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Warm Shop Classes 
***We use Bullseye 90 COE glass in our Warm Shop, but feel free to bring your 96 COE glass if you would like to use it!***
Beginning Fusing and Slumping
 Faculty Instructor
Members: $90 Non-Members: $105, includes 1 finished project
4 hours
Session VI April 17, 10am-2pm
Session VII May 15, 10am-2pm
In this 4-hour class, students will take cut pieces of sheet glass, assemble them into a composition on a plate or dish and end up with a beautiful piece of art glass for function or display.Students will start with a 4x4 test tile then move onto a larger project.Using pieces of sheet glass, frits and stringers, students will create a piece of glass art that will be that catalyst for a whole new way of looking at and using glass! No experience necessary.
Focus On Sconces
Faculty Instructor: Alysa Phiel
Members: $90 Non-Members: $105 *all supplies included*
4 hours
Session IV March 27, 12-4pm
Students will make one 8x8 sconce in this 4 hour class. You can buy supplies to create a matching sconce to accent any room in your house! No experience necessary.
Beginning Dichroic for Jewelry
Faculty Instructor: Alysa Phiel
Members: $65 Non-Members: $85, no supplies included, Dichroic for purchase
4 hours
Session I March 11, 5-9pm
Session II April 17, 3-7pm
Session III May 23, 1-5pm
In this 1-day workshop, you will learn about glass compatibility, fusing temperatures, and how to properly layer and fuse Dichroic glass to get head-turning results. Each student should complete approximately 10-15 cabochons. Turn your finished pieces into stunning one-of-a-kind pendants, earrings, pins, andbracelets. No experience is required.
 Advanced Dichroic
Faculty Instructor: Alysa Phiel
Members: $125 Non-Members: $145, no supplies included
8 hours
Session I March 18 & 25, 5-9pm
Session II April 24 & May 1, 12-4pm
Session III June 6 & 13, 1-5pm
The secrets of stunning Dichroic jewelry will be revealed in this 2-day class. Each student will create one 6x6 tile. On day two of the class, you will learn how to cut out and fire polish your shapes. If you have Dichroic glass, bring it to class; we will have Dichroic glass to purchase.
Pot Melt (Using Scrap to Create Something Extraordinary)
Faculty Instructor: Alysa Phiel
Members: $125 Non-Members: $145, includes shards & 1 finished project
6 hours
Session I March 15 & 22, 6-9pm
Session II April 21 & 28, 6-9pm
Session III May 22 & 29, 1-4pm
Session IV June 17 & 24, 6-9pm
This class will teach students how to use scrap glass and turn it into a beautiful work of art. Students will set up their scrap glass in a flower pot and, in the kiln, it will drip into a striking mottled design. During the second class, students will slice their glass pieces to create a final piece to be slumped into a mold. 
Screen Melt (Using Scrap to Create Something Extraordinary)
Faculty Instructor: Alysa Phiel
Members: $125 Non-Members: $145, includes shards & 1 finished project, $20 for a second project
8 hours
Session I March 24 & 31, 11am-3pm
Session II April 12 & 19, 5-9pm
Session III May 20 & 27, 5-9pm
This class will introduce you to a different take on pot melts. Using scrap glass and a screen mesh system, glass will drip through to create amazing round disk patterns of glass colors. You will learn to create three different types of screens and can use one during class for a finished project.
Pattern Bar Technique
Faculty Instructor: Alysa Phiel
Members: $125 Non-Members: $145, includes shard glass and 1 finished project
8 hours
Session IV April 1 & 8, 5-9pm
Session V May 6 & 13, 5-9pm
In the first part of this class, students assemble their pattern bars, creating unique colored bricks of glass. After the color bars are fired, students will meet for the second part of the class to cut the brick into thin slices and assemble them to be slumped into a mold of your choice. Intermediate skill level required.
Glass Raking
Faculty Instructor: Alysa Phiel
Members: $125 Non-Members: $145, includes 2 rakings and 1 finished project
2 Sundays 1 - 5pm (8 hours)
Session III April 18 & 25
In this class, you will learn to rake glass while it is hot in a kiln, mixing and swirling molten glass into elaborate works of art. Once out of the kiln, these pieces can be made into plates, bowls, or jewelry.
Standing Critters
Faculty Instructor: Alysa Phiel
Members: $65 Non-Members: $85, includes shard and 1 finished project
4 hours
Session I April 26, 5-9pm
Session II May 25, 5-9pm
Session III June 27, 12-4pm
Using wonderful new 3-D molds and creative fusing, you will learn how to make these fabulous critters that stand on their own two or four feet. We will have Dichroic glass and sheet glass for purchase.
Table Fountains
Faculty Instructor: Alysa Phiel
 Members: $125 Non-Members: $145, + $25 materials fee
8 hours
Session I March 19 & 26, 5-9pm
Session II April 23 & 30, 5-9pm
Session III May 19 & 26, 12-4pm
Create elegant table fountain that allows you to hear the tranquil sounds of a trickling mountain stream. The water will cascade over a flat piece of glass designed by you. Your water pump and fountain hardware is included in the class materials fee.
Beginning Stenciling with Powders
Faculty Instructor: Alexandra Berger 
Members: $65 Non-members: $85, includes 1 finished project
3 hours
Session I April 15, 6-9pm
Session II May 22, 10am-1pm
Learn how to make simple stencils you can reuse to create beautiful works of art. You will learn how to properly use powders as the visual focus of your piece. You will make one stencil and one finished project during this 3 hour class. Limited to 4 students.
