STERN GLASS WORKS CALENDAR
GLASS WIND CHIMES
Imagine sitting in your backyard or on your porch and listening to the relaxing sound of chimes. What could make that better than knowing that you made them yourself? Class 1 students will learn to cut glass and then will cut and decorate their chimes in preparation for fusing. Between classes students wind chimes will go into the kiln to fuse the decorations in place and to soften the edges. These rounded edges are what give the glass chimes the strength to stand up to their job as chimes. Class 2 students will cold work and assemble their wind chimes.
PAINTED ENAMEL LOW PROFILE DISH
Use vibrant enamels to paint and draw on glass. Each student will work a design to correspond with a low profile slumping form. In the first class students will design their dish, cut their base glass and paint on their base enamel layer. In the second class students will create the second layer of their fusing and prepare their piece to be slumped into a low profile dish form. The final form will be fired over the week.
2-Day Class
Monday, May 23rd 6-9pm
Thursday, May 26th 6-9pm
Cost
$150/Student
All materials included
Skill Level
Beginner
FUSED GLASS JEWELRY - NECKLACE & EARRING SET
Students will design and execute a set of earrings and necklace. These pieces will introduce students to a variety of glass cutting and fusing techniques such as metal inclusions, layering and transparency as well as the additional application of metal pigments and findings. In the first class students will design their set, learn to cut/grind their glass pieces, and prepare for their first firing. In the second class students will cold work their pieces and learn to make/attach findings to finish their pieces.
2-Day Class
Tuesday, May 24rd 1-4pm
Thursday, May 26th 1-4pm
Cost
$150/Student
All materials included
Skill Level
Beginner
GLASS WIND CHIMES
Imagine sitting in your backyard or on your porch and listening to the relaxing sound of chimes. What could make that better than knowing that you made them yourself? Class 1 students will learn to cut glass and then will cut and decorate their chimes in preparation for fusing. Between classes students wind chimes will go into the kiln to fuse the decorations in place and to soften the edges. These rounded edges are what give the glass chimes the strength to stand up to their job as chimes. Class 2 students will cold work and assemble their wind chimes.
FLORAL SUN CATCHERS - 2DAY STAINED GLASS
In this introductory class to stained glass students will create a stunning floral sun catcher using Tiffany copper foil stained glass technique. Students will have the option to choose between a selection of pre-made flower patterns for their sun catcher. The use of pre-made patterns allows beginner students to focus on learning to handle the materials rather than worry about the strength of their pattern making capabilities. The first class will cover cutting, grinding, and foiling the glass pieces. The second class will cover soldering, patina, and general finishing.
2-Day Class
Monday, May 23rd 9am-Noon
Wednesday, May 25th 9am-Noon
Cost
$150/Student
All materials included
Skill Level
Beginner
FUSED GLASS JEWELRY - NECKLACE & EARRING SET
Students will design and execute a set of earrings and necklace. These pieces will introduce students to a variety of glass cutting and fusing techniques such as metal inclusions, layering and transparency as well as the additional application of metal pigments and findings. In the first class students will design their set, learn to cut/grind their glass pieces, and prepare for their first firing. In the second class students will cold work their pieces and learn to make/attach findings to finish their pieces.
2-Day Class
Tuesday, May 24rd 1-4pm
Thursday, May 26th 1-4pm
Cost
$150/Student
All materials included
Skill Level
Beginner
PAINTED ENAMEL LOW PROFILE DISH
Use vibrant enamels to paint and draw on glass. Each student will work a design to correspond with a low profile slumping form. In the first class students will design their dish, cut their base glass and paint on their base enamel layer. In the second class students will create the second layer of their fusing and prepare their piece to be slumped into a low profile dish form. The final form will be fired over the week.
2-Day Class
Monday, May 23rd 6-9pm
Thursday, May 26th 6-9pm
Cost
$150/Student
All materials included
Skill Level
Beginner
FLORAL SUN CATCHERS - 2DAY STAINED GLASS
In this introductory class to stained glass students will create a stunning floral sun catcher using Tiffany copper foil stained glass technique. Students will have the option to choose between a selection of pre-made flower patterns for their sun catcher. The use of pre-made patterns allows beginner students to focus on learning to handle the materials rather than worry about the strength of their pattern making capabilities. The first class will cover cutting, grinding, and foiling the glass pieces. The second class will cover soldering, patina, and general finishing.
