Water Street Glassworks Fall 2014 Catalog

SCHOOL, STUDIO & GALLERY DEDICATED TO THE GLASS & METAL FIRE ARTS

FALL 2014

WSG's 10th Birthday Party & Celebration Water Street Glassworks officially celebrates its 10th birthday on September 27 & 28 – and YOU are invited! This two-day event offers something for everyone and will get your creative juices flowing.

10TH BIRTHDAY PARTY OPEN HOUSE Saturday, September 27, 1-5pm at Water Street Glassworks A family-friendly party for all ages. Whether you’ve known WSG for ten years or it’s your first visit – come join us! Make, observe and participate in the 10th celebration!

It wouldn’t be a party without YOU! AT GELATOWORKS: Support Fired Up! with your purchase of artisan gelato and enjoy yummy birthday cupcakes!

PRETTY PENNY: Enamel Necklace. Ages 5 & up, $5 each; on-going all day.

TWO-BY-TWO: A Community Glass Art Project. Create a 2"x2" fused glass tile to be used in a future installation in the Arts District’s garden. Ages 5 & up, $5 per tile, on-going all day.

TORCH MAGIC: Glass Beadmaking Demonstrations. 1-2pm & 3-5pm.

GOLDFISH BOWL: Beadmaking Demonstration. 2pm.

BLOW, BLOW, BLOW: Glassblowing Demonstrations. 1-3 pm.

GLASSBLOWING OLYMPICS: 3-4pm (time approximate).

COLORS OF THE RAINBOW: Stained Glass Demonstrations. 1-3pm.

STRIKE WHILE IT’S HOT: Blacksmithing Demonstrations. 1-2pm.

SCULPTURE OUT LOUD: Audience participation piece. 4-5pm.

10TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION & FUND-RAISING EVENT Sunday, September 28, 1-5pm at 2430 Pine Hill Court, St. Joseph, MI A glass sculpture ‘reveal’ party and silent auction at the home of Laurie Mefford.

Enjoy delectable, heavy hors d’oeuvres, libations and gelato.

$50 per person; limit 75 tickets. Call 269-925-5555 by September 15.

Food by Christine Ferris of The Farmhouse Deli & Pantry, Douglas, MI.

FALL 2014 NEWS & EVENTS Artoberfest Saturday, September 20, noon - 9pm Stop by and shop WSG’s booth at Artoberfest, New Territory Arts Association’s fall celebration of visual and performing art, live bands, delicious food, drink and fun on Saturday, September 20 beginning at noon and continuing until 9pm. We’ll have an irresistible array of glass artwork and jewelry available for purchase, along with a few drinking vessels for Artoberfest Livery brew connoisseurs!

This annual event draws visitors to the Benton Harbor Arts District from far and wide to experience what makes our downtown such a great place to visit, play, work and live.

To join in the fun as a WSG volunteer, call Lori at 269-925-5555.

Fall Schedule Enjoy Palazzolo’s Artisan Gelato’s delicious flavors of fall and the holiday season (think Autumn Spice Crunch & Peppermint – yum!) at Water Street GelatoWorks. Every scoop helps support the FIRED UP! program and offers the teens hands-on job-skill training and customer service experience.

It’s a delicious win-win for all!

Buy a scoop or take home a pint or quart for your next dinner party or family gathering.

"Like" us on Facebook for updates on events and shop hours.

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Fall Art Hop ANNUAL GLASS PUMPKIN PATCH Friday, October 17, 6-9pm Dorris Akers Gallery Pick a pumpkin - or two or three - from a beautiful, autumnal array of blown glass pumpkins, made right downstairs in our hot-shop. Start a collection, add to your Halloween décor or bring a pumpkin to your Thanksgiving gathering. Every pumpkin sold supports WSG. New pumpkins will be added as the annealing ovens are unloaded, so if you can’t make the Art Hop, stop by and see what’s available during our regular hours.

MAKE YOUR OWN GLASS PUMPKIN! Friday, October 17, 6-9pm For ages 12 & up. $50 per person.

Let our “pumpkin crew” assist you as you create your very own blown glass pumpkin.

Choose from an assortment of colors and experience the thrill of blowing glass!

Friends and family members can watch from the sidelines or above on our catwalk.

Photos are encouraged!

Half-hour time slots are available from 6-9pm. Space is limited so preregistration and payment is required.

Call 269-925-5555 to register and receive dress code information.

Finished pumpkins will be available for pick-up from 1-4pm Saturday, October 18 or Tues. - Sat. during office hours.

WSG's 10th Annual Holiday Sale Sale begins Thanksgiving weekend: Friday, November 28, 10am-5pm Saturday, November 29, 12-4pm Sunday, November 30, 12-4pm Sale continues through December: Tuesday – Friday, 10am-5pm Saturday, 12-4pm PLUS: Holiday Art Hop Friday, December 12, 6-9 pm Find something to give or something to get this holiday season at WSG. From ornaments to gift certificates for that ‘hardto-shop-for’ person on your list – we’ll help you find that perfect, one-of-a-kind glass gift or experience. A percentage of all art purchases directly support WSG. It’s a winwin: shop locally & buy art!

