3-D Class
Learn to make a three dimensional flying hummingbird or flying dragon and a box with hinges, in this three week class. First you will learn the best layout for a hummingbird or a dragon, and for a stained glass box. Students will cut out both projects and learn to assemble them. Class requires homework. |
Address Mosaic
Transform an ordinary board into a decorative address marker as you learn the basics of simple mosaic techniques, while creating a beautiful accent piece for your home. Whether you are new to glass or have made mosaics before, you’ll love your colorful address sign. We will teach you the basics along with some great tips. Materials and tools provided, expect to purchase grout & grout at home. |
Beading 101
An excellent introduction to the art of glass bead making. This class covers basic bead making and shaping techniques. Instructor: Toni Herrick |
Beginning Beads
Class meets 2 evenings and is intended for students with no bead making experience. Emphasis is on learning how to wind glass onto the mandrel to make basic bead shapes. An introduction to surface decoration will be presented. We will be using the hot head torch (included in class fee). We will discuss some of the following: round beads, removing beads from the mandrel, annealing, cleaning the bead, dots, swirls, glass and safety, and more if time permits. Please wear long pants and closed toed shoes. (No sandals , please!) Please bring your own safety glasses if you have them, or you can use ours.
Class fee includes torch, rods, gas and tools. Must sign up in advance so Kits may be ordered. |
Beginning/Advanced Fusing
Three weeks of inspiration, education and kiln space. Learn lots of helpful techniques and get lots of helpful hints, whether you have fused before used a kiln before or not. We will guide you through the many products in our fusing section, you can choose those that you would like to try. Students will have a wide variety of projects to choose from, such as jewelry, tiles and larger panels. |
Beginning Fusing
You will learn the basics of beginning fusing using a glass kiln. Students will make 1 project, using a mold. We will cover basic glass preparation, kiln use, and discuss slumping and draping. Students will learn to use a circle cutter, work with glass frit, mosaics, stringers and how to prepare molds for slumping and draping. No experience needed. |
Beginning Patio Stones
Create a beautiful patio stone using stained glass and mosaic techniques. Great for beginners, ages 10 and up. You will make an 8” round or square stone, materials cost around |
Beginning Stained Glass
You will learn the basic concepts of copper foil construction in this 4 night class. You will construction a panel from one of our patterns we, while you learn. We supply the tools, you will purchase glass, foil, solder and zinc during class. |
Dream Catcher - Made from Your Scrap Glass!
Bring color to your windows or Garden with this striking sculpture. Got boxes and buckets of SCRAP and don’t know what to do with it? Come to Peepers and see the INDOOR/OUTDOOR dream catcher we made with our scrap. You’ll learn to use Jax Brown Patina, work with brass and copper, reinforce a project, use nuggets, plate glass for dimension and more. All you need to bring is pre-foiled glass scrap; and your solder and tools. We will supply the rest. |
Flat Panel Lamp Shade
We will teach you the steps needed to build and assemble a flat panel lamp shade, start to finish. Prior stained glass experience required. |
Fused Bird Baths
Brighten your garden with a uniquely beautiful fused glass bird bath. Design and create your own 17” circle birdbath, which will rest in a sturdy metal stand. You’ll cut glass (we’ll help cut your circle if you like) to layer and decorate your one of a kind birdbath. Three styles to choose from. Glass cutting experience is required. |
Fused Ornaments
Create 2 beautiful ornaments for your tree or window. Learn to create a simple mold from fiber paper, and then fill it with glass frit and stringers. No experience needed. Children 8 and up welcome. Materials and firing is included in this class. |
Fused Jewelry
Create beautiful fused glass pendants using a variety of opaque,
transparent and diachronic glass. Students will learn to
cut, design and kiln fire 4 pendants. No experience needled,
children 12 and up are welcome. |
Fused Bowl Class
Create a beautiful bowl, or dish. Students will create a glass bowl to be fired into a disk, then placed onto a mold (there will be several to choose from). Let your creative side go wild! You can use glass frit, stringers and pieces to decorate your project. You'll choose from one of the molds to create the shape for your project. The bowl will be fired and available for pickup in a week or two. |
Fused Bowls
Create a beautiful 10” bowl or dish. Students will create a glass bowl to be fired into a disk, then placed onto a mold (there will be many to choose from). Let your creative side go wild! You can use glass frit, stringers, pre-cut shapes or cut you own designs out of glass. Your project will be available for pick up in a week or so. |
Fused Garden Stake
Enhance your plants with a fused garden stake. This project looks great indoors and out. You assemble the glass and we’ll do the kiln firing. Class is one evening. Beginners are welcome. |
Fused Glass 101
In this 2 night workshop, using colorful pieces of glass, including glass frit, noodles and stringers, students will design several pieces, such as a necklace pendants, coasters, candy dishes or other projects (project choices will be discussed at the beginning of the class). You’ll learn about tools, basic glass cutting, tack-fusing, and compatibility |
Fused Glass Tiles
Create two 4" tiles while you learn the basics of fusing including compatibility. Play with glass frit, stringers, iridized, opal or cathedral glass. Projects will be ready to pick up in about a week. Class fee
includes materials. Skill Level: Beginner |
Fused Glass Wind Chimes
Let your creativity run wild on these fun, easy projects. Use a variety of shapes and use wire inclusions. Come prepared to have a great time. Second night will be used to string them for hanging. |
Fused Picture Frames
Make a charming picture frame, great for a Valentine gift. Make a beautiful fused glass picture frame using frit, stringers and fusible glass. No glass cutting required. Great for beginners and kids. |
Fused Plates & Bowls
Love Fusing? This is the class you have been waiting for. Students will make a high quality piece of art while learning about fusing larger pieces. Your plate or bowl will through two firings, one full fuse and one slump. Tools and molds will be available for your use. |
Get Fired Up!