2-Day Class
Monday, May 23rd 9am-Noon
Wednesday, May 25th 9am-Noon
Cost
$150/Student
All materials included
Skill Level
Beginner
PREVIEW WEEK SOIREE
Help ring in the end of the Preview Week with refreshments, good conversations and cheer Sunday evening 5pm till close.
The Stern Glass Works Raffle Winner will be announced during the gathering. You dont want to miss the excitment!
Open to the public
Casual
refreshments provided
5-7pm
FUSED GLASS BUGS
Bring some smiles into your home with some playful glass bugs. These silly creatures give you the opportunity to experiment with layering glass, exploring glass frit and powder, as well as your choice of cutting or using pre-cut pieces. Your buggy friends will be fired and can be picked up in a few days.
DAISY DAY - STAINED GLASS
Help bring in some spring cheer with bright colorful glass flowers! No experience needed. Simply walk in and learn to solder/patina your piece. You’ll choose from a variety of colorful pre-cut and foiled glass so you can focus on the process of soldering to create a stunning glass daisy flower!
FUSING WITH FRIT - SUN CATCHERS
Join me in the studio as we explore the possibilities of layering glass to be fused or melted together using an electric oven called a kiln. In this drop-in style make-your-own you will have a variety of different pre-cut shapes to add your frit (chunks of colored glass) to decorate and draw with to create your unique sun catcher. They will be fired over the week.
FUSED AND SLUMPED CATCH-ALL DISH
I don’t know about you, but I find that I constantly have need of a small special dish for small special things like my jewelry, keys, or maybe even to use for my special nicknacks on my coffee table. Well here’s your chance. Come make your very own catch-all dish. You’ll learn to cut strips of glass to be fused together in a design of your making. They will be fired over the week.
COST
$25/Student
TIME
Drop in anytime between 11am - 7pm. Projects are designed to take about 30 minutes
SKILL LEVEL
Beginner
HEARTS ALL DAY
Friendship necklaces, sun catchers, etc. You decide! Learn to cut glass hearts, wrap the edges and finish with solder. Various hardware will be available to allow choice of finish such as clasps, chain, plant stakes etc. Although this project is stated to go through all the steps I will have some pre-cut pieces available for those whom may prefer some help this first time.
FUSED GLASS BUGS
Bring some smiles into your home with some playful glass bugs. These silly creatures give you the opportunity to experiment with layering glass, exploring glass frit and powder, as well as your choice of cutting or using pre-cut pieces. Your buggy friends will be fired and can be picked up in a few days.
STERN GLASS WORKS RAFFLE
WIN A STERN GLASS WORKS CLASS OF YOUR CHOICE!
$5/ticket
This is a great value as full length classes begin at a $100 value (1-day class) and up for longer format classes ($310 for a 12hr multi-week class)
All students enrolled in a Preview Week class will receive one free raffle ticket per class.
Tickets will be available until 5pm on Sunday the 22nd with the winner drawn Sunday evening!
Help ring in the end of the Preview Week with refreshments, good conversations and cheer Sunday evening 5pm till close.
DAISY DAY - STAINED GLASS
Help bring in some spring cheer with bright colorful glass flowers! No experience needed. Simply walk in and learn to solder/patina your piece. You’ll choose from a variety of colorful pre-cut and foiled glass so you can focus on the process of soldering to create a stunning glass daisy flower!
Introduction to Mold Making
Join us for our 6 week course on mold making. Learn the arts of open face as well as lost wax casting techniques.
Find the nearly limitless possibilities of kiln cast glass.
Tuesdays 6-9pm, 2 hours of instruction with 1 hour optional independent studio work time.
Introduction to Mold Making
Join us for our 6 week course on mold making. Learn the arts of open face as well as lost wax casting techniques.
Find the nearly limitless possibilities of kiln cast glass.
Tuesdays 6-9pm, 2 hours of instruction with 1 hour optional independent studio work time.
Open Studio
Join us in the studio to pursue your independent work. For a small fee come in and use our facilities, hand tools, and purchase material from our stock to facilitate your work. If you are currently enrolled in a class enjoy a 50% discount.
