Water Street Glassworks 2015 Summer Catalog

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

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SUMMER 2015 NEWS & EVENTS June NEW TERRITORY ARTS ASSOCIATION SUMMER SOLSTICE ART HOP Fri. June 19, 6 - 9pm

OUT OF THIN AIR: THE WIRE SCULPTURE & FLAMEWORKED GLASS OF JESSICA BOHUS Opening Reception: Fri. June 19th 6 - 9 pm (during the Summer Solstice Art Hop)

In the Dorris Akers Gallery through Aug. 5 WSG welcomes West Michigan artist Jessica Bohus for a solo show entitled, “Out of Thin Air” in the Dorris Akers Gallery this summer. Meet the artist at the June 19th Art Hop from 6-9 pm. She will also be offering a class as a visiting artist at WSG this fall.

Bohus holds a BFA from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, with an emphasis in sculpture.

She was first introduced to hot glass in 1986 by WSG’s Jerry Catania at Ox-Bow Summer School of Art in Saugatuck, MI. She moved from Chicago to Michigan in 1990 to work with Catania. Jessica’s studio and gallery – Blue Roan Studio – is located in a historic schoolhouse near Ganges, Michigan.

Using steel wire, Bohus creates intricate sculptures that resemble line drawings in 3D. Animal and human figures seem to float off the wall or pedestal and cast intriquing shadows. Her wirework has been exhibited throughout the region and was voted ‘most popular’ last year by the public at the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts. She has also exhibited pieces in ArtPrize in Grand Rapids.

“Out of Thin Air” includes her intricate flameworked glass sculptures and beautiful bead jewelry. Bohus captures viewers’ imaginations as she seamlessly blends her one-of-a-kind, sculptural and wearable pieces into masterful works in glass and metal.

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SIZZLING SUMMER SIDEWALK SALE Fri. June 19, noon - 9pm (during the Summer Solstice Art Hop)

& Sat. June 20, noon - 4pm Shop, hop and shop some more! Find beautiful glass bargains during WSG’s annual sidewalk sale as we clear our shelves to make room for more artmaking. Find a treasure for your home or a ‘second’ for your garden.

Kids will enjoy finding some modestly priced treasures too!

The sale kicks off during the day and extends into the evening during the Summer Solstice Art Hop. Come back again on Saturday, noon - 4pm.

TWO BY TWO: A COMMUNITY GLASS ART PROJECT Fri. June 19, 6 - 9pm (during the Summer Solstice Art Hop)

$5 per person; ages 5 & up; no experience required. (wheelchair accessible) Make your artistic mark in the Benton Harbor Arts District during Art Hop! WSG invites you and your family (ages 5 & up) to decorate glass squares to be ‘fused and used’ in a future, public work of art.

Each miniature masterpiece will be a single tile in a collective installation of tiles. This community work of art will be added to the Arts District Garden when enough tiles have been created. Take a “before” picture of your artwork so that you can find it later - in the garden!

“SCIENCE OF ART” SUMMER PROGRAM FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS For students entering grades 6 - 8 $50 per session or $250 if enrolling for all six!

“Science of Art” is an interdisciplinary program that encourages students to identify the intersection between scientific experimentation and the creative process--demonstrating how scientists and artists think alike. Students will join the instructors at WSG every Monday morning from 9am to noon. Each week a different studio is utilized with a new set of principles and techniques to explore as a new piece is created..

Week 1/June 22: Introduction to WSG - blown or liquid glass demo and medallion piece with stamp. Learn the process of blown glass.

Week 2/June 29: The Art of Stained Glass - learn the art of stained glass through use of foil and soldering. Create a new stained glass piece.

Week 3/July 6: Begin to learn the art of Fusing - create one fused item of the their own design. Prepare for next week’s additional visit to the fusing studio.

Week 4/July 13: Continued fusing - slumping to create form. Students will create a dish and gain an understanding of the process using their own design.

Week 5/July 20: Visit to the Metal Studio - the group creates a “Sculpture Out Loud,” a unique metal sculpture using the creativity of all while learning the techniques used in metal art.

Week 6/July 27: Final Week - Students will put together an exhibit of their work and learn to write an art description for each. Parents are invited to join us for lunch.

WATER STREET GELATOWORKS GELATERIA & GALLERY IS OPEN! Enjoy a delicious gelato or a refreshing sorbetto at Water Street GelatoWorks!

