Classes Begin January 10, 2012
Glass artists Susan and Joe Keel of Glass Art Designs are offering classes that will appeal to aspiring, new and seasoned glass artists. Most classes will take place over a 4-6 week period of time, usually in the evenings or weekends.
Beginner Copper Foil Class: Susan Keel (773-562-8988) Call to register for classes!
Call for start dates
Monday's 6:00pm-8:00pm
Cost: Starter Kits choice of 2 Options
Student Tool Kit- Cutter, Soldering Iron, Grozer Pliers, Lead Dyke, Runner, Pattern (Hobbyist) $125.00
Pro Tool Kit- Toyo Cutter, Professional Soldering Iron, Grozer Plier, Lead Dyke, Runner, Advanced Patterns (Serious Artist) $165.00
Supplies included for projects: Patterns, Waxy Paper, Carbon paper, Solder, Flux, Copper Foil, Cutting Oil, Patina, Glass for first 2 projects.
Glass for 3rd project (due to size) will vary depending on glass selection and be an additional cost.
3 projects will be completed over the course of the 6 weeks, with hands on training available through each step of the process. At completion each student will have 3 beginner projects (varying complexity) for display to family and friends.
Class Instruction: $100.00
Student Tool Kit and Instruction $225.00
Pro Took Kit and Instruction $265.00
The beginner course allows for the basic knowledge to move forward to Intermediate and Advanced, Stained, Fused and Mosaic glass courses.
Fusing 101-Joe Keel (847-346-5079) Call to register for classes
Everyone at Ravenswood ArtWalk asked for it and now we have it!
Two dates: Call for dates!! 3-6pm $50.00 all supplies included!
This will be a one day class in which the beginner artist will learn to cut and piece together their very first fused glass art object! It can be a piece a jewelry, a paper weight, a small bowl or plate, or just get creative. The idea is to become comfortable in working with glass and the beginning elements of fusing. Fusing can involve learning firing schedules if you hope to purchase your own small kiln and create objects in your home. It will be a fun couple of hours and you will have a piece to pick up within a few days! Give Joe a call for me details at the number above.
Christmas Wine and Cheese Party, December 10, 2011 4:00-9:00p
Stop in for a glass of wine and a few nibbles and pick up some great Christmas gifts for friends and family. We will have jewelry, small functional pieces (bowls, boxes and plates) as well as our usual array of stunning stained and fused glass pieces for hanging. We realize these are difficult economic times and "affordability" is the word for 2011! Join us at Glass Art Designs for all your Christmas needs.
Classes will be held in our working studio, 1807 W. Sunnyside, free parking available and one block from Montrose Brown line El stop. Courses will present the opportunity to learn the techniques of design & composition, cutting glass in a variety of shapes to produce simple but appealing works, and have a piece to take home by the end of the last class session. If you would like to be notified of future classes not yet posted, please email me at info@glassartdesigner.com with your name, address, email and the type of class you might be looking for.