Water Street Glassworks 2014 Winter & Spring Semester Catalog

WINTER & SPRING 2014 SEMESTER CATALOG

140 Water Street, Benton Harbor, Michigan 49022 (269) 925-5555 www.waterstreetglassworks.org

school, studio and gallery dedicated to the glass and metal “fire arts” CLASSES & WORKSHOPS FOR STUDENTS AGE TEEN TO ADULT EVENTS AND EXHIBITIONS

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Water Street glassworks winter & spring 2014 nEWS & events

SAIC: FIRE & ICE

Benton Harbor spring art hop events

Exhibition & Performance Saturday, January 18, (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.

Friday, March 14, (6 - 9pm)

* "WEEKEND WARRIORS": Opening Reception Weekend Warriors are WSG's most dedicated group of adult students. It's not their profession, but it's certainly their passion!

Weekend Warriors is on display in the Dorris Akers Gallery, March 14 - April 19.

*WSG art hop Glass Sampler:

Create your own glass art during Art Hop! Sample up to four very different ways of working with glass for a small fee.

• PULLED GLASS FLOWER - $40.

• GLASS PAPERWEIGHT - $60.

• GLASS BEADS - $15.

• SMALL FUSED GLASS PANEL - $15.

All Sampler materials are provided. No experience is required.

Projects will start on the ½ hr. We suggest you pre-register for a time slot as space availability varies.

*GELATOWORKS RE-OPENS FOR THE SEASON!

Celebrate the spring re-opneing with some Irish cheer at GelatoWorks and savor some St. Patrick’s Day-inspired flavors among the many delicious created by Palazzolo's artisan gelato created in Fennville, Michigan.

Spend Valentine's Evening In support of the Fired Up! after school teen glass program. WSG cordially invites you and your Valentine to a swingin’ good time in The Oak Room at the Citadel.Located at 91 Hinkley Street. Enjoy heavy hors d’oeuvres, cash bar, desserts and gelato. Dance to the swingin’ tunes of the Ed Bagatini New Swing Orchestra. Bid to your hearts' desire on Live and silent auction items. Fired Up! students have created heartwarming pieces available for purchase. Guests will also receive a special glass gift! $75 per person, limited to 100 guests.

Call 925-5555 for tickets.

FIRED UP! SPRING EXHIBIT & DEMONSTRATION NIGHT Reception: Saturday, April 26, (6 - 8 pm) Exhibition April 26 - May 10 in the 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 2014 enrollment will be available.

Staff will be on hand to answer questions about the program. Fired Up! is available to youth 12 - 17 throughout Berrien County.

This free event is family-friendly and open to the public.

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Water Street gELATOWORKS Winter & spring 2014 NEWS & EVENTS

WATER STREET GLASSWORKS STAFF Administration and Operations: Lori Csintyan, Office Manager & Registrar May Schultz-Reed, Fired Up! Coordinator Becky Wehmer, Studio Manager Eli Zilke, Studio Technician Staff Instructors: Jerry Catania, Glassblowing Eli Zilke, Glassblowing May Schultz-Reed, Stained Glass Carolyn O'Hearn, Fused Glass Becky Wehmer, Flameworking & Glassblowing

*New!* Make it for Mom Saturday at Water Street Glassworks!

Saturday, may 03 Make a memorable gift to give to mom or grandma this Mothers' Day at "Make It For Mom Saturday" at Water Street Glassworks.

Choose 1, 2 or all 3 classes!

GelatoWorks: Fired Up! GelatoWorks Team

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

=NIGHT LIGHT (1 - 2pm) Instructor: Marion Maier Create a special night light for Mom to light the way for Mother's Day! No experience required. Limited to ages 12 - 16. All materials provided. $25.

=BEAD BRACELET (2 - 3pm) Instructor: Becky Wehmer Use a torch to make glass beads and create a dazzling bracelet for Mom to wear this Mothers' Day. No experience required. Limited to ages 12 - 16. All materials provided. $25.

=STAINED GLASS SUNCATCHER (3 - 4:30pm) Instructor: May Schultz-Reed Make a beautiful stained glass suncatcher to display in a window for Mom to enjoy everyday.

