One Night
Make Your Own Classes
2 1/2 to 3 Hour classes. All supplies and tools are included.
Ages 13 and up only please.
No shorts or open toed shoes.
Ask About Private Group Sessions for 4 - 8 people.
Make Your Own Classes
2 1/2 to 3 Hour classes. All supplies and tools are included.
Ages 13 and up only please.
No shorts or open toed shoes.
Ask About Private Group Sessions for 4 - 8 people.
Perfect and Decorative Soldering
Thursday 9/23 AND Friday9/24
On the first night of this 2 night class you will learn to choose the right flux and solder for your project, improve you soldering to get smooth even beads and joints. On night 2 you will learn a variety of decorative soldering techniques that can be done with a standard soldering iron, and how to combine them for dozens of interesting looks to take your stained glass projects to a new artistic level.
Please Note: This is NOT a beginners class. Prior soldering experience is required.
Ages 13 and up only please.
No shorts or open toed shoes.
Thursday 9/23 AND Friday9/24
On the first night of this 2 night class you will learn to choose the right flux and solder for your project, improve you soldering to get smooth even beads and joints. On night 2 you will learn a variety of decorative soldering techniques that can be done with a standard soldering iron, and how to combine them for dozens of interesting looks to take your stained glass projects to a new artistic level.
Please Note: This is NOT a beginners class. Prior soldering experience is required.
Ages 13 and up only please.
No shorts or open toed shoes.
2 Week
Tiffany-Style Stained Glass Jewelry Box
Thursday 9/30 and 10/7
In the first session of this 2 session class you will choose a lid pattern for your box, the cut, grind and foil all the pieces. You will also learn the "formula" for correctly sizing the sides and bottom of any box you wish to make. Session 2 will be for the soldering and assembly of the box. When you are done you will have made a beautiful Tiffany-style (copper foil method) jewelry box perfect for your treasures or for gift giving.
Please Note: Some Stained glass experience is helpful when taking this class. A box is NOT recommended as the first project to make.
Ages 13 and up only please.
No shorts or open toed shoes.
Tiffany-Style Stained Glass Jewelry Box
Thursday 9/30 and 10/7
In the first session of this 2 session class you will choose a lid pattern for your box, the cut, grind and foil all the pieces. You will also learn the "formula" for correctly sizing the sides and bottom of any box you wish to make. Session 2 will be for the soldering and assembly of the box. When you are done you will have made a beautiful Tiffany-style (copper foil method) jewelry box perfect for your treasures or for gift giving.
Please Note: Some Stained glass experience is helpful when taking this class. A box is NOT recommended as the first project to make.
Ages 13 and up only please.
No shorts or open toed shoes.
Sandblasted Ornament AND Glassware.
Friday 10/1 or Friday 10/8
This class is a tofer! Learn to cut stencils in a rubber resist medium, "weed" out the design, and then sandblast it to permanently etch your design (or designs) into a glass suncatcher and into a piece of glassware. When you register you will be sent 4 dozen designs to choose from. Pick one for your ornament, and another (or the same one) for your glassware (choice of wine glass, beer mug, rocks glass, or coffee cup). Keep one, keep both, or get head start on your Christmas gifts and wrap both up!
Ages 13 and up only please.
No shorts or open toed shoes.
8 Week Beginners Course
New Sessions start Jan. 2022
If you ever wanted to learn the art of making beautiful pictures in colored glass this is the course for you. Taught by a glass artist with 37 years experience you will learn to construct stained glass in the copper foil (Tiffany) method. Covered topics include stained glass types, cutting and shaping glass, applying copper foil, proper soldering techniques, and studio safety. Students will start by making a suncatcher in their very first class. In subsequent classes they will make a small stained glass panel, and practice 3D techniques by making a jewelry box. A student's choice project with instructor assistance will finish out the course. Use of all studio equipment (cutters, pliers, grinders, etc.) throughout the course and materials for the first project are included in the course fee. Consumables (glass, foil, solder, chemicals) for all other projects must be purchased by the student (average cost $80-120 depending on glass chosen).
Open Studio Hours
(Some experience required)
Open Studio Hours gives intermediate to advanced glass workers bench space, use of all studio tools and equipment (including glass saws and drills), and expert advice from a 37 year professional stained glass artist. Meet up with friends, or just get out of the house to pursue your bliss. Storage for projects and tools available.
Open studio hours are on a first come-first served basis (we have room for 6) so to ensure a spot call 508-266-7178 or e-mail us at bcartglass@charter.net
Tuesday 6PM-9PM
Wednesday 2PM-9PM Thursday 2:00-6PM
Friday 10AM-1PM Saturday 2:00PM-5PM
Or by special appointment.
Cost: $10/hr (min. 2 hours) paid at the Open Studio. (Consumable supplies like glass, foil, flux, etc. are the customer's responsibility.)