Introduction to Glass Art: Pendants, Earrings and Rings
Create pendants, earrings and rings in this hands-on introductory glass art workshop. Students will explore the amazing world of kiln-formed glass art by utilizing clear and colored flat glass and recycled art glass, along with various tools and techniques. Learn more about the process of designing, cutting, melting, and kiln-forming the glass.
Students will focus on:
- Safety and material practices are covered and emphasized throughout this course.
- Techniques for handling glass, using tools, and operating equipment.
- Participants will learn how to create fused glass forms while exploring various techniques, applications, and styles.
- Students will have open studio time to create their own work after learning the basics.
All supplies are provided.
Monday, February 20
5 – 9 pm
Instructor: Robb Dunmore
Ages: Adult (15+) | All levels
Introduction to Glass Art: Kiln Forming
Students will explore the amazing world of kiln-formed glass art by utilizing clear and colored flat glass and recycled art glass into molds along with various tools and techniques. Students will also slump glass bottles to create unique spoon rests, charcuterie boards and more! Learn more about the process of designing, cutting, melting, and kiln-forming the glass…then annealing your finished pieces. Additionally, students will learn about the science, history, technology, and culture of this unique medium. All supplies are provided.
Saturday, February 11
10 am – 2 pm
Instructor: Robb Dunmore
Ages: Adult (15+) | All Levels
Introduction to Glass Art: Torch Working and Beadmaking
Create beads and more in this hands-on introductory glass art course. Students will explore the amazing world of lampworking by utilizing clear and colored glass rods, along with various tools and techniques. Learn more about the process of melting, shaping, and forming the glass…then annealing your finished pieces. Additionally, students will learn about the science, history, technology, and culture of this unique medium.
Students will focus on:
1. Safety and material practices are covered and emphasized throughout this course.
2. Turning torches on and operating equipment, tools, and flame techniques.
3. Participants will learn how to create bead forms while exploring various techniques, applications, and styles.
4. Students will have open studio time to create their own work after learning the basics.
All supplies are provided.
Saturday, January 28
10 am – 2 pm
Instructor: Robb Dunmore
Age: Adult (15+) | All levels
Introduction to Glass Art: Pendants, Earrings and Rings
Create pendants, earrings and rings in this hands-on introductory glass art workshop. Students will explore the amazing world of kiln-formed glass art by utilizing clear and colored flat glass and recycled art glass, along with various tools and techniques. Learn more about the process of designing, cutting, melting, and kiln-forming the glass.
Students will focus on:
- Safety and material practices are covered and emphasized throughout this course.
- Techniques for handling glass, using tools, and operating equipment.
- Participants will learn how to create fused glass forms while exploring various techniques, applications, and styles.
- Students will have open studio time to create their own work after learning the basics.
All supplies are provided.
Saturday, January 14
10 am – 2 pm
Instructor: Robb Dunmore
Ages: Adult (15+) | All levels
Toddler Art Adventures
Parent and child will enjoy exploring a variety of styles and techniques in this fun introductory art workshop. This one-hour workshop encourages creative development and artistic play for our youngest artists in a fun and casual environment. Dress for a mess!
Sunday, February 26
11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Instructor: TBD
Ages: 3 – 6 years
Toddler Art Adventures
Parent and child will enjoy exploring a variety of styles and techniques in this fun introductory art workshop. This one-hour workshop encourages creative development and artistic play for our youngest artists in a fun and casual environment. Dress for a mess!
This class is in Redfield Learning Center on the 3rd floor of the Museum. Please enter through the main entrance of the Museum.
Sunday, February 26
10 – 11 am
Instructor: TBD
Ages: 3 – 6 years
Sensory Play in Paint for Babies
Witness your child’s first painting with no mess at home. Your little one will make a creative keepsake for the family to cherish. Not only is finger painting tons of fun, it is also an excellent feeling (kinesthetic) experience and is fantastic for the development of all the big and small muscles in your growing child’s fingers, arms, shoulders, neck and back. Finger painting is wonderful for the development of color recognition, experimentation and color mixing and is terrific for developing creativity.
Dress for a mess! Messy play for babies and toddlers is crucial to healthy sensory development. Messy activities provide important foundational building blocks, sensory experiences and muscle and brain growth, all of which prepare children for later success and learning.
Sunday, February 12
11 am – noon
Instructor: Makayla Butler
Ages: 6 months – 3 years
Supply List: Change of clothes/diaper and a towel
Sensory Play in Paint for Babies
Witness your child’s first painting with no mess at home. Your little one will make a creative keepsake for the family to cherish. Not only is finger painting tons of fun, it is also an excellent feeling (kinesthetic) experience and is fantastic for the development of all the big and small muscles in your growing child’s fingers, arms, shoulders, neck and back. Finger painting is wonderful for the development of color recognition, experimentation and color mixing and is terrific for developing creativity.
Dress for a mess! Messy play for babies and toddlers is crucial to healthy sensory development. Messy activities provide important foundational building blocks, sensory experiences and muscle and brain growth, all of which prepare children for later success and learning.
Sunday, February 12
9:30 – 10:30 am
Instructor: Makayla Butler
Ages: 6 months – 3 years
Supply List: Change of clothes/diaper and a towel
Toddler Art Adventures
Parent and child will enjoy exploring a variety of styles and techniques in this fun introductory art workshop. This one-hour workshop encourages creative development and artistic play for our youngest artists in a fun and casual environment. Dress for a mess!
This class is in Redfield Learning Center on the 3rd floor of the Museum. Please enter through the main entrance of the Museum.
Sunday, January 22
11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Instructor: Makayla Butler
Ages: Toddler | 3 – 5 years
Toddler Art Adventures
Parent and child will enjoy exploring a variety of styles and techniques in this fun introductory art workshop. This one-hour workshop encourages creative development and artistic play for our youngest artists in a fun and casual environment. Dress for a mess!
This class is in Redfield Learning Center on the 3rd floor of the Museum. Please enter through the main entrance of the Museum.
Sunday, January 22
10 – 11 am
Instructor: Makayla Butler
Ages: Toddler | 3 – 5 years