Every scoop helps support the Fired Up! teen glass program. Stop by for tasty cold drinks and shop the gallery for something to give or to get. Ask your talented Fired Up! server about their artwork. This award-winning art and entrepreneurial program celebrated its 10th year in September 2014.

• May hours: Thu. & Fri. noon - 5pm; Sat. noon - 4pm • June hours: Thu. noon - 5pm; Fri. & Sat. noon - 7pm Please check waterstreetglassworks.org for updates on additional open times as the summer progresses. Call 269/925-5555 to inquire about our mobile gelato cart for your next party or event.

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SUMMER 2015 NEWS & EVENTS July KRASL ART FAIR ON THE BLUFF Saturday July 11, 10am - 6pm & Sunday, July 12, 10am - 5pm Find our booth in front of the Krasl Art Center.

Fired Up! teen glass artists are looking forward to greeting new and returning customers at Krasl Art Fair on the Bluff this summer. Mark your calendars and take care of all your gift-giving needs in one booth! Savvy art shoppers know our talented teens present some of the most refreshing and exciting artwork around and our prices are excellent too!

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OUR INSTRUCTORS AND TEEN ART AMBASSADORS FOR A SUCCESSFUL YEAR OF ARTMAKING AT WSG.

SUMMER 2015 VISITING ARTIST  DOBRILA PINTAR Dobrila Pintar began her career as a senior fashion buyer for an international department store. After gaining years of experience, she decided to create her own line of one-of-akind accessories. In 2007, Lillstreet Art Studio (Chicago) became her home in gaining many invaluable skills-lampwork, lapidary, painting, ceramics, and metalsmithing. Dobrila’s passion grew with glass beads and was asked by her peers to become an instructor. Since 2010, Dobrila has been teaching a variety of glass bead classes at Lillstreet. A European native, Dobrila was honored by being asked to exhibit her collection at the Slovenian Embassy in front of international diplomats at the 2012 European Union Anniversary Convention. She has also been accepted for the second year in a row to the One of a Kind Shop in Chicago.

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WATER STREET GLASSWORKS

Administration & Operations Jenny Miner, Executive Director Lori Csintyan, Office Manager & Registrar Becky Wehmer, Studio Manager May Schultz-Reed, Fired Up! Coordinator Eric Ott, Studio Technician

WSG SPOTLIGHT:

JENNY MINER • WSG welcomed its new Executive Director, Jenny Miner, in August, 2014.

• Jenny is a seasoned non-profit professional with over 25 years of experience. She has been a member of our local community for ten years, moving here in 2004 with her husband and two daughters.

• In addition to years as an administrator and consultant for community service organizations, she is a certified grant writer through the American Grant Writers Association.

• Jenny is excited about the opportunity to represent Water Street Glassworks and believes that through the world of art and personal expression, we can share our diverse perspectives of the world and work towards greater human understanding of all.

Quentin DeCoursey, Studio Technician

Instructors Josh Andres - Welding Jackie Baker - Enameling Jerry Catania - Glassblowing Gina Edwards - Flameworking Jan Kimball - Enameling, Fusing & Jewelry Carolyn O’Hearn - Fusing & Mosaics Marion Maier - Fusing May Schultz-Reed - Stained Glass & Mosaics Tina Walter - Jewelry Becky Wehmer - Flameworking, Glassblowing Eli Zilke - Glassblowing

WATER STREET GELATOWORKS

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

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FLAMEWORKING (age 12 & up) FLAMEWORKING 1

INTRO TO THE MINOR TORCH

Tuesdays: Jun. 16 & 23 (6 - 9pm) OR Sat. & Sun. Jun. 20 & 21 (10am – 1pm) OR Thu. & Fri. Jul. 16 & 17 (6 – 9pm) OR Sat. & Sun. Aug. 22 & 23 (1 – 4pm)

Sat. Jun. 6 (10am - 4pm)

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! Instruction includes lecture, demonstration and lots of hands-on studio time.

No experience required. All materials provided. $115.

FLAMEWORKING 2 Mondays: Jul. 6 & 13 (6 - 9pm) OR Thursdays: Aug. 20 & 27 (6 – 9pm)

Instructor: Gina Edwards If you’ve never made a bead before, or just need a little confidence booster before moving up from the Hot Head to the more advanced propane/oxygen Minor Torch, this class is for you. The basics of beadmaking on the Minor Torch will be explored. You will learn about safety, adjusting the flame, and making the basic bead. Pulling stringer and various embellishment techniques will be covered leaving you with a solid foundation to build on. A brief lecture will be followed by demonstrations and plenty of torch time for students to explore the world of beadmaking on the Minor torch.

