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Stained Glass Classes
This six-week course will consist of instruction in facets of copper foiled & leaded glass. During the course of the class you will make one foiled project, as well as a leaded window.
Stan and Colleen Price founded Covenant Art Glass in 1979. Stan has extensive training in glass, from working at The Pilchuck Glass School to graduating from PLU (BFA) and Central Washington University (MA), always with glass as the emphasis. All the staff at our store are very knowledgeable about glass and enjoy teaching the various classes we offer. Supplies: A tool kit is available and may be purchased at $235.00 plus tax. (reflects a 20% discount) In addition to the tools, other costs would include materials used in constructing your projects.
Monday Nights
February 27 - April 2, 2012
6-9 pm Tuesday Mornings
January 10 - February 21, 2012
9am - noon Thursday Nights
February 23 - April 6, 2012
6 -9 pm Cost: $90.00 for a six week session Sign up in advance to reserve your place in class. Beginning or advanced, this class is for you. Using a variety of techniques, take your glass work to a new dimension. WORKSHOPS
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Mardi Gras Glass Party - You Are Invited!
Taught by Staff - Choose from the following class times: - Saturday, February 18, 2012 - 10:30 am to 11:30 am - or
- Monday, February 20, 2012 - 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm - or
- Tuesday, February 21, 2012 - 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Everyone loves a party, so this workshop was designed with you in mind; The Stained Glass artist, the Fuser and the Make-n-Take artist. Drop in, spend an hour and create your own Mardi Gras Glass. Glass Artists - You know when you have the perfect piece of glass in mind for your project and can't find it. Here is the answer; create your own! We will have stringers, frit and amazing custom vitrigraph colors for you to choose from. The possibilities are endless, the sky is the limit and you are the creator. We have several options available including doing this class as a party with friends - read on and give us a call if you have any questions.
OPTION 1 RESERVE A TABLE FOR YOUR PARTY: Use all this glass just for yourself, but gather up your friends, relatives and neighbors to help you create it.$165.00 - Table up to 8 people includes: (Value $220.00)
6.75 sq. ft. fusible 96 glass 3mm (11x11)
Assorted frit, stringer, vitrigraph stringers
2 dozen Metallic Mardi Gras Bead Necklaces for your guests to wear
and keep as a gift.
Bonus: Each guest gets to make a frit candle holder. OPTION 2 SINGLE PERSON
$22.50 - Per Person (Value $30.00)
Fusible 96 glass 3mm (11x11)
Assorted frit, stringers, vitrigraph stringers
1 Metallic Mardi Gras Bead Necklace OPTION 3 MAKE-N-TAKE: If you are not a stained glass artist or a fuser, but just want to create your own glass from scratch and then turn it into a functional art piece, this is the place to be!
$45.00 - Per Person (Value $65.00) or inquire about an 8 person party
Fusible 96 glass 4mm (11x11)
Assorted frit, stringers, vitrigraph stringers1
1 Metallic Marde Gras Bead Necklace
2nd Firing to slump into a dish Advanced Fusing
Taught by Patty Gray
Thursday - Sunday, March 8 - 11, 2012 JUST TWO SPOTS LEFT
This is an advanced four day fusing class with an emphasis on the technical and artistic possibilities of glass. International instructor, Patty Gray will reveal secrets for using frit/powders, stringers/noodles, murrini, frit wafers, colorful mica, metals, paints, enamels, and pattern bars. Don't miss this action-packed class, note: hands-on fusing experience is required. The class fee (non-refundable) includes glass, supplies and lunch each day. Class registration is limited. This is one of our most popular classes and it always fills up quickly.
Times: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Tools & Materials to bring: Glass cutting tools, safety glasses, dust mask and ruler
Cost: $675.00 ~ Limit: 8 students Shattered Glass Workshop
By Tami Bogdanoff
Wednesday & Thursday, March 28 & March 29, 2012
If you love to scrapbook, this class is for you. In this class you will combine scrapbooking, decoupage, art and more to create a mosaic collage created with 1/4- inch plate glass and tempered glass. Images, photos, drawings and more will be bonded to a piece of plywood and grouted. Be ready to be amazed at what you have created! Kid-Friendly: Yes!
Notes: Most supplies included
Times: Wednesday, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, Thursday 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Bring: List provided upon registration
Cost: $85.00 ~ Limit: 12 students
Ultimate Wine Bottle Workshop
By Tami Bogdanoff
Thursday, March 29, 2012
If you had fun in the Bottle Slumping Workshop 101, take the next step and experiment with unique decorating ideas for your slumped wine bottle. We will use special inks, pictures and tissue paper to create a beautiful finished piece that can be used as a cheese tray or hung on the wall as a decoration. Wouldn't it be nice to make something homemade and give it away as a gift?
Bring: A picture, scissors, melted wine bottle CLEAR works best or very lightly colored
If you do not have the perfect melted bottle for this project, fear not. We will melt one for you, for just $10.00!