No experience required. Limited to ages 12 - 16. All materials provided. $25.

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Water Street glassworks WINTER & SPRING 2014 vISITING ARTISTS

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 Group­­a 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.

Kait Rhoads Kait Rhoads received her BFA from Rhode Island School of Design in 1993 and her MFA from Alfred University in 2001.

In 2001 She traveled to Italy on a Fulbright grant to study sculpture in Murano, Venice. She lives and works in Seattle WA. Collections: Seattle Art Museum, Corning Museum of Glass and Carnegie Museum of Art.

Form & Function, Kait Rhoads

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Water Street GLASSWORKS cLASS rEGISTRATION & student requirements

WSG CLASS REGISTRATION INFORMATION All courses require pre-registration and are based on Eastern Standard Time.

REGISTRATION BEGINS JANUARY 02, 2014 OFFICE HOURS: Tuesday thru Friday, 10am-5pm;

Saturday, 12am-4pm

Sunday & Monday, Closed REGISTER: by phone (269) 925-5555 or in person during office hours. We do not accept online or email registrations at this time.

PAYMENT: due no more than 5 days after registration and must be made through the office.

(Instructors are not responsible for 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 7 days prior to class.

PARKING: parking and entrance to studio 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, weather, illness or equipment failure.

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, refunded or destroyed.

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

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 non-flammable 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.

WATER STREET GLASSWORKS WILL BE CLOSED FOR THE HOLIDAYS: December 22 thru January 1 WATER STREET GELATOWORKS IS TAKING A WINTER HIATUS. LOOK FOR GELATO TO RETURN TO THE CASE FRIDAY, MARCH 14 IN TIME FOR THE BENTON HARBOR SPRING ART HOP AT 6PM CLOSINGS DUE TO WINTER WEATHER: Water Street Glassworks will close when Benton Harbor Public Schools close due to winter weather conditions.

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Water Street GLASSWORKS studio rental information

STUDIO RENTAL REGISTRATION All courses require pre-registration and are based on Eastern Standard Time.

REGISTRATION BEGINS JANUARY 03, 2014 REGISTER: by phone or in person. No email registrations for the hot shop during the first week of registration.

PAYMENT: due no more than 5 days after registration.

CANCELLATION: refunds given up to 7 days prior to rental.

PARKING: parking and entrance to studio 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 rental slots according to demand, weather, illness or equipment failure. You will be contacted if a rental slot is cancelled.

• If a rental slot is cancelled by WSG, your payment will be returned, refunded or destroyed.

• All renters must fulfill class matriculation requirements for each studio and be approved by for renting by Studio Manager.

Contact the Studio Manager: (269)925-1944 - OR - via email: becky@waterstreetglassworks.org glassblowing studio RENTAL

FUSED GLASS STUDIO RENTAL ages 12 & up)

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. $70 per person, per session, shared bench.

Fusing studio rental hours are available to students (12 & up) who have successfully completed Beginning Fused Glass and can safely demonstrate a proficient level of skill or by 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

Weekdays: Mondays & Fridays, (2-6 pm) Tuesdays & Thursdays, (6-10pm) WEEKENDS: Saturdays Jan. 25, (2-6pm) Feb. 08 & 22, (2-6pm) March 01, (1-5pm) March 08, (2-6pm) April 03, 17, 24 & 31, (2-6pm) April 05, (2-6pm) April 12 & 19, (10am-2pm & 2-6pm) May 03, 17, 24 & 31, (2-6pm) weekends: Sundays Jan 26, (2-6pm) Feb. 09 & 23, (2-6pm) March 09, (2-6pm) March 30, (10am-2pm & 2-6pm) April 04, 06 & 18, (2-6pm) April 11 & 27, (10am-2pm & 2-6pm) April 13, (4-8pm) May 04 & 18 (2-6pm)

STAINED GLASS STUDIO RENTAL (Ages 12 & up) Stained glass studio rental hours are available to students (12 & up) who have successfully completed Beginning Stained Glass.

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

FLAMEWORKING STUDIO RENTAL (Ages 12 & up) Flameworking studio rental hours are available to students (12 & up) who have successfully comleted Flameworking 2. 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. Make arrangements in advance to use a Minor torch.