No experience required. All materials provided. $125.

Instructor: Becky Wehmer Expand on what you learned in Flameworking 1 using the Hot Head torch. Techniques such as twisties and dot patterning as well as any requests for specific demos will be included.

Prerequisite: Flameworking 1.

All materials provided. $115.

DOTS ON DOTS! Sat. Jun. 13 (1 – 5pm) Instructor: Becky Wehmer Add fun dots to your beadmaking repertoire.

We'll review spacing, adjusting the size of your dots and try poked, twisted and stacked dots among other “polka-dotty“ skills to create all kinds of beautiful patterns.

TWISTY BEADS: See Page 2 for class description.

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Prerequisite: Flameworking 1.

All materials provided. $75.

STARS AND STRIPES / TWINKLE, TWINKLE LITTLE STAR Sat. June 27 (10am - 1pm) & Sun. Jun. 28 (1-4pm) Instructor: Gina Edwards Learn how to build and pull a star cane and then use it to decorate your beads. Students should be comfortable pulling stringer. Minor torches will be used, and beads will be annealed in the kiln.

Prerequisite: Flameworking 1.

All materials provided. $120.

TWISTY BEADS

SUMMER FUN Sat. Aug. 1 (9am - 1pm) Instructor: Gina Edwards Summertime is for fun! And what could be more fun than creating your own whimsical beads? Use basic beadmaking skills and learn a few techniques to create ice cream cone, bumblebee, cupcake and ladybug beads.

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

Prerequisite: Flameworking 1.

All materials provided. $85.

Sat. Jul. 25 (1 - 5pm)

MISTAKE TO MASTERPIECE

Instructor: Becky Wehmer

Sat. Aug. 15 (1 - 4pm)

Twisties are like mini cane for beads. Using soft glass and a Hot Head torch, we will focus on proper heating and handling to get an even, consistent pull. Then use your twisties to do nifty tricks that look quite complicated–but aren’t.

Instructor: Gina Edwards

Prerequisite: Flameworking 1.

All materials provided. $75.

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

Prerequisite: Flameworking 1.

All materials provided. $75.

SILVER IN GLASS Sun. Jul. 19 (2 - 5pm) Dobrila Pintar, Visiting Instructor Explore the surprising effects of combining silver with glass. Learn how to apply silver leaf, silver wire and stringers to create very interesting looks--from the organic to the trendy.

Prerequisite: Flameworking 1.

All materials provided. $105.

Register for Flameworking 1 and Flameworking 2 AT THE SAME TIME and receive

$5.00 off!

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FUSING (age 12 & up) T.G.I.F. Fridays (noon - 1pm) Instructor: Marion Maier Come and try fused glass projects on your lunch hour - no experience necessary. Design and decorate your pre-cut glass base and we’ll take care of the firing and finishing.

Please preregister by 5pm the Wednesday prior to class.

No experience required. All materials provided. $30 each class.

"HUMP DAY" FUSING Wednesdays (noon - 1pm) Instructor: Jan Kimball We are offering the wildly popular TGIF class in the evening. Design and decorate your precut glass base and we'll take care of the firing and finishing. Please preregister by 5pm the Friday prior to class.

No experience required. All materials provided. $30 each class.

Jun. 5 4" COASTERS (2) Jun. 12 GARDEN MARKERS (5) Jun. 19 3" WASABI DISHES (2) Jun. 26 4" x 6" PHOTO FRAME Jul. 3 KILN CARVED CHEESE TRAY Jul. 10 SAILBOAT SUNCATCHER Jul. 17 6" ROUND BOWL Jul. 24 PENDANTS OR PINS (5) Jul. 31 5" CANDY DISH Aug. 7 6" SUSHI PLATE Aug. 14 3" WASABI DISHES (2) Aug. 21 NIGHTLIGHTS (2) Aug. 28 BUBBLE COASTERS (2) Page 8 • WATER STREET GLASSWORKS • Summer 2015

