Glass

THURSDAY

DRAWING FOR EMBROIDERY

Looking to develop a stitch fix? This drawing class will guide you through the process of creating your own embroidery patterns! Showing you the ropes of planning composition, stitch lengths, colors, and movement ? this class is perfect for those starting out or just wanting to brush up on the basics. 4 Weeks • January 21–March 4 1–3 pm • $215 • All Levels Leah Hunter

FLOOR LOOM WEAVING 2

Build upon the skills learned in Weaving 1 and expand your knowledge of pattern and color! Join us as you settle into a rhythm at the loom and we weave with a supportive community of textile artists. 7 Weeks • January 21–March 4 3–6 pm • $279 • Intermediate Leah Hunter WOVEN PAINTINGS

Channel you inner Monet as you create a gorgeous impressionistic woven painting in fiber. You will begin by selecting a favorite painting then use that as inspiration for your own woven tapestry painting. 7 Weeks • March 18–April 29 4–6 pm • $279 • All Levels Leah Hunter

SEWING 1

It’s time to put needle and thread to fabric! Learn to use a sewing machine and how to troubleshoot common sewing problems. Explore the basics of going from a sewing pattern and fabric to an actual finished creation in this supportive textiles community! 7 Weeks • January 21–March 4 6:30–8:30 pm • $186 • Beginning Leah Hunter Join a dedicated group of weavers in this Advanced class! Expand upon your knowledge of loom weaving as you explore new patterns and create fabrics of your dreams. 15 Weeks • January 21–April 29 6:30–9:30 pm • $439 • Advanced Mindy McCain

SEWING 2

Do you love beautiful fabrics and want to advance your knowledge in pattern design, stitches and sewing techniques? This class builds on what you learned in Sewing 1, offering more fun class projects and individualized instruction. 7 Weeks • March 18–April 29 6:30–8:30 pm • $186 • Intermediate Leah Hunter

FRIDAY

FELTING 1

Ever been curious about the wooly world of felting? Together we’ll explore the endless possibilities of wet and needle felting while learning to create beautifully felted works of art out of colorful fibers. 7 Weeks • January 22–March 5 12:30–2:30 pm • $186 • Beginning Marcia Stone

SUNDAY

BAND WEAVING THREE WAYS

Macrame, card-weaving, and flat loom? Talk about a triple threat! This spectacular class introduces you to 3 styles of strap weaving. Your finished products- 3 belts that will surely be worn for more than holding up your pants! 7 Weeks • January 23–March 6 1–3 pm • $186 • All Levels Mindy McCain

GLASS

CLASS LEVELS BY COLOR: BEGINNING INTERMEDIATE ADVANCED ALL LEVELS

IN-STUDIO CLASSES

MONDAY

WORKING WITH SHEET GLASS

Progress your skills in glass fusing! Demonstrations will showcase traditional and modern techniques as well as those requested by the class. Personal projects will be mostly self-directed, so previous enrollment inBeginning sheet glass is highly suggested. 15 Weeks • January 18–April 26 12:30–3:30 pm • $592 • Intermediate-Advanced Shawn Everette

STAINED GLASS: OUTSIDE THE FRAME

Free your stained glass from the frame as you embrace forms in a multitude of shapes! In this class, students will learn to incorporate negative spaces, allowing for a beautiful airiness, and explore the layering of glass pieces to experiment with dimension and depth of colors. 7 Weeks • January 18–March 1 12:30–3:30 pm • $373 • All Levels Heather Whitesides SCULPTURAL STAINED GLASS

Take the beauty of stained glass into the third dimension! In this class, students will learn how to create inventive works of art that experiment with traditional shapes, textures, patterns, and colors as they explore new and inventive territories in stained glass. 7 Weeks • March 15–April 26 12:30–3:30 pm • $373 • All Levels Heather Whitesides

FLAMEWORKING: BEADS

Learn to wield a torch as you melt glass on metal rods to craft your own beads! Start with the basics, students will be able to explore more complex shapes and decorative techniques in this introductory 7-week class. 7 Weeks • January 18–March 1 4:00–6:00 pm • $656 • Beginning Drew Mason

OR 7 Weeks • March 15–April 26 4–6 pm • $656 • Beginning Drew Mason

HOT GLASS 1

Focusing on developing the technical skills required to correctly manipulate glass through off-hand blowing, Hot Glass 1 is a perfect introduction of hollow work and sculpting. After learning the keys to a strong foundation, students will better understand the medium and its possibilities in art-making. 15 Weeks • January 18–April 26 6:30–9:30 pm • $1013 • Beginning Drew Mason

TUESDAY

HOT GLASS 2

Hot Glass 2 is designed to build upon your skills in working with glass as a craft and artistic material. As you are already familiar with the basics, we will begin to work with larger amounts of glass and more Advanced forms while emphasizing the use of teamwork to achieve our goals. We will also review basic color application once we have a good grasp on forming basic shapes. This class may be taken multiple times and previous enrollment in Hot Glass 1 is highly suggested. 15 Weeks • January 19–April 27 6:30–9:30 pm • $1013 • Intermediate Kenton Pratt

TRADITIONAL STAINED GLASS

In this introductory class, students will be able to learn the esteemed copper foil method of stained glass developed by Tiffany. Covering all the basics, you will be able to cut, shape, and fit glass, as well as foil and solder the glass together. 15 Weeks • January 19–April 27 6:30–9:30 pm • $592 • All Levels Nancy Peterson