Water Street Glassworks Fall 2015 catalog

SCHOOL, STUDIO & GALLERY DEDICATED TO GLASS & METAL ARTS 140 Water Street Benton Harbor, MI 49022 (269) 925-5555

FALL 2015

Glassblowing Glass Fusing Flameworking

Stained Glass Light Metal Jewelry Registration for classes Register by phone: 269-925-5555 Or in person at the WSG office WSG Fall Hours: Tue.-Fri. 10am — 5 pm Sat. noon — 4pm

FALL 2015 CLASSES & EVENTS

140 Water Street Benton Harbor, MI 49022 (269) 925-5555

Beadmaking

Artistic Metals Welding Blacksmithing

INSTRUCTOR SPOTLIGHT

FALL 2015 VISITING & NEW STAFF WELCOME BACK VISITING INSTRUCTORS PEARL DICK

WATER STREET GLASSWORKS Administration & Operations Jenny Miner, Executive Director Becky Wehmer, Studio Manager Lori Csintyan, Office Manager & Registrar Beth DeCoursey, Fired Up! Program Manager Michael VanderWaal, Fired Up! Business of Art Coordinator Instructors Josh Andres / Welding Pam Bower / Kiln-Formed Glass Jerry Catania / Glassblowing & Casting Gina Edwards / Flameworking Cindy Fielding / Kiln-Formed Glass Jan Kimball / Kiln Formed Glass Carolyn O’Hearn / Kiln-Formed Glass Marion Maier / Kiln-Formed Glass Margie Mattice / Glassblowing May Schultz-Reed / Stained Glass Tina Walter / Jewelry Becky Wehmer / Flameworking & Glassblowing Eli Zilke / Glassblowing

WATER STREET GELATOWORKS

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Michael Vanderwaal, the Fired Up! teen artists & many volunteers

Jessica Bohus Jessica 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 intriguing 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.

DOBRILA PINTAR SHAWN WATT THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR TALENTS INTRODUCING: Beth DeCoursey, Fired Up! Program Manager A lifelong resident and graduate of Benton Harbor High School (go Tigers!), Beth has a strong attachment to our local community and logs hundreds of volunteer hours for local community service organizations. She says, “As a mother of a Fired Up! graduate, I know firsthand the benefits of this program and am excited to be a part of it!” An experienced business professional with more than 15 years in project management and consumer services, Beth holds a BS in Business Education from Western Michigan University.

You can find Beth in the flat glass studio, working on a fused art piece, jewelry, or a beautiful mosaic window. We know her glass passion will flow into other studios as well!

Michael VanderWaal, Fired Up! Business of Art Coordinator Michael stumbled across Water Street Glassworks a few years ago while desperately looking for an edgy new date spot outside of St. Joseph. He was pleased to discover that WSG was much more than a gelato shop. After realizing Water Street also has a commitment to the community, he resolved that he would get involved. He began volunteering in GelatoWorks early this past summer, and it was not long after that he was selected as the Business of Art coordinator for the Fired Up! program.

In addition to working at WSG, Michael is completing his Bachelors of Science degree in Psychology at Andrews University. He also works part time at an alcohol and drug rehabilitation center in Berrien Center. In his free time Michael likes to explore new places and sample new foods with his family.

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FALL

2015 EVENTS

SCULPTURE TOUR AT HARBOR SHORES Monday, September 14, 12pm – 5pm Tickets $ 20 pre-sale $25 each at the course Call WSG to register in advance for a time or meet us at the course

GAME NIGHT IN

Old friends and new!

Drive a golf cart through the woodlands, wetlands, dunes and prairie that make up the Harbor Shores Golf Course. Enjoy lemonade, tea or other drinks while discovering the beauty of the outdoors and the glass sculptures created just for Harbor Shores in our very own Water Street Studios. A small silent auction will also be available. The book “Tee Markers: Flame and Flower, Glass and Steel,” the story of the inspiration and creative process for the sculptures, will be available for purchase at a discount. Pairs will go out together every 10 minutes. Allow for 1½ hours.

Let’s get this party started right!

FIRED UP! OPEN HOUSE

All studios ½ price rentals

Tuesday, September 15, 6 – 8pm

½ price gelato

CALLING ALL ASPIRING TEEN GLASS ARTISTS!

