our seminars (courses- here)
#113- Hands-On Intro to Fusing
This is a full one-day six hour course that has been set up to cover everything from the basics to more advanced techniques of fusing regardless of your knowledge level (you can read Mikey’s Fusing 101 Paper here).
Not only will you get a cool syllabus and learn from the master herself, you will actually get to play with sharp glass and stringers and noodles and all manner of things and make as much stuff as you possibly can within that day and to have it all expertly fired by Mikey.
Now pay attention 'cuzz pricing is complicated (I'll type slowly). Cost for the 6 hour day is $160.00, *but this includes a store credit of $50.00 so you can choose your own materials. And do we have the materials! We carry virtually everything available from both Bullseye and System 96 (Spectrum/Uroboros). We will provide instruction, coffee and kiln space. Class size is very limited, so book early. Bring a lunch.
#135- Flameworking
This is a full one-day six hour extravaganza designed for those with no experience in melting glass in a torch.
This class is totally hands-on; every student will have their own torch and equipment and class size will be a maximum of four students per class! Great student to teacher ratio!
Topics covered include forming a basic bead, pulling stringers, shaping, making dots, as well as all the regular boring stuff like safety & annealing. Caryl will also cover all the tools and how to set up your own home studio.
Cost for the six hour day is $160.00, and includes instruction, equipment, glass rods (Bullseye of course), kiln space and hand tools. Class size is very limited, so book early.
#118- The Fuser’s Club
New!
This is a one day a week class from 7:00-10:00PM
and runs for eight weeks.
It’s designed for those who already have some basic fusing knowledge, but want more- more information, more technique, more guts, more kiln access and more kiln size (ours is computer controlled and measures 26 x 40")( we also have three additional smaller kilns for in- studio use).
Get away from annoying family members where you can create at our tables, use our equipment, take advantage of the expertise of Pam the Studio Advisor, live on the edge of danger and make a lot of stuff and learn some more advanced techniques. The focus is on experimentation and play. Pam will cover everything and more related to advanced fusing techniques, from slumping to kiln preparation and operation, to glass compatibility, to kiln carving, to using ceramic fibre papers, to making and using small casting molds, plus other sundries such as frits and frit castings, powders and stringers and other inclusions. Heck, she's even planning on introducing you to how to design your own art glass. And if that's not enough, she'll cover pate de verre, how to make pattern bars, kiln casting, solving the problems unique to hot glass, and on and on (like the techniques covered in Richard La Londe’s book)(lots of pics here)
Or you could just ignore her and take advantage of using our facilities.
And what might the class cost include you ask? How about complete and unrestricted access and use of our studio along with the associated equipment (i.e.glass table saw), use of our collection of molds, and use of the instructor (careful, she's ticklish).
#136- Flameworking Part 2
New!
This is yet once again, another opportunity to get close and personal with Caryl our torchmaster for another full one-day six hour extravaganza. Any and all more daring and potentially disastrous techniques will be demonstrated, taught and possibly tried by the students (it’s ok, Caryl used to be a paramedic). This includes encasings, off mandrel stuff, reactions, using silver leaf and dichroics, how to do CPR and working with lustres...
#109- Hands-On Lead
(or Hands-Off Tina)
This course is for those who can cut glass and have little or no experience working with lead. It's a full one-day hands-on course where you'll learn the basics of how to work with lead, cut glass to a leading pattern and continue all the way through to completion of a small panel. Note: all materials are included. Students must bring their own hand tools.
#103- Glass Cutting With Mikey
So you think you know everything about cutting glass? This seminar is for novice and expert alike. Can't cut a perfect circle? Can't manage tight inside curves? Can't cut two hundred pieces all exactly the same? Don't know the hexadecimal value of the number 32? I do, and I'll tell you when you take this course. As well as proper cutting techniques, we'll cover the use of strip/circle cutters, pattern making, etc.
[103a] Sat. February 21, 2009…………….……..10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
[103b] Sat. November 7, 2009……..….….……..10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Cost...............................$9.00 (+ GST)
#120- DESIGNING FOR STAINED GLASS
Wow- get to spend four hours with Tina! This Artist Extraordinaire will show you how to design and build your own art piece. You will learn to design in cut/escape lines, how to lay up a pattern allowing for perimeter leads/hard cames, choosing glass, structural strength, use of lead and glass overlays, working from a photo, cartooning… the list goes on and on (as Ed often does… Mikey).