Rental times for the Fusing, Stained Glass and Flameworking Studio are available by appointment.

Please call the Studio Manager at (269)925-1944 to make arrangements.

Please inquire for additional times available.

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Weekend Glassblowing Ages 15 & above

WSG Matriculation Sequence For Glassblowing • Glassblowing instruction in both the four-week and weekend formats is sequenced into four courses: Glassblowing 1, 2, 3 and 4 • Tutoring is available in between each session if you or the instructor feel additional experience is needed, to progress to the next level.

• After successful completion of either sequence, you are eligible for studio rental, which allows access to the glassblowing studio in four-hour reserved time slots.

GLASSBLOWING 1: Weekend Workshop Saturday & Sunday, January 25 & 26, (9am - 2pm) - or Saturday & sunday, april 05 & 06, (9am - 2pm) Instructor: Jerry Catania This hands-on workshop 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.

GLASSBLOWING 2: Weekend Workshop Saturday & Sunday, February 08 & 09, (9am - 2pm) - OR Saturday & Sunday, April 26 & 27, (9am - 2pm) Instructor: Jerry Catania Practice desired shapes and learn an introduction to color as you build on the basic techniques and skills learned in Glassblowing 1.

Prerequisite: Glassblowing 1. All materials are provided. $250.

GLASSBLOWING TUTORING Instructor: Becky Wehmer or Eli Zilke If you have completed a glassblowing level but still feel a little behind, we now offer tutoring! Becky or Eli 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). $70 / hr.

GLASSBLOWING 3 : (Bit Work) Weekend Workshop Saturday & Sunday, February 22 & 23, (9am - 2pm) - OR Saturday & Sunday, May 03 & 04, (9am - 2pm) Instructor: Jerry Catania Move beyond the basic vessel and focus on the techniques and teamwork necessary to accurately and safely apply "bits" such as handles, feet, wraps and prunts. Exercises to develop these skills will be applied to your own design interests.

Prerequisite: Glassblowing 2. All materials are provided. $250.

GLASSBLOWING 4 Adv. Techniques - Refining Form & Craft: Four-Week Course Saturday & Sunday, march 08 & 09, (9am - 2pm) - OR Saturday & Sunday, May 17 & 18, (9am - 2pm) Instructor: Jerry Catania This course builds on the basic color and shaping techniques covered in the Glassblowing 2 & 3. Incalmo, wraps, cane pick-ups, optical mold designs, cane drawing, etc. will be covered.

Prerequisite: Glassblowing 3. Bring your own color. $250.

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Weekday Glassblowing ages 15 & up

GLASSBLOWING 1: Four-Week Course Mondays, January 20 - February 10 , (6 - 8:30pm) - OR Mondays, March 31 - April 21, (6 - 8:30 pm) Instructor: Jerry Catania This hands-on workshop 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.

SPECIAL TOPICS AGES 15 & UP

*New!*

ITALIAN STEMWARE: WEEKEND WORKSHOP

Saturday & Sunday, February 01 & 02, (10am - 5pm) Instructor: Eli Zilke Push your own limits! Learn how to blow thin cups, stems, and feet to assemble into goblets - one of Italy's proudest traditions.

Prerequisite: Glassblowing 3. $240.

GLASSBLOWING 2: Four-Week Course Mondays, February 24 - March 17, (6 - 8:30pm) - OR Mondays, April 28 - May 19, (6 - 8:30pm) Instructor: Jerry Catania Practice desired shapes and learn an introduction to color as you build on the basic techniques and skills learned in Glassblowing 1.

Prerequisite: Glassblowing 1. All materials are provided. $250.

GLASSBLOWING 3 : (Bit-work) Four-Week Course Wednesdays, January 22 - February 12, (6 - 8:30pm) - OR Wednesdays, April 02 - 23, (6 - 8:30 pm) Instructor: Jerry Catania Move beyond the basic vessel and focus on the techniques and teamwork necessary to accurately and safely apply "bits" such as handles, feet, wraps and prunts. Exercises to develop these skills will be applied to your own design interests.

Prerequisite: Glassblowing 2. All materials are provided. $250.