Times: 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Cost: $25.00 - Limit: 20 students
Wired and Inspired Yard Art
By Robyn Johnson and Carol Doherty
Friday, March 30, 2012
Finally, what to do with all that scrap! This workshop will show you how to arrange and create a 2 foot tower of glass to display in your yard. Pure fun and a little work, we will solder together the shapes and secure them to copper pipe. You will come to the workshop with foiled and pre-tin scrap glass. Basic soldering skills are needed. Come in and see the sample!
Times: 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Bring: Lunch, See Syllabus & materials
Cost: $65.00 - Limit: 10 studentsBeveled Flakes
By Carol Doherty and Robyn Johnson
Friday, March 30, 2012
A Great Gift! Come make a beautiful Beveled Snowflake for yourself or a friend. Come in and pick up your nuggets and bevels to be prepared for the workshop. You must surface grind on the bevels and
nuggets to add a tooth for the foil to adhere better.
Times: 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Bring: Foiled, *pre tinned bevels & nuggets, cutting & soldering tools solder
*pre-tinned, applying a thin layer of solder to each bevel & nugget before the workshop.
Cost: $85.00 ~ Limit: 8 students Keepsake Box
By Tami Bogdanoff
Saturday, March 31, 2012
Instruction will be based on building a glass box. Once mastering the basic box building skills you will be able to create more detailed and unique boxes.
Times: 9:00 am-4:00 pm
Bring: See Syllabus
Cost: $95.00 ~ Limit: 8 students Painting 101
Taught by Stan Price
Sunday, April 1, 2012
Each student will trace and matte a piece of clear glass over a black and white design of their choice. Note: don't worry if you don't understand "trace" and "matte" - that is part of what you will be learning. Sample designs will be available, or students are welcome to bring their own. The size of the project will be 6" x 9". Multiple layers of paint will be applied and the piece will be fired with the goal of creating depth and shading in one firing. By the end of the class, attendees should feel comfortable adding paint to any project. Students will understand the products and the process involved in creating painted projects.
Bring: Glass cutting tools, brushes, dust mask
Times: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Cost: $125.00 - Limit: 10 students
The following classes are offered periodically at Covenant Art Glass, but are not currently scheduled. Please let us know if you have interest in any of the following classes: 8th Annual Tiffany Lamp Workshop
Taught by Tami Bogdanoff and Nancy Alexander
January - May 2012
If you have been dreaming about building your own Tiffany lamp, this is your year! There will be a time commitment, but well worth it! Odyssey fiberglass lamp forms are among one of the items included in the tuition. Additionally, the students that sign up by October 5th will be included in our meet and greet evening October 19, 2011. We will also take a field trip to the Uroboros glass factory in Portland on November 4, 2011, where you will hand select glass for your lamp.
Time: Every other Wednesday night 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm
Cost: $495.00 includes mold and pattern
Detail in a Day
By Stan Price
Each student will complete a 6" x 6" fused and painted tile to take home. This combination of fused glass with paint, frees the artist from the constraints of a lead line. It also opens up the potential for more detail and three dimensional looking images in flat glass. Students will be offered a paint kit at a great discount so they can continue the process.
Times: 9 am - 4 pm
Bring: Glass cutting tools, brushes, dust mask
Cost: $125.00 ~ Limit: 10 students
Mosaic Mirrors
By Tami Bogdanoff
Date: Saturday & Sunday, TBD
In this 2-day workshop, you will learn how to make Glass Mosaics for interior applications. Utilizing the Direct Method and your own sense of color and design, you will construct a beautiful wall mirror.
Times: 9 am - 5 pm Saturday, 12 pm - 4 pm on Sunday.
Bring: Lunch, See Syllabus
Cost: $185.00 ~ Limit: 8 students Beginning Morton Madness
Date: TBD
If you have been interested in or have purchased the Morton system and would like to develop your skills, this workshop will be a great help. Make sure to bring your Morton tools as we will be practicing various cuts. If you do not own the Morton system yet, classroom sets will be available.
Times: 9 am - 12 pm
Bring: Morton System, glass cutter, safety glasses
Costs: $30.00 ~ Limit: 16 students Advanced Morton Madness
By Staff
If you have mastered the easier shapes, it is time to move on to trapezoids and circles. You will be even more delighted with your purchase of the Morton system when you see all the advanced cuts possible! Make sure to bring your Morton tools as we will be practicing various cuts.
Times: 1 pm - 4 pm
Bring: Morton System, glass cutter, safety glasses
Costs: $30.00 ~ Limit: 12 students Cabochon Gifts (Glass Pendants)
By Robyn Johnson
Date: TBD
Come and make a distinctive fused pendant (cabochon) and finish off with a sterling silver bail or internal fused bail. You will have the opportunity to string your favorite combination of beads on a leather cord. These make wonderful gifts. All materials included and no experience necessary. * note - $35.00 for the first pendant and $18.00 for each after that.
New Cabochon technique - Picasso - during this workshop I will have available handmade Picasso cabochons for you to embellish with a dremell tool for a unique pendant. These will need to be fire polished and will not be available for you to take home the night of the workshop. The Picasso cabochons will be $40.00 each. All materials included and no experience necessary.