[120a] Sat. May 23, 2009………………..….……..11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
[120b] Sat. September 12, 2009…….…………..11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
[120c] Sat. November 7, 2009………..….……..11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Cost..............$29.00 (+GST)
“Too expensive? Maybe you’d rather see something in macaroni and spray paint?”
#129- JEWELRY FUSING
A one day event, where you will learn the basics of jewelry design and construction. Fusing, slumping, wire wrapping, metal embossing, bead stringing and all manner of South American voodoo will be taught and applied in this seminar. This is a hands-on class so you’ll need your hand tools. Cost is for instruction as well as all kiln firings along with associated supplies. Finally get the opportunity to make some nice jewelry!
[129a] Sat. October 3, 2009………..………..10:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Cost…...........................$89.00 (+ GST)
#123- CRAZY CANDLEHOLDERS WITH CRAZY TREECE
In this course you will learn to/and create a wonderful abstract candleholder with a mirrored base, from all those brilliant pieces of scrap cathedral glass that are taking up valuable storage space. You will learn to do decorative soldering to enhance the beauty of your work, as well as leaving with the know how to create your own abstract designs. This course is totally hands-on and all materials are included (some even precut) and Sam He Is has promised to demo his favourite tool- The Table Foiler (or The One That Really Works). Just bring your handtools- we provide all the rest.
Want to make your piece even more memorable- bring in a special jewel, or that special single earring. You’ll learn how to incorporate these individual pieces into your candle holder to make it unique and special to you.
Includes #133 How to Properly Patina free in this class.
[123a] TBA …..…...…..….....10:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Cost..............$69.00 (+GST)
#132- ABSTRACT PANEL LAMPS
Another Treece Special.3 sided panel lamp that can hang or be put on a lampbase. Patterns will be provided, All materials will be provided (glass, vase cap, solder and flux, and accessory glass such as globs)
Includes #133 How to Properly Patina free in this class.
[132a] TBA ……….……….....10:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Cost…...........................$99.00 (+ GST)
#122- DECORATIVE SOLDERING AND NOTHING ELSE
Decorative Soldering and Nothing Else is exactly what you get here with Treece. In this hands-on seminar you will get a foiled glass palette and will learn and try and do all manner of weird and wonderful soldering techniques. Check out some samples of what you’ll do on your next visit to Fantasy In Glass,Canada’s first, and still only officially sanctioned stained glass supplier. ‘Nuff said.
Includes #133 How to Properly Patina free in this class.
[122a] Sat. February 21, 2009…………………..12:30 AM to 3:30 PM
[122b] Sat. September 26, 2009…….……..12:30 PM to 3:30PM PM
Cost..............$29.00 (+GST)
#110- SOLDERING AU NATURALLE
Tired of flux burns in embarrassing spots? Solder splatters got you hopping? Having a hard time explaining those unsightly patina stains? Then this course is for you. Taught by Mikey Himself, this one day seminar is bound to be stimulating and uplifting. Register early to assure your spot- fills quickly!
[110a] Sat. June 31, 2009..................................................9:00 PM to ?
[110a] Sat. November 31, 2009....................................... 9:00 PM to ?
Cost..............Still Free!
#107- MOSAIC GLASS TECHNIQUES
Making mosaics- it's easy, requires no additional tools, and utilizes skills you already have. This seminar is demonstration and hands-on where you will make a mosaic project. Materials included. Bring your tools.
[107a] TBD…………….….……..11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Cost.............................$54.00 (+ GST)
#133- PATINA-THE FINAL FINISH
Another Theresa specialty. You’ll learn how to prep, differences in finishes- copper, black, antique brass, and even mixing! How to match patinas to found objects like lampbases, etc. here
[133b] Now included in all of Treece’s seminars
Cost...............................$FREE (+ GST)
#137- WORKING IN 3D WITH TREECE
Includes #133 How to Properly Patina free in this class.
Theresa again- the creative wonder that she is- now she’ll show you how to build a kaleidoscope, or a multi-faceted box (think the screwed up job they did at the ROM), or a lamp, or a Kleenex box. Any 3 dimensional projext, she can build it, and do it creatively too!
