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)
#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 $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, coffee and kiln space. Class size is very limited, so book early. Bring a lunch.
Cost... $160.00 (includes $40 store credit)
Saturday September 25, 2010............ 10 am to 4 pm
Saturday October 23, 2010................. 10 am to 4 pm
Saturday November 13, 2010............. 10 am to 4 pm
Saturday December 11, 2010............. 10 am to 4 pm
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 90 of course), kiln space and hand tools. Class size is very limited, so book early.
Cost........ $160.00 (all meterials included)
Saturday September 25, 2010............ 10 am to 4 pm
Saturday October 23, 2010................ 10 am to 4 pm
Saturday December 11, 2010............. 10 am to 4 pm
#118- The Fuser’s Club
New!
This is a one day a week class from 7:00PM - 10:00PM
and runs for FIVE 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 stuff and learn some more advanced techniques. The focus is on experimentation and play (not commercial production). 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'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)
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).
Cost.................. $120.00
NEW DATE!
Thursday October 28, 2010............ 7 pm to 10 pm
#136- Flameworking Part II
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...
Cost.................. $160.00
Saturday November 13, 2010............ 10 am to 4 pm
#109- Hands-On Lead
(or Hands-Off Tina)
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.................... $89.00
Saturday October 2, 2010............... 10 am to 3:30 pm
Saturday November 6, 2010.......... 10 am to 3:30 pm
#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.
Cost.................... $10.00
Saturday October 16, 2010.......... 10:30 am to 12 pm
#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).
Cost......................$29.00
Saturday November 20, 2010............. 12 pm to 4 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!
Cost…..................$89.00
Saturday October 30, 2010....... 10:30 am to 3:30 pm
#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). 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.
Cost.....................$69.00
Saturday November 27, 2010............... 11am to 3pm
#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.
Cost…..................$99.00
Saturday December 4 2010.................. 11am to 3pm
#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......................$29.00
Saturday December 18, 2010... 12:30 am to 3:30 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 September 31, 2010.............. 11am to 3pm
Saturday November 31, 2010............... 11am to 3pm
#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.
Cost......................$54.00
TBA
#133- Patina,
The Final Finish
Another Theresa specialty. You’ll learn how to prep, differences in finishes- copper, black, antique brass, and even mixing! How to match patinas to found objects like lampbases, etc. here
[133b] Now included in all of Treece’s seminars
Cost.......................$FREE
#137- Working With
Treece in 3D
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!
Cost…...................$79.00
Saturday June 26, 2010............ 10:30 am to 3:30 pm
#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.
Cost......... $54.00 (+GST)
Saturday December 18, 2010....10:30 am to 3:30 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.................... $59.00
Saturday August 7, 2010.............. 11 am to 3:30 pm
#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.
Cost..............$9.00 donation to Sick Kids Hospital
The Rules:
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)