Holiday Art Hop Friday, December 12 from 6-9 pm Come in from the cold! Warm your hands and your heart with the spirit of the holiday season on this special night at WSG. Enjoy cookies and punch during this familyfriendly, free event.

DORRIS AKERS GALLERY: Shop our 10th Annual Holiday Sale!

FIRED UP! GALLERY: FIRED UP! Winter Exhibit Meet the teen artists and see their latest work created this semester in four of our studios.

↑ Venture downstairs and observe creativity in action!

IN THE STUDIOS: FIRED UP! PARENTS’ NIGHT FIRED UP! teens requested an opportunity to teach their parents the art of working in glass. This popular idea has become a holiday tradition. Parents receive their own work of art for the holidays as a record of a memorable, shared experience with their teen.

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WATER STREET GLASSWORKS

Administration & Operations Jenny Miner, Executive Director

Becky Wehmer, Studio Manager Eli Zilke, Studio Technician Lori Csintyan, Office Manager & Registrar May Schultz-Reed, Fired Up! Coordinator

Instructors

Josh Andres / Welding Angela Caldwell / Jewelry Jerry Catania / Glassblowing & Casting David Edwards / Blacksmithing Gina Edwards / Flameworking Carolyn O’Hearn / Kiln-Formed Glass Marion Maier / Kiln-Formed Glass May Schultz-Reed / Stained Glass Tina Walter / Jewelry Becky Wehmer / Flameworking & Glassblowing Eli Zilke / Glassblowing

INSTRUCTOR SPOTLIGHT:

May Schultz-Reed • May graduated from Lake Michigan College with an Associates Degree in Applied Arts and Western Michigan University with a Bachelors of Arts Degree/Art Education.

• May retired from teaching art in the public schools to pursue her love of stained glass and has been working in the medium for over 30 years.

• May accepts commissioned repairs and restorations for homes and businesses, and especially enjoys doing work for churches and places of reflection.

• May began teaching at WSG in the spring of 2013 and has been the Fired Up! program coordinator since Fall 2013.

WATER STREET GELATOWORKS

Julia Mattice, Manager

Heartfelt thanks to the many volunteers who help our organization run smoothly and continue to grow and serve the community.

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“ I ENJOY WORKING WITH CHILDREN AND STAFF AT WATER STREET. I AM ALWAYS AMAZED AT THEIR WONDERFUL AND CREATIVE IDEAS.”

FALL 2014 VISITING ARTISTS WES HUNTING "I took the 'scenic route' to working with glass. In 1976, I started my education at Kent State University with a major in painting. During this time, I had a weekend job as a groundskeeper at Hale Farm near Kent, Ohio, which has a small glass shop. One afternoon the manager told me, 'Get over to the glass studio and give them a hand.'

The next thing I knew, I was gathering hot, molten glass out of a replica of a historic furnace. When the next semester started at KSU, I took my first steps into being educated in glass art."

In addition to WSG, Wes has taught at Ox-Bow (Saugatuck, MI), Senoran Glass Art Academy and Philabaum Glass (Tucson, AZ) as well as many other schools and studios. His art is included in many public and corporate art collections. Wes opened Hunting Studio Glass in 1979 and now is a full time studio artist.

CINDY JENKINS Cindy has been melting glass with a torch for over 30 years. She started with pulling stained glass strips into stringers and twisting strips together to use in fused glass pieces. Cindy is the inventor of the Hot Head torch and author of three books on lampworking including Making Glass Beads. She loves experimenting with lampworking techniques and coming up with new ways to do things. She also loves teaching classes and passing that knowledge on to others.

DARLENE TROYER Darlene started working with precious metals over ten years ago. She has studied with some of the best metal artists in the business including: Celie Fago, Linda Kaye Moses, CeCe Wire and J. Fred Woel. Darlene holds a Level I & Level II certification in Metal Clay from PMC Connection. She continually strives to learn the newest techniques that are available in fused glass as well as metal, and believes that her desire to continually learn and experiment is what sets her jewelry apart from the ordinary. Darlene’s designs have been featured in Metal Clay Artist Magazine Gallery and a she has also been a feature writer for Metal Clay Today Magazine. Darlene enjoys a successful career as a jewelry artist, displaying her designs at juried art shows throughout the year and has won numerous awards. She recently was chosen to display her unique designs at the Buchanan Art Center's Summer 2014 Artist Exhibition.

SHAWN WATT Growing up, Shawn Watt was always finding outlets for creativity and ways to learn new skills, whether it was tinkering with machines or painting his friends’ skateboards. After taking his first Water Street Glassworks course in 2006, he dove in head-first, taking more classes and pleading for a job shortly thereafter. Shawn gained experience at Ox-Bow (Saugatuck, MI), and Penland School of Craft (Penland, NC), where he trained with Italian glassmaster Davide Salvedore. He began working as a teaching assistant for Jerry Catania at both Water Street Glassworks and Ox-Bow. He then spent several years cultivating his skills and style as a full-time glassblower at Silver Dollar City, in Branson, MO. Now the Master Glassblower there, Shawn continues to work with glass and metal in collaboration with other artists and studios.