[132a] Sat. April 4, 2009 ……………………….....10:30 AM to 3:30 PM
[132b] Sat. October 17, 2009 ……………..….....10:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Cost…...........................$79.00 (+ GST)
#121- CHRISTMAS CRAFTING WITH LOUIE
Full of mirth and merriment? If not, then come on down to the Fantasy In Glass Christmas workshop where Santa Mikey's favourite elf Louie will show you and help you make all manner of Christmas stuff like lead wrapped angels, hanging stars, Xmas wreaths- the list goes on and on. Bring your tools and be prepared to make lots of stuff during this class. Price includes a folder of Christmas patterns.
[121a] Sat. November 28, 2009…….………..10:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Cost..............$54.00 (+GST)
#108- KIDS ON STAINED GLASS
Romance left your relationship? Kids driving you crazy? Want a day to yourself? Get 'em off your hands and into ours- we're already crazy. We'll have them safely supervised, entertained, educated, and even fed, all courtesy of FIG! Yes, it's true folks! We'll do it all, and with materials and lunch for only $69.00! (12 yrs +) (Parents warn your kids that Wally insists on anchovies on her pizza!)
[108a] Sat. December 12, 2009....................11:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Cost..............................$69.00 (+ GST)
No -- not this kind!
#115- THE JIG SEMINAR
When you work in a studio setting there are all sorts of tricks you develop so the boss doesn't know you've been goofing off. These tricks allow for more accurate and faster production as well as the undying gratitude of the bourgeois capitalist who owns the business. While the average craftsperson may not care much about speed, being able to cut the same shape repeatedly with perfect accuracy might be kind of cool and useful. This two hour show will delve into the more efficient use of strip/circle cutters, the use of sliders and how to build and use a jig board- a tool shrouded in mystery and fear by those who fail to learn and understand it.
[115a] Sat. March 7, 2009...............................10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Cost..............$9.00 donation to Sick Kids Hospital
#128- BOXES WITH TREECE- MAYBE ABSTRACT
Designs provided- build one in the class- everything provided- glass, chain, foil, flux solder, etc. Wow! Project oriented! Just bring your tools!
[128a] Saturday March 7, 2009....................12:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Cost..............................$65.00 (+ GST)
#127- CREATE YOUR OWN LAMPSHADE
We again provide everything- mold, glass, foil, flux, and the gorgeous Treece, but you have to provide your own solder, because we refuse to follow you home and …! This is another design and build extravaganza! Treece will show you how to design your own lamp, and then build it, using all her cool secrets and flair- including using found objects, jewels and globs, decorative soldering, and on and on. This course runs on two Saturdays and yes, there will be homework given!
none scheduled
Cost...............................$69.00 (+ GST)
The Not So Fine Print:
Spots held only if prepaid in full (sorry- we have to pay our instructors- it seems they are unwilling to continue to accept payment by way of soup bones and scraps of bread dipped in bacon fat). Seminars can fill quickly so don't delay. If you must cancel, we'll gladly refund you in full less 15% admin fee up to 5 business days before
Fantasy In Glass, 703 The Queensway, Toronto, Canada (Tel: 416-252-6868/1-800-841-5758)
#113- Hands-On Intro to Fusing
This is a full one-day six hour course that has been set up to cover everything from the basics to more advanced techniques of fusing regardless of your knowledge level (you can read Mikey’s Fusing 101 Paper here).
Not only will you get a cool syllabus and learn from the master herself, you will actually get to play with sharp glass and stringers and noodles and all manner of things and make as much stuff as you possibly can within that day and to have it all expertly fired by Mikey.
Now pay attention 'cuzz pricing is complicated (I'll type slowly). Cost for the 6 hour day is $195.00, *but this includes a store credit of $40.00 so you can choose your own materials. And do we have the materials! We carry virtually everything available from both Bullseye (coe 90) and System 96 (Spectrum/Uroboros). We will provide instruction and kiln space. Class size is very limited, so book early. Bring a lunch.