GLASSBLOWING 4 Adv. Techniques - Refining Form & Craft: Four-Week Course Wednesdays, February 26 - March 19, (6 - 8:30pm) Instructor: Jerry Catania This course builds on the basic color and shaping techniques covered in the Glassblowing 2 & 3. Incalmo, wraps, cane pick-ups, optical mold designs, cane drawing, etc. will be covered.

Prerequisite: Glassblowing 3. Bring your own color. $250.

ADVANCED CANE & MURRINI: WEEKEND WORKSHOP Saturday & Sunday, February 15 & 16, (10am - 4pm) Instructor: Eli Zilke Learn to produce decorative cane and murrini, including your own personal signature murrini to use in your future masterpieces.

Prerequisite: Glassblowing 3. $210.

PAPERWEIGHT WORKSHOP Saturday, March 01, (9am - 1pm) Instructor: Jerry Catania Learn basic forming and color application techniques used in traditional and contemporary paperweight designs. Learn to use woodblocks and paperweight paddles as shaping tools.

Color techniques include: optically-molded frit, wraps, colored powders and bubbles.

Prerequisite: Glassblowing 2. $175.

SPIN TO WIN: CENTRIFUGAL CASTING Sunday, March 02, (10 am - 4pm) or sunday, may 25, (10am - 4pm) Instructor: Jerry Catania 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. $150.

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special Topics aGES 15 & UP

*New!*

*New!*

Saturday & Sunday, March 15 & 16, (9am - 6pm) Visiting artist: Kait Rhoads This two-day workshop will explore two specific elongated forms in glass: long-necked bottle and the cone. On the first day, clear glass will be used in order to fully explore the mechanics/choreography of creating these forms. On the second day, color will be incorporated into the forms to make it even more exciting!

Teamwork will be emphasized as the teacher has a foundation of Italian style glassworking. Students will adapt the physics of how glass functions to "work smarter not harder".

Prerequisite: Glassblowing 3. $375.

Saturday & sunday, May 10 & 11, (9am - 5pm) Visiting artist: Pearl Dick In this introductory level hot sculpting course, students will learn how to bring their sketches to life in hot glass. Bitwork, garage assembly and color applications will be covered as well as strategic puntying and collaboration.

Prerequisite: Glassblowing 2. Bring a sketchbook and a butter knife. $325.

FORM & COLOR: WEEKEND WORKSHOP

HOT SCULPTING THE BUBBLE: WEEKEND WORKSHOP

SCULPTURE FOR THE GARDEN: three-DAY WEEKEND WORKSHOP Friday, March 28, (5 - 8pm) & Saturday, March 29, (10am - 4pm) & Sunday, March 30, (10am - 4pm) Instructors: Jerry Catania & Lou Mark 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. $290.

KEEP YOUR EYE ON THE BALL Sunday, April 13, (11am - 4pm) Instructor: Becky Wehmer Think "out loud" through the process of effective and efficient glassblowing. What am I making? What will I need? How to I communicate with my partner? It's all about looking ahead. Learn a few ergonomic posture tricks along the way and we'll save some time to address your special concerns.

Prerequisite: Glassblowing 3. $110.

GLASSBLOWING FOR FUSERS & FUSING FOR GLASSBLOWERS: Two-Week Course Saturdays, May 24 & 31, (10am - 2pm) Instructors: Carolyn O'Hearn & Eli Zilke Week number one: Fusers design and pull cane pull murrini in the hot shop while Blowers create pattern bars in the fusing studio. Week number two: Fusers will incorporate their cane into a fused piece, and Blowers will incorporate their pattern bars into a blown piece.

Prerequisite: Glassblowing 2 for glassblowing studtents Beginning Fused Glass for fusing students. Bring your own color. $175.

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FLAMEWORking FLAMEWORKING (ages (AGES 12 & UP)

FLAMEWORKING 1: WEEKEND WORKSHOP Saturday & Sunday, January 25 & 26, (1 - 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. $115.

*New!* INTRODUCTION TO THE MINOR TORCH: WEEKEND WORKSHOP

Saturday, February 15, (10am - 4pm) Instructor: Gina Edwards Learn the basics of beadmaking on the more technically advanced, propane/oxygen Minor Torch. Learn safety, adjusting the flame and a variety of embellishment techniques that will give you a solid foundation to build on. A brief lecture will be followed by demonstrations and plenty of Minor torch time.

