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Summer Sessions!!
SGAA's summer sessions will run with 4 or more students registered. Any additional summer sessions can be scheduled at a students' convenience by calling 884-7814. Enroll in one week or many; return students welcome!
***Every student who comes to participate in glass making classes is required to wear eye protection and closed toed shoes. No exceptions will be made!***
Flame Shop Classes
Beginning Beadmaking
Faculty Instructors: Karl Taylor
1 day, 11am - 4pm (5 hours)
$85
Session I June 12
Session II July 9
Session III August 6
This two-day class will focus on using Moretti, a traditional Italian soft glass. After an overview of safety basics, students will move on to winding glass onto steel mandrels, basic beads, shaping, tool usage, color application and design. This is a great class to learn the essentials of beadmaking. No prior experience required. Ages 12+.
Intro to Pendants 
Faculty Instructors: Karl Taylor
2 days, 1 - 4pm (6 hours)
$125
Session I June 18 & 19
Session II July 16 & 17
Session III August 13 & 14
This class is a great introductory class for students who want to learn the basics in Borosilicate to create glass pendants. The class will focus on rotation, various color applications, and making structurally sound loops. No prior experience required. Return students welcome. Ages 12+.
Framework Scenes 
Faculty Instructors: Karl Taylor
2 days, 12 - 4pm (8 hours)
$135
Session I June 25 & 26
Session II July 23 & 24
Session III August 20 & 21
Framework Scenes is a great class to learn bending and welding of solid borosilicate rod. On day one, you will compose your frame and simple, sculptural components to put in your scene. On day two, you will flame weld everything together into one finished piece. Ages 12+.
Beginning Blowing 
Faculty Instructors: Karl Taylor
2 Mondays/Tuesdays, 5 - 8pm (12 hours)
$185
Session I June 13, 14, 20, 21
Session II July 11, 12, 18, 19
Session III August 8, 9, 15, 16
This class is designed for students who are interested in making hollow forms. This class will teach the basics of rotation, control, and heat to make successful hollow objects. If you aspire to make elaborate hollow forms, this class will get you going! Some experience required. Return students welcome. Ages 12+.
Warm Shop Classes
Fused Glass Mirrors 
Faculty Instructors: Alysa Phiel
1 day, 2 - 5pm (3 hours)
$75
Session I June 16
Session II July 17
Session III August 14
In this class, students will make one-of-a-kind mirror frames that will result in one finished project approximately 12"x12". Ages 7+.
Basic Mosaic Mirrors 
Faculty Instructors: Alysa Phiel
2 days, 1 - 5pm (8 hours)
$125
Session I June 11 & 12
Session II July 9 & 10
Session III August 6 & 7
In this class, students will make fused components to put into their mosaic mirrors. You will create one 12"x12" mirror frame for an 8"x8" mirror. We will teach you how to cut glass, basic flat glass techniques, and grouting methods for your custom mirror. Ages 7+.
Mosaic Fountains 
Faculty Instructors: Alysa Phiel
4 days, 5 - 8pm (12 hours)
$185
Session I June 20 - 23
Session II July 25 - 28
Session III August 22 - 25
Create an elegant table fountain in just 4 days! Water will cascade over a flat piece of fused glass designed by you into a pot that you mosaic!! Students will learn basic glass cutting and mosaic techniques and create a fountain that people will marvel at! Your water pump and fountain hardware is included in the class materials fee. Ages 12+.
Fused Glass Wind Chimes 
Faculty Instructors: Alysa Phiel
2 days, 1 - 4pm (6 hours)
$95
Session I June 18 & 19
Session II July 23 & 24
Session III August 20 & 21
This two day class will focus on making one-of-a-kind wind chimes! Students will create fused glass pieces and then assemble them into unique wind chimes. You will be astounded by your finished project! We will teach you how to cut glass and work with wire to finish your piece. Ages 7+.
Mosaic Bird Baths 
Faculty Instructors: Alysa Phiel
3 days, 5 - 8pm (9 hours)
$145
Session I June 13 - 15
Session II July 11 - 13
Session III August 15 - 17
During this class, you will create a beautiful 3-tiered bird bath. You will mosaic 2 8" pots for the base of your project and 1 large, shallow dish for the water feature. Make an abstract design, landscape, seascape, or whatever inspires you; bring your ideas to class! Ages 12+.
Stained Glass Cacti 
Faculty Instructors: Alysa Phiel
2 days, 2 - 5pm (6 hours)
$95
Session I June 25 & 26
Session II July 30 & 31
Session III August 27 & 28
In this class, students will learn how to cut shapes, foil glass, and solder pieces together to make two lifelike glass cacti. Glass not included; please visit Tucson Stained Glass at 4444 E. Grant to purchase 2' of green glass of your choice. Ages 12+.
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