Beginning Stained Glass    Learn the basics of stained glass from cutting glass to soldering.  This class teaches the copper foil technique.  Students make a beautiful 11” x 17” panel from start to finish and ready to hang in a window.  Tuition: $180.

                                                                        Class Dates:

Four 2-1/2 hour sessions                                   June 10, 17 (skip 24) July 1, 8 – Tuesday Evenings, 7 to 9:30 PM

Skill Level: None required                                   Sept 3, 10, 17, 24 – Wednesday Evenings, 7 to 9:30 PM

Tools required: none (provided in class)             Oct 28, Nov 4, 11, 18 – Tuesday Evenings, 7 to 9:30 PM

Materials extra (about $80.00)                            January 8, 15, 22, 29 – Thursday Evenings, 7 to 9:30 PM

                                                                        March 3, 10, 17, 24 – Tuesday Evenings, 7 to 9:30 PM

Leaded Stained Glass Class    Add a new construction style to your panel-making repertoire!  Learn lead panel construction techniques while completing a glass panel project.  Tuition: $180.

Four 2-1/2 hour sessions                                   Class Dates:

Skill Level: Glass cutting skills                            October 2, 9, 16, 23 – Thursday Evenings, 7 to 9:30 PM

Tools required: Your tools and chemicals           February 3, 10, 17, 24 – Tuesday Evenings, 7 to 9:30 PM

Materials extra

Glass Fusing  -  This fun beginning fusing class teaches the fundamentals of “warm” glass including fusing, slumping, and sagging techniques using frits, stringers and cut glass.  You’ll also learn about using a kiln and different firing schedules to achieved different looks in your finished pieces.  Tuition: $375.

Two six-hour sessions                                       Class Dates:

Skill level: none                                                 September 27 and 28 – Sat./Sun. 11 AM to 5 PM

Tools required: none                                          November 15 and 16 – Sat./Sun. 11 AM to 5 PM

Materials included                                             January 31 and February 1 – Sat./Sun. 11 AM to 5 PM

Snowflakes, Glyphs, and Moravian Stars - Learn how to make snowflakes, which are cut-glass bevels; and how to make glyphs, which are window ornaments that use nuggets, jewels, and lead came; and how to make Moravian Stars, the 3-d version of snowflakes.  Great holiday presents.  Tuition: $50.

One 2-1/2 hour session                                      Class Dates:

Skill level: soldering                                           November 6 – Thursday Evening, 7 to 9:30 PM

Tools required: none                                          Or call to schedule a private class

Materials: purchase before class

Pendants - Fuse exotic dichroic glass pieces into five striking pendants.  You’ll also learn the basics of sterling silver wire wrapping for hanging your pendants on neck chains (not included).  Tuition: $195.

Two 2-1/2 hour sessions                                    Class Dates:

Skill level: cutting skills                                      Sept 11 and 18 – Thursday Evenings, 7 to 9:30 PM

Tools required: jeweler’s tools                            Or call to schedule a private class

Materials provided

Boxes  -  Make an extraordinary glass box with hinged lid.  Decorate with jewels, jewelry, sandblasting, decorative soldering, and other special effects.  Tuition: $195.

Four 2-1/2 hour sessions                                   Class Dates:

Skill level: glass cutting and soldering                January 6, 13, 20, 27 - Tuesday Evenings, 7 to 9:30 PM

Tools required: none                                          Materials extra

KaleidoscopeAn amazing 3-D project!  In this class we’ll make a kaleidoscope, incorporating sandblasting and decorative soldering techniques – a great gift! Tuition: $180.

Three 2-1/2 hour sessions                                              Class Dates:

Skill level: intermediate glass work                      November 5, 12, 19 - Wednesday Evenings, 7 to 9:30 PM

Tools required: your tools and solder                 March 5, 12, 19 - Thursday Evenings, 7 to 9:30 PM

Materials included

Mary Klotz: Glass Bead Making  -  This is one of our most fun beginner classes!  Learn basic techniques for forming glass beads using a torch and colorful glass rods. Tuition: $175.