Times: TBD
Bring: Glass cutting tools & nippers (If Available)
Cost: $35.00 and up * note above ~ Limit: 10 students Beginning Cabochons (Glass Pendants)
By Robyn Johnson
Saturday, TBD
An introduction to fused glass jewelry. You will make 2 distinctive fused pendants and learn to channel mount using sterling silver as well as other decorating techniques. All materials and the book Innovative Adornments included!
Times: 10:00 am-3:00 pm
Bring: Glass cutting tools, mosaic nippers
Cost: $120.00 ~ Limit: 8 students Design & Color
By Stan Price
Saturday, TBD
This seminar examines what you are trying to communicate with your art and how to draw it and choose art glass that will enhance your project. He will also offer practical tips for using each to its fullest potential.
Times: 10 am - 12 pm
Tools: Pen & paper
Cost: $25.00 ~ Limit: 30 students
Renaissance Mosaic Mirror
By Tami Bogdanoff
Saturday & Sunday - TBD
Learn the art of working with Italian Millefiori, cane and slices. You will construct a mosaic mirror for an interior location in your home or give as a special gift. You will learn construction techniques for the direct method such as preparing the base/support structure, choosing adhesives, applying the grout and adding the finishing touches for a professional look. You will all leave with a beautiful piece of art.
Pre-requisite: Meet with instructor prior to class to pick up template. You will need to have your design drawn out on your template and most of your glass nipped up or cut. You can also include other found objects in your project as well. In the past, some students have used dishes, tiles, shells, and beads. Be creative!
Times: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday , 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm Sunday
Tools & Materials to bring: See Syllabus
Cost: $125.00 ~ Limit: 8 students
Sandblasting
By Stan Price
Date: TBE
Sandblasting offers a great way to add detail to your art piece. This technique will add more interest and dimension to your glasswork. Each student will execute a stage blasted piece on plate glass and flashed glass, as well as exploring different types of resists and results. Tuition fee covers all your supplies.
Times: 9 am - 4 pm
Bring: Exacto knife & dust mask
Cost: $125.00 ~ Limit: 8 students Glassline Interlude
By Staff
Date: TBD
Unleash the wild side of yourself in this unrestricted impressionistic atmosphere while you explore and experiment with tools other than a paint brush. You will create a beautiful 11"x11" fused art piece using Glassline paints and mica powders. Even if you think you do not have an artistic bone in your body, this free flowing class will be a perfect fit.
Glassline paints are compatible with float, 90 COE and 96 COE glass. This fact makes them user friendly for any type of glass you fuse with. These paints do not contain lead and are food safe, which makes it a perfect product for any glass fusing projects.
Times: 6 pm to 9 pm
Notes: See class syllabus for supply list
Cost: $95.00 - Limit: 12 students Fused Stringer Bowl
By Staff
Friday,
A fun one day class. Make a unique fused bowl that looks like fabric. No experience necessary. Use layers of glass stringers to create a beautiful pattern that is first fused and then slumped in a mold to create a glass bowl. Materials are ordered in advance. Choose your color palette and call us at least one week prior to the workshop to allow time to order stringers especially for you.
Times: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Tools & Materials to bring: Mosaic nipper (optional), pencil
Cost: $75.00 ~ Limit: 12 students Scrapalicious Candle Holder - New
By Staff
Saturday,
A great way to start the day using scrap glass to make a delightful votive candle
holder. No experience necessary. We'll show you how to nip glass into 1/4 inch pieces and design a delightful one of a kind candle holder.
Times: 9:30 am to 11:00 am
Tools to bring: Mosaic Nippers
Cost: $40.00
Fused Snowflakes and Icicles
By Staff
Saturday,
We will show you how to use the Morton System to strip cut ¼in pieces of glass and
layer them to create beautiful fused snowflakes to hang on your tree or give as a gift.
Times: 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Tools & Materials to bring: Loctite Super Glue*
Mosaic nippers & glass cutting tools if you have them
Cost: $15.00 - 6 snowflakes
Super glue needs to be Loctite Super Glue (plain) no Gel or Pro
Impressionistic Fused Frit Masterpiece
By Staff
Date: TBD
This class is designed for busy people on the go that want to create something amazing in a short period of time. In this 3 hour class you will become an Impressionist artist defining your masterpiece by colored frit. Create a 11" x 11" tile that becomes a stand-alone art piece or as an option, have it slumped onto a shallow bowl.
Bonus: We will also have a Vitrigraph set up and give you the opportunity to pullyour own stringers, latticino or make spirals by twisting the hot glass that youcan include in your piece.
All supplies included.
Times: 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Bring: Mosaic Nippers, color pictures of fruit and flowers
Cost: $95.00 - Limit: 12 students
Additional $10.00 fee if you choose to slump into a bowl
Solder Sculpting
By Tami Bogdanoff
Saturday, Date:TBD
This workshop is an introduction to the basics of decorative soldering techniques and provides instruction for creating fun and popular textures. You will create a unique picture frame.
Times: 9 am-4 pm
Bring: List provided upon registration
Cost: $95.00 ~ Limit: 10 students
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