Water Street Glassworks 2015 Winter Spring Catalog by Water Street Glassworks

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

WINTER/SPRING 2015 CATALOG GLASSBLOWING GLASS CASTING GLASS FUSING FLAMEWORKING STAINED GLASS GLASS MOSAIC LIGHT METAL JEWELRY WELDING BLACKSMITHING

WATER STREET GLASSWORKS WINTER/SPR Fire & Ice Exhibit & Performance Saturday, January 17, 6–9pm Come in from the cold and experience the beauty and magic of Fire & Ice for yourself. See creativity in action and marvel at the diverse artistic results of this two–week glass intensive at WSG with students from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago. This is a one–night exhibit, reception and performance that you won’t want to miss! This event is free and open to the public.

FIRE & ICE

First Annual Homeschool Partnership Exhibit February (Time & Date TBD) Come join our homeschool students and families in their debut WSG art exhibit. Meet the teen artists and see their latest work created in four of our studios. Homeschool exhibit is on display in the Dorris Akers Gallery, This event is family–friendly and open to the public. Page 2 • WATER STREET GLASSWORKS • Winter/Spring 2015

RING 2015 EVENTS NTAA Spring Art Hop "WEEKEND WARRIORS" Opening Reception Friday, March 20, 6–9pm Dorris Akers Gallery This show is designed to showcase the dedicated students and instructors at WSG. Our Weekend Warriors are people who create as a hobby because of their love of glass or metal. These artists aren't making art as a profession, but because of a passion. This distinction makes the work fresh, and is evidence of their love and respect for the medium. Weekend Warriors show is on display through April 11.

"HOT GLASS COLD BEER" Back by popular demand! Friday, March 20, 6–9pm Warm up your winter in our studios with artisan beer in a hand blown glass mug! For glass and beer enthusiasts, this evening will present examples of various beer glasses, door prizes, glassblowing demonstrations and craft beer. Water Street Glassworks’ artists will create special beer mugs for sale to raise funds for our programming. Be sure to stop in at GelatoWorks to sample beer–flavored gelato, plus other flavors that complement everyone's favorite artisan beverage.

GELATOWORKS Reopens for the Season Friday, March 20, 6–9pm Celebrate our spring reopening with some Irish cheer at GelatoWorks and savor some St. Patrick’s Day–inspired flavors among the many created by Palazzolo's artisan gelato created in Fennville, MI.

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WATER STREET GLASSWORKS WINTER/SPR

Fired Up! Spring Exhibit & Demonstration Night

Extinguish The Fire: A Glassblower’s Ritual

Opening Reception Saturday, April 25, 6–8pm Dorris Akers Gallery Celebrate the accomplishments of Fired Up! teen glass artists as they exhibit their most recent work and perform live demonstrations in four different studios. Applications for Fall 2015 enrollment will be available. Staff will be on hand to answer questions about the program. Fired Up! is available to youth 12 – 17 throughout southwest Michigan. The exhibit continues through May 9. This free event is family–friendly and open to the public.

Friday, May 29, 6–9pm Be a part of this exciting, end–of–season ritual as we empty the glass furnace for the summer. Experience an exciting feast for the senses with chef Timothy Sizer of Timothy's, as he prepares the evening's delicious fare over molten glass. This delectable food performance/ fundraiser is a popular sell–out! Dress is casual due to the heat. Tickets are on sale now at Water Street Glassworks. $100 per person. Call 269–925–5555.

