Glass Classes

Beyond Basic Flat Glass

Instructor: Deborah Rodgers

Push yourself to learn more about the art of stained glass! Explore advanced construction and soldering techniques to create a challenging 2D panel or a 3D project. The class fee covers use of studio tools and supplies such as flux, patina, and polishing compound. Students must purchase their own glass, solder, and foil.

Tuesdays [6 weeks] October 18 – November 22: 6:30 – 9:30pm

Skill Level: Intermediate
Prerequisites: Students must have completed the Crafts Center’s Introduction to Stained Glass class.

Class fees by level: NC State Students – $100 Public – $170

[Class includes a PUNCH CARD and eligibility for a CLASS PASS]

Designing with Strips, Stringers, & Dots

Instructor: Danene Groenke

Learn techniques for using strips, stringers, and dots as design elements in your fused glass pieces. Strip cutting, reshaping stringers, capturing bubbles, creating stringer “glass” patterns, creating glass dots will be covered. A $15 materials fee is payable to the instructor at the first class for tube of stringers and glass dots.

Wednesdays [4 weeks], September 21 – October 12: 6:30 – 9:30pm

Skill Level: Intermediate
Prerequisites: Prior glass fusing experience required.

Class fees by level: NC State Students – $95 Public – $135

Guided Studio: Fused Glass

Instructor: Danene Groenke

Do you have fused glass projects that you need to finish? Have an idea for a fused piece but don’t know where to start? This is the perfect class for you. You will be able to work at your own pace with an instructor available for design ideas and technical help. Bring your partially finished projects or project ideas and the determination to finally do something with that idea. The Crafts Center will provide the space and equipment. Students are responsible for providing their own materials.

Mondays [4 weeks] October 17– November 7: 6:30 – 9:30pm

Skill Level: Intermediate
Prerequisites: Prior glass fusing experience required

Class fees by level: NC State Students – $65 Public – $115

[Class includes a PUNCH CARD only]

Introduction to Glass Fusing & Slumping

Instructor: Jo Ellen Westmoreland

An introductory level class – no experience necessary. Learn the basics of fusing and forming glass in a kiln. Projects include making small plates, bowls, soap dishes, tiles and jewelry. Create designs with both transparent and opaque glass in a range of colors! Class fee includes glass and use of tools to create class projects.

Mondays [6 weeks] August 29 – October 3; 6:30 – 9:30pm

Skill Level: Beginner
Prerequisites: None

Class fees by level: NC State Students – $145 Public – $215

[Class includes a PUNCH CARD and eligibility for a CLASS PASS]

Introduction to Lampworking

Instructor: Kathy Driggers

Come spend a weekend learning to make glass beads using a torch and rods of glass. You will learn to make a variety of beads that can be used to make an item of jewelry or some decorative piece for your home. This class will teach you the basics in glass bead making such as dot placement, how to shape beads, how to encase a bead in transparent glass, and most importantly heat control of your glass. This is a beginner’s class, but even seasoned beads makers can learn from a review of the basics.

Friday, September 16: 6:30 – 9:30pm
Saturday, September 17: 9:00am – 4:00pm
Sunday, September 18: 9:00am – 4:00pm

Skill Level: Beginner
Prerequisites: None

Class fees by level: NC State Students – $110 Public – $175

Introduction to Stained Glass

Instructor: Deborah Rodgers

Add some color to your world! Learn to cut, foil, and solder a 6” x 14” stained glass panel using the copper foil method. Patterns will be provided by the instructor. The class fee includes glass and materials to make one panel. Attendance at the first two class sessions is mandatory. Please do not register for this class if you are unable to attend both of the first two evenings.

Section A: Tuesdays [6 weeks] August 30 – October 4: 6:30 – 9:30pm
Section B: Thursdays [6 weeks] September 1 – October 6: 6:30 – 9:30pm

Skill Level: Beginner
Prerequisites: None

Class fees by level: NC State Students – $120 Public – $190

Mesh Melts [Workshop]

Instructor: Jo Ellen Westmoreland

Learn how to create your own unique sheets of glass by melting scraps of fusible glass* through wire mesh. During kiln firing the glass melts through a metal mesh grid to then drip. pool, and flow together into beautiful random patterns. * COE 96 glass only!

Friday, September 23; 6:30 – 9:30pm
Saturday, September 24: 1:00 – 4:00pm

Skill Level: Intermediate/Advanced
Prerequisites: Completion of Introduction to Glass Fusing and Slumping class

Class fees by level: NC State Students – $70 Public – $90

[Class includes a PUNCH CARD only]

Monogrammed Box in Stained Glass [Workshop]

Instructors: Deborah Rodgers and Jo Ellen Westmoreland

Let your personality shine in the making of this functional glass creation! Explore advanced construction and soldering techniques as you construct a lidded box that is rich in color and design. Monogram the lid of your box with the Crafts Center’s new Rayzist sandcarver! The class fee covers use of studio tools and supplies such as flux, patina, polishing compound and hinges for the box lid, and one piece of clear architectural glass. You must provide your own colored stained glass, 60/40 or lead-free solder, and foil (available for purchase at the Crafts Center). This is not a beginner level class.

