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Warm Shop Classes

In the Warm Shop, students learn glass fusing and kiln casting. These processes utilize ambient heat from a kiln. We teach students how to cut sheet glass into lines, curves, and circles and then you use your imagination to create your composition. The possibilities are endless!! 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!

Warm Shop Specialty Workshops

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Classes (Beginner):

Beginning Fusing and Slumping

Session I: September 25
Session II: October 23
Session III: November 27
Session IV: December 11
Session V: February 26
Session VI: April 16
Session VII: May 21

Members: $95 Non-Members: $110, includes 1 finished project

Saturday 10am - 2pm (4 hours)

Faculty Instructor

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 5x5 test tile then move onto a larger project. Using pieces of sheet glass, frits (glass chips) and glass 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.

Beginning Dichroic for Jewelry

Session I: October 7, 5-9pm
Session II: December 5, 1-5pm
Session III: January 29, 12-4pm
Session IV: March 3, 1-5pm
Session V: April 26, 1-5pm

Members: $65 Non-Members: $85, no supplies included. Dichroic for purchase at SGAA.

Day and times vary (4 hours)

Faculty Instructor: Alysa Phiel

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, and bracelets. No experience is required.

Beginning Stenciling with Powders

Session I: October 15, 5-8pm
Session II: December 16, 5-8pm
Session III: March 10, 5-8pm
Session IV: May 12, 2-5pm

Members: $75 Non-Members: $95, includes 1 finished project.

Day and times vary (3 hours)

Faculty Instructor: Alexandra Berger

Focus on Sconces

Session I: October 9, 12-4pm
Session II: December 4, 12-4pm
Session III: March 31, 5-9pm
Session IV: May8, 12-4pm

Members: $90 Non-Members: $105, includes glass for 1 project, hardware sold separately

Day and times vary (4 hours)

Faculty Instructor: Alysa Phiel

Students will make one 8x8 sconce in this 4 hour class. You will be amazed by the beautiful light fixture you will create! You can also buy supplies to make a matching sconce to accent any room in your house! No experience necessary.

Glass Mirrors

Session I: September 22, 6-9pm
Session II: October 30, 1-4pm
Session III: December 15, 6-9pm
Session IV: January 30, 1-4pm
Session V: March 8, 6-9pm

Members: $90 Non-Members: $105, includes mirror for 1 project

Day and times vary (4 hours)

Faculty Instructor: Alysa Phiel

In this class, students will make one-of-a-kind mirror frames that will result in one finished project approximately 12"x12". We will provide shard glass and mirrors for your piece. Students are encouraged to bring images of design ideas or to look around SGAA at mirrors we have here.

Painting on Glass

Session I: October 24, 1-5pm
Session II: December 3, 5-9pm
Session III: February 24, 5-9pm
Session IV: April 18, 5-9pm
Session V: May 28, 1-5pm

Members: $90 Non-Members: $105, includes all paint & 1 sample piece

Day and times vary (4 hours)

Faculty Instructor: Alysa Phiel

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.

Pot Melt (Using Scrap to Create Something Extraordinary)

Session I: October 10 & 17, 1-4pm
Session II: December 2 & 9, 6-9pm
Session III: February 13 & 20, 1-4pm
Session IV: April 14 & 21, 10am-1pm

Members: $125 Non-Members: $145, includes 1 finished piece

Day and times vary (6 hours)

Faculty Instructor: Alysa Phiel

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.

Metal Inclusions

Session I: September 18, 1-5pm
Session II: November 28, 12-4pm
Session III: March 12, 1-5pm

Members: $105 Non-Members: $125, includes copper sheet

Day and times vary (4 hours)

Faculty Instructor: Alysa Phiel

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.

Photo Imaging on Glass

Session I: October 5, 5-9pm
Session II: November 17, 12-4pm
Session III: January 23, 12-4pm
Session IV: March 5, 12-4pm
Session V: April 19, 5-9pm

Members: $75 Non-Members: $95, no supplies included

Day and times vary (4 hours)

Faculty Instructor: Alysa Phiel

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.