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RING 2015 EVENTS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH FERNWOOD BOTANICAL GARDEN:

Kokomo Glass Bus Tour Friday, April 10, 7am–5pm The discovery of hundreds of natural gas wells in Indiana in the 1880s brought many entrepreneurs and glass factories to the area. This tour will visit one of the oldest operating glass factories, the Kokomo Opalescent Glass Company, who supplied stained glass to great artists such as Louis Tiffany, J & R Lamb, and John LaFarge, and continues to make beautiful glass today. Watch the process of making sheet glass, blown glass, and glass beads, then visit their Shop to purchase items produced by local artisans. After lunch (on your own), we head to the Greentown Glass Museum to see a huge collection of glass products from the Indiana Tumbler and Goblet Company, also known as Greentown Glass. Items produced at the glass factory, which burned down in 1903, are highly collectible and sought after. Cost is $72 per person (Fernwood members $60). Call Fernwood at (269)695-6491 before March 27 to make reservations. Mention the announcement in this catalog to receive the Fernwood member discount.

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NOTICES:

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 Quentin DeCoursey, Studio Technician

Instructors

WSG HOLIDAY BREAK Saturday, December 21 through Monday, January 5 Water Street Glassworks is taking holiday break. Offices, studios and galleries will be closed December 21 through January 5.

Josh Andres / Welding Jackie Baker / Enameling Jerry Catania / Glassblowing & Casting Lori Csintyan / Kiln–Formed Glass David Edwards / Blacksmithing Gina Edwards / Flameworking Jan Kimball / Kiln–Formed Glass Carolyn O’Hearn / Kiln–Formed Glass Marion Maier / Kiln–Formed Glass Margie Mattice / Glassblowing

GELATOWORKS CLOSED FOR WINTER Saturday, December 20 through Friday, March 20 Water Street GelatoWorks is taking a winter hiatus. Look for gelato to return to the case the evening of Friday, March 20, during the Spring Art Hop. We'll open for the season with regular hours on April 1.

May Schultz-Reed / Stained Glass Tina Walter / Jewelry Becky Wehmer / Flameworking & Glassblowing Eli Zilke / Glassblowing

CLOSINGS AND CANCELLATIONS DUE TO WINTER WEATHER Water Street Glassworks will close and programs may be cancelled whenever Benton Harbor Public Schools close due to weather.

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. Page 6 • WATER STREET GLASSWORKS • Winter/Spring 2015

Fired Up! after-school teen glass program will be cancelled whenever Benton Harbor Public Schools close due to weather. Listen to 98.3 The Coast or watch WSBT–TV channel 22 for us to be listed under school closings.

VISITING ARTISTS

INSTRUCTOR SPOTLIGHT:

Marion Maier

PEARL DICK Pearl Dick was born in Toledo, OH in 1977 where she believes that glass was initially ingrained in her consciousness. Her family moved to Southeastern CT when she was nine and she considers New England her home. Pearl studied glass and painting at Alfred University in New York and moved to the Pacific NW upon graduation in 1998 to pursue a career in glass art. In 2003, Pearl relocated to Chicago, where she realized her first major artistic achievements in her debut at SOFA Chicago in 2005 and her first solo show at Habatat Gallery in 2006. Her work has since been exhibited in galleries, public art exhibitions and private residences throughout the US. In 2007, Pearl was integral in the inception of the Glassworks Program through Cooperative Image Group, a local nonprofit organization providing arts education to youth in underserved communities throughout Chicago. She is currently the Artistic Director of Ignite Glass Studios in Chicago where she continues her artistic practice along with the development of educational and community outreach programs. ROBIN KITTLESON A professional studio artist for over 20 years, Robin focuses on creating work that is unique and beautiful yet always functional. Pulling from a graphic design background, she mixes a love for color, texture and patterns with technically advanced kilnforming, printmaking and coldworking techniques to create one–of–a–kind pieces. Robin has a BFA from Washington University in St. Louis with additional studies completed under many leaders in the glass industry. She teaches both graphic design and kilnforming classes throughout the Midwest.