Cost ........ $195.00 (includes $40 store credit)
Saturday January 21, 2012 ................................... 10 am to 4 pm
Saturday February 4, 2012 .................................... 10 am to 4 pm
Saturday March 3, 2012 ...................................... 10 am to 4 pm
Saturday March 31, 2012 ..................................... 10 am to 4 pm
Saturday April 28, 2012 ........................................ 10 am to 4 pm
Saturday June 9, 2012 ......................................... 10 am to 4 pm
Saturday July 7, 2012............................................ 10 am to 4 pm
Saturday September 8, 2012................................. 10 am to 4 pm
Saturday October 20, 2012 ................................... 10 am to 4 pm
Saturday November 10, 2012................................ 10 am to 4 pm
Saturday December 1, 2012.................................. 10 am to 4 pm
#303- Be The Glass-
Fusing and Firing Schedules
This seminar allows you access to one of the most unique and interesting fusing repositories (suppositories? … the Missus)… Mikey’s Brain. Mikey has been fusing for almost 30 years, since before compatible glasses were readily available. He has so much technical information in his brain he is losing space and needs to share all that information before his head explodes. This seminar is not only going to be extremely useful for fusers of all levels, but it may just save his life. Mikey can answer those questions you all have… Why didn’t that fuse the way I wanted? Why didn’t my plate fall as far as I wanted when it slumped? Why is my plate pulling in on the edges? Why are there bubbles in my piece? Why is the sky blue? Why is my piece picking up so much texture? How long should I anneal my piece?
Many fusers may know the basics of firing, because there are enough schedules available out there. But, do you know why you might fire at 200 degrees an hour and not 800 degrees? Do you know how many segments to use in a firing schedule? Or why annealing temps and lengths may differ? Can you program a Bartlett Controller? Do you know what that button with the X on it is used for on... oops, that’s Playstation, never mind. This seminar will teach you to think and ‘be the glass’ allowing you to use your own logic in determining a proper firing schedule that is project specific and the reasoning behind altering/adapting a program. We will cover such technical topics as developing and adjusting firing schedules for your kiln, understanding why firing schedules are so important, annealing, troubleshooting project issues, programming your kiln, avoiding unwanted bubbles, volume control, and most importantly (and most requested) SLUMPING!
Cost of this course includes multiple handouts. Students are encouraged to bring in some pieces for troubleshooting.
Cost ........ $19.00
Saturday March 17, 2012.................................... 11 am to 1 pm
Saturday June 16, 2012.......................... 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
Saturday July 14, 2012........................................ 11 am to 1 pm
#135- Flameworking/Lampworking
This is a full one-day five hour extravaganza designed for those with no experience in melting glass in a torch.
This class is totally hands-on; every student will have their own torch and equipment and class size will be a maximum of three students per class! Great student to teacher ratio!
Topics covered include forming a basic bead, pulling stringers, shaping, making dots, as well as all the regular boring stuff like safety & annealing. Caryl/Zenia will also cover all the tools and how to set up your own home studio.
Cost for the six hour day is $189.00, and includes instruction, equipment, glass rods (Bullseye 90), kiln space and hand tools. Class size is very limited, so book early.
Cost........ $189.00 (all materials included)
Saturday February 4, 2012..................................... 10 am to 4 pm
Saturday April 28, 2012 ......................................... 10 am to 4 pm
Saturday May 12, 2012 .......................................... 10 am to 4 pm
Saturday July 7, 2011............................................. 10 am to 4 pm
Saturday September 8, 2012.................................. 10 am to 4 pm
Saturday November 10, 2012................................ 10 am to 4 pm
#118- Open Studio Fusing Night or Days!
This is a one day a week session on Thursday Nights or Wed Days and runs for three weeks. But... you have the option to sign up for only one or two weeks if you wish.
Designed for those who already have some basic fusing knowledge, but want more kiln access and more kiln size (ours are computer controlled and the two bigger ones measure 26 x 40")( we also have three additional smaller kilns for in- studio use).
Get away from annoying family members where you can create at our tables, use our equipment, take advantage of the expertise of our Studio Advisor, live on the edge of danger and make stuff and learn some more advanced techniques. The focus is on experimentation and play (not production).
And what might the class cost include you ask? How about complete and unrestricted access and use of our studio along with the associated equipment (i.e.glass table saw), use of our collection of molds, various handouts (8” x 10” signed glossies of Mikey at a nominal extra charge) and use of the instructor (careful, she's ticklish).
