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Stained Glass
With Class

Old Central School
10 NW 5th St. Grand Rapids MN 

55744

 

 

 

 

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At Stained Glass With Class, It's all about You!

  • You set the schedule and pace

  • You decide on the project

Our patient and experienced instructors guide you through all aspects of stained glass construction, making your time enjoyable and inspiring! Our classes run as an open workshop and we teach when it is convenient for you.

Special weekend workshops can be scheduled for a great event with family and friends.*  Call now to schedule your time for learning the wonderful art of stained glass. Class fees are required at registration to hold your place in class. Class sizes are limited.
*We request that you respect our age guidelines for the stained glass class. Please, for safety reasons, no children under the age of 13!

 

Stained Glass Window and Specialty Classes

Beginning Stained Glass: Learn the basics in building a stained glass panel using the copper foil/solder method.  You make the choice in size, pattern, style and glass.  Up to 12 x12 inches:  $75.00 plus materials.

Larger sized windows vary in cost, increasing the class fee to an additional $40.00 per square foot.

Refresher Course: If it's been a while since your last stained glass experience, come and see us about a refresher course. We'll spark your memory and your inspiration. We also offer studio time and tool rental. Ask us for the details.

Leaded Window: Using the same glass cutting methods as in the copper foil technique, we will now put a window together using lead came.  Up to 12 x12 inches:  $75.00 plus materials.

Larger sized windows vary in cost, increasing the class fee to an additional $40.00 per square foot.

Glass Box: Whether you choose to cut your own glass using the Morton System or add sparkle with bevels, we will show you how to employ the copper foil method to make a beautiful box of any size.   $45 plus materials.

Kaleidoscope Kit:  This scope goes together beautifully with your choice of glass and kaleidoscope kit. You can choose a clear image disk to fill with broken glass and/or beads, or create your own disc using stained glass.   $50 plus materials.

Lamp Shade: Learn how to build a four to six panel glass lamp shade using a vase cap or spider. Or, we can teach you to build a "Tiffany (rounded) style" lamp shade. Once you see how this goes together, you will be making more!  $125 plus materials.

Picture Frame: Create a 4x6 or 5x7 stained glass picture frame. We have many exciting ideas for you!  
$45 including materials..


Mosaic Classes

Mosaic Stepping Stone: Make a beautiful stepping stone to personalize your garden or walkway. We teach you how to cut the glass, place it in a mold and then pour special Diamondcrete concrete that sets up in an hour. This makes a wonderful heirloom gift!         $45 plus materials.

Mosaic Table Top: Let's do the same for a table! You will cut glass to fit a pattern and this time we'll  glue it to a wood top and then apply grout rather than concrete. A true show-piece to be proud of! $45 plus materials.

Mosaic Park Bench: How about a fabulous mosaic park bench to enjoy a summer's evening! We have a great selection of patterns for you to choose from or you can design your own. You create the glass work, we do the concrete. Your final step is to transport it home for your garden. This is a 4-day project!  $125 plus materials.


Glass Fusing Class

Glass Fusing:  Learn a "hot" new twist for stained glass. This hands-on class will teach you about the tools, the special glass and the kilns in which you will do your own firing to create a beautiful project. Fusing only
$75 plus materials.

Glass Slumping:  The next session is to slump a circle of glass onto a mold to make a small dish or plate.  Again you will do your own firing of the kiln to learn the basic techniques.  Class cost is $75.00 plus materials.

 Glass Painting:  Learn to paint on glass with Maita. She will teach the basics and then fire your plate for you. The use of gold and colors will give you a lovely dishwasher safe butter or dessert plate. $45.00, includes materials and firing.

Kiln Firing:  Kiln rental fee is $10.00 per firing.


Beading Classes

Beginning Beading: Learn the basics of making a beautiful necklace, bracelet and earrings using glass beads, a clasp or toggle and sturdy wire.  $15.00 plus materials.
You can also make a beaded watch, beaded eyeglass holder or anything of your choice!

We have a huge selection of sterling silver and gold findings.  Also - all glass beads!


Torching Glass Beads

Beginning Glass Bead Making: Learn the basics of lampworking - firing up your torch and making glass beads.  We supply the tools, glass and instruction.  You come with great ideas.  $45.00 plus materials.

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