Faculty demos

Students, as well as parents/guardians, and volunteers interested in becoming a part of our Fired Up! after school program are invited to join us for the evening. Take a studio tour, talk to instructors, meet teen artists, and enjoy some snacks. Get your application today on our website.

Friday Nights this Fall!

Starting at 5pm Bring a game or play one of ours!

BACK IN THE SADDLE POTLUCK Friday, September 11, 2 – 8pm Renters!

Let's get this season started right with a party, good energy, good food and good glass!

ARTOBERFEST ATTENTION ALL RENTERS, RENTERS, RENTERS Renters, friends of renters and anyone looking toward renting studio time, come on in and celebrate the start of the 2015/16 Season with us. Bring some grub to share, questions, answers, music, new tricks, yourself and a friend. Drop in for a bit or stay all day.

If you have not yet achieved rental status, come, watch, hang out anyway!

You’ll be there soon.

An RSVP to Becky at (269) 925-1944 is helpful, but please come even if you have not. Glassblowers should call to schedule a time slot, however, (1-2 hrs. depending on attendance).

Saturday, September 19, noon – 9pm 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. We’ll have an array of glass artwork and jewelry available for purchase. The Water Street GelatoWorks cart will also be alongside our booth for shoppers to enjoy a delicious treat that directly supports the Fired Up! after school teen glass program.

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.

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11th ANNUAL HOLIDAY SALE

NTAA ART HOP - MUST ATTEND EVENTS

Friday, November 27, 10am – 5pm Saturday, November 28, 10am – 7pm

FALL ART HOP ANNUAL GLASS PUMPKIN PATCH Friday, October 23, 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.

Sunday, November 29, noon – 4pm Sale continues through December 24: Tuesday – Saturday during normal gallery hours PLUS: Holiday Art Hop, Friday, December 11 and Thursday, December 24, 10am – noon Find something to give or something to get this holiday season at WSG. From ornaments to gift certificates for that ‘hard- to-shop-for’ person on your list – we’ll help you find that perfect, oneof-a-kind glass gift or experience. A percentage of all art purchases directly support WSG. It’s a win- win: shop locally & buy art!

EARLY TRICK OR TREAT AT WATER STREET FAMILY-FRIENDLY COSTUME CONTEST

HOLIDAY ART HOP Friday, December 11, 6 – 9pm 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 family-friendly, free event.

Celebrate the Arts District’s Fall Art Hop in style… in your Hallow-

MAKE YOUR OWN FUSED GLASS ORNAMENT

een costume!

Saturday, December 12, noon – 4pm

Come dressed in your finest (family friendly) disguises for a chance to win some lovely prizes. There will be two categories, one for children (fifteen and under with candy for all) and another for more seasoned celebrators (16 and up). Judging will take place at 8pm. You will also get the first look at our fall display in the Dorris Akers Gallery(can you say pumpkins?) and enjoy light snacks. Please come share the Boo-tiful evening with us!

$5 each

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Spend some time in the fused glass studio with our instructors and make your own ornament.

Preregistration required. Call (269) 925-5555.

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FUSING “T.G.I.F.”

(age 12 & UP)

FUSING FUN HOURS

(age 12 & UP)

HUMP-DAY FUSING

TRY GLASS, IT’S FRIDAY Fridays (noon - 1pm)

Sept 4

Stringers, noodles & rods

Wednesdays (7 - 8pm)

Instructor: Marion Maier

Sept 11

Photo frame

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.

Sept 18

Bubble Coasters (2)

Sept 25

5” Square Candy Dish

Oct 2

Pocket Vase

Oct 9

Pendants or Pins (5)

Oct 16

Nightlights (2)

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

Oct 23

6” Square Plate

Oct 30

Pocket Charms (3)

Nov 6

Tea Light Holders (2)

Nov 13

Cheese Tray

Nov 20

Bracelet Beads (5)

Dec 4

Tree Ornaments (2)

Dec 11

6” Bubble Bowl

Dec 18

Photo Frame

No experience required. All materials provided. $30

Sept 9

Tea Light Holders (2)

Sept 23

Cheese Tray

Oct 14

Bubble Coasters (2)

Oct 28

6” Square Plate

Nov 11

Night Lights (2)

Nov 25

Pocket Vase

Dec 9

Coasters (2)

FRIDAY NIGHT FUSING FUN Sept 18 (7 - 9:30pm) OR Oct 30 (7 – 9:30pm) OR Nov 20 (7 – 9:30pm) OR Dec 18 ( 7 – 9:30pm)

TGIF & Hump Day Fusing Bring a Friend!