Cost .......................... 1 weeks- $55.00 (3 hours)
Cost ....................... 2 weeks- $100.00 (6 hours)
Cost ....................... 3 weeks- $140.00 (9 hours)
Week 1- Thursday March 22, 2012........................ 7 pm to 10 pm
Week 2- Thursday March 29, 2012....................... 7 pm to 10 pm
Week 3- Thursday April 5, 2012............................. 7 pm to 10 pm
or
Week 1- Thursday June 7, 2012........................... 7 pm to 10 pm
Week 2- Thursday June 14, 2012........................ 7 pm to 10 pm
Week 3- Thursday June 21, 2012 ........................ 7 pm to 10 pm
or
Week 1- Thursday October 11, 2012..................... 7 pm to 10 pm
Week 2- Thursday October 18, 2012.................... 7 pm to 10 pm
Week 3- Thursday October 25, 2012 .................... 7 pm to 10 pm
or
Cost ......................... 1 weeks- $110.00 (6 hours)
Cost ......................... 2 weeks- $200.00 (6 hours)
Cost ......................... 3 weeks- $280.00 (9 hours)
Week 1- Wednesday July 11, 2012 ..................... 11 am to 4 pm
Week 2- Wednesday July 25, 2012 .................... 11 am to 4 pm
Week 3- Wednesday August 1, 2012 .................. 11 am to 4 pm
#311- Puddles and Plates
This seminar is spread out over two days. The first day ( at 2 hours) is devoted to learning the process and doing the initial setup of your Puddle blank. In Week Two (2 hours) you will make your puddles and prep a plate for slumping. Cost includes your choice of several molds, handouts and three firings. This class will give you a very high number of usable finished pieces! See our blog entry on our Puddles Project here.
Cost............................... $95.00
Week 1- Saturday February 11, 2012................... 10 am to 12 pm
Week 2- Saturday February 18, 2012................... 10 am to 12 pm
or
Week 1- Saturday May 26, 2012.......................... 10 am to 12 pm
Week 2- Saturday June 2, 2012........................... 10 am to 12 pm
or
Week 1- Saturday September 15, 2012................ 10 am to 12 pm
Week 2- Saturday September 22, 2012................ 10 am to 12 pm
#109/120- Hands-On Lead and Design
(or Hands-Off Tina)
Wow- get to spend six hours with Tina! This Artist Extraordinaire will show you how to design and build your own art piece. You will learn to design in cut/escape lines, how to lay up a pattern allowing for perimeter leads/hard cames, choosing glass, structural strength, use of lead and glass overlays, working from a photo, cartooning… the list goes on and on (as Ed often does… Mikey).
You then get to move on and apply these skills and actually build a panel This course is for those who can cut glass but have little or no experience working with lead. It's a full one-day hands-on course where you'll learn the basics of how to work with lead, cut glass to a leading pattern and continue all the way through to completion of a small panel. Note: all materials are included. Students to bring their own hand tools.
Cost............................. $139.00
Saturday March 24, 2012 ...................................... 10 am to 4 pm
#F309- Working With Powders
description pending
Cost............................. $120.00
Saturday July 28, 2012 ........................................ 10 am to 3 pm
#103/115- Glass Cutting and Jigs
With Mikey (now two into one)
So you think you know everything about cutting glass? This seminar is for novice and expert alike. Can't cut a perfect circle? Can't manage tight inside curves? Can't cut two hundred pieces all exactly the same? Don't know the hexadecimal value of the number 32? I do, and I'll tell you when you take this course. As well as proper cutting techniques, we'll cover the use of strip/circle cutters, pattern making, etc. That’s the glass cutting part. Below is the Jig part-
When you work in a studio setting there are all sorts of tricks you develop so the boss doesn't know you've been goofing off. These tricks allow for more accurate and faster production as well as the undying gratitude of the bourgeois capitalist who owns the business. While the average craftsperson may not care much about speed, being able to cut the same shape repeatedly with perfect accuracy might be kind of cool and useful. This show will delve into the use of strip/circle cutters, the use of sliders and how to build and use a jig board- a tool shrouded in mystery and fear by those who fail to learn and understand it.
Cost............................. $29.00
Saturday February 25, 2012.................................. 10 am to 1 pm
Saturday August 11, 2012 .................................... 10 am to 1 pm
Saturday October 13, 2012 ......................... 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
#315- Mold Prep and Slumping
Learn how to prep a mold, why you need and how to apply kilnwash in various ways, slump versus drape, ceramic versus stainless, using dams, firing schedules, accounting for shrinkage, etc. Seminar is mostly informational with some hands-on. Cost of the class includes numerous handouts.