As a hobbyist, Marion Maier has enjoyed needle arts, paint crafts and pottery. Upon her retirement from the State of Michigan, she was encouraged by a friend to take a TGIF class at Water Street Glassworks. It was so enjoyable that she enrolled in more classes (glass and welding) and began volunteering at WSG. Last year she accepted the responsibility of teaching the Beginning Fused Glass class. Marion found working with adults was a wonderful experience; they came inspired and ready to learn. Later, when the opportunity arose, she eagerly accepted the offer to work with the Fired Up! after school program students. She loves the teenage students and their interest in improving techniques and adding new skills. Some of Marion’s work can be seen in the Dorris Akers Gallery at Water Street Glassworks. "I LIKE A QUOTE BY NELSON MANDELA: 'EDUCATION IS THE MOST POWERFUL WEAPON WHICH YOU CAN USE TO CHANGE THE WORLD.' THAT SAYS WHAT I THINK IS IMPORTANT IN THE SCOPE OF WSG."

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CLASS REGISTRATION INFORMATION

CLASS SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

Registration Begins Tuesday, January 6

The following safety precautions apply to all artists and students in all Water Street Glassworks classes and studios, regardless of experience:

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 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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Protective eyewear is required and provided. Prescription eyeglasses are acceptable. Wear only natural fiber fabrics; 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.

STUDIO RENTAL INFORMATION FOR WINTER/SPRING 2015 Sign-Up Is Open & Ongoing

Available rental times for the Glassblowing studio starts January 19; Fusing, Stained Glass, Flameworking and Metal Studios starting January 5. 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

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. Rental 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.

Hot Shop Rental Availability Standard Rental Hours: Mondays & Fridays: 2 – 6pm. Tuesdays & Thursdays: 6 – 10pm

Additional January Hours:

24th: 2 – 6pm 25th: 2 – 6pm 31st: 10am – 2pm & 2 – 6pm

Additional February Hours: 7th: 2 – 6pm 8th: 2 – 6pm 14th: 12 – 4pm 15th: 12 – 4pm 21st: 2 – 6pm 22nd: 2 – 6pm

Additional March Hours: 1st: 12 – 4pm 7th: 2 – 6pm 8th: 2 – 6pm 15th: 12 – 4pm 21st: 2 – 6pm 22nd: 2 – 6pm 29th: 12 – 4pm

Additional April Hours: 4th: 2 – 6pm 5th: 2 – 6pm (Easter) 18th: 2 – 6pm 19th: 2 – 6pm 25th: 12 – 4pm 26th: 12 – 4pm

Additional May Hours: 2nd: 2 – 6pm 3rd: 2 – 6pm 16th: 2 – 6pm 17th: 2 – 6pm 23rd: 12 -4pm 24th: 12 – 4pm

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GLASSBLOWING CURRICULUM (age 15 & up) MATRICULATION SEQUENCE FOR GLASSBLOWING • Glassblowing instruction in the weekend format is sequenced into four courses: Glassblowing 1, 2, 3 and 4. • In the four–weeknight format, four courses are also required: Glassblowing 1, 2, 3 and 4. • Tutoring is available in between each session if you or the instructor feels more experience is needed to progress to the next level. After successful completion of either sequence, you are eligible for studio rental, allowing access to the glassblowing studio in 4-hour reserved time slots.

GLASSBLOWING TUTORING • If you have completed a glassblowing level but still feel a little behind, we now offer tutoring! One of our instructors will work with you one–on–one to determine where you are having the most difficulty and help you improve your skills. • Contact the Studio Manager at 269–925–1944 or via email (becky@ waterstreetglassworks.org).

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GLASSBLOWING 1

Instructor: Jerry Catania FOUR–WEEK COURSE Mondays: January 19 & 26, February 2 & 9 (6 – 8:30pm) OR WEEKEND WORKSHOP Saturday & Sunday, January 24 & 25 (9am – 2pm) OR WEEKEND WORKSHOP Saturday & Sunday, March 21 & 22 (9am – 2pm) OR FOUR–WEEK COURSE Mondays: March 30, April 6, 13 & 20, (6 – 8:30pm) OR WEEKEND WORKSHOP Saturday & Sunday, May 2 & 3 (9am – 2pm) 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 provided.. Bring a lunch. $250.