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Instructor: Staff

Register a friend who has not taken a class at WSG (or it’s been at least two years since their last class) and

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.

BOTH RECEIVE $5.00 OFF

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FUSING

(age 12 & UP)

BEGINNING FUSED GLASS Mon: Sept 14 & 21 (6 - 8pm) OR Thurs: Oct 8 & 15 (6 – 8pm) OR Mon: Nov 16 & 23 (6 – 8pm) Instructor: Marion Maier Learn the fundamentals of glass fusing in the flat glass studio. This introductory class focuses on safety, terminology, proper use of tools, different types of glass, beginning firing schedules, and the creation of good design. In class one, students will complete samples to use for future reference.

During the second class, students will create a small project of their own design.

Prerequisite: No experience required. All materials provided. $85

NEW ADVANCED FUSING NEW!! GLASS AS FABRIC Sat: Sept 12 & 19 (10am - noon) Instructor: Carolyn O'Hearn Learn the technique of glass weaving to create a 6" x 6" panel or sushi plate that people will constantly ask you, "How'd you DO that?

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

NEW!! DIMENSIONS IN FUSED GLASS Fri: Sept 25 (6 - 9pm) & Sat: Sept 26 (10am - 1pm) Instructors: Pam Bower & Cindy Fielding In this 2-day class, students will create layered fused panels that are designed to create visual depth and dimension. Enamel will be applied to glass layers that are then stacked and fused into solid panels. Topics covered include design and image selection, layout, and an introduction to enamels. Students will complete two projects during the class, and are encouraged to bring 4”x4” printed images to the class. Selected images should have several layers of depth – foreground, middle-ground and background.

Prerequisite: Beginning Fused Glass. All materials provided. $185

CALLING ALL FUSERS!

NEW!! STRIP CONSTRUCTION "IN A BOX" Fri: Oct 2 (6 - 9pm) & Sat: Oct 3 (9am - 1pm) Instructor: Carolyn O'Hearn

Join us in the fusing studio for any or all of the dates. Donate your time and talent to create ornaments for our annual holiday sale fundraiser. Come when you can, leave when you must. Refreshments provided.

Saturday, November 7 & (9am - 1pm)

Create a 6" by 12" box to support a design using on-edge construction techniques. Class will cover three techniques of strip construction - precision, soft and stacks. During day one students will develop design elements to "stack" in panels and the second day will focus on finishing cutting and construction of the project to be fired.

Friday, November 13 (6 – 9pm)

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

Saturday, November 14 (9am – 1pm) Prerequisite: Beginning Fused Glass. All materials provided.

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FUSING PULLING STRINGERS & MAKING MURRINI FOR FUSERS Wed: Oct 14 (6 - 9pm) Instructor: Gina Edwards 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.

FLAMEWORKING HOT WIRED FOR DICHRO

FLAT GLASS THAT FLOWS

BEGINNING BEADMAKING

Thurs: Nov 5 (6 - 9pm)

Thurs: Dec 3 (7 - 9:30pm) &

Sat & Sun: Sept 26 & 27 (10am - 1pm) OR

Instructor: Marion Maier

Fri: Dec 4 (7 - 8:30pm)

Mon: Oct 19 & 26 (6 - 9pm) OR

Bend high-temp wire into the shape of your choice and add shine with bits of dichroic glass. Suggestions for designs will be available, or bring your own. Make a special fused panel as a memory for you or a gift for a special person.

No experience required. All materials provided. $65

No experience required. All materials provided. $65

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NO EXPERIENCE R E Q U I R E D

Instructor: Marion Maier Go beyond a simple wind chime. Break a solid design down into any number of parts, fuse the parts, string or wire it back together.

Suggestions include a fish, mermaid, scarecrow, simple landscape, owl, whatever! Bring your imagination.

