Glass Classes
Summer session is just around the corner! Mark your calendars – Registration for NC State students begins on Monday, April 17, at 9:00 a.m. and registration for everyone else begins on Monday, April 24, at 9:00 a.m.
Registration links will become active on the repective registration dates for each group.
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 2-D panel or a 3-D project. The class fee covers use of studio tools and supplies such as flux, patina, and polishing compound. You must purchase your own glass, solder, and foil.
Thursdays [6 weeks] June 1 – July 13 [skips June 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]
Chandelier Windchimes [Workshop]
Instructor: Deborah Rodgers
Use stained glass, fused glass, and lampwork glass beads (optional) to combine into a charming and colorful glass mobile or windchime. Pattern to be provided by instructor. All supplies included.
Friday, June 23, 6:30 – 9:30pm
Saturday, June 24, 9:00am – 5:00 pm
Sunday, June 25, 9:00am – 5:00pm
- Skill Level: Intermediate/Advanced
- Prerequisites: Completion of the Introduction Stained Glass class at the Crafts Center.
Class fees by level: NC State Students – $120 Public – $190
Glass in the Garden: Round Garden Stake [Workshop]
Instructor: Deborah Rodgers
Add some sparkle to your home or landscape with a beautiful garden stake consisting of a round stained-glass panel with a custom-made metal stand. Perfect for your garden or a large potted plant. Make the stained-glass panel (from a pattern provided by the instructor) in colors of your choice and then learn to make the metal mounting frame and stake. This is not a beginner level class.
Friday, June 2: 6:30 – 9:30pm
Saturday, June 3: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Sunday, June 4: 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 – $115 Public – $190
Hot Glass Beads: An Introduction to Lampworking
Instructor: Kathy Driggers
Come spend a weekend learning to make glass beads using a torch and rods of glass. 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 bead makers can learn from a review of the basics
Saturday, July 15: 9:00am – 4:30pm
Sunday, July 16: 10:00am – 4:30pm
- Skill Level: Beginner
- Prerequisites: None
Class fees by level: NC State Students – $100 Public – $155
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] June 5 – July 17 [skips July 3]: 6:30 – 9:30pm
- Skill Level: Beginner
- Prerequisites: None
Class fees by level: NC State Students – $155 Public – $225
[Class includes a PUNCH CARD and eligibility for a CLASS PASS]
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. Pattern 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 classes.
Section A : Tuesdays [6 weeks] May 30 – July 18 [skip June 20 & July 4]: 10:00am – 1:00pm*
Section B : Tuesdays [6 weeks] May 30 – June 27 [skip June 20 & July 4]: 6:30 – 9:30pm
- Skill Level: Beginner
- Prerequisites: None
Class fees by level: NC State Students – $120 Public – $190
[Class includes a PUNCH CARD and eligibility for a CLASS PASS]
*Note: Parking on campus weekdays prior to 5:00pm requires a Visitor Parking Permit [$10 daily].
Optic Plate [Workshop]
Instructor: Danene Groenke
Create a fused glass plate with an optic effect using stringers and clear glass. Learn the optic technique and how variations to the technique can impact the effect. Supplies included.
Saturday, June 17: 10:00am – 2:00pm
- Skill Level: Intermediate
- Prerequisites: Prior glass fusing experience required
Class fees by level: NC State Students – $40 Public – $55
[Class includes a PUNCH CARD only]
Missing Link
Register for this class
Create a fused glass plate with an optic effect using stringers and clear glass. Learn the optic technique and how variations to the technique can impact the effect. Supplies included.
Saturday, June 17: 10:00am – 2:00pm
- Skill Level: Intermediate
- Prerequisites: Prior glass fusing experience required
Class fees by level: NC State Students – $40 Public – $55
[Class includes a PUNCH CARD only]
Register for classes
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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.