No experience required. $125.

*New!* FLAMEWORKING 2: TWO-WEEK COURSE

mondays, February 03 & 10, (6 - 9pm) Instructor: Becky Wehmer Expand on what you learned in Flameworking 1 using the Hot Head torch. Techniques such as twisties, dot patterns and demonstrations of specific techniques will be included.

Prerequisite: Flameworking 1. $115.

TWISTY BEADS Saturday, March 01, (1 - 5pm) Instructor: Becky Wehmer "Twisties" are 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 create beads that look visually complicated.

Prerequisite: Flameworking 1. $75.

*New!*

FLAMEWORKING 2: WEEKEND WORKSHOP

Saturday & Sunday, March 08 & 09, (1 - 4pm) Instructor: Becky Wehmer Expand on what you learned in Flameworking 1 using the Hot Head torch. Techniques such as twisties, dot patterns and demonstrations of specific techniques will be included.

Prerequisite: Flameworking 1. $115.

MAKING MURRINI Saturday, March 15, (10am - 4pm) Instructor: Gina Edwards Murrini is one of the most intricate ways to add detail to your beads. Through lecture and demonstration, you will Learn to create, pull and cut murrini it into slices, and apply them to a bead. Minor torches will be used in this advanced class and beads will be annealed in the kiln.

Prerequisite: Flameworking 1. $125.

HEART OF HEARTS! Saturday, February 08, (9am - noon) Instructor: Becky Wehmer Learn the tips and tricks of making and decorating hearts shapes in celebration of Valnetines Day! Make at least three different styles of hearts and use stringers, dots, frit and a variety of tools to embellish your heart beads that reflect your sense of style.

Prerequisite: Flameworking 1. $65.

FLAMEWORKING 1: TWO-WEEK COURSE Tuesdays, February 18 & 25, (6 - 9pm) 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. $115.

ALL THAT GLITTERS: MAKING & USING GOLDSTONE STRINGER Saturday, march 29, (1 - 5pm) Instructor: Gina Edwards It's all about the sparkle! Goldstone stringer creates stunningly beautiful and elegant designs on beads. Learn how to take a chunk of goldstone and pull it into sparkly stringer to embellish their creations. A brief lecture will be followed by demonstrations and plenty of torch time. for Minor torches will be used and the beads wil be annealed in a kiln.

Prerequisite: Flameworking 1. $85.

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FLAMEWORKING

fusED GLASS

(AGES 12 & UP)

(AGES 12 & UP)

FLAMEWORKING 1: WEEKEND WORKSHOP

TGIF

Saturday & Sunday, April 05 & 06, (1 - 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. $115.

Fridays, (noon - 1pm) Instructor: Carolyn O'Hearn 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.

No experience required. $25.

January 10

4" Coaster

January 17

3" Wasabi dishes (2)

LIGHTHOUSE BEADS

January 24

6" Sushi plate

Saturday, April 26, (10am - 3pm) Instructor: Gina Edwards In this advanced class, create elaborate Lighthouse beads as a focal point to any piece of jewelry. Learn the importance of heat control, shaping techniques and stringer application through lecture and demonstration. Minor torches will be used and beads will be annealed in a kiln.

Prerequisite: Flameworking 1. $95.

January 31

4" X 6" photo frame

February 7

6" Bowl

February 14

Pins or pendants (5)

February 21

Nightlights (2)

February 28

4" X 6" suncatcher

March 7

Pocket vase

March 14

6" X 8" cheese tray

March 21

5" Square candy dish

March 28

Garden markers (5)

April 4

Bracelets

April 11

3" Wasabi dishes (2)

April 18

6" Sushi plate

April 25

6" Bowl

May 2

Nightlights (2)

May 9

Pins or pendants (5)

May 16

4" X 6" picture frame

May 23

5" Square snack dish

May 30

Pocket vase

FLAMEWORKING 1: TWO-WEEK COURSE mondays, May 05 & 12, (6 - 9pm) 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. $115.