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

(age 12 & UP)

Mon: Nov 9 & 16 (6 - 9pm) Instructor: Becky Wehmer Beads aren't just for jewelry!

Learn basic methods and techniques of making glass beads using a tabletop torch. Shape, mold and decorate molten glass into beads for use in jewelry, decorative utensils, and other applications. Learn wraps, stringers, dots, "twisties" and more and then turn your creations into a small keepsake at the end of class. Instruction includes lecture, demonstration and lots of hands-on studio time.

No experience required. All materials provided. $125

INTERMEDIATE BEADMAKING Tues & Wed: Nov 17 & 18 (6 - 9pm) OR Tues: Dec 1 & 8 (6 - 9pm) 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.

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OCTOBER FLAMEWORKING

SPECIAL FLAMEWORKING

SILVER IN GLASS

CHRISTMAS BEADS

TRICK OR TREAT

Sat: Oct 17 (noon - 3pm)

Sat: Oct 10 (9am - noon)

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.

Instructor: Gina Edwards

Prerequisite: Flameworking 1.

All materials provided. $105

NEW!! FACES IN GLASS Sat: Oct 24 (3 - 6pm) Jessica Bohus, Visiting structor

In-

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.

This class will focus on sculptural bead making techniques.

Students will work with both sculpting a single glass color into form as well as applying dots and small bits of color to create figurative beads.

Prerequisite: Flameworking 1.

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Sat: Nov 14 (1 - 5pm) Instructor: Gina Edwards 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.

Prerequisite: Flameworking 1. All materials provided. $75

TWISTIES & CANE FOR BEADMAKING Sat: Nov 21 (9am - 1pm) Instructor: Becky Wehmer 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

NEW!! IT'S PARTY TIME! Flameworked Swizzle Sticks and Wine Glass Charms

Prerequisite:Flameworking 1. All materials provided. $65

Sat: Dec 5 (9am - noon) Instructor: Gina Edwards Flameworking isn't just for beads, and beads aren't just for jewelry. Join us in this fun class to create the ultimate hostess gift (or gift to yourself)...custom glass swizzle sticks and wine glass charms. A brief lecture and demonstration will be followed by plenty of Hot Head torch time to create a number of swizzle sticks and small beads for the wine charms.

Basic wireworking will be covered for the assembly of the wine charms.

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GLASSBLOWING GLASSBLOWING 1

(age 15 & UP)

GLASSBLOWING 2

GLASSBLOWING 4

GLASSBLOWING 3

WEEKEND WORKSHOP

WEEKEND WORKSHOP

FOUR-WEEK COURSE

FOUR-WEEK COURSE

Sat & Sun: Sept 12 & 13 (9am - 2pm) OR

Sat & Sun: Sept 26 & 27 (9am - 2pm) OR

Wed: Sept 16, 23, 30 & Oct 7 (6 - 8:30pm) OR

Wed: Oct 21 & 28, Nov 4 & 11 (6 - 8:30pm)

FOUR-WEEK COURSE

FOUR-WEEK COURSE

WEEKEND WORKSHOP

WEEKEND WORKSHOP

Mon: Sept 14, 21, 28 & Oct 5 (6 - 8:30pm) OR

Mon: Oct 19 & 26, Nov 2 & 9 (6 - 8:30pm) OR

Sat & Sun: Oct (9am - 2pm) OR

WEEKEND WORKSHOP

WEEKEND WORKSHOP

FOUR-WEEK COURSE

Instructor: Staff

Sat & Sun: Nov 14 & 15 (9am - 2pm) OR

Sat & Sun: Nov 28 & 29 (9am - 2pm)

Wed: Nov 25, Dec 2, 9 & 16 (6 - 8:30pm) OR

FOUR-WEEK COURSE

Instructor: Staff

WEEKEND WORKSHOP

Mon: Nov 23 & 30, Dec 7 & 14 (6 - 8:30pm)

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

Sat & Sun: (9am - 2pm)

This course builds on basic color and shaping techniques covered in the Beginning 2 and Intermediate 1 courses.

Incalmo, wraps, cane pickups, optical mold designs, cane drawing, etc. will be covered.

Instructor: Staff 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.