Take your glass fusing skills up a notch in this in-depth workshop. Go beyond basic and explore a variety of techniques for using fusible materials. During the hands-on portion of the class, students will work independently to build and fire, two projects that demonstrate fusing, slumping, and draping. During the lecture portion of the class, learn the advantages and disadvantages of using various items like fiber paper, fiber board, ceramic molds and stainless steel forms. Students will leave class with several projects and a new level of understanding and confidence. You’ll be primed and ready to load your own kiln and turn up the heat. Last night of class is for finishing and tweaking both projects. |
Glass Beads
Glass beads are hot! Learn bead forming and decoration in this fun, fast paced class. Feed your imagination. Lunch break from 12 to 12:20, please bring a sack lunch. No experience necessary. |
Glass Fusing Basics
Everything you need to know to get you started in glass fusing. You’ll make 2 projects - a fused glass tile and a slumped dish. You’ll learn what all those confusing numbers mean (90? 96? 104?) and why it’s so important that you know! Tools, supplies and glass are furnished.
Required: Learn to Cut |
Glass Whirls
Learn to construct a 3-D glass whirl in this 2 week class. |
Hot Stuff!!!
Learn the fundamentals of fusing. Quickly create a glass tile and create an additional project such as a night-lite. Both of these projects will be taken to a full fuse. We will also create a piece that will be tack fused and then slumped into a square or round dish. We will supply the tools, molds, instruction and kiln time. You will provide the creativity and supplies. The projects will be fired after class and you will return after a few days to pick up the final project. |
Intermediate Stained Glass
You will expand and polish your stained glass skills. Attendance at a beginning class or prior stained glass experience is required.
Pre-registration is required, so call ahead & reserve your space. Bring your tools. |
Jewelry
Think about last minute gifts for someone special. Create beautiful fused glass pendants using a variety of glass including dichroic. Students will cut design and kiln fire pendants and earrings, bracelets and pins. No experience required, children 10 and up are welcome. |
Kaleidoscope
Create a one of a kind Kaleidoscope that provides stunning images when viewed. Axle pack and mirror provided. Bring your tools to class if you have them. |
Kiln Fused Glass
Learn the basics of kiln-fused glass. Students will learn cutting, shaping, grinding & fusing techniques to create night lights, jewelry & panels. All tools will be provided. Your material fee includes compatible glass. Additional glass will be available for purchase. No experience necessary, fun and easy for all ages. |
Kiln Fused Glass Plate
Bowl or Dish
Create a beautiful bowl, plate or dish. Students will learn
how to cut glass, use glass frit, stringers and pieces to decorate
their project. They'll choose a mold to create the shape for
their project. The project will be fired and available for
pickup the following week. |
Lead Came
In this new class you’ll learn the technique of lead came. We begin with pattern preparation, then cutting the lead came, assembling, soldering through cementing and final clean up Beginning Stained Glass required for entry. Pattern provided. |
Learn to Cut
This is a must have class for fused glass, patio stones and mosaics. You’ll learn the basics of cutting straight lines, inside and outside curves and even circles. This is great for those who need a refresher class as well. |
Mosaic
Learn the basics of applied mosaic while you create a beautiful mosaic design in an 8 ½” square wooden base. You’ll learn to use mosaic nippers to create your design. Grouting will need to be done at home. A demonstration of grouting will be shown by the instructor, instructional handouts will be provided. |
Mosaic Madness
In this 2 session workshop you will learn techniques for direct mosaics, using scrap glass, nuggets, glass tiles, adhesive and grout. Bring something to cover in glass- a table, flower pot, bird house etc. Skill
level: Beginner |
Mosaic Mirror
Learn the traditional mosaic techniques. We will be making a 10” square project, with a choice of one of three patterns. All materials included. If you have a favorite piece of glass that you want to use, bring it to class. Bring your tools if you have them. |
Mother's Day Fusing
Take this class with your Mom, sister, friend or child; you’ll have fun making pendants, ear rings, or pins. Expect to make 3 pendants or pins, and a pair of earrings. Fee includes materials and kiln firing. Dichro glass available for an additional fee. |
Open Studio Workshop
Workshop is great for the person who needs help on a project. Come use the shop space and glass grinders to work on any project. Reservations and pre-payment is required to ensure enough staff is available to help with your specific needs. |
Open Studio Workshop - Flat Work Only
This is a great time to work on your project (lead or foil) within a structured studio environment with access to many tools and an experienced instructor. |
Patio Stone
This four hour class teaches the skills necessary to complete a patio stone. Topics of instruction include pattern preparation, glass cutting, mold preparation, pouring cement and cleanup of the finished stone. Tool use will be provided for each student. Cement will be used, so projects may be picked up the next day. |
