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Winter Class Schedule 2012
Please call us at: (989) 662-4940 to register for classes.
Two days advance notice must be given for registration. Please call if you
have any questions. Click on the picture to see a larger photograph.
Beginning Stained
Glass Class
 Here
is a chance for you to learn a centuries old skill that encompasses time and
beauty. In this stained glass class, you will learn the copper foil technique by
creating two projects in the four week course. Your first project will be a
simple suncatcher heart and the second is a 10”x12” beveled panel featuring a
sandblasted design and your choice of colors. A portion of the first week of
class will be spent trying different styles of glass cutters to fit your comfort
level. If you have your own glass cutter, please bring it with you, but if you
do not, this tool can be purchased during the first week of class.
Additional fees for the class are a $10 tool rental, if you do not have your
own tools; a $15 material fee for foil, solder, and channel; and approximately
$18-$35 for bevels and glass for the second project.
Class Fee: $60 Limit 8 students.
All classes occur on Thursdays 6:30 pm– 9 pm or 11 am—1:30 pm every day
listed.
Thursdays ~ January 26, February 2, 9, and 16
Thursdays ~ February 23, March 1, 8, and 15
Thursdays ~ April 19, 26, May 3, and 10
“Make Anything” Stained Glass Class
Make Anything Intermediate Stained Glass Class
Do you still feel that you need a little more instruction and guidance or
just want to try something new? Learn the skills you want to know and make the
project of your choice. Stepping stones, lamps, boxes, and lead came panels are
all suggestions for projects. Undecided students can look at finished projects
on display for ideas. This class is an excellent time to create original designs
or resize existing book designs. (Some additional charges may be included for
this service.)
The skill level for this class is anything past rank beginner. Use as many
weeks as needed to finish your project or gain the information to complete it.
Bring your own tools (except the grinder) or purchase them during class.
Storage of larger projects may be possible depending on size and available
space. (The following week must be paid for at dismissal of class to store
projects.)
Class Fee: $15 per class session
Two days advanced notice is required to reserve your table space
Class sessions are available 11 AM—1:30 PM and 6:30 PM—9 PM as follows:
January 19 and 26
February 2, 9, 16, and 23
March 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29
April 12, 19, and 26
May 3, 10, 17, and 24
. Fused Glass Class
Are you tired of time-consuming foiling and soldering? Want to make
contemporary glass designs?
 This
class will include instruction on firing glass and the science of fusing.
Students will construct small glass items such as glass pins, earrings, or
pendants using a tabletop kiln. These projects will be fired during class.
After lunch, make a small 8-inch circular or square fused glass plate
entirely of your own design. (Ideas are available.) Students will set up the
project that will be fused and slumped by the instructor to be picked up at a
later date.
Beginning glass-cutting skills required, and materials will be furnished. (Dichroic
glass not included. If you wish to bring your own glass, 90 COE will be used.)
Please bring your glass cutter and breaking pliers.
Class fee: $75 (includes all materials) Limit 8 students
Saturday, February 25 ~ 11 AM – 4 PM
Feel free to bring lunch and drinks.
If you have never cut glass before, please inform us that we might enroll you
in the first class session of Beginning Stained Glass class to learn this skill.
Glass Beadmaking Class
 Learn
how to make your own beads to incorporate in your stringing over an open flame.
Information, safety, and basic beadmaking skills are taught in this HOT glass
class. There will be enough time to make approximately 15-20 beads.
The torch and miscellaneous equipment may be rented for use in class for an
$8 fee. Students will purchase gas and glass used in class, approximately $15 -
$30.
If you choose to join us for the last hour of class, for an additional $8,
materials and instruction will be furnished to create a wire wrapped pendant
using three of your beads created in class. (See pictured example.)
Class fee: $50 Limit 8 students
Saturday, ~ March 3, 11 AM—4
PM
Exquisite 24 Karat and Dichroic Glass Cabochons
 Fine and original jewelry can be made using many fused glass
products available. Students use of glass enamels, frits and
powders, gold decals, and dichroslide will result in a small refined glass
showpiece. Students will also experience the first firing using small tabletop
kilns. This piece can be incorporated into other projects as well as sit on its
own as jewelry. Students will be able to produce two projects, but additional
can be added for an extra fee.
Please bring a glass cutter, pliers, and any small scrap booking
paper punches that you wish to use. Other tools are available during class.