Prerequisite: Glassblowing 1. All materials provided. $250

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Instructor: Staff 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 2. All materials provided. $250

No experience required. All materials provided. $250

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Glass blowing 3

Sat & Sun: Oct 24 & 25 (9am - 2pm)

Prerequisite: Glassblowing 3.

Bring your own color. $250 Color available at www.glasscolor.com

Sign up NOW before the first classes fill up!

Additional and continuing Glassblowing classes will be listed in each schedule.

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SCULPTING WITH GLASS

(age 15 & UP)

SCULPTURE FOR THE GARDEN 3-DAY WEEKEND

SPIN TO WIN CENTRIFUGAL CASTING 1-DAY WEEKEND WORKSHOP

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 All materials provided. $290

Sun: Oct 4 (12 - 5pm) Instructor: Eli Zilke & Becky Wehmer

Sat: Dec 19 (10am – 4pm) OR

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.

Instructor: Jerry Catania

Instructor: Jerry Catania

FALL HARVEST: PUMPKINS, PEARS & FALL DELIGHTS!

Sun: Oct 18 (10am - 4pm) OR

Sun: Dec 20 (10am – 4pm)

Fri: Sept 18 (5 - 8pm), Sat: Sept 19 (10am - 4pm) AND Sun: Sept 20 (10am - 4pm)

ADVANCED GLASSBLOWING

Apply the principle of centrifugal force to ladle cast glass and - voila! - you get one-of-akind, beautiful bowls. Form bowl shapes in sand and press in patterns to create “oneuse” molds. Pour in the glass and “spin” for a “winning” functional work of art. Expect to make several pieces.

Prerequisite: Glassblowing 2. Bring your own color. $125

No experience required. All materials provided. $150

BLOWN GLASS ORNAMENTS Sun: Nov 1 (10am - 5pm) Instructors: Eli Zilke & Becky Wehmer 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.

Prerequisite: Glassblowing 3. Bring a lunch, color and frit. $165

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APPLIED GLASSBLOWING SURFACE TREATMENTS IN BLOWN GLASS Sat: Oct 17 (11am - 5pm) Instructor: Becky Wehmer Ever get tired of your glass always being so shiny? If so, let’s mess with it! Join Becky in exploring several ways to alter the surface of your glass starting with all the things you can do with the “crackle” method. Next, we’ll play with copper inclusions that hold tight to the surface, but leave a “ghost image”. Finally, we’ll get out the 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.

Prerequisite: Glassblowing 2. Bring rod and powdered color. $150

NEW TECHNIQUES

(age 15 & UP)

NEW!! THE DRINKING VESSEL Sat & Sun: Nov 7 & 8 (9am - 4pm) Shawn Watt, Visiting Instructor This course will focus on all kinds of drinking vessels: simple to complex, contemporary and historical. Learn how to achieve different shapes and styles of tumblers and mugs. Many different types of handles will be demonstrated as well. If the class is feeling ambitionus, goblet-making techniques may be covered.

Prerequisite: Glassblowing 2. Bring a lunch and your own color. $350

NEW!! PAPERWEIGHT REFLECTIONS Sat: Nov 21 (9am - 5pm) Instructor: Margie Mattice

NEW!! ADVANCED FORM

Explore the creation of designs in paperweights using powder, frit, found objects, crimps, and moulds. Students will learn to create flowers and contemporary designs. Get your creative juices flowing and be excited about a very collectable glass art form.

Sat: Oct 31 (9am - 5pm)

Prerequisite: Glassblowing 2. All materials provided. Bring a lunch. $185

Color available at www.glasscolor.com

Instructor: Eli Zilke Students will learn new tricks to complete complex shapes.

This class will focus on learning the right heat for the desired task and splitting pieces into visual thirds to better understand the form. Although this is not a color-focused class, students may bring and incorporate color if desired.

Prerequisite: Glassblowing 2. All materials provided. Bring a lunch and color if desired. $195 20

NEW!! SOLO BLOW Sun: Nov 22 (11am - 5pm) Instructor: Becky Wehmer 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 gelato shop or find yourself without a rental partner – this class is for you!