Continuing Stenciling with Powders
Faculty Instructor: Alysa Phiel
Members: $90 Non-members: $105, includes 1 finished project
4 hours
Session I May 6, 5-9pm
Session II June 10, 5-9pm
In this class, students will learn to make a complex stencil and then "paint" using powders, embellishing with stringers and glass frits. Your stencil can be a still life, landscape, seascape, or sunset! You can bring an image (7x7) or use one that we have available. If you are looking to further your artistic capabilities in glass, this class is for you! This class includes 1 finished piece.
 Painting on Glass
Faculty Instructor: Alysa Phiel
Members: $90 Non-Members: $105, includes 1 sample piece & 1 finished project
4 hours
Session I April 14, 11am-3pm
Session II May 18, 5-9pm
Can't paint? Well no worries. In this fun and exciting class you will learn brush stroke techniques, color blending, shading, and firing temperatures. No painting or drawing skills required.
Photo Imaging on Glass
 Faculty Instructor: Alysa Phiel
Members: $65 Non-Members: $85, no supplies included
4 hours
Session I March 21, 1-5pm
Session II April 22, 5-9pm
Session III May 16, 1-5pm
Session IV June 21, 5-9pm
Create lasting memories with this amazing new technique. Using special transfer paper, your favorite photograph is actually kiln fired into glass for picture perfect finish!! You will need to bring 4-6 photos with you to class (don't worry, your photos will not be ruined). We will have photo paper and sheet glass to purchase.
Stringer Art/Glass Tapestries
Faculty Instructor: Alysa Phiel
Members: $175 Non-Members: $195, no supplies included
 6 hours
Session I March 16 & 23, 6-9pm
Session II April 13 & 20, 6-9pm
This unique art form using only stingers is simply stunning. This specialty class will include instruction in both our Warm Shop and our Flame Shop. You will pull some of your own stringers (90 COE) and be able to buy others here. Then you will create amazing 3-D waves of colors with layer upon layer of stringers and slump them into a mold.
Basic Glass Cutting
$25 flat fee, supplies included.
If you have cutting tools, bring them with you!
1 hour
Faculty Instructor: Alysa DeFore
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We require our students to take this class or the Beginning Fusing & Slumping class. In this 1-hour class, students will learn how to use a variety of glass cutting tools, including
pistol grip glass cutters, custom grip glass cutters, Grossing pliers, Running pliers, and breaking pliers. SGAA also has many of these tools for sale.
Become comfortable and confident with cutting sheet glass. No experience necessary.
Glass Cutting Intensive
Members: $75 Non-members: $90, supplies included.
If you have cutting tools, bring them with you!
4 hours
Faculty Instructor: Alysa DeFore
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This class will build on the knowledge you gained in our Basic Cutting Class. We guarentee that after this class you will be ready to take on cutting any shape you can imagine! Learn to cut circles, arcs, and other complex forms. This clas will also utilize a variety of glass cutting tools, including
pistol grip glass cutters, custom grip glass cutters, Grossing pliers, Running pliers, and breaking pliers. SGAA also has many of these tools for sale.
Become comfortable and confident with cutting sheet glass. No experience necessary.
Metal Inclusions Workshop
Members $90 Non-Members $110, materials kit fee TBD
Sunday 1 - 5pm (4 hours)
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Faculty Instructor: Alysa  DeFore
In this class, you will learn how to create shapes out of copper sheeting and various types of copper mesh and then layer them into glass compositions.
We will show you the secrets to getting beautiful results! Students can create copper leaves, landscapes, and anything else they can imagine.
No experience necessary.
Introducing!!!
***Mosaic Classes***
Beginning Mosaics: Garden Stones or Flower Pots
Faculty Instructor: Alysa Phiel
Members: $65 Non-Members: $85, includes all supplies
4 hours
Session I March 29, 5-9pm
Session II April 27, 5-9pm
Session III May 12, 12-4pm
This class will teach the direct mosaic method and basic glass cutting skills. You can choose between making a garden stone or a flower pot. Please let the instructor know during the first class so that we can order supplies accordingly. Bring your scrap glass if you have some.
Advanced Mosaics
Faculty Instructor: Alysa Phiel
Members: $160 Non-Members: $190, includes all supplies
4 hours
Session I May 4 & 11, 5-9pm
Session II June 5 & 12, 12-4pm
In this class, you will expand on your mosaic skills and create an "indirect mosaic" project that can be applied to a surface at a later time. You will assemble piece on mesh so that you can grout it into place on your kitchen wall or poolside! Prerequisite: Beginning Mosaics.
***Stained Glass Classes***
Beginning Stained Glass
Faculty Instructor: Alysa Phiel
Members: $215 Non-Members: $185, includes all supplies for 1 flat 10x12 project
5 sessions for 2 hours/day (10 hours)
Session I May 7 - June 4, 6-8pm
Session II June 19 - July 24, 4-6pm (skip 7/3)
You can do stained glass!! Students will complete one 10x12 flat piece of your design, learning many different types of soldering techniques and creative uses for them. No experience necessary.
Intermediate Stained Glass
Faculty Instructor: Alysa Phiel
Members: $245 Non-Members: $215, includes all supplies for 2 projects
5 sessions for 2 hours/day (10 hours)
Session I June 18 - July 23, 6-8pm (skip 7/2)
In this class, you will expand upon your stained glass skills by making two 3-D projects: a jewelry box and a kaleidoscope. You will be amazed by the glass art pieces you can create! Prerequisite: Beginning Stained Glass.
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