GLASS
543. Glass Fusing and Slumping Let’s explore the art of colorful glass by learning how to fuse and slump glass. You will learn the basic skills to make glass plates, coasters, bowls, and jewelry! We will start out by teaching you glass cutting basics. Students will purchase their own glass materials and may also use what is available in class. Glass work will be fired at the Sawtooth. Advanced students may explore more challenging pieces and techniques. Instructor Betti Pettinati - Longinotti Location: Glass Studio
Five-Week Class Prices: Early Registration $160 (member $130) Regular Registration $180 (member $150) Section A: 5 Mondays, 4/4 - 5/2, 9:30 am - 12:00 noon Section B: 5 Mondays, 4/4 - 5/2, 6:30 - 9:00 pm Four-Week Class Prices: Early Registration $130 (member $100) Regular Registration $150 (member $120) Section C: 4 Mondays, 5/9 - 6/6 (skip 5/30), 9:30 am - 12:00 noon Section D: 4 Mondays, 5/9 - 6/6 (skip 5/30), 6:30 - 9:00 pm
Student stained glass work in progress.
551. Stained Glass - Evening Class You’ll be amazed at the beautiful stained glass panel you’ll create in this 8-week stained glass class, and it is a course that you’ll want to take again and again! Beginners work on glass panels while experienced students work on projects of their own design. Learn techniques of cutting and grinding glass for your panel and assembling the pieces with copper foil or lead came. A student supply list is available at the first class. The studio is equipped with tools and equipment for use during class. Open studio hours will be available. Instructor Nancy David Location: Glass Studio Early Registration $250 (member $220) Regular Registration $270 (member $240) 8 Tuesdays 4/5 - 5/24, 6:30 - 9:00 pm
558. Stained Glass - Morning Class This stained glass class will accommodate novice to advanced stained glass students. Beginning students will learn basic techniques for fabricating stained glass; intermediate students will be able to hone skills in cutting, grinding, soldering, plus learn interesting techniques for foil and wire overlay, making square corners, plating and other advanced techniques. Patterns may be of students own design (designing for stained glass will be discussed) or selected from class patterns and can be fabricated in either copper foil or lead. Student should bring 2-3 pieces of stained glass to begin project at the first class. Contact instructor sansuglass@yahoo.com w/questions and a list of other supplies. Instructor Sue Smith Location: Glass Studio Early Registration $250 (member $220) Regular Registration $270 (member $240) 8 Tuesdays 4/5 - 5/24 9:30 am - 12:00 noon
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530. Intro to Glassblowing and Lampworking Explore the art of lampwork using glass tubes and rods to create small figurative sculpture, glass jewelry, beads, ornaments or bottles. Lecture, demonstrations and handson practice will teach the basics of the art. Included is historic and technical information on the use of glass and its properties. All materials provided. Beginners expected, repeat students welcome. Class limited to just 8 students, one per torch. Instructor Curtis Cecil Location: Glass Studio Early Registration $270 (member $240) Regular Registration $290 (member $260) 8 Wednesdays 4/6 - 5/25, 6:30 - 9:00 pm
532. Glass Beadmaking - Level 1 This glass beadmaking class will set a firm foundation of skills and take beginners through all the basics of glass bead making in a flame. After you learn how to create the traditional round bead, you’ll increase skills by learning to use other tools to shape the beads and other forms of glass (stringers, frit, etc.) to give your beads their unique look. Add a different skill each week! Materials and equipment provided. Repeat students welcome. Location: Glass Studio Instructor Jeff Wilson Early Registration $170 (member $140) Regular Registration $190 (member $160) 6 Thursdays, 4/7 - 5/12, 6:30 - 9:00 pm
WORKSHOPS 5320. Weekend Beadmaking Workshop Have you ever wanted to make your own glass beads? Jeff will show you how! You’ll be introduced to techniques used to transform colorful Italian glass rods into beautiful beads you can string into bracelets and more. You will be using a bench torch and simple tools to manipulate the glass. Materials included. Class size limited to 8. Fine for beginners or repeat students. Instructor Jeff Wilson Location: Glass Studio Early Registration $200 (members $170) Regular Registration $210 (members $190) Saturday & Sunday 5/21 & 5/22, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
5796. Glass Exploration Learn the process and techniques behind two of the most colorful artforms you can find... Fused Glass and Stained Glass. With two completely different projects, explore the basics of kiln-fused glass while you create a small trivet or suncatcher and then try stained glass copper-foil techniques to create another colorful glass piece the second week. Perfect for those that want to try a shorter experience before committing to the longer classes. Materials included. Instructor Betti Pettinati-Longinotti Location: Glass Studio Early Registration $95 (member $75) Regular Registration $105 (member $85) 2 Saturdays, 4/16 & 4/23, 1:00 - 4:00 pm
5309. Adult/Child Kaleidoscope Workshop Learn how a kaleidoscope works while construction of your work unfolds. Create a kaleidoscope where a glycerin-filled wand creates the images reflected in the mirrored interior. Each pair will work to create one kaleidoscope, or adults are welcome on their own! For children ages 6-10 with an adult. A beautiful keepsake that’s fun to use! Detailed description at sawtooth.org. Location: Glass Studio Instructor Sue Davis
Early Registration $105 (member $85) priced per pair Regular Registration $105 (member $85) priced per pair Saturday, 5/14, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
5650. TASTE OF ART GLASS! $35 per person. Fee includes materials. Fridays, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
April 8 - Glass on Glass Mosaic Panel with Sue Smith April 22 - Glass Beadmaking with Jeff Wilson May 6 - Fused Glass Suncatcher with Betti Pettinati-Longinotti May 13 - Stained Glass Nugget Suncatcher with Sue Smith
5550. Taste of Art Jewelry Making! $35 per person. Fee includes materials. Fridays, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
April 8 - Wrapped & forged wire bracelet with Marlene Kuser April 22 - Hammered Ginkgo Leaf Pendant or Earrings with Christina Tyler May 6 - Copper Earrings with Brittany Sondberg May 13 - Small Leaf Fold Forming for Jewelry with Christina Tyler
Register at sawtooth.org ... Early Registration ends 7pm March 18th ... See website for more details and photos ... phone: 336 723-7395... 251 N. Spruce St., Winston-Salem, NC