Prerequisite: Glassblowing 3. Bring your own color and a lunch. $150

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MEET & STUMP PEARL

ARTISTIC METAL

(age 15 & UP)

ARTISTIC WELDING Sat: Oct 3 & 10 [Oct 17] (9am - 2pm) OR Mon: Oct 19 & 26, Nov 2 & 9 [Nov 16] (6 - 8:30pm] OR Sat: Dec 5 & 12 [Dec 19] (9am - 2pm) Instructor: Josh Andres Come one, come all! This introductory, multilevel 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.

NEW!! STUMP THE GAFFER Sat & Sun: Dec 5 & 6 (9am - 5pm) Pearl Dick, Visiting Instructor 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.

Classes will be staggered according to skill level and demand. For example, beginners meet weeks 1 - 4; returning students meet weeks 2 - 5 with a common goal to eventually complete 20 shop hours toward studio rental time.

No experience required. Please call the office for further information. All materials provided. $225

BLACKSMITHING If you are interested in scheduling a private blacksmithing party, please call our office at 269-925-5555.

Prerequisite: Glassblowing 2. Bring a lunch and a sketchbook. $350

LIMITED AVAILABILITY CALL TODAY

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JEWELRY

(age 12 & UP)

WIRE FUN

(age 8 & UP)

NEW!! PIERCING & SAWING COPPER

NEW!! FANTASTIC FUN WITH WIRE

Mon: Oct 5 (6 - 8pm)

Sat: Oct 24 (10am - 2pm)

Instructor: Tina Walter

Jessica Bohus, Visiting Instructor

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.

No experience required. All materials provided. $55

FAMILY-ORIENTED CLASS FOR AGES 8 & UP. Using pipe cleaners or steel wire, students will create 3dimensional creatures. Participants are welcome to think about incorporating their sculpture into a Halloween costume.

No experience required. All materials provided. $45; families of 4 or more-$35 each.

Ask About our Award Winning FiredUP! Afterschool Teen Program At WSG DAPPED AND DOMED EARRINGS Mon: Nov 9 (6 - 8pm) Instructor: Tina Walter 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

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WIRE STAR ORNAMENTS Mon: Dec 7 (6 - 8pm) Instructor: Tina Walter FAMILY-ORIENTED CLASS FOR AGES 8 & UP. Be a star this holiday season and make your own copper wire ornaments! Learn to create a jig for easy production of multiples. We will wrap, hammer and hang these beauties! Bring your own beads for embellishment or purchase them at WSG. No experience required. All materials provided. $50

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STAINED GLASS

(age 12 & UP)

BEGINNING STAINED GLASS: COPPER FOIL METHOD Tues: Sept 22 & 29 (6 - 8:30pm) OR

STAINED GLASS INDEPENDENT STUDY

Wed: Oct 14 & 21 (6 - 8:30pm) OR

Instructor: May Schultz-Reed

No experience required. All materials provided. $95

INTERMEDIATE STAINED GLASS Thurs: Nov 12 & 19 (6 - 8:30pm) Instructor: May Schultz-Reed Continue your stained glass experience and improve your technique. Create a 11” x 14” panel by the end of class.

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LEAD CAME METHOD OF STAINED GLASS Mon & Tues: Oct 5 & 6 (6 - 8:30pm) 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.

Thurs: Dec 10 & 17 (6 - 8:30pm)

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.

SPECIALTY STAINED GLASS

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

Tues: Nov 3, 10, 17 & 24 (6 - 8pm) Instructor: May Schultz-Reed For those students who want to create more time-consuming, 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 additiona information. $160

A STAINED GLASS HALLOWEEN Sat: Oct 17 (10am - noon) Instructor: May Schultz-Reed Spend some time in the studio making two colorful Halloween suncatchers. Choose from a pumpkin, witch's hat or candy corn. This class is a precursor to Beginning Stained Glass.

No experience required. All materials provided. $40

NEW! ANGELS, ANGELS

STAINED GLASS TREE ORNAMENTS

Sat: Nov 21 (10am – 12:30pm)

Sat: Dec 12 (10am - noon)

Instructor: May Schultz-Reed Just in time for Christmas! Make 3 stained glass angels perfect for gift giving No experience required. All materials provided. $45

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.

