Classes
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Blue Heron Glass offers beginning and intermediate classes
on a variety of different glass techniques. Try something new today!
For prices and dates click here for our class schedule.
Call 843.769.7299 for more information.
Introduction
to Stained Glass A great way to experience stained glass at
a level even easier and less demanding than Blue Heron’s Beginning Stained
Glass. Construct a 6 x 9 inch panel with
only straight cuts from patterns and glass supplied. Learn about the tools used
in more ambitious project as you solder your first piece! All materials are
included in the tuition. This class
offers an extremely affordable way to examine whether stained glass is something
you want to do without the expense and
three week commitment required in our
Beginning Class. Should you find glass as
exciting as we do, a discount for your next class is offered if you sign up
while enrolled in the introductory workshop.
Beginning Stained Glass Learn the basics of stained glass with the copper foil technique. Pattern, materials, and use of tools are included in the class fee.
Intermediate Copper Foil The next step in stained glass, this class will emphasize the English method of cutting and build on pattern-cutting skills learned in the beginning class. It will introduce a two-step method of soldering that helps complete a large project easily.
Beginning Lead In this introduction to lead came, students will create a stained glass panel using supplied patterns. Students much purchase glass for the project, but lead came, use of tools and all other necessary supplies are included in the tuition. Knowledge of glass cutting is a prerequisite.
Bowling with Greg A fun-filled overview of warm glass technique awaits the students as nationally recognized glass artist Greg Rawls leads them through the construction of an 9-inch bowl. All materials are included.
Introduction to Glass Beadmaking In this introduction to wound glass beads,
students become familiar with the tools and techniques of the glass lampworker.
A basic beadmaking kit (which contains everything needed to continue at home) is
included in the class fee.
Beginning Fusing and Slumping A general overview of warm glass will be presented with this introduction to fusing and slumping. Students create one 8-inch sushi dish and a 12-inch bowl. Includes all materials, technical manual, and firing.
Intermediate Fusing and Slumping Explore the use of texture and differential firing while constructing a 9 x 13-inch fused glass sculpture. Includes all materials, stand, and kiln time.
Dichroic Sculpture Workshop 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.
Fused and Copper Foil Project Make a 5 x 7-inch fused panel with a copper foil border. All materials and kiln time will be provided.
Introduction to Mosaics Come and discover the world of mosaics in this introductory class. Learn how to make a glass-on-glass mosaic from a provided pattern. All materials and your own mosaic nippers will be provided.
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