SCULPTURAL BEADS: WEEKEND WORKSHOP Saturday & Sunday, May 17 & 18, (1 - 5pm) Instructor: Becky Wehmer Go beyond the round bead to create sculptural 3-D shapes.

Use your skills to work the bead from the inside out while you gain a better understanding of heat control. We’ll start with the classic fish, sculpting fins eyes and lips and move on to create representational glass sculptures or abstract decorative elements of your choice.

Prerequisite: Flameworking 1. $145.

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FRIDAY NIGHT FUSING FUN Fridays, (7 - 9:30pm) January, 24 - OR February 28 - OR March 28 - OR APRIL 25 - OR MAY 23 Instructor: Carolyn O'Hearn 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 Friday night fun projects available.

No experience required. $50.

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fusED GLASS (AGES 12 & UP)

CREATING A LANDSCAPE 1: TWO-WEEK COURSE FRIDAYS, January 10 & 17 (3 - 5pm) Instructor: Cindy Fielding Use a combination of fusing techniques to build a visuallytextured landscape panel.

Prerequisite: Beginning Fusing. All materials provided. $125

PRINCIPLES & PracticES OF FIRING TECHNIQUES Saturday, January 25, (10am - noon) - or Saturday, May 24, (10am - noon) Instructor: Carolyn O'Hearn Learn more about the details of kiln use, shelf preparation, firing schedules, terminology, product selection and a side-byside comparison of variables. Class is a discussion format with some hands-on experience including the determination and programming of firing schedules. Samples and notes provided.

No experience required, but some fusing experience is beneficial.

All materials provided. $65.

BEGINNING FUSED GLASS: TWO-WEEK COURSE Thursdays, January 16 & 23, (6 - 8pm) - Or Thursdays, March 6 & 13, (6 - 8pm) new instructor: Marion Maier Learn the fundamentals of glass fusing. This introductory evening 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!

No experience required. $85.

CREATING A LANDSCAPE 2 Fridays, January 31 & February 07, (6 - 8pm) Instructor: Cindy Fielding Bring your earlier landscape projects for review. We'll discuss what was successful and what changes or improvements you can make in your new creation. Finished projects will be 7" x 12".

Prerequisite: Landscape 1. All materials provided. $135.

BEGINNING FUSED GLASS: two-week course SATURDAYs, February 08 & 15 (10am - Noon) - or Saturdays, April 12 & 19 (10am - noon) new instructor: Marion Maier Learn the fundamentals of glass fusing. This introductory morning 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!

No experience required. $85.

*New!* DESIGN ELEMENTS

Thursdays, (6 - 8pm) Instructor: Carolyn O’Hearn Focus on individual elements and techniques to include in your fused glass projects. Target those subjects you would like to learn more about and leave those you are already familiar with.

Sign up for one, all, or somewhere between.

Prerequisite: Beginning Fusing. All materials provided.

February 20

Decals: use of, method, prep, programming and printing. Session should result in approx. 2 square feet of glass elements. Bring your laptop if possible , but it is not required.

$80.

February 27

Stencils: use of, limitations, tips & tricks $80. to minimize limitations, shading & twotone. Session should result in approx. 2 square feet of glass elements.

April 10

Paints & Enamels: Includes Glassline, Reusch, powders & precious metals.

Session should result in approx. 2 square feet of glass elements.

$80.

April 17 & 24

Pattern Bars: two-week class; briefly cover designing patterns, firing & sectioning to establish groundwork for further investigation. Class will yield a 12" slab of sectioned pattern bar.

$80.

MULTI-LAYER FUSING Saturday, March 08 & 15, (10am - noon) Instructor: Carolyn O'Hearn Learn how to add complexity to your fused projects as you increase visual and physical depth. We will plan and execute designs through the use of multiple layers and firings.

Prerequisite: Beginning Fusing. All materials provided. $110.

*New!* REACTIONS IN FUSED GLASS: weekend workshop

Saturday & Sunday, May 10 & 11, (1 - 4pm) Visiting artist: Robin Kittleson Reactions refer to color shifts which occur when glasses of different mineral compositions chemically react with one another. Learn to identify combinations of glass that will or will not react; why this happens and how to exaggerate, or prevent, reactions from occurring. Working with Bullseye sheet, accessory glasses, and metal foils, expect to create a range of samples to use as reference in your own work. Our second day will be dedicated to creating a larger showpiece using our findings from the first day. With technical knowledge, you can learn to control these reactions to create unique variations in your own glass work.