No experience required. All materials provided. $40

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Month in a Glance—Courses (please reference the catalog for details)

September 2015

Fusing –Orange, Glassblowing –Dark Red, Beadmaking—Green

Sun

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

1

2

3

4

8

9 Hump Day Fusing

10

11 TGIF Back in the Saddle

12 Glass as Fabric 1 Glassblowing 1(Day 1)

16 Glassblowing 3 (wk1)

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18 TGIF Friday Night fusing

19 Glass as Fabric (2) Artoberfest

Sculpture for Garden (weekend Day 1)

Sculpture for Garden (weekend Day 2)

25 TGIF Dimensions in Fused Glass (1)

26 Glassblowing 2(Day1) Dimensions in Fused Glass (2)

Mon

6

7

13 Glassblowing 1 (Day2)

20 Sculpture for Garden (weekend Day 3)

14 Sculpture Tour Glassblowing 1 (wk 1) Beginning Fuse Glass(1)

15 FiredUp Open House

21 Beginning Fuse Glass(2) Glassblowing 1 (wk 2)

22 Beginning Stain Glass(1)

Stained Glass– Blue, Metal Shop—Purple, Jewelry—Brown, Events –Black

23 Hump Day Fusing Glassblowing 3 (wk2)

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Sat TGIF

5

Beginning Beadmaking(1)

27 Glassblowing 2(Day2) Beginning Beadmaking(1)

28 Glassblowing 1 (wk 3)

29 Beginning Stain Glass(2)

4 Glassblowing Pumpkins

Mon

5 Glassblowing 1 (wk 4) Jewelry—Copper 12

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

1 Blown Ornaments

2 Glassblowing 2 (wk3)

3 Stained Glass Study

4 Glassblowing 4(wk3)

5 Hot Wired for Dichro

6 TGIF

7 Drinking Vessel 1 Calling All Fusers

8 Drinking Vessel (2)

9 Artistic Welding (4) Beginning Beads(1) Glassblowing (wk3) Jewelry—Earrings

10 Stained Glass Study

11 Hump Day Fusing Glassblowing 4(wk4)

12 Intermediate Stained Glass 1

13 TGIF Calling All Fusers

14 Glassblowing 1(Day1) Calling All Fusers Christmas Beads

15 Glassblowing 1 (Day2)

16 Beginning Fusing(1) Beginning Beads(2) Artistic Welding

17 Intermediate Beads (1) Stained Glass Study

18 Intermediate Beads (2)

19 Intermediate Stained Glass 2

20 TGIF Friday Night Fusing

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22 Solo Blow

23 Beginning Fusing(2) Glassblowing 1 (wk1)

24 Stained Glass Study

25 Hump Day Fusing Glassblowing 3(wk1)

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30 Glassblowing 1(wk2)

Tue

Stained Glass– Blue, Metal Shop—Purple, Jewelry—Brown, Events –Black

Paperweight Reflections Bead—Twists & Cane

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27 Holiday Sale

28 Glassblowing 2(Day 1) Holiday Sale

Holiday Sale

Fusing –Orange, Glassblowing –Dark Red, Beadmaking—Green Stained Glass– Blue, Metal Shop—Purple, Jewelry—Brown, Events –Black

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

1

2 TGIF Strip Fusing(1)

3 Artistic Welding (1) Strip Fusing (2)

6 Stain Glass Lead Method(2)

7 Glassblowing 3(wk 4)

8 Beginning Fused Glass (1)

9 TGIF

10 Artistic Welding(2) Trick or Treat Beads Glass Blowing 3 (Day 1)

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14 Hump Day Fusing Pull Stringer & Markers Beginning Stain Glass

15 Beginning Fused Glass (2)

16 TGIF

17 Artistic Welding(3) Silver in Glass Beads

December 2015 Sun

Mon

Fusing –Orange, Glassblowing –Dark Red, Beadmaking—Green Stained Glass– Blue, Metal Shop—Purple, Jewelry—Brown, Events –Black

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

1 Intermediate Beads (1)

2 Glassblowing 3(wk2)

3 Flat Glass Flows (1)

4 Flat Glass Flows (2) TGIF

5 Stump the Gaffer(1) Artistic Welding (1) Beads—Charms

7 Wire Ornaments Glassblowing 1(wk 3)

8 Intermediate Beads (2)

9 Glassblowing 3(wk3) Hump Day Fusing

10 Beginning Stained Glass(1)

11 TGIF Holiday NTAA Art Hop

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13 Glassblowing 3(Day2)

