Adult Classes

Learn the basic method of weaving with glass. You will learn how to design and form glass in the kiln which will be used to form a textured glass weave using glass strips and stringers. The woven piece will be shaped to look like fabric. Your pieces will be 6 by 6inches. Material fee is $40

Learn the basic method of weaving with glass. You will learn how to design and form glass in the kiln which will be used to form a textured glass weave using glass strips and stringers. The woven piece will be shaped to look like fabric. Your pieces will be 6 by 6inches. Material fee is $40.

Beginner class for all ages including how to decorate and layer the art glass using stencils, stringers, confetti, repurposed glass, and frit to form a beautiful Sushi /Appetizer plate with companion Wasabi or sauce dish. Simple instructions helps all students create these plates by designing from their own imagination, with help as needed from instructor. No experience necessary. Material fee of $15 due at the beginning of class. No cutting required. Pre-cut art glass, design elements and 2 firings included. (Chopsticks not included.) For more information, please contact the instructor at clare.p.shepherd@gmail.com.

In this open studio styled workshop, you can continue working on projects under the supervision of an experienced instructor. You choose your projects. This class is a great way to get a refresher, have your questions answered, or get help with more advanced projects. We can provide the instruction and extra motivation you need to get that project done! Materials fee based on individual projects. EIGHT weeks of fun, laughter and GLASS! For more information, please contact the instructor at clare.p.shepherd@gmail.com.

In this open studio styled workshop, you can continue working on projects under the supervision of an experienced instructor. You choose your projects. This class is a great way to get a refresher, have your questions answered, or get help with more advanced projects. We can provide the instruction and extra motivation you need to get that project done! Materials fee based on individual projects. EIGHT weeks of fun, laughter and GLASS! For more information, please contact the instructor at clare.p.shepherd@gmail.com.

Looking to explore a new medium and try something new? Well this class is for you! Students will be introduced to kiln fused glass by creating an abstract coral bowl. The fused glass art composition is beautiful enough to display in your home or use as a gift for someone special. Using recycled glass, frit, powders, confetti, stringers and noodles design your own glass dish or wall hanging. This class is appropriate for beginners or glass artists with some experience. A materials fee of $15 will be due at the beginning of class. Projects will be fired after the workshop and available for pick up the following week. For more information, please contact the instructor at clare.p.shepherd@gmail.com.

Children of all ages will enjoy working with a parent to arrange brightly colored pieces of glass which will be heated in a kiln to fuse them together to make their favorite Pokemon characters and mythical creatures. They can be made into glass jewelry, nightlights, coasters or suncatchers. This is the perfect chance to capture your favorite characters in a new medium. Projects will require overnight cooling and will be available for pick up the following week. A materials fee of $5 per project will be due at the end of class. Bring pictures of your favorite characters for reference. Go to www.flickr.com/photos/marylandhallglassfusing/ to see examples and class projects. (Parents should register just the child for this class, not themselves.)

Looking to explore a new medium and try something new? Well this class is for you! Students will be introduced to kiln fused glass by creating an abstract coral bowl. The fused glass art composition is beautiful enough to display in your home or use as a gift for someone special. Using recycled glass, frit, powders, confetti, stringers and noodles design your own glass dish or wall hanging. This class is appropriate for beginners or glass artists with some experience. A materials fee of $15 will be due at the beginning of class. Projects will be fired after the workshop and available for pick up the following week. For more information, please contact the instructor at clare.p.shepherd@gmail.com.

Children of all ages will enjoy working with a parent to arrange brightly colored pieces of glass to create nightlights, suncatchers or jewelry. Projects will require overnight cooling and will be available for pick up the following week. A materials fee of $5 per project will be due at the end of class. Bring pictures of your favorite bugs, butterflies or pets for inspiration. (Parents should register just the child for this class, not themselves.)

Beginner class for all ages including how to decorate and layer the art glass using stencils, stringers, confetti, repurposed glass, and frit to form a beautiful Sushi /Appetizer plate with companion Wasabi or sauce dish. Simple instructions helps all students create these plates by designing from their own imagination, with help as needed from instructor. No experience necessary. Material fee of $15 due at the beginning of class. No cutting required. Pre-cut art glass, design elements and 2 firings included. (Chopsticks not included.) For more information, please contact the instructor at clare.p.shepherd@gmail.com.