Blue Heron Glass Class Schedule

March - May 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., June 2, 9  ■■ 6-8, Wed., July 7, 14  ■■ 6-8, Wed., August 7, 14

Beginning Stained Glass ($125)
Learn the traditional copper foil method of stained glass construction. Class meets two hours each week for three weeks. Tuition includes all materials.

■■ 6-8, Wed., June 16, 23, 30  ■■ 6-8, Tues., July 20, 27, Aug. 3

Intermediate Stained Glass ($175)
The next step in copper foil stained glass construction, this class will emphasize the English method of cutting and build on pattern-cutting skills learned in the beginning class. Students will complete a 12 x 16-inch panel from supplied patterns. Tuition includes all materials. Class meets two hours each week for four weeks.

■■ 6-8, Wed., July 21, 28, Aug. 4, 11

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., June 8, 15, 22 ■■ 6-8 Tues., August 10, 17, 25

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., June 26

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., July 30 and 10-12 Sat., July 31

Fused Crazy Quilt Workshop with the Charleston Museum
($75 member / $90 non-member)
Back by popular demand! In conjunction with its Crazy Quilts exhibit, the Charleston Museum is teaming up with Blue Heron Glass once again. The crazy quilt style and design elements translate beautifully into fused glass.  Learn how to cut glass to a pattern, the basics behind the science of fusing glass (melting compatible glasses together), and how to embellish with fused accents to create a crazy quilt affect. For more information and to reserve a spot in this workshop, visit the Charleston Museum's event page.

■■ 4:30-7:30 Tues., July 6 and 5:30-7:30 Tues. July 13

 

Glass Jewelry Workshops with the Charleston Museum
In conjunction with Preciousness Preserved: Jewelry from the Charleston Museum's Collections from Antiquity to Today the Charleston Museum is teaming up with Blue Heron Glass once again to offer a two-part glass jewelry series.  You may take one or both parts.  Registration in either or both sessions also entitles you to the curator-led tour of the exhibit. For more information, visit the Charleston Museum's event page
Fused Pendant Workshop
($40 member / $45 non-member)
Join instructor Becca Hiester for this fun exercise in pendant making. Fused pendants are an easy and enjoyable introduction to the world of glass. Pendants are also a simple and unique gift for any occasion. Learn the basics of cutting glass and fusing. No experience is necessary.  Each participant will complete at least two pendants.
■■ 10 - 12, Saturday July 10
Brief Introduction to Beadmaking
($40 member / $45 non-member)
Blue Heron Glass owner Mike Hiester will teach this two-hour workshop and introduce you to soft glass, beadmaking tools and to how to safely work with a torch. Each participant will create unique, wound glass beads with beautiful embellishments. No experience is necessary. The workshop will end with a brief demonstration of how to make a necklace with your beads (and pendant if applicable).
■■ 10 - 12, Saturday July 17

 

Studio time offered by appointment only. Cost is $15 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.