Blue Heron Glass Class Schedule

February-March 2010

A $50 deposit is required to register.

Deposit will be applied toward tuition. Deposit will be refunded for cancellations 1 week prior to class.

Deposit will not be refunded for no-shows. Minimum class size is 3 persons. Class will be cancelled and deposit refunded if minimum is not met.

Call (843) 769-7299 for more information.

 


 

Introduction to Stained Glass ($50)
Construct a 6 x 9 inch panel from glass and patterns supplied in this fun filled two week look into the world of stained glass. Tuition includes all materials.

■■ 6-8, Wed., Mar. 10, 17

Beginning Fusing and Slumping ($175)
Make an 8-inch sushi dish and a 12-inch bowl in this three-week class. A general overview of fusing techniques, pitfalls, and procedures will be presented. Tuition of  includes all materials, technical manual, and kiln time.

■■ 6-8 Tues., Mar. 9, 16, 23

Bowling with Greg ($75)
This introduction to fusing is like no other. Join nationally celebrated artist Greg Rawls (www.gregorieglass.com) in assembling an 8-inch bowl in this one-day, two-hour class. Tuition includes all materials and kiln time.

■■ 11-1 Sat., Feb. 27 
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11-1 Sat., Mar. 20

Dichroic Sculpture Workshop ($125)
Explore color and the wonderful sparkle of dichroic coatings in this fun-filled workshop with glass artist, Rosemary Collins. Learn about subtle color shifts as you construct a 6 by 9 inch sculpture of magical, metallic coated glass. Tuition includes all materials and kiln time.

■■ 1-4 Sun., Mar. 14

Introduction to Glass Beadmaking ($250)
Learn basic lampworking skills in this two-day workshop. Tuition includes the basic beadmaking kit—an assembly of tools specially chosen by the staff at Blue Heron, including a torch to continue your new hobby at home—to get you safely started in glass beadmaking.

■■ 6-8 Fri., Mar. 26 and 10-12 Sat., Mar. 27

See our Flowers of Spring Workshop schedule.

 

Studio time offered by appointment only. Cost is $12 per hour which includes use of shop space and tools. Please bring or buy your own glass and supplies. Studio space is not always available. Call 769-7299 for an appointment.


 

 

Several things to keep in mind about our classes:

 ■■ No prior glass experience is required for classes unless otherwise noted (e.g. lead came class).

■■ A deposit of $50 is required to hold your place in the class. Full refunds will be made up to one week prior to the first session scheduled. You are not officially registered until your deposit is paid.

■■ NO OPEN-TOED SHOES PLEASE! Gravity works and glass cuts!

■■ Please be courteous and turn your cell phones off during the class. This is a time to relax, have fun and get away from the pressures of daily life!

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Blue Heron Glass

1714 Old Towne Road, Charleston, SC 29407

843.769.7299

toll-free 866.759.7042

fax: 843.769.7298

Open Tuesday - Friday, 10 a.m.–6 p.m.

Saturday, 10 a.m.–3 p.m.