Cost..............................$TBD
Saturday April 21, 2012 ....................................... 10 am to 1 pm
Saturday November 24, 2012 .............................. 10 am to 1 pm
#129- Jewelry Fusing
A one day event, with Louie, where you will learn the basics of jewelry design and construction. Fusing, slumping, wire wrapping, metal embossing, bead stringing and all manner of South American voodoo will be taught and applied in this seminar. This is a hands-on class so you’ll need your hand tools. Cost is for instruction as well as all kiln firings along with associated supplies. Finally get the opportunity to make some nice jewelry!
Store credit $40.00
Cost….............................$150.00
Saturday May 12, 2011................................. 10 am to 3 pm
#304- Bas and Fibre Relief
Bas Reliefs (fiber reliefs)(tomato tomatoe) are like a gateway drug… they are the first step towards kiln casting. They are one of the easiest ways to add depth, texture, patterns or images into your fused glasswork. This technique is great for ornaments or projects, which will have some form of light source behind them to show the depth of the pieces. This class is project based, you will design and create a relief piece.
This seminar is spread out over two days. The first day ( at 2 hours) is devoted to learning the process and doing the initial setup of your project, along with selecting and prepping a blank. In Week 2 (3 hours) you will make your design and load your project in the kiln. Cost includes all fibre materials, cutting tools and two firings. Students need only provide their glass.
Cost..................................$95.00
Week 1- Saturday February 11, 2012..................... 1 pm to 3pm
Week 2- Saturday February 18, 2012..................... 1 pm to 4pm
or
Week 1- Saturday June 16, 2012............................. 1 pm to 3pm
Week 2- Saturday June 23, 2012............................. 1 pm to 4pm
#307- Garden Stake Fuse
Mikey and the Missus are not gardeners, so they need to make the jungle that is their back yard more interesting, and they do that by decorating it with a series of garden stakes (not steaks…) to add that pop of colour and interest! This project based class allows you to make the glass insert for a garden stake to brighten up and beautify your yard. Mikey will show you how to cut a circle to fit perfectly into the garden stake and you will design and build your own insert. Cost of the class includes a 5+’ high garden stake and precut fusible glass circle.
Cost…..............................$120.00
Saturday April 21, 2012 .................................. 1:30pm to 4:30pm
Saturday July 21, 2012 .................................. 1:30pm to 4:30pm
#122- Decorative Soldering
Decorative Soldering and Nothing Else is exactly what you get here with Treece. In this hands-on seminar you will get a foiled glass palette and will learn and try and do all manner of weird and wonderful soldering techniques. Check out some samples of what you’ll do on your next visit to Fantasy In Glass,Canada’s first, and still only officially sanctioned stained glass supplier. ‘Nuff said.
Includes #133 How to Properly Patina free in this class.
Cost......................................$49.00
Saturday March 10, 2012..................................... 12 pm to 3 pm
#F312- Frit Castings/Freeze and Fuse
description pending
Cost................................. $80.00!
Saturday August 11, 2012 .............................. 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm
#F306- Line/Striped Plate Fuse
and Jig Cutting for Fusers
This plate is made by standing strips of glass on end to get a perfectly stripped and patterned look. This course will allow you to build one of these plates, and will teach you how to use jigs and a strip cutter to make your cutting more efficient and precise. Mikey will even teach you how to cut a perfect circle! Cost includes handouts and two firings.
-4 hours
Cost............................. $90.00!
Saturday September 15, 2012 ............................... 12pm to 4 pm
#F302- Fuse and Slump Plates and Bowls
description pending
Cost............................. $160.00!
Saturday October 27, 2012 .................................... 2 pm to 5 pm
Saturday November 3, 2012 ................................... 1 pm to 4 pm
#110- Soldering in the Nude
Tired of flux burns in embarrassing spots? Solder splatters got you hopping? Having a hard time explaining those unsightly patina stains? Then this course is for you. Taught by Mikey Himself, this one day seminar is bound to be stimulating and uplifting. Register early to assure your spot- fills quickly!
Cost.............................Still Free!
Saturday April 31, 2012 ........................................ 11am to 3 pm
Saturday September 31, 2012 .............................. 11am to 3 pm
#F305- Pattern Bar and Window Plate
Pattern bars are blocks of glass that are then sliced like a loaf of bread. This course will teach you how to make a pattern bar, and subsequently use is in a unique project.