GLASSBLOWING 2

GLASSBLOWING 3

Instructor: Jerry Catania FOUR–WEEK COURSE Mondays: February 23, March 2, 9 & 16 (6 – 8:30pm) OR WEEKEND WORKSHOP Saturday & Sunday, February 7 & 8 (9am – 2pm) OR WEEKEND WORKSHOP Saturday & Sunday, April 4 & 5 (9am – 2pm) OR WEEKEND WORKSHOP Saturday & Sunday, May 16 & 17 (9am – 2pm)

Instructor: Jerry Catania FOUR–WEEK COURSE Wednesdays: January 21 & 28, February 4 & 11 (6 – 8:30pm) OR FOUR–WEEK COURSE Wednesdays: pril 1, 8, 15 & 22 (6 – 8:30pm) OR WEEKEND WORKSHOP Saturday & Sunday, February 21 & 22 (9am – 2pm) OR WEEKEND WORKSHOP Saturday & Sunday, April 18 & 19 (9am – 2pm)

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

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

Prerequisite: Glassblowing 1. All materials provided. Bring a lunch. $250. CLOSINGS DUE TO WINTER WEATHER

GLASSBLOWING 4

Instructor: Jerry Catania FOUR–WEEK COURSE Wednesdays: February 25, March 4, 11 & 18 (6 – 8:30pm) OR WEEKEND WORKSHOP Saturday & Sunday, March 7 & 8 (9am – 2pm) This course builds on basic color and shaping techniques covered in the Beginning 2 and Intermediate 1 courses. Incalmo, wraps, cane pick–ups, optical mold designs, cane drawing, etc. will be covered Prerequisite: Glassblowing 3. Bring your own color. Bring a lunch. $250.

Prerequisite: Glassblowing 2. All materials provided. Bring a lunch.

$250.

Water Street Glassworks will close and programs may be cancelled whenever Benton Harbor Public Schools close due to weather. Listen to 98.3 The Coast or watch WSBT–TV channel 22 for us to be listed under school closings.

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HOT SHOP SPECIAL TOPICS (age 15 & up)

NEW!! EXCEEDING THE MOLD: CAST & BLOW

NEW!!

TROUBLESHOOTING FOR GLASSBLOWERS Instructor: Becky Wehmer Saturday, February 28 (11am – 5pm) Is there that one thing that you just can’t get the hang of? We'll address your special concerns in this class while covering the process of effective and efficient glassblowing, whether it’s gathering, blocking, or marvering. We’ll go over things such as when and why to turn faster or slower or even in the other direction. Every movement matters! It's all about looking ahead and keeping your eye on the ball. Prerequisite: Glassblowing 3. Bring your own color and a lunch. All other materials provided. $150.

NEW!! PAPERWEIGHT REFLECTIONS Instructor: Margie Mattice Saturday, March 14 (9am – 5pm) Explore the creation of designs in paperweights using powder, frit, found objects, crimps and molds. Students will learn to create flowers, jellyfish and contemporary designs. Get your creative juices flowing and be excited about a very collectable glass art form. Prerequisite: Glassblowing 2. All materials provided. Bring a lunch. $185.

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Instructors: Becky Wehmer & Eli Zilke Saturday, March 28 (9am –5pm) This one–day class combines blowing and casting techniques to make unique sculptures using teamwork and calculated timing. We’ll cast hot glass into small open–faced sand molds and retrieve each casting from the sand by sticking the end of a blown bubble (still on the pipe) to it and lifting it from the sand. The cast piece becomes the base to the blown piece! Students are encouraged to bring their own objects to press into the sand. Prerequisite: Glassblowing 3. All materials provided. Bring a lunch and sketchbook. $235.

SPIN TO WIN: CENTRIFUGAL CASTING Instructor: Jerry Catania Saturday, April 11 (10am – 4pm) OR Sunday, April 12 (10am – 4pm) Apply the principle of centrifugal force to ladle cast glass and – voila! – You get one–of–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. No experience required. All materials provided. Bring a lunch. $150.