14 Glassblowing 1(wk 4)

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16 Glassblowing 3(wk4)

17 Beginning Stained Glass(2)

18 TGIF

19 Spin to Win Artistic Welding (3)

20 Spin to Win

21 Holiday Sale

22 Holiday Sale

23 Holiday Sale

24 Holiday Sale

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27

28

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Dec Holiday Sale

6 Stump the Gaffer(2)

Stained Glass Halloween

Blowing Surface

18 Spin to Win

19 Beginning Beadmaking(1) Glassblowing 2 (week 1) Artistic Welding(1)

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21 Glassblowing 4 (wk 1) Beginning Stain Glass (1)

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23 TGIF NTAA—Art Hop Pumpkin Sale Trick or Treat

24 Faces in Glass Beads Wire Fantastic Fun Glass Blowing 4(Day 1)

25 Glassblowing 4 (Day 2)

26 Beginning Beadmaking(2) Glassblowing 2 (wk 2) Artistic Welding(2)

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28 Hump Day Fusing Glassblowing 4 (wk 2)

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30 TGIF Friday Night fusing

31 Blowing Advance Form

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Sun

30 Glassblowing 3 (wk3)

Stain Glass Lead Method(1)

11 Glassblowing 3 (Day 2)

Fusing –Orange, Glassblowing –Dark Red, Beadmaking—Green

Glassblowing 2 (Day2)

October 2015 Sun

November 2015

Make a Fused Ornament Glassblowing 3(Day 1)

Artistic Welding (2) Stained Glass Ornament

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STUDIO RENTAL REGISTRATION IS OPEN AND ONGOING Available rental times for the Fusing, Stained Glass, Flameworking and Metal Studios 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.

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. $75 PER PERSON, PER SESSION, SHARED BENCH. Mon and Fri, 2-6 starting September 14 Tues and Thurs, 6-10 starting September 14 Weekends: September Sat. and Sun. 12 & 13, 2-6 Sat. and Sun., 26 & 27, 2-6 October

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Sat. and Sun., 10 & 11, 2-6 Sat. and Sun., 24 & 25, 2-6 November Sat. and Sun., 14 & 15, 2-6 Sat. and Sun., 28 & 29, 2-6 December Sat. and Sun., 12 & 13, 2-6

FUSING STUDIO RENTAL In order to use the 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! $10 per hour by appointment.

STAINED GLASS STUDIO RENTAL In order to use the studio you must have completed a Beginning 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. $10 per hour by appointment.

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. $12 per hour for Hot Head torch. $15 per hour for Minor torch by appointment. Previous experience with Minor torch required.

METAL STUDIO RENTAL In order to use the studio you must be 15 years old or older, have completed 20 hours of Artistic Welding, faculty approval, 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 REGISTRATION INFORMATION Registration is open and on-going Courses require pre-registration and are based on Eastern Standard Time OFFICE HOURS: Tue.— Fri., 10 am—5 pm Sat., Noon—4 pm Sun. & Mon.—CLOSED

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

REGISTER; By phone (269)925-5555 or  in person during office hours.

PAYMENT: Due 5 days after registra tion to secure your place in class. Payments must be made through the office. Instructors are not responsible  for collecting 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 NOTES: 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 waiver on the first day of class

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Protective eyewear is required and provided. Prescription eyeglasses are acceptable with side shields.

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

Long Pants/jeans /garments 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 allowed.

No jewelry or acrylic nails allowed. Gloves are to be worn.

Long hair must be tied back.

IMPORTANT CLOSING DUE TO WEATHER Water Street Glassworks will close when Benton Harbor Schools close due to weather conditions.

Fired Up! After-school teen program & adult programming will be cancelled when Benton Harbor Schools are closed due to weather.

Please listen to 98.3 the Coast or Watch WSBT-TV channel 22 for us to be listed under school closings.

WATER STREET GLASSWORKS WILL BE CLOSED FOR THE HOLIDAYS Thursday, November 26 and noon on December 24 through January 5.

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