Introducing David Edwards, new instructor at WSG David has been a hobbyist blacksmith for the past 14 years. He is a member of the Indiana Blacksmithing Association and has demonstrated with them at various events.

David also had the opportunity to do restoration work on some 1914 horse-drawn carts.

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GLASSBLOWING CURRICULUM (age 15& up) GLASSBLOWING 1

GLASSBLOWING 2

Instructor: Jerry Catania

Instructor: Jerry Catania

This hands-on course introduces the art of glassblowing to the beginner. Learn skills and techniques for manipulating molten hot glass into vessels. Lectures and demonstrations augment studio instruction. You will work in teams of two, because good teamwork is an important aspect of an efficient and safe glass studio.

Develop the basic techniques and skills learned in Glassblowing 1, starting with practicing desired shapes and ending with an introduction to color.

FOUR-WEEK COURSE: Mondays, Sept. 8, 15, 22 & 29; 6 - 8:30pm OR WEEKEND WORKSHOP: Sat. & Sun., Sept. 13 & 14; 9am - 2pm OR FOUR-WEEK COURSE: Mondays, Nov. 17, 24, Dec. 1, 8; 6 - 8:30pm OR WEEKEND WORKSHOP: Sat. & Sun., Dec. 20 & 21; 9am - 2pm No experience required.

All materials provided.. Bring a lunch. $250.

FOUR-WEEK COURSE: Mondays, Oct. 13, 20, 27, Nov. 3; 6 - 8:30pm OR WEEKEND WORKSHOP: Sat. & Sun., Oct. 18 & 19; 9am - 2pm Prerequisite: Glassblowing 1. All materials provided. Bring a lunch. $250.

GLASSBLOWING 3

BIT WORK

Instructor: Jerry Catania Move beyond the basic vessel and focus on the techniques and teamwork necessary to accurately and safely apply "bits" such as handles, feet, wraps and prunts. Exercises to develop these skills will be applied to your own design interests.

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FOUR-WEEK COURSE: Wednesdays, Sept. 10, 17, 24, Oct. 1; 6 - 8:30pm OR WEEKEND WORKSHOP: Sat. & Sun., Nov. 29 & 30; 9am - 2pm OR FOUR-WEEK COURSE: Wednesdays, Nov. 19, 26, Dec. 3, 10; 6 - 8:30pm Prerequisite: Glassblowing 2.

Bring a lunch. $250.

GLASSBLOWING 4

ADVANCED TECHNIQUES Instructor: Jerry Catania This course builds on the basic color and shaping techniques covered in Glassblowing 1 and 2. Incalmo, wraps, cane pickups, optical mold designs, cane drawing, etc., will be covered.

FOUR-WEEK COURSE: Wednesdays, Oct. 15, 22, 29 & Nov. 5; 6 - 8:30pm OR WEEKEND WORKSHOP: Sat. & Sun., Dec. 6 & 7; 9am - 2pm Prerequisite: Glassblowing 3.

Bring your own color. Bring a lunch. $250.

APPLIED GLASSBLOWING (age 15 & up) AUTUMN HARVEST

PUMPKINS, PEARS & FALL DELIGHTS! Instructors: Becky Wehmer & Eli Zilke

Make a blown glass fall harvest for your autumn decor! Learn or refresh your skills to make pumpkins and pears in this blown and sculpted hot glass workshop. Use your new skills and volunteer to create pumpkins for WSG's "glass pumpkin patch" fall event.

Sun., Oct. 5; noon - 5pm Prerequisite: Glassblowing 2.

Bring your own color. $125.

"Plaid" glassblowing by former Fired UP! student turned professional glassblower Eli Zilke→

NEW!!

PLAYING WITH PLAID

Instructor: Eli Zilke

Learn to use multiple advanced color techniques to achieve different fabric-like patterns in glass.

2 classes (10 hours) Sat., Oct. 11; 9am - 2pm & Sun., Oct. 12; 9am - 2pm Prerequisite: Glassblowing 4. Bring your own color: Duro white and Duro black rod (Gaffer) as well as different transparent rod colors. Bring a lunch. $225.

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APPLIED GLASSBLOWING (continued) BLOWN GLASS ORNAMENTS

Instructors: Becky Wehmer & Eli Zilke Students will have ample hands-on experience as they learn the glass techniques of shaping glass and adding color designs, creating beautiful, unique ornaments. Just in time for the holidays.

Sat., Nov. 1; 10am - 5pm Prerequisite: Glassblowing 3. Bring your own color frit. Bring a lunch. $165.

NEW!! GOING FUNCTIONAL

visiting artist: Shawn Watt

Focus on how to make functional glass items faster and more efficiently. Learn to design for faster production and apply production methods and techniques such as quick gathering, post gathering and using special-made tools. The first functional products will include tumblers, pitchers and lidded vessels, working toward more complicated construction such as sectioned platters and dessert domes. Come ready with ideas.

