PROJECT BASED CLASSES

STAINED GLASS, FUSED/SLUMPED GLASS & KILN CAST GLASS

STAINED GLASS LAMP SHADES

-4 SESSION CLASS-

  • COURSE DESCRIPTION

    • Meeting once weekly, we will be diving into the beauty of light and glass through the making of Stained Glass Lamp Shades. We will cover how to cut, grind, and foil our pieces to create the panels of our lamp and then how to assemble these panels into a 3d form. At the end of our 4 weeks of work, students will go home with an incredible stained glass table lamp that they can plug right in and use!

  • AGES

    • 16+

  • WHEN

    • Friday Evenings 6:30-10pm

    • OCTOBER 27th & NOVEMBER 3rd, 10th & 17th

    • 14 hours total of class

  • WHERE

    • 817 S Oak Park Ave., Oak Park IL 60304

  • SKILL LEVEL

    • Total beginner through intermediate

  • COST

    • $395/Student - materials to be purchased separately

  • 6 Students per class

DRAWING WITH GLASS

  • COURSE DESCRIPTION

    • Join us for this one day class where you will have the opportunity to explore drawing techniques with and on glass. We will be using powdered glass, enamels and more to create layered images with visual depth.

      For this class, no glass cutting is required instead we will focus on surface design and layering to create beautiful images in glass.

      Choose which date/time works best for you! Feel free to sign up for multiple if you want to try a bigger project!

  • AGES

    • 11+

  • WHEN

    • THURSDAYS 11am-2pm

    • SATURDAYS 6-9PM

    • SUNDAYS 4-7PM

    • Click the registration button below to see all available dates.

  • WHERE

    • 817 S Oak Park Ave., Oak Park IL 60304

  • SKILL LEVEL

    • Beginner

  • COST

    • $120/Student

    • All materials included

  • 10 Students per class max

-1 day-

Glass by Suzanne Balestri

BUD VASES

-1 SESSION CLASS-

  • COURSE DESCRIPTION

    • Flowers, both dried and fresh, bring vibrancy and texture into our homes. But, if you are like me, you may struggle to find the perfect way to display them. Well, in this class solutions are to be found! We will be making bud vases that can be made for single flowers, or a small bunch. Students will learn to cut and shape glass, play with color, transparency and design .

    • Dive into the creative world of fused glass as you make a beautiful wall mounted or hanging bud vase!

  • AGES

    • 11+

  • WHEN

    • Multiple sessions - CHOOSE THE DAY THAT IS BEST FOR YOU!

      • Session 1: Friday, September 29th: 10am-1pm

      • Session 2: Saturday, October 14th: 1-4pm

      • Session 3: Wednesday, October 25th: 12-3pm

  • WHERE

    • 817 S Oak Park Ave., Oak Park IL 60304

  • SKILL LEVEL

    • Total beginner to intermediate

  • COST

    • $130/Student all materials included

  • 6 Students per class

GLASS BUGS: YOUNG KIDS CLASS

  • Bring your little into the glass studio to make an adorable BUG FRIEND! In this 30-40 minute session you and your little one will work together to make a fused glass bug. We will provide you with pre-cut glass shapes of many colors as well as decorative glass types like little pebbles of glass, thin rods, etc. to layer and assemble into a colorful, happy, bug.

  • This project is designed for young creatives ages 5+ as long as they are working with an adult or 10+ to work on their own. The materials for this class have been chosen specifically for young makers in order to maintain their safety while allowing them to explore!

  • WHEN

    • Every Saturday morning 9am-9:45am

  • WHO

    • Ages 5+ with an adult

    • Ages 10+ independent work

    • If both the adult and child would like to make a piece, 2 registrations are required. If only the child will be working with the aid of the adult, then only 1 registration is required.

    • Children younger than high school can not be dropped off.

  • WHERE

    • 817 S Oak Park Ave., Oak Park IL 60304

  • SKILL LEVEL

    • no experience, young kid friendly

  • COST

    • $40/student

      • All materials included

  • 10 students per class max

-30-40 MINUTE SESSION-

CLOCKS- FUSED GLASS

  • Personalize your space with a stunning handmade clock. Lets take the functional needs of our daily lives and turn them into aesthetic experiences!

  • In this class you will learn the basics of glass cutting and enamel work. You will have the opportunity to explore design, color and shape as well as choose the clock hands that you think best suite your clock design!

  • WHEN

    • multiple sessions - CHOOSE THE DAY/TIME THAT IS BEST FOR YOU!

      • Fridays: 2pm-5pm

      • Saturdays: 1-4pm

      • Wednesday 12pm-3pm

      • Click the registration button below to see all available dates.

        • If you are interested in make a more detailed/involved design feel free to sign up for multiple dates and we can continue the project in each session.

  • WHO

    • 13 & Up for independent work

    • 12 and below if working with a parent/adult

    • If both the adult and child would like to make a piece it will be two registrations. If only the child will be working with the aid of the adult it is just one.

    • Children younger than high school can not be dropped off.

  • WHERE

    • 817 S Oak Park Ave., Oak Park IL 60304

  • SKILL LEVEL

    • Beginner

  • COST

    • $145/student

      • All materials included

  • 8 students per class max

-1 SESSION: 3-HOUR CLASS-

Clock by Gayle Haynie