Jun. 3 GARDEN MARKERS (5) Jun. 10 SUMMER WINDCHIME Jun. 17 BUBBLE COASTERS (2) Jun. 24 6" SUSHI PLATE Jul. 1 NIGHTLIGHTS (2) Jul. 8 POCKET VASE Jul. 15 COASTERS (2) Jul. 22 4" x 6" PHOTO FRAME Jul. 29 TEALIGHT HOLDERS (2) Aug. 5 PENDANTS OR PINS (5) Aug. 12 KILN CARVED CHEESE TRAY Aug. 19

STRINGERS, NOODLES & RODS NIGHTLIGHTS (2)

Aug. 26 5" CANDY DISH

BEGINNING FUSED GLASS Thursdays: Jun. 4 & 11 (6 - 8pm) OR Wednesdays: Jul. 1 & 8 (6 - 8pm) OR Saturdays: Jul. 18 & 25 (10am - noon) OR Saturdays: Aug. 8 & 15 (10am - noon) OR Mondays: Aug. 10 & 17 (6 - 8pm) Instructor: Marion Maier Learn the fundamentals of glass fusing. This 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!

FRIDAY NIGHT FUSING FUN Jun. 26 OR Jul. 31 OR Aug. 28 (7 - 9:30pm) Instructor: WSG Staff 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 projects available.

No experience required. All materials provided. $70.

No experience required. All materials provided. $85.

INDEPENDENT FUSING DAYS Fridays: Jun. 12 OR Jul. 17 OR Aug. 21 (6 - 9pm) Instructor: Carolyn O’Hearn Fusing studio time for renters with moderate experience who would like to attempt more involved projects and prefer to work in a classroom setting with an instructor on hand for problem-solving and suggestions. Class fee includes instructor availability and firing/ slumping of project no larger than 16" x 16".

Prerequisite: Previous fusing studio rental experience. Bring your own materials. Specialty materials available for additional fee; please inquire during registration. $35 each class.

Ask us about our glass parties in the bead and fused glass studios that include celebrating over gelato!

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NEW FUSING CLASS OPTIONS (age 12 & up) NEW! GLASS AS FABRIC

Saturdays: Jun. 20 & 27 (10am - noon)

NEW! FUSED GLASS MEETS STAINED GLASS

Instructor: Carolyn O'Hearn

Thursdays: Jul. 9 & 16 (6 - 8pm)

Learn the technique of glass weaving to create a 6" x 6" panel or sushi plate that people will constantly ask you, "How did you DO that?”.

Instructors: Marion Maier & May Schultz-Reed

Prerequisite: Beginning Fused Glass.

All materials provided. $95.

During week one, create a 4" x 6" fused glass panel. Return for week two to frame your artwork using stained glass to create a beautiful combination of both techniques.

No experience required. All materials provided. $100.

NEW! WIRED FOR DICHRO Thu. Jul. 30 (6 - 9pm)

Instructor: Marion Maier

NEW! FLAT GLASS: OPEN STUDIO Wednesdays: Jun. through Aug. (3 - 7pm)

Add high-temp wire and dichroic glass to your artwork. Make a special fused panel to remember the summer of 2015.

No experience required. All materials provided. $80.

Instructor: WSG Staff Drop in and work on your latest fusing or stained glass project using our space and tools. No instruction or materials included.

Fusers: leave your work to be fired.

Prerequisite: Beginning Fused Glass or Beginning Stained Glass. Bring your own materials. $10/hour.

Ask about a pre-paid FLAT GLASS STUDIO PUNCH CARD!

Mention this coupon when registering for a T.G.I.F. Fusing, Hump Day Fusing, or Lunch-­Time Stained Glass class and receive

$5.00 off!

Limit one coupon per person per month.

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METAL SUPPORT FOR GLASS Sat. Aug. 1 (10am - 12:30pm) & Sat. Aug. 8 (10am – 2pm) InstructorS: Carolyn O’Hearn & Josh Andres Elevate your artwork! During week one, create a 10" square glass panel in the fusing studio with Carolyn. During week two, work with Josh in the metal studio to create a customized stand or stake to display your art.

Prerequisite: : Beginning Fused Glass. All materials provided. $125.

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STAINED GLASS (age 12 & up) NEW! LUNCHTIME STAINED GLASS Tuesdays (11am - 12:30pm) Instructor: May Schultz-Reed Jun. 2 Jun. 9 Jun. 16 Jun. 30 Jul. 7 Jul. 14 Jul. 21 Jul. 28 Aug. 4 Aug. 11 Aug. 18 Spend some time in the studio making a colorful sun catcher, using the cooper foil method of stained glass fabrication. Please preregister by 5pm the Friday prior to class.