Plateful of Stringers
You will use layers of glass stringers to create a beautiful pattern that is first fused and then slumped in a mold to create a glass plate. During the class you will create a design to be fused and then schedule a second meeting to arrange your stringer dish on a prepared shelf. |
Reproduction Lamps
This class is intended for the serious glass artist, no feint of heart allowed. You will learn how to use glass to its fullest. Shading and highlighting techniques will be demonstrated so you can emphasize design. Laminating will be discussed so you can add realism and depth to your lamp) a procedure done Tiffany himself). Reinforcing with wire and brass will be done to ensure strength. This class will challenge and improve your skills and creativity. When finished, you will have a work of art that can be passed on for generations. Prior to class (minimum of 10 days), students must have picked out a lamp design to make sure that all components are on hand to help avoid delays. You can plan on having homework to complete your lamp, but it will be worth the aggravation! |
Sodering Clinic
Bring a copper foiled project ready for soldering, your soldering iron, solder and flux. We will give you instruction technique as well as problem solving. Pre-registration is required. |
Technique Class
Improve and fine tune your technique, have your questions ready!
| 1st class: |
Soldering- bring foiled glass, flux and solder as well as your soldering iron. We will be giving lots of tips and information on how to improve your soldering as well as how to care for your iron. |
| 2nd class: |
Edging. We will show how to use ball chain, twisted wire, lead came, how to cut larger sizes of zinc and how to use handy hangers. Demo only, information handout provided. |
| 3rd class: |
We will discuss plating, shading effects, and how to cut a perfect circle. Lots of time will be allowed for questions. |
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Tiffany Style Lamp Class- the Odyssey Method
This is the ultimate stained glass project. We will help you select the perfect glass for your shade as well as teach you the steps and techniques used to create a beautiful work of art. Class meets 6 times over a 7 week period, allowing students more time to complete their lamps. Cutting and soldering skills required. Please choose mold before first night of class. Student will rent molds for this class. |
Workshop
Do you have unfinished projects or want to make something you don’t know how to start? You can work in our studio and get some advice, help and have fun. You can have the use of our tables, grinders and staff. Due to space limitations, we ask you to pre-register for these workshops online or call us at 269-342-1146. |
Just for Kids |
Fused Ornaments
Create 2 beautiful ornaments for your tree or window. Learn to create a simple mold from fiber paper, and then fill it with glass frit and stringers. No experience needed. Children 8 and up welcome. Materials and firing is included in this class. |
Kids Ornament Class
Children will make two fused glass ornaments. Sign up in advance
to assure your child's space. |
Holiday Fun |
Beginning Stained Glass Snowflakes
No experience is required to these holiday gifts underway. Students will use bevels, precut glass shapes, iridized and textured glass to make a stained glass snowflake. You will learn the basics of foiling and soldering and will leave with a finished project. All materials and the use of our tools is included. There will be several patterns to choose from and a great variety of glass. Open to all, 15 and up. |
Fused Ornaments
Create 2 beautiful ornaments for your tree or window. Learn to create a simple mold from fiber paper, and then fill it with glass frit and stringers. No experience needed. Children 8 and up welcome. Materials and firing is included in this class. |
Fused Frit and Stringer Snowflakes
Come to our studio to get your Holiday gift-giving underway! You’ll make two fused glass snowflakes while learning the basics of fused glass and glass cutting. This is a great class for the beginner as well as the time starved artist. Students will use frit, stringers, iridized and dichroic glass to decorate their snowflakes. We’ll drill a hole in your snowflakes for hanging before you pick them up. All materials included. Fired projects will be available the week after class. |
Fused Glass Christmas Ornaments
No cutting required! Come and make Christmas ornaments, using ready-made fusing cut-outs. Make as many as you want. We’ll fire the ornaments and you can pick them up in a week or so. You may also make night lights, or wine stoppers. |
Heart Potpourri Bevel Holder
Learn 3-day assembly while you make this charming beveled holder. Please purchase bevel kit at signup and foil your bevels before class. You will also need flux and solder for this class. Basic glass skills required for entry. |
Kids Ornament Class
Children will make two fused glass ornaments. Sign up in advance
to assure your child's space. |
Mother's Day Fusing
Take this class with your Mom, sister, friend or child; you’ll have fun making pendants, ear rings, or pins. Expect to make 3 pendants or pins, and a pair of earrings. Fee includes materials and kiln firing. Dichro glass available for an additional fee. |
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