NEW!! GOIN’ IT ALONE Instructor: Becky Wehmer Saturday, May 9 (10am – 5pm) Learn how to smoothly blow and transfer work on your own as we concentrate on simple vessels such as tumblers and small bowls. We’ll focus on shape and form, improve your skills, increase production and gain confidence in creating multiples. If you’d like to consign work to the gallery or find yourself without a rental partner – this class is for you! Prerequisite: Glassblowing 3. Bring your own color and a lunch. All other materials provided. $175. Instructor Becky Wehmer transfers a blown glass piece without an assistant. ↓

NEW!! STUMP THE GAFFER Visiting Artist: Pearl Dick Saturday & Sunday, May 23 & 24 (9am – 5pm) Focus on making your designs in sculpted glass a reality. Bring your drawings of pieces you've always wanted to see made in the hot shop and we will work on creating them as a team. Emphasis will be on hot sculpting with torches, bit work, hot assembly, creative punting, problem solving, teamwork and communication. Powder glass color will be provided as well as oxy/propane torches and sculpting tools for class use. Sketches are required and everyone in class will be expected to help in the creation of each other's artwork. Prerequisite: Glassblowing 3. Bring a lunch and a sketchbook. $350.

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FLAMEWORKING TECHNIQUES (age 12 & up) NOTE: Flameworking 1 is a prerequisite to many of the advanced flameworking classes listed below, as well as the ability to rent studio time.

FLAMEWORKING 1

Instructor: Becky Wehmer Tuesdays: January 20 & 27 (6 – 9pm) OR Saturday, February 7 (noon – 6pm) OR Monday & Tuesday, March 30 & 31 (6 – 9pm) OR Tuesdays: April 21 & 28 (6 – 9pm) Monday & Tuesday, May 11 & 12 (6 – 9pm) 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.

FLAMEWORKING 2

Instructor: Becky Wehmer Saturday, February 21 (9am – 3pm) OR Tuesdays: March 3 & 10 (6 – 9pm) OR Mondays: April 6 & 13 (6 – 9pm) OR Monday & Tuesday, May 18 & 19 (6 – 9pm) 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. Prerequisite: Flameworking 1. All materials provided.

$115.

No experience required. All materials provided. $115.

20% off Flamworking 2 (Mention this coupon for discount)

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FLAMEWORKING SPECIAL TOPICS (age 12 & up) TWISTY BEADS

Instructor: Becky Wehmer Sunday, March 22 (9am – 1pm)

ENCASED FLORAL BEADS Instructor: Gina Edwards Saturday, January 10 (9am – 1pm) Learn how to make an encased floral bead using the Minor torch. Building on basic bead making skills, students will learn to make and pull a multi–colored vine stringer, dot placement to create flowers, and encasing techniques.

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. Use your twisties to do many nifty tricks that look quite complicated but really aren’t. Prerequisite: Flameworking 1. All materials provided. $75.

Prerequisite: Flameworking 1. All materials provided. $90.

HEART OF HEARTS

BUTTONS! BUTTONS! BUTTONS! Instructor: Gina Edwards Saturday, May 9 (9am – 1pm) Learn to make your own buttons with this off–mandrel technique. The Minor torches will be used, and the buttons will be annealed in the kiln. Bonus: This technique can easily be adapted to create pendants. Prerequisite: Flameworking 1. All materials provided. $85.

NEW!! DISC PENDANT BEADS

Instructor: Becky Wehmer Sunday, February 8 (9am – 1pm)

Instructor: Gina Edwards Saturday, April 18 (9am – noon)

Learn the tips and tricks to making and decorating hearts to celebrate the loves in your life! Using the Hot Head torch, we will make at least 3 different styles of hearts and use stringers, dots, frit and a variety of tools to decorate your heart beads to realize your sense of style.

