Stained Glass Classes

Fused glass classes glass bead classes and stained glass class schedule for 2010

Nickates Art Glass Inc.

175 Main Street

Avon MA. 02322

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Spring-Fall CLASSES 2010

Intro Stained Glass Class

(One night-bing bang boom)

How to Cut - Foil - Solder and put in TOGETHER.

Professional, fun and informational. This class is geared for people interested in learning the copper foil method of stained glass work. The completion of a simple project is the emphasis of this course. Glass and supplies to complete your project are included. This is a great way to start learning and respect one of the oldest trades in the world. Cost $70 Monday night 6-9 PM
Jan 18th - Feb 15th - March 15th or April 26th
Limit 6 students

Intro to Glass Fusing Class

This fun and informative fused glass class is for students that want to learn basic glass fusing and slumping techniques. During this two night class students will be completing small projects to take home. SEE below. Shop tools and supplies are included to finish class projects.

Cost $125 Limit 6 students
Two nights W & F 6-8 PM
Jan 20th and 22th
Feb 17th and 19th
March 17th and 19th

NEW theme this Spring project is "Fused glass clocks"

Sandblasting and Etching

Chemical and sandblasting on glass are two forms or decorative glass work all glass artist should know about. Lectures and demonstrations using possative/negative, computer and custom art work will be covered. Techniques for masking, carving and shading will be developed with hands on projects for students to complete. While this is a structured learning class students will complete a final project on 1/4 safety glass. Cost $185

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Glass Bead Making Class

Jewelry making with stock beads from local craft stores has become very popular. In some respects it’s a little to popular for serious jewelry crafters. Students looking to be creative and make their own custom glass beads will learn the basics of glass bead making and techniques. . During this one day class students will complete several beads and experiments to take home. Shop tools and supplies are available during class.

Cost.$125

Saturday 1:00-3:30 PM

Jan 23rd
Feb 20th
March 20st
April 24th

Braintree Ma. Adult Ed.

Braintree Adult Ed. website & registration form click: here

INTRO TO STAINED GLASS
Students will learn about copper foil assembly, glass cutting, soldering, terminology, types of glass and design techniques. During the first stage of this course, participants will work on an 8" x 10" glass project. The focus of the second stage will be on using advanced tools such as circle cutters, strip cutters, glass drills and lead. The conclusion of the class will cover the fusing, bending and melting of glass by having students work on two experimental joint fused glass projects using quick fire kilns. Course fee includes all consumables and in-class use of all necessary tools. Class limited to 16. $80 tuition and NON-DISCOUNTABLE $50 lab and materials fee is included in the course price.

Course #1106W (Winter)	$130
8 Tuesdays	6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Begins January 19	Rm. 297

Lead Came Lecture
Learn the technique of lead came through lecture and demonstration. During the 2 hour lecture the instructor will discuss lead design, leading tools, leading preparations, came soldering and cementing while the insturctor complets a small window. Students will be able to assist and test their skills to help them generate questions and answers. Prerequisites knowledge of glass terms, copper foil work and cutting skills.

Cost $75 Sat (1-3 PM)

April 3rd
Please call limited seating.

Open Studio

Open studio is available on most Saturdays. Open studio is used when equipment is rented such as kiln and band saws.

Saturdays* 9-12:30 PM

Q6 Kiln $15 HR Rental

Large Kiln $30 HR Rental

T3 Bandsaw$30 15minute Rental

SandBlaster$40 15minute Rental

Blade deposit $30 on saws.

Braintree Ma. Adult Ed.

Braintree Adult Ed. website & registration form click: here

INTRODUCTION TO CUSTOM GLASS BEAD MAKING
This introductory class is geared to crafters as well as bead jewelers. Students will learn how to melt Italian glass rods using torch heads and map gas to form unique glass beads. The focus of the course will be on the basics of glass bead making, including materials, preparation, safety and techniques for forming simple beads. Participants who take this fun and informational class will be inspired to add custom glass beads to other work such as earrings and necklaces. Course fee includes all consumables and in-class use of all necessary tools. Class limited to 8. $75 tuition and NON-DISCOUNTABLE $40 lab and materials fee is included in the course price.

Course #1100	$115
4 Thursdays	7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Call for date and time	Rm. 297

Looking for a stained glass class, glass bead making class or fused glass classes. Nickates offers art glass classes for all levels of glass classes. We also conduct glass classes at local adult ed classes at Braintree Ma adult ed. Our in shop fused glass classes and glass bead classes are fun and very informative. Our instructors have been teaching art glass in Massachusetts for over 30 years.

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