2 classes (16 hours) Sat., Nov. 8; 9am - 5pm & Sun., Nov. 9; 9am - 5pm Prerequisite: Glassblowing 2. Bring your own color. Bring a lunch. $395.

NEW!! SURFACE TREATMENTS IN BLOWN GLASS

instructor: Becky Wehmer

Glass doesn't always have to be smooth and shiny. Explore several ways to alter the surface of your glass, starting with all the things you can do with the “Crackle” method. Next, play with copper inclusions that hold tight to the surface, but leave a “ghost image”. Finally, we’ll use baking soda to create a Scavo or “unearthed” looking surface. The goal in this class is to add new and interesting vocabulary to your visual language.

Sun., Nov. 16; 11am - 5pm Prerequisite: Glassblowing 3. Bring your own rod and powdered color.

Bring a lunch. $150.

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SCULPTING WITH GLASS (age 15 & up) SCULPTURE FOR THE GARDEN

3-DAY WEEKEND WORKSHOP

Instructors: Jerry Catania & Lou Mark Create your own ladle-cast glass and fabricated metal sculptures for the garden in this intensive weekend workshop. Start by learning how to ladle molten glass into sand molds and move on to metal forging and welding. Expect to complete one or two garden sculptures by the end of the weekend.

3-DAY WORKSHOP (15 hours): Fri., Sept. 19; 5 - 8pm; Sat. & Sun., Sept 20 & 21; 10am - 4 pm No experience required. All materials provided. Dress for mess! Bring a sketchbook and lunch. $290.

NEW!! SOLID SCULPTING WITH CANE & MURRINI

visiting artist: Wes Hunting

Learn new techniques of applying millifiori and cane into solid, sculpted, clear glass to create three-dimensional glass "paintings." A large portion of the class will be devoted to demonstration, but students will have the opportunity to complete a smaller sculpture.

2 classes (14 hours) Sat. Oct. 25; 10am - 5pm & Sun., Oct. 26; 10am - 5pm Prerequisite: Glassblowing 4.

Bring your own color and any cane or murrini you have made.

Must be 96 COE. Bring a lunch. $375.

SPIN TO WIN!

CENTRIFUGAL CASTING

Instructor: Jerry Catania Apply the principle of centrifugal force to ladle cast glass and Voila! you get oneof-a-kind, beautiful bowls.

Form bowl shapes in sand and press in patterns to create “one-use” molds. Pour in the glass and “spin” for a “winning” functional work of art. Expect to make several pieces.

Sat., Nov. 22; 10am - 4pm OR Sun., Nov. 23; 10am - 4pm No experience required. All materials provided. Bring a lunch.

Dress for mess. $150.

← Garden sculpture - student work ↓ Solid glass sculpture - Wes Hunting Spin To Win! with Jerry Catania →

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FLAMEWORKING CURRICULUM (age 12 & up) FLAMEWORKING 1

Instructor: Becky Wehmer Learn basic methods and techniques of making glass beads using a Hot Head torch.

Shape, mold and decorate molten glass into beads for use in jewelry. Learn stringers, dots, textures and more! Lecture, demonstration and lots of hands-on studio time.

(6 hours) Sat., Sept. 13; 9am - 3pm OR Mondays, Sept. 22 & 29; 6 - 9pm OR Sun., Nov. 2; noon - 6pm OR Tuesdays, Dec. 2 & 9; 6 - 9pm No experience required. All materials provided.

Bring a lunch. $115.

NOTE: Flameworking 1 is a prerequisite to many of the advanced flameworking classes listed in this catalog, and a requirement for studio rental.

FLAMEWORKING 2

Instructor: Becky Wehmer If you’ve taken Flameworking 1 and are not feeling ready to rent studio time yet, this class will expand on what you learned using the Hot Head torch. Techniques such as twisties and dot patterning as well as any requests for specific demos will be included.

(6 hours) Tuesdays, Oct. 7 & 14; 6 - 9pm OR Sat., Oct. 25; 9am - 3pm OR Mondays, Nov. 17 & 24; 6 - 9pm Prerequisite: Flameworking 1.

All materials provided. Bring a lunch. $115.

HOLIDAY BEADS (age 12 & up) TRICK-OR-TREAT!

CHRISTMAS BEADS

Instructor: Gina Edwards

Instructor: Gina Edwards

Learn to shape glass and apply stringer to create fun Halloween themed beads. Make "spooktacular" witches, candy corn, bats, ghosts, tiny tombstones and BOO! beads.

Minor torches will be used and the beads will be annealed in the kiln.

Learn to use soft glass on the Hot Head torch to create popular designs such as Christmas light bulbs, candy canes, Santa and Frosty.

Make and wear these fun shapes for the holidays or use these objects to decorate a miniature tree.

Thur., Oct. 2; 6 - 9pm

Sat., Nov. 1; 1 - 5pm

Prerequisite: Flameworking 1.