Class fee: $45 Saturday, February 18 ~
Noon—2pm
“ Forever
Picture” Picture Frame
 Time
has no effect on a “Forever Picture.” Your own photo will last forever. Bring a
3x5 picture/photograph to be scanned into the computer. The image will be
printed on special photo paper that can withstand high temperatures, and the
black ink will mature to a sepia tone photo. You will fuse colored glass,
paints, and pieces to frame the picture to remember forever.
If you have a glass cutter and breakers, please bring them with
you. Projects will be fused by the instructor and picked up at a later date.
Class fee: $55
Saturday, February 4 ~ Noon—2pm
New Spring Things
Mosaic Outdoor Lights
 Create a glowing glass outdoor landscape lamp to decorate your
garden or patio using your own patterns or ones provided in class. Multiple
colors, textures, and designs will add to your outdoor escape using scrap glass.
In this class, students will create four removable panels to be placed into a
handmade metal lantern. Students will not create the framework for the lantern.
A demonstration will be done of the crafting of the holder and one will be
provided to each student. The lantern itself will be 2 3/4” square by 4” tall.
If you have a glass cutter, cutting is an option, but not a necessity.
Class Fee: $40 Saturday, April 21 ~ Noon—2pm
Glass Garden Butterflies on a Plant Stak e
3D fused color fantasies for your flower garden, plant stands,
or a fun suncatcher. Students will use basic glass fusing to create abstract
colored butterflies. During class, students will set up their projects to be
fused, manipulated, and slumped in a kiln at a later date. An example of the
project will be firing during class so students will experience how their pieces
will be formed. The construction of glass to plant stake will be done upon pick
up at a to be discussed time. Students are invited to bring their 90 coe or
dichroic glass, but glass will be provided in class. Basic glass cutting skills
are helpful, but not a requirement. Please let us know upon registration if you
have never cut glass.
Class Fee: $55 Saturday, April 28 ~ Noon—3pm
Basic Mosaic Stepping Stones
 Add a touch of color to your patio or garden with mosaic
stepping stones. Learn to create a cement brick (4”x 8”) that will withstand
most weather. Use your own pattern or take a peek at some of ours to add a
beautiful touch to your outdoor escape. Basic mosaic techniques and materials
will be discussed to use on 3D objects such as tables, tubes, birdhouses, etc.
Get the basics in this one day class and create multiple bricks or objects for
your home. If you have some special glass to use in your project, please bring
it with you, but materials will be provided. Basic glass cutting skills are
helpful, but not a requirement.
Please let us know upon registration if you have never cut
glass.
Class fee: $45 Saturday, March 24 ~ Noon—3pm
Two Day Glass Blowing Excursion
Here’s one exciting opportunity for those hot glass enthusiasts!
This is your chance to work with a professional hot glass blower in a full scale
glass blowing studio!
Annette Baron, a professional glass blower, will show you around
her glass studio located in Ypsilanti, MI. She will work with students there and
one on one each student will feel the hot glass and create a project of their
own to take home. VGW will provide transportation to her studio.
In the second week, students will again have to opportunity to
work with glass and create some glass blowing and offhanded glass work on their
own at VGW in Auburn. This is a chance to truly feel the glass and create
something of your own. Give it a whirl and see what you can create!
Saturday, March 31 ~ Arrive at VGW by 10 am to travel for off
site class time
Noon—3 pm, arrival at VGW approximately 5 pm
Saturday, April 7 ~ On site instruction at VGW, Noon-3 pm
Class fee: $195
Limit 4 students
Kids Spring Break Classes
Kids are definitely creative too! We’ve designed a couple
of classes so that kids can experience some easy projects in glass.
On two separate days, kids will be able to use their own
creativity as well as some adult guidance to make their very own mosaic stepping
stone as well as their own small, fused glass project.
Kids will get a chance to see how glass changes form when heated
and how fun it can be to make designs and projects using their own imagination
and creativity. Glass can be fun for all ages, so we invite children, ages
8-14 to experience glass in a new way. (Adult supervision is allowed and
appreciated with children under the age of 10.)
So spend some time with your young one or give them a chance to
try something new and sign up for VGW’s first Kid’s Class!
Saturday, March 10 or March 17
Noon—2pm
Class Fee: $55 each day
ALL CLASSES ARE TAUGHT AT OUR STUDIO IN AUBURN
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