Wednesdays [4 weeks] October 19 – November 9: 6:30 – 9:30pm
- Skill Level: Intermediate/Advanced
- Prerequisites: Students must have completed the Introduction to Stained Glass class.

Class fees by level: NC State Students – $85 Public – $130

[Class includes a PUNCH CARD only]

Stained Glass Ornaments and 3-D Stars [Workshop]

Instructor: Deborah Rodgers

Celebrate your Holiday Season by making ornaments in stained glass. Create one significant piece such as an open-center star, and/or make a series of simpler flat glass ornaments to give away as gifts! Various patterns to choose from will be available. Glass and solder is included in the supply fee.

Friday, November 4: 6:30 – 9:30pm
Saturday, November 5: 9:00am – 5:00pm

Skill Level: Intermediate/advanced
Prerequisites: Students must have completed the Introduction to Stained Glass class at the Crafts Center.

Class fees by level: NC State Students – $95 Public – $135

Stained Glass Plant Containers [Workshop]

Instructor: Deborah Rodgers

Your house plants deserve a lovely and colorful container created using the Copper Foil method of Stained Glass. Choosing from several patterns (one option pictured above) that will be provided by the instructor. Materials are included to make one of the options with additional materials available for purchase. The last day of class will be spent with hands in dirt, planting and filling your planter with soil and plants. Class fee includes materials to make the terrarium, including soil and pebbles – bring your own plants!

Friday, August 26: 6:30 – 9:30pm
Saturday, August 27: 10:00am – 5:00pm
Sunday, August 28. 12:00 – 4:00pm

Skill Level: Intermediate/advanced
Prerequisites: Students must have completed the Introduction to Stained Glass class at the Crafts Center.

Class fees by level: NC State Students – $100 Public – $155

Stained Glass Picture Frame [Workshop]

Instructor: Deborah Rodgers

What better way to celebrate a special occasion than to create a beautiful picture frame from stained glass as a gift or to frame your own special photograph! Supplies included.

Friday, October 28 : 6:30 – 9:30pm
Saturday, October 29 : 10:00am – 5:00pm
Sunday, October 30 : 10:00am – 5:00pm

Skill Level: Intermediate/Advanced
Prerequisites: Students must have completed the Introduction to Stained Glass class.

Class fee: NC State Students – $120 Public – $185

The Art of Encasing [Workshop]

Instructor: Kathy Driggers

Want to take your glass beads to the next level? Learn four different ways to encase a glass bead with clear glass to enhance and modify the bead. You will learn different encasing techniques by making four unique glass beads. Learn to make the glass design move as the encasing is applied and how not to make the design move when you do not want it to move. This is an intermediate to advanced class and the participant should be able to make round and barrel shaped beads.

Friday, October 21: 6:30 – 9:30pm
Saturday, October 22: 9:00am – 4:00pm
Sunday, October 23: 9:00am – 4:00pm

Skill Level: Intermediate/Advanced
Prerequisites: Completion of the Introduction to Lampworking class or equivalent

Class fees by level: NC State Students – $110 Public – $175

Tiny House Terrariums

Instructor: Deborah Rodgers

Create a tiny garden house made of clear textured glass embellished with accents of stained glass. Choose from several patterns provided by the instructor. The last evening of class will be spent with hands in dirt, planting and filling your tiny house with soil and plants. Class fee includes materials to make the terrarium, including soil and pebbles – you provide the plants.

Thursdays [6 weeks] October 13 – December 1 [skip Nov. 17 and 24]; 6:30 – 9:30pm

Skill Level: Intermediate/Advanced
Prerequisites: Students must have completed the Introduction to Stained Glass class.

Class fees by level: NC State Students – $115 Public – $205

[Class includes a PUNCH CARD and eligibility for a CLASS PASS]

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Cancellations

Most of our classes fill quickly so there is often a wait list. Late notice cancellations require considerable processing and labor to try and fill the reserved seat. Therefore, cancellations under 10 days are not able to be refunded unless we can fill the space.
• If cancellation occurs 10 or more days prior to the start of a class, a processing charge of 25% of the registration payment or $25 (whichever is less) will be assessed and the remainder refunded.
• If cancellation occurs less than 10 days prior to the start of a class, a refund cannot be issued unless the space can be filled. If the space is able to be filled, a 50% refund of payment will be issued.
If you find you need to cancel out of a class you have registered for, you must drop the class via Reporter», our new online registration system

Cancellation requests will not be accepted at the main desk or via phone or email.

Absences

To receive an optimal experience and get the most out of the class, attendance is important as there are no provisions for make-up sessions for missed classes.

Wait Lists

Names are accepted on waiting lists via Reporter» after a class is full until the day the class begins. Wait lists are only valid for the current semester’s class – wait lists are not carried over to the next semester.