Prerequisite: Beginning Fusing. All materials provided. $120.

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stained glass & mosaics (AGES 12 & UP)

BEGINNING COPPER FOIL STAINED GLASS WINDOW TECHNIQUES: three-week course

MOSAIC STAINED GLASS WINDOW: Weekend Workshop

Tuesdays, January 21, 28 & February 04, (6 - 8:30pm) - OR wEDNESDAYS, MAY 14, 21, & 28, (6 - 8:30PM) Instructor: May Schultz-Reed Learn the copper foil stained glass method to create windows and lamps. The first class will be a “quick learning class” to prepare you for creating any leaded glass window. Create a small window as you lean to the tools and techniques in leaded stained glass such as: work surface, pattern prep, cutting, grinding, fitting, soldering joints, framing and pattern design tips. During the second and third class you will execute what you have learned and create a suncatcher. Choose a design from several different patterns.

No experience required. All materials provided. $135.

Friday, February 21, (6 - 9pm) & Saturday, February 22, (10am - 4pm) & Sunday, February 23, (noon - 4pm) Instructor: Carolyn O'Hearn Use beautiful pieces of stained glass and repurpose a woodframed window as a work of art for your home or garden. We will cover basic mosaic techniques and adhesives, completing the work with a sanded grout. Windows are available for purchase or bring your own.

No experience required. All materials provided except window. $135.

BE MY VALENTINE! Saturday, February 01, (1 - 3:30pm) Instructor: May Schultz-Reed Make three Valentine hearts just in time for Valnetine's Day and give the perfect gift!

No experience required. All materials provided. $45.

BEGINNING COPPER FOIL STAINED GLASS WINDOW TECHNIQUES: WEEKEND WORKSHOP Saturday & Sunday March 01 & 02, (1 - 5pm) - OR sATURDAY & SUNDAY, mAY 17 & 18, (1 - 5PM) Instructor: May Schultz-Reed Learn the copper foil stained glass method to create windows and lamps. The first class will be a “quick learning class” to prepare you for creating any leaded glass window. Create a small window as you lean to the tools and techniques in leaded stained glass such as: work surface, pattern prep, cutting, grinding, fitting, soldering joints, framing and pattern design tips. During the second and third class you will execute what you have learned and create a suncatcher. Choose a design from several different patterns.

No experience required. All materials provided. $135.

INTERMEDIATE STAINED GLASS: THREE-WEEK COURSE Tuesdays, April 08, 15, 22, (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.

Prerequisite: Beginning Stained Glass or instructor approval.

All materials provided. $135.

TRADITIONAL MOSAIC TECHNIQUE: WEEKEND WORKSHOP Friday, April 04, (6 - 9pm) & Saturday, April 05, (10am - 6pm) & Sunday, April 06, (10am - 4pm) Instructor: Carolyn O'Hearn Learn the traditional method for working with vitreous tile and explore the use of line as you complete a 12" square panel suitable for a wall hanging or use as a table top. Tools will also be available to work during your own time, with a refundable deposit.

No experience required. All materials provided. $155.

Please See Page 6 For Studio Rental Information

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light metals/jewelry (AGES 12 & UP)

BEGINNING COPPER ENAMELing: Three-week course Thursdays, march 10 - 24, (6 - 8:30pm) - Or Saturdays, April 30, may 07 & 14 (6 - 8:30) Instructor: Jackie Baker This class will introduce the basic techniques of fusing glass powder to copper—called enameling. Learn how to apply glass powder using a variety of decorative techniques including stenciling, drawing, and stamping. Pieces will be fired and can be completed as decorative objects or jewelry.

No experience required. All materials provided. $135.

*New!* DAPPED & DOMED EARRINGS

Saturday, February 22, (1 - 3pm) Instructor: Tina Walter Learn new metalworking skills to create delightful Dapped and domed and 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. $60.

