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 We understand that without constant training and upgrading, we can't keep ahead of our customers! 

 We appreciate that everyone wants to learn the ‘latest’ techniques,

 so we try to keep one step ahead!

 

 

STAINED GLASS CLASSES 

Beginners: (copper foil technique)

This class covers all the basics of stained glass (cutting, grinding, foiling, soldering…).  You make two projects to take home.      12 hrs.  No experience necessary. 

Boxes:

Students will design, cut and assemble their own box. Learn the secrets to working with hinges, metal feet and chain.     3 hours.    Intermediate -stained glass experience nec.     

Lamps:

Here the student will learn about lamp designing, glass selection, cutting and assembling a one-slope lamp.  Student will complete a lamp.  6-7 hrs.  Intermediate.

Decorative Soldering I :

Here you will learn the secrets to working with “Ultimate” solder to make your solder   joints beautiful and unique (not to mention purposely bumpy!).  4 Hrs Intermediate.

Decorative Soldering II:

In this class students will continue with the techniques taught in Part 1 to make a   beautiful panel.      6 hrs.     Pre-requisite: Decorative Soldering Part I

Sculptures & Silhouettes:

This unique class incorporates ‘sculpted’ copper foil sheets with a decorative panel. Lots of homework!          6 hrs    Intermediate!

Stained Glass Wind Chimes:

Make a cute stained glass 3-D Wind chime with leaves, birds, etc. Can be just left as a mobile for ‘quiet’ enjoyment! Uses up your scraps!     3 hrs     Intermediate

Picture Frames:

Here students will learn how to draft up different styles of picture frames.  You will leave class with a completed frame.  4 hrs.  Intermediate—must know how to do Stained Glass.

Filigree:

In this class students will learn to twist ‘hobby’ lead into shapes and then solder onto a bevel cluster to make a unique sun catcher.   2 hrs.  No experience necessary.

Morton Workshop: Free with Purchase or $20/hr without purchase (+tax). 

After you’ve purchased your Morton Portable Glass Shop we’ll help you learn all the tricks to it! 2 hrs.  No experience necessary.     

Lead Wrapped Night Lights:

Learn the secrets of working with “hobby” lead came.  Students will make their own beautiful nightlight.  3 hrs.  Intermediate.

 

 

Stepping Stones:

Here you will learn the basics of making a concrete stepping stone.  Students will pour their own stones to take home.      2 hrs.     No experience necessary.

Mosaics:

Learn the basics of working with mosaics, including glass selection, gluing, & grouting.  You’ll be working on your own project.   4 hrs.     No experience necessary.

                                          

Japanese-Style Table Lanterns:

Here you will design, cut, solder, assemble, and wire a beautiful table lantern.              6 hrs. Intermediate.

                                                           

Leading:

Learn the basics of the time honoured technique of lead came. Students will cut, assemble, and putty a suggested small panel.   6 hrs. Intermediate-stained glass experience necessary.

Cube Lamps:

In this new lamp class students will make their own beautiful square lamp!   4 hrs.  Intermediate.

Water Fountains:

This is an introduction to making beautiful water fountains.  Techniques can be applied to more complicated patterns.  5 hrs.  Advanced.

 

                                                                                                             

WARM GLASS CLASSES 

 

Beginner Fusing and Slumping:

Come in and learn the basics of Warm Glass. This class covers all the technical aspects of fusing as well as kiln preparation and programming.  The student will make up to 3 projects covering the 3 basic ‘temperatures’ of fused glass.                    6 hrs.  Beginner

Funky Wind Chimes:

A great place to start if you’re just into Playtime! Easy to cut & almost no waste!        5 hrs.  Basic cutting skills helpful.

Glass Stamping & Decals:

Have fun with your (& ours) scrap booking stamps in this class. Learn how to make your own patterned glass. We also include Sepia slides as well!      3 hrs      No experience  necessary!

 

 

Funky Fused Clocks: 

Come in and make a one-of-a-kind clock. Techniques cover making your own pendulum!                   4hrs   Only basic cutting skills required.

Fused Cabochons:

Make your own gorgeous jewellery using several different fusing techniques.                                             2 hrs. exp. necessary.

Mood Lamps:

Make a complete curved lamp the easy way! We’ll cover glass drilling and lamp wiring as                     well as the basic fusing techniques.    5 hrs   Cutting experience helpful!

 

 

 

 

We offer various Seasonal Classes check the Class Calendar or contact us for details!

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Phone: 250-851-0876

BC Toll Free: 866-851-0876

Fax: 250-851-0711

 Location: 653 Victoria St.,  Kamloops BC

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