Classes
The Glass Palette offers classes in various glass art techniques, including Fusing and Slumping, Lampworked Bead Making, Sandblasting, Stained Glass, and Fused Glass Jewelry with Precious Metal Clay. Classes are recommended for students of high-school age through adult.

Workshops are offered to accomodate younger children.
Classes begin the first week of each month. Most classes are offered for four weeknights or two Saturdays per month. Please call for more information or to register for a class. Pre-registration is required, and class sizes are limited to ensure adequate attention to each student.
KILN FORMED GLASS - FUSING AND SLUMPING
This class is a great way to enter the world of glass art. Using the techniques of fusing and slumping, the possibilities for creating with color and form are virtually limitless. You will learn the basics of glass cutting, creative two-dimensional design, fusing (combining colors) and slumping (shaping glass into or over molds to create flat and dimensional forms). Firing schedules and annealing will be discussed, and each week students will have the opportunity to create a new piece.
Class size limited to 8 students. Tuition: $225 including materials.

FUSED GLASS JEWELRY and PRECIOUS METAL CLAY
Create your own glass earrings, pendants, broaches, bracelets...
Learn how to cut and assemble glass pieces for use in jewelry, and how to make unique glass cabachons for use with Precious Metal Clay! PMC is 99% pure silver in a soft clay base which can be formed into any shape you wish using clay shaping tools. After it's fired in the kiln, the clay has burnt off and you're left with a beautiful piece of silver and glass jewelry!
Class size limited to 7 students. Tuition: $200 including glass and tools. PMC is additional.

STAINED GLASS
Explore the timeless art of stained glass in this beginning level course. Learn how to create effective designs, cut glass to fit your designs, and assemble the glass for beauty and stability using the copper foil technique.
Those with some experience are encouraged to attend. Projects can be tailored to
skill level.
Class size limited to 7 students. Tuition: $250 including materials.

INTRODUCTION TO BEAD MAKING
Creativity is encouraged in this beginning level bead making course. Learn to make many styles of glass beads using tools and equipment compatible with home set-up. Students will receive instruction on safety, equipment, glass properties, annealing and technique. Hands-on practice is emphasized, and class size is limited to insure adequate attention to each student.
Class size limited to 5 students. Tuition $225 including materials.

SANDBLASTING
Explore the creation of designs and images on glass through sand-etching. The use of resists, shading, and sand-carving will be practiced. Flat glass, bottles, plates, vases and glasses may be used. Creative two-dimensional design will be emphasized, and students will learn how to create depth through a multi-layered approach of etching.
Class size limited to 7 students. Tuition: $200 including materials.
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110 5th Street NE Charlottesville, VA (434) 977-9009
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