Learn wrapping and embellishment techniques to create unique disc beads that are fun to make and wear. Class will also address various ways to turn your disc bead creations into wearable art. Minor torches will be used, and the beads will be annealed in the kiln.

Prerequisite: Flameworking 1. All materials provided. $75.

No experience required. All materials provided. $75.

CLOSINGS DUE TO WINTER WEATHER Water Street Glassworks will close and programs may be cancelled whenever Benton Harbor Public Schools close due to weather. Listen to 98.3 The Coast or watch WSBT–TV channel 22 for us to be listed under school closings.

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FUSING FOR EVERYONE (age 12 & up) "TRY GLASS, IT'S FRIDAY" Instructor: Marion Maier Fridays: noon – 1pm

NEW!! HUMP–DAY FUSING Instructor: Lori Csintyan Wednesdays: 7 – 8pm

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.

We are offering the wildly popular TGIF class in the evening. Design and decorate your pre–cut glass base and we'll take care of the firing and finishing.

No experience required. All materials provided.

$30 each class. January 9

$30 each class. January 28

Winter Sun Catcher

Tea Light Holders (2)

January 16

Photo Frame

February 11

Cheese Tray

January 23

Bubble Coasters (2)

February 25

Bubble Coasters (2)

January 30

Square Candy Dish

March 11

6" Plate

February 6

6" Round Bowl

March 25

Nightlights (2)

February 13

Pendants or Pins (5)

February 20

Nightlights (2)

February 27

6" Plate

March 6

Garden Markers (5)

March 13

Tea Light Holders (2)

March 20

Cheese Tray

March 27 April 3

Bracelet Beads Wind Chimes

April 10

Coasters (2)

April 17

6" Bubble Bowl

April 24

Photo Frame

May 1

Spring Sun Catcher

May 8

Nightlights (2)

May 15

Pocket Vase

May 22

Spring Landscape

April 8

Pocket Vase

April 22

Coasters (2)

May 6

Photo Frame

May 20

Wind chimes

FRIDAY NIGHT FUSING FUN

Instructor: staff Fridays: January 30 OR February 27 OR March 27 OR April 24 OR May 22 (7 – 9:30pm)

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. No experience required. All materials provided. $70.

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KILNCARVING

Instructor: Lori Csintyan Friday, February 20 (6 – 8pm) “Kilncarving” is a term used to describe a simple process that achieves a bas relief, textured, or sculpted look in glass. Learn how glass reacts with ceramic fiber paper and achieve some beautiful shapes and patterns with only minimal glass cutting and fusing.

$5.00 off with this coupon Limit one coupon per person per month.

No experience required. All materials included. $45.

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 Mondays: January 12 & 19 (6 – 8pm) OR Mondays: February 16 & 23 (6 – 8pm) OR Saturdays: March 28 & April 4 (10am – noon) OR Fridays: April 10 & 17 (6 – 8pm) OR Mondays: May 11 & 18 (6 – 8pm) Learn the fundamentals of glass fusing. This introductory class focuses on creating good designs, proper use of tools, color theory, different types of glass materials and techniques. No experience required. All materials provided. $85.

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FUSING SPECIAL TOPICS (age 12 & up) NEW!! ORGANIC BURNOUT Visiting Artist: Robin Kittleson Saturday, January 24 (9am – noon) & Sunday, January 25 (noon – 3pm) Capture the beauty of nature by creating your custom sheet glass using organic materials during the fusing process. Experiment with a variety of ways of leaving impressions in your raw material, and 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! Prerequisite: Beginning Fused Glass. All materials provided. $195.

PULLING STRINGERS & MAKING MURRINI FOR FUSERS NEW!!

Instructor: Gina Edwards February 14 (10am –1pm) Stringers and murrini can be beautiful embellishments to your fused artwork. Learn different methods for pulling 96 COE stringers with a tabletop torch. Create consistent murrini, and pull and cut it into slices ready for your next project. The techniques used to create murrini can also be used to create and pull complex twisties. No previous torch experience required.