Classes (Intermediate):

Standing Critters

Session I: September 23, 5-9pm
Session II: November 7, 1-5pm
Session III: December 14, 5-9pm
Session IV: February 19, 2-6pm
Session V: April 17, 1-5pm

Members: $75 Non-Members: $95, includes 1 finished project

Day and times vary (4 hours)

Faculty Instructor: Alysa Phiel

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

Session I: September 17 & 24, 5-9pm
Session II: November 16 & 23, 5-9pm
Session III: March 18 & 25, 5-9pm
Session IV: April 23 & 30, 1-5pm
Session V: May 13 & 20, 5-9pm

Members: $125 Non-Members: $145, + $50 materials fee

Day and times vary (8 hours)

Faculty Instructor: Alysa Phiel

Create an elegant table fountain that allows you to hear the tranquil sounds of a trickling mountain stream. 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.

Pattern Bar Technique

Session I: September 9 & 16
Session II: November 11 & 18
Session III: February 8 & 15
Session IV: May 5 & 12

Members: $145 Non-Members: $165, includes glass for 2 pattern bars

Day vary, 5 - 9pm (8 hours)

Faculty Instructor: Alysa Phiel

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

Session I: September 19 & 26
Session II: February 27 & March 6
Session III: May 15 & 22

Members: $145 Non-Members: $165, includes 2 rakings and 1 finished project

2 Sundays 1 - 5pm (8 hours)

Faculty Instructor: Alysa Phiel

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.

Glass Tapestries (Stringer Art)

Session I: October 12 & 19
Session II: November 30 & December 7
Session III: January 18 & 25
Session IV: March 22 & 29
Session V: May 17 & 24

Members: $175 Non-Members: $195, + $75 materials fee

2 Tuesdays 6 - 9pm (6 hours)

Faculty Instructor: Alysa Phiel

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. Your materials fee covers stringers for one 12x12 project and one no larger than 8x8.

The Drawing Studio Basic Line Drawing with Glass Workshop

Session I: September 7 - 21
Session II: October 26 - November 9

Flat Rate: $150, includes 2 flat projects & 1 slumped project. Other materials can be purchased at cost.

3 Tuesdays 6 - 9pm (9 hours)

Faculty Instructor: Alysa Phiel

This 3-part class will teach students the basics of “drawing” in glass. During class one, students will learn the fundamentals of fusing sheet glass, including: basic glass cutting, firing temperatures, and composition techniques. On your 2nd class, you will learn how to “draw” with glass. You will make a mixture with glass powders to create an ink that you can use to create line drawings, portraits, landscapes, and anything else you can imagine. You will make a 6x6 flat line drawing piece during the second meeting. On your final class, you will combine the skills you have learned into a piece that we will slump into a final form of your choice. Bring your ideas and a sketch book. We hope that some of the pieces made during these workshops will be incorporated into an exhibit to be held at the Drawing Studio for the Glass Art Fiesta coming to Tucson in April 2011!!

We also offer:

Continuing Stenciling with Powders

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. 4 hours, M: $90 N-M: $105, includes 1 finished project.

Fused Glass Wind Chimes

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. 6 hours, M: $75 N-M: $95, includes 2 finished projects.

Fused & Mosaic Table Fountains

Create an elegant table fountain in just 3 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. 8 hours, M: $175 N-M $195, includes 1 project. Hardware sold separately.

Basic Glass Cutting

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. 1 hour, $25 flat fee.

Glass Cutting Intensive

This class will build on the knowledge you gained in our Basic Cutting Class. We guarantee 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. 4 hours, M: $75 N-M: $95.

Advanced Dichroic (Jewelry)

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. 8 hours, M: $125 N-M: $145, no supplies included.

Screen Melts

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. 8 hours, M: $125 N-M: $145, includes 1 finished project.