All materials provided. $65.

Prerequisite: Flameworking 1.

All materials provided. $75.

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ARTFUL BEADMAKING (age 12 & up) NEW!! FOCUS ON FOCALS

Instructor: Gina Edwards

Learn the basics of creating your own special one-of-a-kind focal bead.

Various shaping and decorating techniques will be covered. In addition, you will learn how to make headpins so you can wear your beads with style. The Minor torches will be used and the beads will be annealed in the kiln.

Wed., Sept. 17; 6 - 9pm No experience required. All materials provided. $65.

NEW!! SILVER TECHNIQUES IN BEADMAKING

visiting artist: Dobrila Pintar

Take your beads to the next level. Learn more advanced decorative techniques and shapes to improve your beadmaking skills. Learn how to make and apply shards, silver leaf and silver wire. The class will cover color reactions (what they are and how to use them to your best advantage), as well the use of silver-laden glass.

(8 hours) Sat., Oct. 4; 10am - 2pm & Sun., Oct. 5; 10am - 2pm Prerequisite: Flameworking 1. All materials provided. Bring a lunch. $225.

NEW!! RINGS WITH A TWIST: TWISTIES, LATTICINO & GLASS RINGS

visiting artist: Cindy Jenkins

Extra large mandrels are great for making bighole beads but cleaning the separator out - ugh!

Learn to make glass rings with no mandrel and therefore no cleaning or rough unsightly residue inside. Start by learning how to make lots of fun twisties and beautiful latticino using frit blends for color and variation. Then use your colorful canes to make super-fun glass rings to enhance all your earrings, bracelets and necklaces. This is a great way to use up all your scrap stringer, twisties and rod that accumulates but never seems to get used.

Sat., Oct. 11; 10am - 4pm Prerequisite: Flameworking 1. All materials provided.

Bring a lunch. $195.

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ARTFUL BEADMAKING (continued) NEW!! USING SCRAP TO MAKE COMPLEX CANES, WIG WAGS & JEWELRY FINDINGS

visiting artist: Cindy Jenkins

Don't settle for boring old jewelry findings that look like everyone else's. Make custom headpins, links and dangles to suit your jewelry perfectly. You'll learn flameworking methods for complex stringer and twisties, including wigwag canes, and then use them to make one-of-a-kind findings. I'll be bringing tons of examples to show you all the ways these findings can be used to bring your jewelry up to the next level. For those of you taking Sat's class, you will be able to use any leftover parts to make findings in this class if you wish. You'll learn how to use up all your scrap stringer, twisties and rod that accumulates but never seems to get used.

Sun., Oct. 12; 10am - 4pm Prerequisite: Flameworking 1.

All materials provided. Bring a lunch. $195.

TWISTY BEADS

Instructor: Becky Wehmer Twisties are like mini cane for beads. Using soft glass and a Hot Head torch, this class will focus on proper heating and handling to get an even, consistent pull. Then use twisties to do some nifty tricks that look quite complicated (but really aren’t!).

Sat., Dec. 6; 10am - 2pm Prerequisite: Flameworking 1. All materials provided. $75.

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BEAD S.O.S.

FUSING "T.G.I.F. " (age 12 & up)

NEW!! TROUBLESHOOTING FOR BEADMAKERS Instructor: Gina Edwards Having trouble with a certain technique? Need to improve your skills before you take a more advanced class? Have a problem pulling stringers? Having trouble encasing? This is the class for you! Bring your questions to class and we will tackle your trouble areas on the torch.

Sat., Nov. 15; 1 - 4pm No experience required. All materials provided. $75.

NEW!! MISTAKE TO MASTERPIECE

"TRY GLASS, IT'S FRIDAY" Instructor: staff

Come and try fused glass projects on your lunch hour!

Design and decorate your pre-cut glass base and we’ll take care of the firing and finishing.

Fridays; noon - 1pm No experience required. All materials provided. $30 each class.

Instructor: Gina Edwards Embrace your mistakes by turning them into masterpieces! Learn to fix common flameworking mistakes and turn unsalvageable messes into unique and beautiful beads.

Sun., Dec. 7; 1 - 4pm Prerequisite: Flameworking 1.

All materials provided. $75.

Mention this coupon when registering for a TGIF class in the Fusing Studio and receive $5.00 off!

Limit one coupon per person per month.

Sept. 5

4" Coasters (2)

Sept. 12

Fall Photo Frame (4" x 6")

Sept. 19 Barrettes (3) Sept. 26 Fall Sun Catcher Oct. 3

6" Sushi Plate

Oct. 10

3" Wasabi Dishes (2)

Oct. 17

Cheese Plate (6" x 8")

Oct. 24

6" Bowl

Oct. 31

Nightlights (2)

Nov. 7

Pendants (5)

Nov. 14

Tea-Light Holders (2)

Nov. 21

6" Plate

Dec. 5

Tree Ornaments (2)

Dec. 12

Nightlights (2)

Dec. 19

4" Coasters (2)

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LIGHT YOUR OWN FUSE! NOTE: Beginning Fused Glass is a prerequisite to many of the advanced fused glass classes listed in this catalog, and a requirement for studio rental.