NEW!! INDEPENDENT DAYS Instructor: Carolyn O'Hearn Mondays: February 6 OR March 6 OR May 1 (6 – 9pm) Fusing studio time for renters with moderate experience who would like to attempt more involved projects or prefer to work in a classroom setting with an instructor for problem–solving and suggestions. Basic flat glass included though students are encouraged to bring specialty glass or their favorite stash. Call for details on technique– specific pricing (decals, screen printing, dichro, etc).

Prerequisite: Beginning Fusing. All materials provided.

$65.

PRINCIPLES & PRACTICALITIES OF FIRING TECHNIQUES 2 Instructor: Carolyn O'Hearn Saturday, February 28 (10am – noon) Investigate, critique and trouble–shoot kiln programs and firing cycles for intermediate and advanced fusers operating their own kilns or renting kiln time at WSG. Prerequisite: Principles & Practicalities of Firing Techniques 1. All materials provided. $60.

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NEW!! GLASS IN PIECES Instructor: Marion Maier Mondays: March 9 (6 – 9pm) & March 16 (6 – 8pm) Create a hanging work of art. Your original sketched design will be broken down into sections and then recreated in class. After firing, the pieces will be wired together for a unique hanging. Prerequisite: Beginning Fused Glass. All materials provided. $95.

NEW!! MOLD MAKING FOR FUSERS Instructor: Jan Kimball Mondays: April 6 & 13 (6 – 9pm) Week 1: Create several molds out of clay and leave them to be fired. Week 2: Create a fused art project using one of your newly created molds. Week 3: Share a mold with a classmate to make an additional art piece (or create a second piece using your new mold). Prerequisite: Beginning Fused Glass. All materials provided. $175.

NEW!! MORE PATTERN BARS Visiting Artist: Robin Kittleson Saturday, April 18 (9am – noon) & Sunday, April 19 (noon – 3pm) Experiment with a new way of creating pattern bars for use in your fused glasswork. Explore the use of obstacles to alter the flow of glass to make dramatic and complex patterns. Students can expect to make 3 bars for use in future projects. Containing glass, volume calculations and firing schedules will be covered in detail. Day two will be devoted to cutting and preparing bars for use in a larger– scale project. Prerequisite: Beginning Fused Glass. All materials provided. $160.

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STAINED GLASS METHODS (age 12 & up) NOTE: Beginning Stained Glass is a prerequisite to many of the advanced stained glass classes listed below, as well as the ability to rent studio time.

BEGINNING STAINED GLASS

COPPER FOIL METHOD Instructor: May Schultz-Reed Thursdays: January 22 & 29 (6 – 8:30pm) OR Saturdays: February 14 & 21 (10am – 12:30pm) OR Wednesday & Thursday, May 12 & 13 (6 – 8:30pm)

STAINED GLASS INDEPENDENT STUDY Instructor: May Schultz-Reed Tuesdays: February 10, 17 & 24, March 3 (6 – 8pm) For those students who want to create more time–intensive, complex artwork. Bring three copper foil project ideas to the first class and instructor will assist you in choosing one to fit the class four–week time frame. Prerequisite: Beginning Stained Glass or instructor approval. Some materials provided. Call for additional information. $160.

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. $95.

INTERMEDIATE STAINED GLASS

COPPER FOIL METHOD Instructor: May Schultz-Reed Tuesdays: March 17 & 24 (6 – 8:30pm) OR Saturday, May 16 (9am – 2pm) Continue your stained glass experience and improve your technique. Create a 11" x 14" panel by the end of class. Prerequisite: Beginning Stained Glass or instructor approval. All materials provided. $95.

INTERMEDIATE STAINED GLASS

LEAD CAME METHOD Instructor: May Schultz-Reed Tuesdays: April 7 & 14 (6 – 8:30pm)

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. Prerequisite: Beginning Stained Glass. All materials provided. $95.

