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General Information Regarding Classes

PAYMENT: Class sizes are limited. Payment for class is required at the time of registration to reserve your place in the class. Telephone registrations are welcome with payment by credit card at the time of registration.

CANCELLATION: There will be NO refunds. Class fee will be forfeited unless cancellation request is received at least 72 hours prior to class start date. A fee credit to attend a later class will be issued if the request is received by the 72 hour deadline.

ALL CLASSES require a minimum of three (3) students to be held. Classes which do not meet this requirement will be rescheduled to a later date. 

Classes Upon Request.  If you can't fit our schedule into your schedule, then design your own class.   Contact us for more details.

Shop Time Available: If you would like to use our shop and bench to work on your project, we have shop or bench time available during store hours.  Contact us for more details and times.

Private Lessons Available - Contact us for more details.
Brazos Glassworks
2010 Spring/Summer Classes

FUTURE CLASSES

LET’S ALL DO A PROJECT WORKDAYS

We have decided to add a special workshop for those who like to work in a group instead of working at home alone. This is the perfect way to work on Gifts or to finish that project that is gathering dust on the workbench.

We are blocking table time on selected nights and Saturdays so people can come in and work on a project in the company of other glass people. You choose your pattern or project and come in and work, although some free patterns will be available at each workday.  You will have access to grinders and selected shop equipment and Barbara and Debbie will be around to help you if you have a problem or need advice.

Each student will need to bring all their soldering materials and supplies. As with other Brazos Glasswork classes things you buy during class time are eligible for a discount. You can come and go as you like however since Table space is limited, reservations are recommended.

When:   These classes will be held throughout the year.......watch for new dates and times!!!!!!!
Cost:      $15.00 per session. Sign up for 2 or more sessions and receive a 15% discount.

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Glyph Workshop
Learn to make Glyphs, those wonderful leaded filigree hangings using bevels, jewels, nuggets, or mirrors. Perfect for a quick gift that is unique and easy to make. You will finish at least one piece. All supplies included.

When: 2010 To be determined - (TBD)
Cost:      $50.00
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Hummingbird Feeder
Learn to make a hummingbird feeder out of a soda bottle, copper wire, and glass. Some glass cutting and soldering experience required.  Need to bring a 12oz. glass beverage bottle with an opening of 1 inch in diameter or less. Each student will need to bring all their soldering materials and supplies.

When:2010 TBD
Cost:          $50.00 – basic materials provided

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Introduction to Lamp work Beads
If you have ever thought about making your own glass beads, then this is the class for you! These are hands-on workshops taught by Anie Heynis. They include lectures, demonstrations and extensive workshop practice. 

Anie teaches how to use the HOT HEAD, an inexpensive non-oxygen torch, to lamp work unique glass beads at home with very little equipment. This is great for jewelry or for adding jazzy accents to fused and stained glass.
All gas, tools, glass, class outlines, and misc. equipment. Lunch is included in the cost of the class.

When:2010 TBD
Cost:$150.00 all gas, tools, glass, class outlines, and misc. equipment. Lunch is included in the cost of the class.

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Intermediate Lamp work Beads
If you took a beginner class on making beads and want to learn more, then this is the class for you!  These are hands-on workshops taught by Anie Heynis. They include lectures, demonstrations and extensive workshop
practice.   Anie teaches using the HOT HEAD, an inexpensive non-oxygen torch, to lamp work unique glass beads at home with very little equipment. This is great for jewelry or for adding accents to fused and stained glass.

When:2010 TBD
Cost:$150.00 all gas, tools, glass, class outlines, and misc. equipment. Lunch is included in the cost of the class.

Note: If you sign up for both of the Lamp work Classes you will receive a discount on the class fee!

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Snowflake Workshop
Just in time for the holidays! Learn how to make a bevel and nugget/jewel sun catcher.  Learn the techniques of soldering nuggets and attaching a wire hook that will not fall/pull off.  Each student will need to bring all their soldering materials and supplies.

Additional materials and supplies must be purchased separately although some shop tools (grinders, etc.) will be available for use. During the class students will be given a 10 percent discount on all tools, supplies, and glass.

When:  2010 TBD
Cost:  $25.00

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Wire Wrap Pendants

Learn to make a wire wrapped pendant using wire and beads. In this class you will make a shaped pendant using basic wire wrap techniques.  No experience necessary and is suitable for most ages.

Materials and supplies must be purchased separately a supply list is available. Supplies will be available for purchase at the shop as a class kit.

When:  2010 TBD
Cost:  $25.00
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Scrap Glass Panel or Cross
Learn to make a panel or cross using your scrap glass that you have lying around your shop.   Learn the techniques of designing abstract projects, decorative soldering, and attaching a wire hook that will not fall/pull off.  Each student will need to bring all their soldering materials and supplies.

Additional materials and supplies must be purchased separately although some shop tools (grinders, etc.) will be available for use. During the class students will be given a 10 percent discount on all tools, supplies, and glass.

When: 2010 TBD
Cost:  $25.00

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Fusing and Slumping Fun
Experiment with the process of fusing and slumping. Design a sushi plate or small bowl and let us slump it for you. Put it together and pickup your finished bowl the next week.

No experience necessary. This fun afternoon workshop is suitable for all ages.

Dates: 2010 TBD
Cost $45.00. Basic materials included:



BEGINNER STAINED GLASS

In this class you will learn the basics of stained glass using the Tiffany or copper foil method.  You will learn how    to choose patterns, glass selection, cutting, foiling and soldering.  You will choose a pattern from a preselected set  of patterns and complete a panel during the class sessions.  The class consists of  2 hours a session and 6 weeks      in length.
Materials and supplies must be purchased separately, although some shop tools (grinders, light  boxes, etc) will      be available for use.  Class size is limited…..Sign up early

Afternoon Classes

When:  May 26, June 2, June 9, June 16, June 23, and June 30
               Wednesday Afternoons 2 pm to 4 pm
Fee:     $90.
Supply list will be provided at time of registration


Evening Classes

When:  May 27, June 3, June 10, June 17, June 24, and July 1
   Thursday Evenings 6 pm to 8 pm
Fee:  $90.
Supply list will be provided at time of registration


WELCOME TO THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF STAINED GLASS.  AFTER YOU FINISH YOUR FIRST PROJECT, HANG IT IN YOUR WINDOW AND WATCH THE SUN'S RAYS MAKE YOUR GLASS COME TO LIFE, YOU WILL BE HOOKED.
BEWARE......STAINED GLASS CAN BE
                                         ADDICTIVE!!!!!!

INTRODUCTION TO ART CLAY COPPER

This class is designed for the student to learn the basics of working with Art Clay Copper (a metal clay).  If you played with "Play-Doh" as a child, you will be successful working Art Clay Copper.  The only thing you need to bring to class is your imagination.  All materials and tools are furnished. 
In this class each student will learn clay preparation, texturing and cutting, proper drying methods, greenware sanding and finishing, torch firing and finish work.

The session consists of one class (class size is limited due to learning curve)

When:   May 11 (Tuesday) 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm

Fee:         $160.00

Instructor:  Rebecca A. Von Gonten

     Rebecca is a certified Level One Art Clay  instructor.  She has been working with Art Clay since early 2009, where she found her "joy" in designing and then making her own fine-silver creations.  Rebeca also works with beads and wire.