BEGINNING FUSED GLASS

Instructor: Marion Maier Learn the fundamentals of glass fusing. This 2-class introductory class focuses on creating good designs, proper use of tools, different types of glass materials and techniques. We’ll complete 2-3 projects. If you have a design idea bring it with you!

Mon., Sept. 15 & 22; 7 - 9pm OR Tues., Oct. 7 & 14; 6 - 8pm OR Wed., Nov. 5 & 12; 7 - 9pm OR Sat., Dec. 6 & 13; 10am - noon No experience required. All materials provided. $85.

PRINCIPLES & PRACTICALITIES OF FIRING TECHNIQUES

Instructor: Carolyn O'Hearn

Learn more about the details of kiln use, shelf preparation, firing schedules, terminology, product selection and side-by-side comparison of the variables. This class is a discussion format with some hands-on experience at each of the steps, including the determination and programming of firing schedules. Samples and notes provided.

Sat., Sept. 20; 10am - noon No experience required, but some fusing experience is beneficial. All materials provided. $60.

FRIDAY NIGHT FUSING FUN

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Play harder! We’ve taken our popular TGIF format and expanded it. Projects are larger and more involved.

8" x 12" platter, 10" square plate, 9" square sushi dish are just some of the items you can make.

Sept. 26 OR Oct. 24 OR Nov. 21; 7 - 9:30pm No experience required. All materials provided. $65.

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NEW!! FUSED GLASS TAPESTRY

visiting artist: Darlene Troyer

Learn how to create a unique one-of-a-kind 4" x 4" “tapestry” of fused glass using assorted colors and sizes of COE 90 frit. You can then use your tapestry to make pendants in the Fused Glass Tapestry class, or in other projects of your own choosing.

Wed., Oct. 15; 6 - 9pm No experience required. All materials provided. $70.* * Get a 10% discount if you also take the Fused Glass Tapestry Pendants class. See coupon below.

NEW!! FUSED GLASS TAPESTRY PENDANTS

visiting artist: Darlene Troyer

Using the tapestry created in the October 15 class, learn how to cut and shape into several beautiful pendants to wear and give as gifts.

Wed., Oct 22; 6 - 9pm & Wed., Oct. 29; 6 - 8pm Prerequisite: Fused Glass Tapestry. All materials provided. $90.** ** Get a 10% discount if you also take Fused Glass Tapestry. See coupon below.

NEW!! HEIRLOOM ORNAMENTS

Instructor: Carolyn O'Hearn

Create and customize heirloom glass ornaments to keep or give as gifts during the holiday season. This class is suitable for younger participants with supervision (ages 9 & up) Thurs., Oct. 23; 6 - 9pm OR Sat., Oct. 25; 10am - 1pm No experience required.. All materials provided. $85.

Register for Fused Glass Tapestry & Fused Glass Tapestry Pendants AT THE SAME TIME and receive 10% off BOTH CLASSES!

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ADVANCED FUSING TECHNIQUES (age 12 & up) STRIP CONSTRUCTION FUSED PANEL Instructor: Carolyn O'Hearn Create a 6" by 12" panel in a box, using on-edge construction techniques. The first day we will develop design elements to stack in our panels and the second day we will focus on the finishing, cutting and construction of our project to be fired.

Fri., Oct. 3; 6 - 9pm & Sat., Oct. 4; 10am - 2pm Prerequisite: Beginning Fused Glass and proficiency cutting sheet glass. $175.

NEW!!

ORGANIC BURNOUT visiting artist: Robin Kittleson Capture the beauty of nature by creating your custom sheet glass using organic materials during the fusing process. Experiment with a variety ways of leaving impressions in your raw material, then explore how to use these as components in your personal work. For those who would like to introduce a more painterly or abstract approach to your glass, this is a technique you'll want to try!

Fri., Oct. 10; 6 - 9pm & Sat., Oct. 11; 10am - 1pm Prerequisite: Beginning Fused Glass. All materials provided. $195.

NEW!! CUSTOM ETCHED DICHROIC JEWELRY visiting artist: Robin Kittleson Create your own patterned dichroic glass and use it to build simple, yet wonderfully complex-looking cabachons. Work with etching chemicals and resists, and learn tips to take advantage of the unique properties of this specialty glass. Second day of class will address coring, drilling and coldworking to create professionally finished pieces.

Mon., Nov. 3 & Tues., Nov. 4; 6 - 9pm Prerequisite: Beginning Fused Glass. All materials provided. $195.

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STAINED GLASS (age 12 & up) BEGINNING STAINED GLASS

COPPER FOIL METHOD

INTERMEDIATE STAINED GLASS

COPPER FOIL METHOD

Instructor: May Schultz-Reed

Instructor: May Schultz-Reed

Learn the copper foil stained glass method used by Louis Comfort Tiffany Studios to create windows and lamps. Practice each step using the proper tools: work surface, pattern prep, cutting, grinding, fitting, soldering joints and framing. Learn pattern design tips and create a small leaded stained glass window. Choose a design from several different patterns.