No experience required. All materials provided. $30 each class.

BEGINNING COPPER FOIL STAINED GLASS WINDOW TECHNIQUES Thursdays: Jun. 18 & 25 (6 - 8:30pm) OR Saturdays: Jul. 18 & 25 (12:30 – 3pm) OR Mon. Jul. 27 & Tue. Jul. 28 (1 – 3:30pm) OR Saturdays: Aug. 22 & 29 (10am – 12:30pm) 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 stained glass panel. Choose a design from several different patterns.

No experience required. All materials provided. $135.

DROP-IN FLAT GLASS OPEN STUDIO Every Wednesday, June through August .

See page 10 for more details.

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LEAD CAME METHOD OF STAINED GLASS Tue. Aug. 4 & Wed. Aug. 5 (6 - 8:30pm) Instructor: May Schultz-Reed

Learn the lead came method of stained glass construction through demonstration and handson 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 different patterns.

Prerequisite: Beginning Stained Glass or instructor approval. All materials provided. $135.

INTERMEDIATE STAINED GLASS Wednesdays: Aug. 12 & 19 (6 - 8:30pm) Instructor: May Schultz-Reed

NEW! CHRISTMAS IN JULY Fri. Jul. 24 (6 - 8pm)

Instructor: May Schultz-Reed Get a head start on your holiday projects by making two stained glass holiday-themed ornaments. This class is a precursor to Beginning Stained Glass.

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

Prerequisite: Beginning Stained Glass or instructor approval. All materials provided. $135.

No experience required. All materials provided. $40.

NEW! ABSTRACT SUN CATCHERS Mon. Aug. 3 (6 - 8pm)

Instructor: May Schultz-Reed Using random, assorted pieces of stained glass, make two brightly colored abstract sun catchers.

No experience required. All materials provided. $40.

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GLASS MOSIAC (age 12 & up) NEW! MAKE IT FOR DAD: GARDEN MOSAICS Wed. Jun. 10 (6 - 9pm) OR Sat. Jun. 13 (10am - 1pm) Instructor: May Schultz-Reed Create two beautiful 4" x 8" mosaics (or one 12" x 12") for Dad's garden. This fun, easy and rewarding project is for beginners. Learn to cut, adhere and grout stained glass as part of the mosaic process. Make them for Dad, or bring Dad along and be creative together! Dress for mess.

No experience required. All materials provided. $60.

MOSAIC STAINED GLASS WINDOW

MOSAIC GLASS STEPPING STONE

Mon. through Thu. Jul. 20-23 (6 - 9pm)

Thu. Aug. 13 (6 - 9pm)

Instructor: Carolyn O'Hearn

Instructor: May Schultz-Reed

Use beautiful stained glass to repurpose a wood-framed window as a work of art for your home or garden. We will cover basic mosaic techniques and adhesives, completing the work with sanded grout. Windows are available for purchase or bring your own!

A fun, easy and rewarding project for beginners.

Create a beautiful stained glass stepping stone for your garden. Learn to cut, adhere and grout as part of the mosaic process. At the end of class, you will have finished pieces to take home.

No experience required. All materials provided. $135.

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No experience required. All materials provided. Dress for mess. $60.

CREATIVE METALWORKING (age 15 & up) ARTISTIC WELDING Mondays: Jun. 8, 15, 22. 29 & Jul. 1 (6 - 8:30pm) OR Saturdays: Jul. 18 & 25 (9am – 2pm) OR Mondays: Aug. 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 (6 – 8:30pm) Instructor: Josh Andres Come one, come all! This introductory, multi-level class covers artistic welding and metalworking for the beginner or those with previous experience.

Learn studio safety and proper use of tools to cut, bend, hammer and weld steel to create individual metal artwork.

Classes will be staggered according to skill level and class size. For example, beginners meet weeks 1 through 4; returning students meet weeks 2 through 5 with a common goal to eventually complete 20 shop hours toward studio rental time. Please call the office for further general information and for continuing student weekend times.

No experience required. All materials provided. $225.

WELDING: TEXTURE ON METAL Saturday: Aug. 22 (noon - 4pm) Instructor: Josh Andres Enchance your metalworking skills as you use welders, plasma cutters, torches, hammers, and grinders to apply different textures and finishes to your pieces. Learn ways to enhance and personalize your unique and one-of-akind work.

