And the best part is: After you have completed the experience, you can continue to come back and join us for any of our Project Based Classes!

Come join us for a really fun and educational experience in glass art making as a

Glass Artist for the Day!

In a four hour period you will receive instruction and all the materials to complete three art glass pieces (one in each of those areas).

Here’s how it works:

In small groups of 6 people or less, you’ll spend a little over an hour with an instructor in each area. The individual projects are designed to be completed in the time allowed. Each area has an instructor and teaching assistants to guide you through the process. You’ll get enough instruction for each technique to have immediate success while finding out interesting and fun filled facts about the magical properties of glass.

The torchworking and stained glass projects can be taken home the same day while the fused glass projects need to be fired in the kiln and then picked up at a later date. We can mail the project to you at an additional nominal charge.

 The specific projects can change based on material availability and the instructors, but a typical sampling would be:

Torchworking: Make a pendant, sculpted flower or small animal

Fused glass: Make a 6 inch tile or dish

Stained glass: Make a suncatcher using the copper foil method

And the best part is: After you have completed the experience, you can continue to come back and join us for any of our Project Based Classes!

Cost is $165 per person

This unique experience makes a great gift! It can be an event for corporate team building, fun for the whole family (must be 12 or older) and a unique idea for a little get together with friends.  Or just treat yourself and meet new people while creating your object d’art!

Want to give this experience for someone else? We offer gift certificates as well, by calling 408-971-1530.

Click here for the Glass Artist for the Day schedule

Fusing glass is the simplest way to make glass art. Once you have completed either the Glass Artist for the Day experience or the Intro to Fusing class – you can sign up for any of our Project Based Fusing classes.
The description of the projects we are currently offering is below. Note: We have combined all the Project classes in one schedule to make it easier to choose a date. When registering, please be sure that you are clicking on the specific project that you are interested in taking.

Schedule of Project Based Classes.

Level One $75

Picture Frame(s):

In this session, you will make one large or two small picture frames. All instruction, tools and materials are included. Participants will be given instruction on how to assemble glass onto frames during class. Class is approximately 1 1/2 hours. Fused glass pieces will be ready to be picked up approximately one week after class and then frames can be assembles by participants at home.

Set of 4 Coasters:

In this class, you’ll create a set of unique and distinguished coasters of your own design. Examples using flat glass, stringers and  frits and will be available for inspiration a the beginning of class. Class is approximately 1 1 /2 hours.  Participants need to pick up project one week after class date.

8″ Sushi-style Plate

In this class, you will create your design for a curved plate.  Examples using flat glass, stringers, and frits will be available for inspiration at the beginning of class. Class is approximately 1 1 /2 hours. Participants need to pick up project one week after class date.

Holiday Ornaments

In this class, you will create 4 holiday ornaments inspired by the examples available.  Pre-cut base materials to make Snowflakes, Gingerbread men/women, etc.  will be provided as well. Class is approximately 1 1/2 hours. Participants need to pick up project one week after class date.

Level Two $105

Glass Clock:

In this class, you’ll receive instruction on how to design a real working clock and then you can create your own one-of-a-kind time piece. All instruction, use of tools and materials are included. Fused glass must be fired first and then staff will drill a hole to insert the clock works.  Please allow 10 days after to class for completion. Class is approximately 1 1/2 hours.

10″ Plate w/ colored glass base:

In this class, you will choose from a number of base glass colors that will be pre-cut and ready for you when you arrive to class. Color choices will be emailed to individuals prior to class and based on available inventory and specific viscosity.  You will then be able to create your design using flat glass, stringers, and frits.  Class is approximately 1 1 /2 hours. Participants need to pick up project one week after class date.

Dichro Snowflakes:

In this class, you will create 3 snowflakes – choosing from various patterns. Delicate pieces of Dichroic glass (the shiny metallic pieces!) will be available for you to embellish your snowflakes so they shine and sparkle in the light.  These make a wonderful gift.  Class is approximately 1 1 /2 hours. Participants need to pick them up one week after class date.

Level One $65 per person

Swizzle stix:

In this session you will create  set of 4 unique swizzle stix. Learn to pull thin glass stringers of color glass to be incorporated into your very own swizzle stix design. All instruction and materials are provided. Session lasts approximately 1 1/2 hours. Participants will take project home that day.

Glass Flower:

In this class, you will make a glass flower while learning to shape and pull petals. Color will be applied using frit or pulled stringers. Basic skill building in attaching pieces with hot joint technique.  Class is approximately 1 1/2 hours.Participants will take home project the same day.

Level Two:

Show yo’ beads!

Create three beads in soft glass to be used in decorating a letter opener, ball point pen or cheese knife. Basic instruction for making colorful beads with swirls or dots.  Class is approximately 2 hours. Projects must be picked up after beads have been annealed (next day or later).