All artists must be safety trained and checked out on all tools before independent use is allowed.
Make Your Own Fused Snowflake
Take the bite out of snowy Chicago by making your own beautiful, glittery, fused glass snowflakes! A 2-hour glass experience is the perfect way to get a taste of glass work, make memories and create an art work of your own to keep or gift. This Fused Snowflake Experience is great for students of all ages, families and couples. Choose a time of day that suits your group and we will cater the rest to suit your abilities! For adults and older youths, we will delve into creating unique stencils for precise glass placements. For younger students, and those who choose, we will have pre-made stencils available. All will be able to experiment with texture and color to bring their snowflakes a distinct flare.
Make Your Own Ornament/ Sun Catcher
Looking for the perfect festive activity for your family, friends or date? Look no further. This 2 hour class is the perfect blend of learning, fun, creativity and community! These ornaments and sun catchers will brighten any gloomy wintery window. In this class you will be provided a choice of pre-cut clear glass shapes that you will make your own. Using glass in powder, frit (small chunks), and stringer forms you will make your ornament/sun catcher. Experiment with patterns, color combination, texture and more!
Open Studio
Join us in the studio to pursue your independent work. For a small fee come in and use our facilities, hand tools, and purchase material from our stock to facilitate your work. If you are currently enrolled in a class enjoy a 50% discount.
All artists must be safety trained and checked out on all tools before independent use is allowed.
Make Your Own Ornament/ Sun Catcher
Looking for the perfect festive activity for your family, friends or date? Look no further. This 2 hour class is the perfect blend of learning, fun, creativity and community! These ornaments and sun catchers will brighten any gloomy wintery window. In this class you will be provided a choice of pre-cut clear glass shapes that you will make your own. Using glass in powder, frit (small chunks), and stringer forms you will make your ornament/sun catcher. Experiment with patterns, color combination, texture and more!
3D Constructed Copper Foil Stained Glass
Interested in copper foil stained glass but looking for a contemporary spin? Try your hand at 3D constructed stained glass! In this 4 week workshop we will cover all the steps of working copper foil stained glass from designing, cutting and grinding to assembly, solder and patina.
Thursdays 1/6-1/27, 6-9pm 2 hours of instruction with 1 hour of optional studio work time
Make Your Own Fused Snowflake
Take the bite out of snowy Chicago by making your own beautiful, glittery, fused glass snowflakes! A 2-hour glass experience is the perfect way to get a taste of glass work, make memories and create an art work of your own to keep or gift. This Fused Snowflake Experience is great for students of all ages, families and couples. Choose a time of day that suits your group and we will cater the rest to suit your abilities! For adults and older youths, we will delve into creating unique stencils for precise glass placements. For younger students, and those who choose, we will have pre-made stencils available. All will be able to experiment with texture and color to bring their snowflakes a distinct flare.
Open Studio
Join us in the studio to pursue your independent work. For a small fee come in and use our facilities, hand tools, and purchase material from our stock to facilitate your work. If you are currently enrolled in a class enjoy a 50% discount.
All artists must be safety trained and checked out on all tools before independent use is allowed.
Introduction to Mold Making
Join us for our 6 week course on mold making. Learn the arts of open face as well as lost wax casting techniques.
Find the nearly limitless possibilities of kiln cast glass.
Tuesdays 6-9pm, 2 hours of instruction with 1 hour optional independent studio work time.
Open Studio
Join us in the studio to pursue your independent work. For a small fee come in and use our facilities, hand tools, and purchase material from our stock to facilitate your work. If you are currently enrolled in a class enjoy a 50% discount.
All artists must be safety trained and checked out on all tools before independent use is allowed.
Make Your Own Ornament/ Sun Catcher
Looking for the perfect festive activity for your family, friends or date? Look no further. This 2 hour class is the perfect blend of learning, fun, creativity and community! These ornaments and sun catchers will brighten any gloomy wintery window. In this class you will be provided a choice of pre-cut clear glass shapes that you will make your own. Using glass in powder, frit (small chunks), and stringer forms you will make your ornament/sun catcher. Experiment with patterns, color combination, texture and more!