Prerequisite: Creative Welding 2 or 20 hours in metal studio, or instructor approval. All materials provided. $125.

METAL STUDIO RENTAL 20 hours Artistic Welding required .

See page 18 for more details.

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METAL JEWELRY (age 12 & up)

BEGINNING COPPER ENAMELED JEWELRY Mondays: Jun. 8, 15 & 22 (6 - 8:30pm) OR Wednesdays: Aug. 5, 12 & 19 (6 – 8:30pm) Instructor: Jackie Baker This class introduces 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.

No experience required.

All materials provided. $110.

NEW! RESIN IN METAL JEWELRY

FUN WIRE EARRINGS

Wednesday: June 17 (6 - 8pm) OR Tuesday: June 30 (1 – 3pm)

Instructor: Tina Walter

Instructor: Jan Kimball Create a copper and resin pendant with unique translucent results using additives such as pigments, eye shadow, dried spices and more. Expand your jewelry repertoire.

No experience required.

All materials provided. $50.

FOLLOW THIS SIGN TO THE WSG CLASSROOMS Parking and entrance to studio are in back of the Hinkley Building.

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Mon. Jun. 29 (6 - 8pm) “Wire” you waiting? Learn to make these fun, funky earrings! We’ll use copper wire, hammers, fire, possibly some beads – and your imagination to make unique jewelry.

No experience required.

All materials provided. $50.

DAPPED AND DOMED EARRINGS Mon. Jul. 20 (6 - 8pm) Instructor: Tina Walter

NEW! TORCH-FIRED ENAMEL JEWELRY Wednesdays: Jul. 8, 15, 22 & 29 (6 - 8pm)

Learn new metalworking skills to create delightful dapped and domed earrings using hammers, heat and copper. Bring your own beads for embellishment or purchase some at WSG if you like.

No experience required. All materials provided. $50.

Instructors: Jan Kimball & Tina Walter Using the Hot Head torch, learn the process of torch-fired enamel on copper and then design components to be fabricated into unique, personal jewelry. Make a one-of-akind necklace, bracelet or pair of earrings.

No experience required. All materials provided. $150.

TOOLS USED FOR DAPPING COPPER JEWELRY WIDE ARRAY OF MATERIALS USED IN MAKING JEWELRY Summer 2015 • WATER STREET GLASSWORKS • Page 17

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 49023 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 prices.

• 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.

• Your payment is held until enrollment is met.

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

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

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STUDIO RENTAL REGISTRATION IS OPEN AND ONGOING Available rental times for the Fusing, Stained Glass, Flameworking and Metal Studios starting June 1 by appointment, except when a class is scheduled. 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.

FUSING STUDIO RENTAL To rent the Fusing studio you must have completed Beginning Fused Glass and be age 12 and older 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 by appointment or during the Flat Glass Open Studio days

STAINED GLASS STUDIO RENTAL To rent the Stained Glass studio you must have completed a Stained Glass class and be age 12 older or 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, by appointment only or during the Flat Glass Open Studio days.

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. Previous experience with Minor torch required. FEE: $12 per hour for Hot Head torch. $15 per hour for Minor torch.

By appointment only.

METAL STUDIO RENTAL To rent the Metal studio you must have completed 20 hours of Artistic Welding and have a good understanding of how to safely operate equipment on your own. There is no formal instruction during studio rental. You must supply your own metal. $15 per hour, by appointment.

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.

• An emergency contact form must be completed before class.

FALL PREVIEW GLASSBLOWING 1: FOUR-WEEK COURSE

GLASSBLOWING 1: WEEKEND WORKSHOP

Mondays: Sep. 14, 21, 28 & Oct. 5 (6-8:30pm)

Sat. & Sun. Sep. 12 & 13 (9am - 2pm)

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.

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.

No experience required.

All materials are provided. $250.

No experience required.

All materials are provided. $250.

Sign up NOW before the first classes fill up!

Additional and continuing Glassblowing classes will be listed in the Fall 2015 schedule.

SCULPTURE IN THE GARDEN: WEEKEND WORKSHOP Fri. Sep. 18 (5 - 8pm), Sat. & Sun. Sep. 19 & 20 (10am - 4pm) Instructor: Jerry Catania Create your own ladle-cast glass and forged/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. Dress for mess!

No experience required.

Bring a sketchbook. $290.

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