Continue your stained glass experience and improve your technique. Create a 11" x 14" panel by the end of class.

Tuesdays, Sept. 23 & 30; 6 - 8:30pm OR Thursdays, Oct. 9 & 16; 6 - 8:30pm OR Sat., Oct. 18; 9am - 2pm OR Tuesdays, Dec. 2 & 9; 6 - 8:30pm No experience required. All materials provided..

Bring a lunch $95.

Tuesdays, Nov. 11 & 18; 6 - 8:30pm Prerequisite: Beginning Stained Glass or instructor approval. All materials provided. $95.

NEW!! STARRY, STARRY NIGHT

Instructor: May Schultz-Reed

Learn to create five- and six-pointed stars that reflect the holiday season. Use your stars as ornaments or window decorations. Expect to make two beautiful stars in this class.

Sat., Nov. 22; 10am - 12:30pm No experience required. All materials provided. $45.

LEAD CAME METHOD OF STAINED GLASS

Instructor: May Schultz-Reed

Learn the lead came method of stained glass construction through demonstration and hands-on techniques. Cut, assemble and grout a 12" x 12" piece of stained glass using lead channel, the method used in large stained glass construction. Choose a design from several patterns.

Sat., Sept. 13; 9am - 2pm Prerequisite: Beginning Stained Glass.

All materials provided. Bring a lunch. $95.

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METAL JEWELRY (age 12 & up) NEW!! LINK IT UP

Instructor: Angela Caldwell Create 3 or 4 different types of chain using a variety of metal wire and a hammer. Also learn to work with different gauges of wire, how to make jump rings, and how to use a jeweler's saw. Learn simple wiring techniques and how to combine your chain into a wearable necklace or bracelet as time allows.

Fri., Oct. 10; 6 - 9pm No experience required. All materials provided. $70.

BEGINNING COPPER ENAMELING JEWELRY Instructor: Jackie Baker This class will introduce the basic techniques of enameling, the process of fusing glass powder to copper. Techniques taught will be stenciling, drawing, and stamping. Finished pieces can be completed as decorative objects or jewelry.

Mondays, Oct. 13, 20 & 27; 6 8:30pm OR Wednesdays, Nov. 5, 12 & 19; 6 - 8:30pm No experience required. All materials provided. $125.

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COLD CONNECTIONS IN JEWELRY

Instructor: Angela Caldwell Love the look of layered and mixed metal jewelry or the industrial style of rivets and tubing? Cold connections are the secret to putting it all together. Learn the basics of tube and nail rivets while creating interesting earrings, pendants or components for bracelets. Learn how to cut, drill, saw, file, and hold pieces together with various types of rivets. This class is for the beginner or anyone wanting a little more instruction and insight into cold connections.

Sat., Nov. 8; 10am - 1pm No experience required. All materials provided. $70.

NEW!! PIERCING AND SAWING COPPER Instructor: Tina Walter

Learn to use a jeweler's saw to cut decorative designs in sheet copper. Pierce, saw, file (and possibly hammer) metal to create a unique piece of handmade, irresistible jewelry.

Mon., Nov. 10; 5:30 - 7:30pm No experience required. All materials provided. $55.

ARTISTIC METALWORKING (age 15 & up) CREATIVE WELDING 1

BLACKSMITHING 1

Instructor: Josh Andres

David Edwards, NEW INSTRUCTOR

This introduction to artistic welding and metal working includes safety in the studio and how to handle the tools in order to cut, bend, hammer, torch and weld steel to create metal artwork.

Learn the basics of the art of blacksmithing, These include drawing out, upsetting, twisting and bending. Projects will include leaves, scrolls and twists. The goal of the class is to establish a solid foundation from which students can continue their exploration of the metal arts.

(12 hours) Mondays, Sept. 8, 15, 22 & 29; 6 - 9pm OR Mondays, Oct. 20 & 27, Nov. 3 & 10; 6 - 9pm OR Sat., Oct. 18 & 25; 10am - 4pm No experience required. All materials provided. Bring a lunch. $240.

(16 hours) Saturdays, Oct. 4 & Oct. 11; 10am - 6pm No experience required. All materials provided.

Bring a lunch. $295.

CREATIVE WELDING 2

Instructor: Josh Andres

This is a continuation of Creative Welding 1. Students will develop intro skills in artistic welding and metalworking. Learn safety in the studio and how to handle the tools in order to cut, bend, hammer, torch and weld steel to create metal artwork. At the conclusion of this course, students may apply to rent studio time.

(12 hours) Saturdays, Nov., 15 & 22; 10am - 4pm Prerequisite: Creative Welding 1. All materials provided. $240.

↑ This fun dragon is an example of the artwork created in Blacksmithing 2.

Prerequisite: Blacksmithing 1.