WIRE-WRAPPED BRACELET (put your beads to use) Tuesday, May 06, (6:30 - 8:30pm) Instructor: Angela Caldwell Put your hand made beads to use (or choose from a selection provided) by incorporating them into a wire-wrapped, linked bracelet.You may have time to make a pair of earrings to match!

Copper or bronze wire provided.

No experience required. All materials provided. $60.

COLD CONNECTIONS Saturday, May 31, (1 - 4pm) instructor: Angela Caldwell Love the industrial sheek look of layered and combined metals or rivets and tubing? Cold connections are the way to put it all together. Learn the basics of tube and nail rivets to create interesting earrings, pendants or components for bracelets.

Learn to cut, drill, saw, file and hold all your pieces together with various types of rivets. Once you learn these techniques, you won’t be able to stop! This class is for beginners or returning students.

No experience required. All materials provided. $75.

*New!* BIRD'S NEST PENDANT

Saturday, April 19, (1 - 3:30pm) Instructor: Angela Caldwell This sweet nest pendant is easy to make, adorable to wear and makes a wonderful Mother's Day or spring birthday gift: Using craft wire and beads, you’ll make this pendant in short order.

Maybe you'll have time to make two!

No experience required. All materials provided. $65.

*New!* jewlery basics for BEADS

Saturday, April 12, (1 - 4pm) Instructor: Gina Edwards Learn how to combine beads you made (or purchased) into fabulous jewelry using the following basic techniques: stringing, crimping, attaching clasps, using headpins, etc. All other materials (spacer/accent beads, jewelry wire and findings) will be provided. Bead assortments will be available for purchase if necessary.

No experience required. Bring your own beads. Beads will also be available for sale. All other materials provided. $75.

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metals

(AGES 15 & UP)

CREATIVE WELDING 1: FOUR-WEEK COURSE Mondays, January 20 & 27, February 03 & 10, (6 - 9pm) - OR Mondays, March 31, April 07, 14 & 21, (6 - 9pm) Instructor: Josh Andres This introduction to artistic welding and metal working includes safety in the studio and how to handle the tools in order to cut, bend, hammer, torch and weld steel to create metal artwork.

No experience required. All materials provided. $225.

CREATIVE WELDING 2: FOUR-WEEK COURSE Mondays, February 24, March 03, 10, 17, (6 - 9pm) Instructor: Josh Andres This is a continuation of Creative Welding 1. Students will develop intro skills in artistic welding and metalworking. Learn safety in the studio and how to handle the tools in order to cut, bend, hammer, torch and weld steel to create metal artwork. At the conclusion of Creative Welding 2, students may apply to rent studio time.

Prerequisite: Creative Welding 1. All materials provided. $225.

CREATIVE WELDING 1: two-week course Saturdays, April 19 & 26, (10am- 4pm) Instructor: Josh Andres This introduction to artistic welding and metal working includes safety in the studio and how to handle the tools in order to cut, bend, hammer, torch and weld steel to create metal artwork.

No experience required. All materials provided. $225.

*New!* BLACKSMITHING: WEEKEND WORKSHOP

Saturday & Sunday, May 03 & 04, (10am - 6pm) Instructor: Dan Mackessy 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.

TORCH-WORKED METAL: WEEKEND WORKSHOP Saturday & Sunday, April 12 & 13, (9am - 4pm) Visiting artist: John VanAmerongen Explore the use of an oxy-acetylene torch as an alternative to blacksmithing. Square and round bar stock (1/4” to 1⁄2”) will be used to fabricate a project of your choice that falls within the scope and timeframe of the class. This technique lends itself to vine-like forms. Racks, shelves, hooks, hangers, garden art, and sculpture are all possibilities. John will help you realize your individual piece.

No experience required. All materials provided. $260.

WELDING: TEXTURE ON METAL Saturday, March 08, (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-a kind work.

Prerequisite: Creative Welding 2 or equivalent experience.

All materials provided. $85.

WELDING: GARDEN TRELLIS WORKSHOP Saturday, May 17, (10am - 4pm) Instructor: Josh Andres Create a beautiful, functional work of art in the form of a trellis for your garden or yard this spring, using re-bar and found objects. You will cut, bend, weld and fabricate metal.

Prerequisite: Creative Welding or equivalent experience. All materials provided. $150.

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