INDEPENDENT STUDY ( 5 OR 10 WEEKS ) Recommended for students who work well independently. Includes unlimited access to the studio when classes and workshops are not in session. Students provide their own glass and mandrels (available for sale during open studio). Kiln access and hand tools are included. Permission from the department head is required.
Starts January 7 $510, Members $500 (10 weeks)
Workshops
FEAR OF COMMITMENT: GLASS FUSING ( 1 DAY ) In this crash course in glass fusing, you’ll learn the basics of cutting and assembling glass for the kiln. Make a small plate, tile, or pieces for jewelry. Materials fee includes all glass, tools, and kiln firing. Finished pieces may be picked up two weeks after class ends. No experience necessary.
FEAR OF COMMITMENT:
WORKING DEEP
GLASS BEAD
( 1 DAY )
9:30pm or Monday, March
Create a thick fused glass block in this 3-hour workshop. Several construction options will be presented along with an introduction to working with embellishments, paints, decals and more. Students will learn to dam their glass to prevent it from spreading when molten. This technique lends itself well to collage artists or those who like to layer color and texture. Each student will create one 5” x 5” x 1/2” block.
4, 6:30-9:30pm
No prior experience necessary.
( 1 DAY ) This is a crash course in glass bead making. We’ll cover basic techniques and surface designs including dots and stripes. Leave with finished beads and a zipper pull, key chain or simple pendant. No experience required. Materials fee includes all glass, tools, and kiln firing. Friday, January 25, 6:30-
Dobrila Pintar
Friday, January 11 or February 22, 6:30-9:30pm
$55, Members $50 $15 Materials fee
Monday, January 28, 6:30-
CRAZY FOR CABS!
9:30pm
FEAR OF COMMITMENT:
( 2 DAY )
Sunday, February 24,
In this two-day class, students will learn how to create glass cabochons for jewelry. The first day will cover instruction on creating off mandrel cabochons and sculptural forms at the torch. Your creations will then be properly annealed in the kiln. On Saturday, you will use your creations to make unique rings, earrings and/or pendants. No glass or metals experience required.
10am-1pm
GLASS BEAD – HEARTS
Friday, 6:30 - 9:30pm Saturday, 2-5pm
Dobrilla Pintar February 8 & 9 $100, Members $95 $20 material fee includes glass & copper & brass. Silver is available for an additional fee
LeJean Easley $55, Members $50 $20 materials fee.
DATE NIGHT: GLASS FUSING ( 1 DAY ) Looking for something different, fun, and memorable to do on a Friday night? Bring friends or a date and spend the evening creating with glass! This crash course in glass fusing will teach you the basics of cutting and assembling glass for the kiln. Make a small plate, coaster, or pieces for jewelry. Materials fee includes all glass, tools, and kiln firing. Finished pieces may be picked up 1 to 2 weeks after class ends. No experience required. Friday, February 15 or March 8, 6:30-9:30pm
LeJean Easley $55, Members $50 $20 materials fee.
Saturday, February 2, 10am-1pm
Robin Kittleson $80, Members $75 $25 Material fee
( 1 DAY )
CORAL BOWL
Looking for something fun and different to do with your sweetheart? Maybe you’re curious how to make a heart shaped bead in glass. This one-night workshop is perfect for you! Basic techniques such as shaping the glass and adding surface designs such as dots and stripes will be discussed. Leave with finished beads that could be made for a zipper pull, key chain or simple pendant. No experience required. Materials fee includes all glass, tools, and kiln firing.
( 1 DAY )
Sunday, February 10, 2-5pm
Dobrila Pintar $55, Members $50 $20 materials fee.
GLASS
$280, Members $275 (5 weeks)
FRIDAY NIGHT WORKSHOPS FOR BEGINNERS
Create a stunning, organic bowl that looks complex with its delicate beauty but is really quite effortless to achieve. Students will learn to cut strips of glass and arrange the pieces so when fired look like wispy branches of coral. Each student will create one 8” round bowl. No prior experience necessary Saturday, February 2, 2-5pm
Robin Kittleson $80, Members $75 $20 Material fee
ON EDGE STRIP PLATE ( 1 DAY ) Explore the advanced fusing technique of firing strips of sheet glass on edge. You will learn to construct projects using this method and explore its many design possibilities. Each student will make one 8” x 8” x 3/8” plate and perfect their glass cutting skills along the way. Must have basic glass cutting skills. Saturday, 10am-4pm March 16
Robin Kittleson
$120, Members $115 $30 Material fee
REGISTER TODAY! VISIT WWW.LILLSTREET.COM OR CALL 773.769.4226
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