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STAINED GLASS SPECIAL TOPICS (age 12 & up) LUCK O' THE IRISH

Instructor: May Schultz-Reed Tuesday, March 10 (6 – 8pm) OR Saturday, March 14 (noon – 2pm) Make three stained glass shamrock sun catchers for St. Patrick's Day. No experience required. All materials provided. $40.

ABSTRACT APRIL

Instructor: May Schultz-Reed Saturday, April 11 (noon – 2pm) OR Tuesday, April 21 (6 – 8pm)

BE MY VALENTINE

Instructor: May Schultz-Reed Tuesday, February 3 (6 - 8pm) OR Saturday, February 7 (noon – 2pm)

Using random, assorted pieces of stained glass, create 3 unique sun catchers.

Just in time for Valentine's Day! Make three stained glass heart sun catchers perfect for gift giving.

No experience required. All materials provided. $40.

MAKE IT FOR MOM

Instructor: May Schultz-Reed Saturday, May 2 (noon –2pm) OR Tuesday, May 5 (6 – 8pm) Make a spring sun catcher for your favorite lady in time for Mother's Day. Children age 5 and up are welcome if accompanied by their dads! No experience required. All materials provided. $40.

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LIGHT METAL JEWELRY (age 12 & up) NEW!! FUN WIRE EARRINGS Instructor: Tina Walter Monday, January 26 (5:30 – 7:30pm) Learn to make these fun, funky earrings! Use copper wire, hammers, fire, possibly some beads and your imagination to make a unique piece of jewelry. No experience required. All materials provided. $60.

BEGINNING COPPER ENAMELED JEWELRY

DAPPED AND DOMED EARRINGS

Instructor: Tina Walter Monday, March 16 (5:30 –7:30)

Learn new metalworking skills and take home some really cool earrings. We will be using hammers, heat and COPPER! Bring your own beads for embellishment if you wish. No experience required. All materials provided. $60.

Instructor: Jackie Baker Saturdays: March 14, 21 & 28 (10am – 12:30pm) OR Wednesdays: May 6, 13 & 20 (6 – 8:30pm) This class will introduce the basic techniques fusing glass powder to copper, a process called enameling. We will learn how to apply the powder with various methods and then fire the projects. Techniques taught will be stenciling, drawing, and stamping. You will end up with artwork that can be completed as decorative objects or jewelry. No experience required. All materials provided. $125.

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ARTISTIC METALWORKING (age 15 & up) CREATIVE WELDING 1

WELDING WORKSHOP

GARDEN TRELLIS Instructor: Josh Andres Saturday, April 18 (10am – 4pm)

Instructor: Josh Andres Mondays: January 19 & 26, February 2 & 9 (6 – 9pm) OR Mondays: April 27, May 4, 11 & 18 (6 – 9pm) OR Saturdays: February 28 & March 7 (10am – 4pm)

Create a beautiful, functional work of art in the form of a trellis for your garden or yard this spring by using re-bar and found objects. You will cut, bend, weld and fabricate metal.

Creative Welding is an introduction to 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.

Prerequisite: Creative Welding 1 or equivalent experience. All materials provided. Bring a lunch. $150.

No experience required. All materials provided. $225.

CREATIVE WELDING 2

Instructor: Josh Andres Saturdays: March 21 & 28 (10am –4pm) OR Mondays: March 23 & 30, April 6 & 13 (6 – 9pm)

← Creative Welding instructor, Josh Andres.

Creative Welding 2 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 Creative Welding 2, students may inquire about studio rental. Prerequisite: Creative Welding 1. All materials provided. Bring a lunch $225.

NEW!! BLACKSMITHING Instructor: David Edwards Saturdays: May 2, 9, 16 & 23 (10am – 2pm) This course will cover the basics of the art of blacksmithing. Learn fire tending, hand forging, decorative twists, and use of special tools. We will begin with simple projects such as nails, “S” hooks, coat hooks, and letter openers. More complex projects are possible as you progress. No experience required. All materials provided. $295.

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