One all-day session                                           Class Dates:

Skill Level: None required                                   June 22, Sunday, 10 AM to 4 PM

Tools required: none                                          August 17, Sunday, 10 AM to 4 PM

Materials provided                                             October 26, Sunday, 10 AM to 4 PM

Ornament Blowing - Make eight tree ornaments using torches, frits, and stringers.  Unique gifts. Tuition: $80.                                                     Class Dates:

One 3-hour session                                           November 9 – Sunday Afternoon, 1 to 4 PM

Skill level: none                                                 December 4 – Thursday Evening, 7 to 10 PM

Tools required: None                                         December 7 – Sunday Afternoon, 1 to 4 PM

Materials provided                                             Private classes for 6 to 12 persons are available

Spiders - Learn to make creepy crawly spiders with glass beads and wire.  Tuition: $25.

One 2 hour session                                           Class Dates:

Skill Level: none required                                   October 27 – Monday Evening, 7 to 9 PM

Tools required: none                                          Or call to schedule a private class

Materials may be purchased in class

Repair Class - Learn to remove and replace a broken piece in copper foil and in leaded panels.  Learn to determine the best approach to replacing a broken piece and then practice the techniques.  Tuition: $125.

Three 2-1/2 hour sessions                                              Class Dates:

Skill level: Glass cutting and soldering skills                   October 15, 22, 29 Wednesday Evenings, 7 to 9:30 PM

Tools required: Your tools and chemicals                       Materials: bring your repair project to first class

The classes below are Frederick Community College (FCC) Continuing Education Classes taught at our studio.  Call FCC for tuition and to register: 301-846-2431

Introduction to Stained Glass – FCCFoil and solder a pre-cut sun catcher.  This is the easiest introduction to stained glass using the copper foil technique.

One 3-1/2 hour session                                      Class Dates:

Skill Level: None required                                   June 3 – Tuesday Evening, 6 to 9:30 PM

Tools required: none (provided in class)             August 5 – Tuesday Evening, 6 to 9:30 PM

Materials included

Ornament Blowing - FCC - Make six tree ornaments using torches, frits and stringers.

One 3-hour session                                           Class Dates:

Skill level: none                                                 September 25 – Thursday Evening, 7 to 10 PM

Tools required: None                                         November 10 – Monday Evening, 7 to 10 PM

Materials provided                                            

Beginning Beads - FCC - Learn basic techniques for forming glass beads using a torch and colorful glass rods. 

Two 2-1/2 hour sessions                                    Class Dates:

Skill Level: None required                                   July 21 and 22 – Monday and Tuesday, 7 to 9:30 PM

Tools Required: none                                        Oct 6 and 7 – Monday and Tuesday, 7 to 9:30 PM

Materials provided

Stepping Stones – FCC - Put some permanent color in your garden. Make an 8" x 8" Stepping Stone.

One 3-hour session                                           Class Dates:

Skill Level: Cutting skills helpful                          December 3Wednesday Evening, 7 to 10 PM

Tools Required: none (provided in class)                       

Materials provided

Signing up for a class: You are registered upon full payment of tuition. Classes are first come, first served.

Private classes: Most classes can be taught individually on your schedule for $60 per hour.

Cancellation Policy for our Studio Classes:  Enrollment fees less a 20% service charge will be refunded if cancellation is received 15 or more days prior to the first day of the class in which you are enrolled.  Cancellations received fewer than 15 days prior to the first day of class, 50% of the enrollment fee will be forfeited.  The remaining 50% is a credit redeemable toward future SGCS classes.  Please, no exceptions.

 

Stained Glass Classes and Supply, LLC                                         Retail Hours:  Tuesday 10 AM to 5 PM

7611 D Willow Road                                                                                              Thursday 10 AM to 7 PM

Frederick, MD 21702                                                                                             Saturday 10 AM to 3 PM

301-228-2707                                                                                       other days closed or by appointment

Visit us at:  www.playwithglass.com