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CLASS REGISTRATION INFORMATION REGISTRATION IS OPEN AND ONGOING All courses require pre-registration and are based on Eastern Standard Time.

OFFICE HOURS:

Tue. - Fri., 10am - 5pm Sat., Noon - 4pm Sun. & Mon. - CLOSED REGISTER: By phone (269) 925-5555 or in person during office hours. We do not accept online registrations or email registrations for classes at this time.

PAYMENT: Due no more than 5 days after registration and secures your place in class.

Payments must be made through the office.

(Instructors are not responsible for accepting payments). We accept Visa, Master Card, cash or check made payable to:

Water Street Glassworks 140 Water Street Benton Harbor, MI 49022 CANCELLATION: Refunds given up to ONE WEEK prior to the first class only.

PARKING: Parking and entrance to studios are in back of the building.

SPECIAL NOTICES: • Future prices are subject to change due to fluctuations in utility price We reserve the right to cancel, reschedule or adjust class levels according to demand. You will be sent a confirmation once enrollment requirements are met or if a class is cancelled.

CLASS SAFETY REQUIREMENTS The following safety precautions apply to all artists and students in all Water Street Glassworks classes and studios, regardless of experience: • Protective eyewear is required and provided.

Prescription eyeglasses are acceptable.

• Wear only natural fiber fabrics; 100% cotton is recommended.

• Long pants/jeans are required. No shorts.

• Wear long-sleeved shirts or short sleeves with arm protection. Kevlar sleeves are provided.

• Wear closed-toe, non-skid shoes and socks. No sandals.

• No jewelry or acrylic nails allowed.

• Long hair must be tied back.

IMPORTANT: CLOSINGS DUE TO WINTER WEATHER Water Street Glassworks will close when Benton Harbor Public Schools close due to winter weather conditions.

Fired Up! after-school teen glass program & adult programming will be cancelled when Benton Harbor Public Schools close due to winter weather conditions. Please listen to 98.3 the Coast or watch WSBT-TV channel 22 for us to be listed under school closings.

• Your payment is held until enrollment is met.

If a class is cancelled your payment will be returned or shredded.

WATER STREET GLASSWORKS WILL BE CLOSED FOR THE HOLIDAYS

• All students must sign a liability waiver on the first day of class.

Thursday, November 27 & December 21 through January 6

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STUDIO RENTAL SIGN-UP IS OPEN & ONGOING Available rental times for the Glassblowing, Fusing, Stained Glass, Flameworking and Metal Studios starting September 8 .

Please call the Studio at 269-925-1944 or email becky@waterstreetglassworks.org to sign up for a time slot. Sign-up is required no less than one day prior.

This is not a drop-in, open studio.

PAYMENT: Due upon sign-up.

GLASSBLOWING STUDIO RENTAL AVAILABILITY Standard Rental Hours: Mon. & Fri.: 2-6pm Tues. & Thurs.: 6-10pm Additional September Hours: 13 & 14; 2-6pm 19; 10am-2pm 21; 10am-2pm & 2-6pm Additional October Hours: 4, 11, 12, 18 & 19; 2-6pm Additional November Hours: 2; 2-6pm 15 & 28; 10am-2pm & 2-6pm 29 & 30; 2-6pm Additional December Hours: 6 & 7; 2-6pm 14; 10-2pm & 2-6pm 20 & 21; 2-6pm

 GLASSBLOWING STUDIO RENTAL Glassblowing studio rental hours are available only to students who have successfully completed Glassblowing 4 at WSG (or equivalent from another studio) and can safely demonstrate a proficient level of skill. Contact the office for an interview/audition.

Sign up with a partner or one will be assigned to you.

STUDIO LIMIT: 4 renters per session.

FEE: $75 per person, per session, shared bench.

 FUSING STUDIO RENTAL In order to use the fusing studio, you must have completed Beginning Fused Glass, be at least 12 years old and have faculty approval. There is no formal instruction during studio rental. Bring your own supplies, use our tools and leave your projects to be fired. We’ll make it easy for you!

FEE: $10 per hour. Rental by appointment only.

 STAINED GLASS STUDIO RENTAL In order to use the stained glass studio you must have completed a Stained Glass class, be at least 12 years old and have faculty approval. There is no formal instruction during studio rental. You can rent studio time and work on your project independently using our tools. You must supply your own glass, lead, copper foil and zinc.

FEE: $10 per hour. Rental by appointment only.

 FLAMEWORKING STUDIO RENTAL Flameworking studio rental hours are available to students (12 & up) who have successfully completed Flameworking 1. Tools and glass are included. There is no formal instruction during studio rental.

FEE: $12 per hour for Hot Head torch; $15 per hour for Minor torch. Previous experience with Minor torch is required. BRental by appointment only.

 METAL STUDIO RENTAL In order to use the studio you must have completed Creative Welding 1 and 2 and have a demonstrable understanding of how to safely operate equipment on your own. There is no formal instruction during studio rental. You must supply your own metal.

FEE: $15 per hour. Rental by appointment only.

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