Classes

*** GGG stained glass has a complete line of tools & supplies, including 13 brands of glass in over 500 colors! ***

CLASSES *  JANUARY-MAY 2012
(See below for class descriptions.)
*** Stained Glass Classes ***
4 week classes $80 beginner / $60 non-beginner (1 day drop in $17)

JANUARY
        Tuesday Evening 7-9:15PM      Wednesday Morning 10AM-12:15PM
        January 10, 17, 24, 31              January 11, 18, 25, February 1
FEBRUARY
        Thursday Evening 7-9:15PM     Wednesday Morning 10AM-12:15PM
        February 9, 16, 23, March 1      February 8, 15, 22, Friday March 2
MARCH
        Tuesday Evening 7-9:15PM      Wednesday Morning 10AM-12:15PM
        March 6, 13, 20, 27                   March 7, 14, 21, 28
APRIL
        Tuesday Evening 7-9:15PM      Wednesday Morning 10AM-12:15PM
        April 3, 10, 17, 24                     April 4, 11, 18, 25
MAY
        Tuesday Evening 7-9:15PM      Wednesday Morning 10AM-12:15PM
        May 1, 8, 15, 22                       May 2, 9, 16, 23

* Fusing Classes/ Hot Glass Classes / Kiln Work *
        $50 Beginner / $40 Non-Beginner(Includes firing fees/Materials separate.)
JANUARY 28th: Sunday 1-4:30PM
MARCH 10th: Saturday 1-4:30PM
APRIL 21st: Saturday 1-4:30PM

*** Project In A Day Glass Classes ***
Wire Wrapping a Glass Cabachon: $50
     FEBRUARY 11th: Saturday 1-4:30PM

- Class fee is due upon registration, or a check must be received within 5 days of registering.
- Class fee is only refundable if you cancel 48 hours or more ahead of the first class. This gives me time to fill your spot.
- Missed Classes: Must be made up within 1 month of the last class of the session.
- Cancelled classes (due to weather or instructor illness) must be made up on the day class is rescheduled by the instructor.
- Tools and Materials are not included in the class fee.

CLASS NOTES: Great Glass Galore is now a home based business. Due to that…
- Class size is limited to 7 students. Once the classes are filled, your name will be first on the waiting list for the next session, or another class session may be opened by the instructor.
- Students will park and meet 15 minutes before class at the Rock Creek Pool and Tennis courts on the Southeast corner of Rock Creek Parkway and Indiana Street. From there, you can walk 5 minutes to my house, or drive over together in my car or one other car. I drive a red explorer. The instructor will meet you at the pool the first day of class to introduce everyone and take you to the house.
- If you are allergic to cats, don't sign up for class or take precautions.

CLASS DESCRIPTIONS

STAINED GLASS
Beginners: Make 1 project of 15 pieces or less learning all the steps of the copper foil method. Try Great Glass Galore tools the 1^st week, then purchase or rent tools by the 2^nd week.
Non-Beginners: Learn the lead came method or fine tune your skills by working on whatever you want at your own pace.

FUSING
Beginners: Learn about the basic firing temperatures of glass, the materials used for fusing, and how to put the materials together. Non-Beginners: Learn more details about firing schedules, setting up their own kiln, kiln wash, molds & fiber papers, or just work on projects.   All students will get to make one or more bowls, plates, tiles, clocks, belt buckles, jewelry and more. The firing fee for all your projects are included in the class fee, but expect to spend $40-$80 on materials. Glass cutting skills are recommended, but not required. Ask about scheduling an optional 1.25 hour glass cutting workshop (cost $18).

PROJECT IN A DAY
FUSED GLASS ORNAMENTS: Cut and assemble 4 glass ornaments that the instructor will fire in the kiln. Expect to spend $22-$60 ($5-6/ornament plus the cost of optional dichroic glass) on fusing supplies. No fusing or glass experience required.
MOSAIC POT: Learn mosaic skills by painting your pot, cutting glass into squares/triangles, and gluing them to a pattern on your pot. Start gluing your pieces on in class and finish at home. Come in on your own time for 1 hour to grout your pot. The pot, glue, and grout are include in the class fee. Expect to spend $22 on mosaic cutters and around $10 on glass.
SENSATIONAL BEVELED SNOWFLAKES: Cut, foil, solder and assemble a snowflake using glass, bevels, and globs. Students without any glass experience will pick a snowflake that needs no cutting, and will learn how to foil and solder them. Expect to spend $15-$60 on materials. These make great holiday gifts! Learn how to make one, and make many more at home by yourself.
STEPPING STONES: Make an 8x8" square stone using a precut glass kit and a quick drying cement called DiamondCrete (DC). Pick out your glass kit and color of DC at least 3 weeks ahead of class to guarantee your choice. Expect to spend ~$38 on the mold, DC, and glass kit. You keep the mold to make more at home. No experience required.
WIRE WRAPPING A GLASS CABACHON: Use soft sterling silver to hold and hang a glass cabachon. You will need jewelry tools: flat nose, chain nose, and round nose pliers, and wire cutters. You can purschase them through the teacher. Please request this ahead of class. You will need to purchase the glass cabachon, and silver during class ($25+). Material prices depend on the price of silver.