4 PM [Mario Clarke] or Wednesdays. Mar 27 - May 29 (8 WEEKS): 1 - 4PM [Mario Clarke] or Thursdays. Mar 28 - May 30 (8 WEEKS): 1 - 4PM [Mario Clarke]
NO CLASSES THE WEEK OF MAY 13 - 24. This is a beginning course in glassblowing that will teach you the fundamentals of the studio: tools and equipment usage, glassblowing techniques that will lead to finished products in the cold shop. You will learn basic forms, in a hybrid of Italian/ American hot glass You will create a prerequisite to intermediate to advanced classes. Max Students is 6. Ages 16+ SUPPLIES: Are provided by SAA $410 Non-Members. $380 Members. SAA Members: After hitting purchase, don't forget to sign in to receive your member discount! |
Intro to 3D Stained Glass
Wednesdays, Mar 27 - May 15 (8 Weeks): 1 - 4PM [Morgan Behnke]
In this course students will learn how to build three dimensional stained glass projects of their choice. Some options could be, jewelry boxes, candle holders, or terrariums. In the process students will learn to cut glass, grind, foil and solder the 3-D projects. Previously completing Introduction to Stained Glass course is highly recommended. Ages 16+ $180 Non-Members. $150 Members. SAA Members: After hitting purchase, don't forget to sign in to receive your member discount! |
Intermediate Students
Intro to Leaded Stained GlassWednesdays. Mar 27- May 22 (9 Weeks): 6 - 9PM [Morgan Behnke]
In this course adult students will learn the techniques of how to make a leaded Stained Glass window. The students will learn about leaded window tools, the process of cutting glass, how to glaze a leaded window, the soldering process, and cementing. Previously completing Introduction to Stained Glass course is highly recommended. Glass, amount needed will depend on the complexity of your design. Tools will be provided by the SAA. Age: 16+ $200 Non-Members. $170 Members. SAA Members: After hitting purchase, don't forget to sign in to receive your member discount! |
Independent KilnMondays, Mar 25 - May 13 (8 Weeks): 1 - 4 PM [Kaylee Demlow]
In this course students will learn more advanced techniques of working with sheet glass in a fusing kiln. Students will learn how to build color bars, advanced pattern work, enameling on glass, and how to work on a larger scale. Tools and some materials provided by SAA for student use. Student cost for further materials depends on size and complexity of the project design. Age 12+ $295 Non-Members. $265 Members. SAA Members: After hitting purchase, don't forget to sign in to receive your member discount! |
Geometric Stained Glass Lamp Class
Fridays, Mar 29 - May 24 (9 Weeks): 1 - 4PM [Morgan Behnke]
In this course students will learn the process of cutting glass, foiling, soldering a putting together an eight sided lamp with a design of their choice. Previously completing Introduction to Stained Glass course is highly recommended. Age 16+ $200 Non-Members. $170 Members. SAA Members: After hitting purchase, don't forget to sign in to receive your member discount! |
Glass Casting 2
Thursdays, Mar 28 - May 16 (8 WEEKS): 1 - 4PM [Kay Demlow]
In this course students will investigate advanced mold-making for the glass casting process. Students will learn mold-making for press-casting, construction molds, large scale molds, lost wax casting, and coldworking for finishing pieces. Tools and some materials will be provided by SAA for student use. Student cost for further materials will vary depending on project design. Students must have taken an intro to casting or an equivalent. Age 18+ $200 Non-Members. $170 Members. SAA Members: After hitting purchase, don't forget to sign in to receive your member discount! |
Glassblowing 2/ 3Tuesdays, Mar 26 - May 28 (8 WEEKS): 1 - 4PM [Mario Clarke]
NO CLASSES THE WEEK OF MAY 13 - 24. In this class, we will go through more advanced shapes such as cone, inverted cone, and spheres. We will touch on handles and bits added to the glass. Focus for the the repeat students will be on color application such as cane, murrine and Graal techniques. Plus much more! Ages 16+ Max Students is 6. SUPPLIES: Are provided by SAA $410 Non-Members. $380 Members. SAA Members: After hitting purchase, don't forget to sign in to receive your member discount! |
Glassblowing 3
Tuesday, Mar 26 - May 28 (8 WEEKS): 6 - 9PM [Mario Clarke] or Wednesday, Mar 27 - May 29 (8 WEEKS): 6 - 9PM
In this class, we will go through more advanced shapes and forms an extension to the Glass 2 class. There will be room for independent study and exploration into glass to further your personal goals. As well as learning new techniques in form, scale, and finishing. Ages 16+ Max Students is 6. SUPPLIES: Are provided by SAA $410 Non-Members. $380 Members. SAA Members: After hitting purchase, don't forget to sign in to receive your member discount! |