Pattern bars can be used in larger projects or as pieces of jewelry. You will make a pattern bar window plate, where a slice of the pattern bar will be put into a plate as a ‘window’. This course spans over two days:
Day 1: Talk tech info, build your pattern bar and fire the plate blank
Day 2: Slice the pattern bar, cut your blank, build your plate and prep the molds for slumping
The course includes instruction for the two weeks, three firings and the use of cold-working tools (tile saw)(materials and molds not included).
Cost..................................$250.00
Day 1- Saturday May 26, 2012 ............................. 12 pm to 4 pm
Day 2- Saturday June 2, 2012 ................................ 1 pm to 4 pm
or
Day 1- Saturday October 27, 2012 ..................... 10 am to 2 pm
Day 2- Saturday November 3, 2012 .................... 10 am to 1 pm
#137- Working In Stuff with Treece
Theresa- the creative wonder that she is- she’ll show you how to build a kaleidoscope, or a multi-faceted box (think the screwed up job they did at the ROM), or a Kleenex box, how to make use of Uroboros ends, making and using foil overlays, decorative soldering, designing for foil, applying patinas and who knows what else once she gets rolling! Cost of the course includes a pattern package handout.
Cost…........................$95.00
Saturday May 5, 2012 .................................... 10 am to 2:30 pm
#F310- Working With Reactive Glass
Reactive glass is becoming more and more popular… especially with the new line of reactive glass from Uroboros for System 96. This class will explain how the reactive colours work and react, and how you can implement them into your artwork. This class will allow you to make a project using the reactive glass.
Cost includes 2- 6”x6” pcs of reactive opal and transparent as well as several handouts, and a $30.00 store credit
Cost.............................. $95.00
Saturday September 22, 2012...............................1pm to 4 pm
(note- spreadsheet has wrong time)
#F308- Working With Dichroic Glass
and Jewelry Making
Reactive glass is becoming more and more popular… especially with the new line of reactive glass from Uroboros for System 96. This class will explain how the reactive colours work and react, and how you can implement them into your artwork. This class will allow you to make a project using the reactive glass.
We then move on to where you will learn the basics of jewelry design and construction. Fusing, slumping, wire wrapping, metal embossing, bead stringing and all manner of South American voodoo will be taught and applied in this seminar. This is a hands-on class so you’ll need your hand tools. Cost is for instruction as well as all kiln firings along with associated supplies. Finally get the opportunity to make some nice jewelry!
Cost.................................... $150.00 (includes $40 store credit)
Saturday May 12, 2012 ........................................10 am to 3 pm
#121- Christmas Crafting with Louie
(note possibly left by Louie)
Full of mirth and merriment? If not, then come on down to the Fantasy In Glass Christmas workshop where Santa Mikey's favourite elf Louie will show you and help you make all manner of Christmas stuff like lead wrapped angels, hanging stars, Xmas wreaths- the list goes on and on. Bring your tools and be prepared to make lots of stuff during this class. Price includes a folder of Christmas patterns.
Cost.............................. $79.00
Saturday October 13, 2012 ...............................12:30 pm to 4:30 pm
#108- Kids On Stained Glass
Romance left your relationship? Kids driving you crazy? Want a day to yourself?Get 'em off your hands and into ours- we're already crazy. We'll have them safely supervised, entertained, educated, and even fed, all courtesy of FIG! Yes, it's true folks! We'll do it all, and with materials and lunch for only $69.00! (12 yrs +) (Parents warn your kids that Wally insists on anchovies on her pizza!)
Cost............................ $69.00
#121- Christmas Fusing with Louie
Wow, another chance to spend five hours with Louie. Full of mirth and patterns, we’ve scheduled this with a session early enough if you want to work on Xmas decorations and ornaments. Cost includes an extensive collection of patterns, all firings and $40.00 store credit.
Cost.............................. $150.00
Saturday November 17, 2012 ...............................10 am to 3 pm
Saturday December 8, 2012 ...............................10 am to 3 pm
#121- Lost Wax Casting and Mold Making
pending
Cost.............................. $xxx.00
Saturday xxxx, 2012 ...............................x am to x pm
The Seminar Descriptions
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