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Introduction to Lead Class

2 Day Class
Friday, September 8th & Saturday, September 9th

9:00am to 4:00pm
$ 199

Time to get the Lead Out!  Ever wonder how to apply lead came to stained glass panels?  Have you been approached to doing a repair to a church window?  Learning how to use lead came in stained glass panels is a useful skill to have.  In this class you will learn when lead is more beneficial over copper foil, design considerations, how to apply bars for support, cutting, stretching and shaping the came, glazing, cementing, clean up and safety.  There will also be a section on how to replace a broken piece in a panel.

Each student will construct a pre-designed, small leaded panel to understand how to make a leaded glass panel.  A list of needed tools and supplies will be provided to student prior to class. Students will be able to try several different kinds of tools to select what tools work best for them.
 

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Stained Glass Boot Camp Class

2 Saturdays
September 23rd & September 30th

10:00am to 4:00pm
$ 150

Class is Full!  Please call for wait list.

A 2-day Tiffany-style (copper foil) stained glass class.  Designed for all skill levels, each student will learn all of the skills necessary to create an 8"x8" stained glass panel.  Techniques include: glass selection, glass cutting, grinding, foiling, soldering, and zinc framing.  In addition, students will be shown how to recognize and fix problems with patterns, how to choose colors that work well together, and how to use the glass to make the mode of their project.  As individual attention is emphasized, class size is limited.

Supplies for project available for purchase in the store.
 

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Techniglass and Oceanside Sale Event
October 5th through October 8th
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Stained Glass Boot Camp Class

2 Saturdays
October 14th & October 21st

10:00am to 4:00pm
$ 150

Class is Full!  Please call for wait list.

A 2-day Tiffany-style (copper foil) stained glass class.  Designed for all skill levels, each student will learn all of the skills necessary to create an 8"x8" stained glass panel.  Techniques include: glass selection, glass cutting, grinding, foiling, soldering, and zinc framing.  In addition, students will be shown how to recognize and fix problems with patterns, how to choose colors that work well together, and how to use the glass to make the mode of their project.  As individual attention is emphasized, class size is limited.

Supplies for project available for purchase in the store.
 

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Exploring Mosaics in Glass
with Bonnie Fitzgerald


3-Day Workshop Developed Especially for Anything Stained Glass!
Friday, November 3rd  10am - 5pm
Saturday, November 4th  10am - 4pm
Sunday, November 5th 10am - 12pm
$350

This comprehensive workshop offers a strong foundation for constructing decorative art mosaics using stained glass. New students can expect to gain a broad understanding of mosaic making, including various mosaic styles and contemporary trends. For returning students, or folks with some mosaic experience, this is an opportunity for you to take your work to a new level, master your materials, and benefit from being in the company of others intrigued by mosaic art.

Students are welcome to bring their own designs, however instructor will have optional patterns available for those who feel more comfortable creating from an existing design.

Patterns and photographs will be provided for students to choose from, with the workshop time frame in mind. Students may bring their own designs, but the instructor URGES you to show her in advance for feedback and preparation tips. Students are responsible for bringing patterns to scale.  Our substrates will be 10" x 10" or 8" x 12", or comparable.

Students provide stained glass and Weldbond adhesive. AISG store is open throughout the workshop for your convenience and access to their scrap glass at no charge (yummy).

Students are responsible for providing the following, all available at AISG if you do not own except pencils and scissors:
  • Stained glass for your project
  • WeldBond glue
  • Good quality glass cutting tools (scorer and running pliers)
  • Mosaic wheel nipper*
  • Favorite picking and positioning tools (tweezers, dental tools, toothpicks)
  • Safety Glasses
  • Sharpie (thin and regular, one black one silver)
  • Pencil (with eraser)
  • Scissors
*AISG can loan well-worn tools if you do not own them or are traveling via air (you cannot pack tools in carry-on bags, they will be confiscated). 

Both Friday and Saturday span lunch hour; there are some local places in walking distance, but many folks brown bag it. Bring a beverage. Wear close-toed shoes.

There is separate $45 supply fee, payable to the Instructor at the start of the workshop that covers substrate, design, and transfer materials, tool loans as needed, and grout.

All levels are welcome!  Stained glass cutting and/or mosaic making experience not required.

About the Instructor:
Bonnie Fitzgerald is an artist, teacher and author. Her passion is designing and creating one-of-a-kind artwork and guiding art enthusiasts, young and old alike, on the journey to discover and develop their own personal artistic voice through the art of mosaics. She is the author of “300+ Mosaics Tips, Techniques, Templates and Trade Secrets” and “Bonnie Fitzgerald’s Guide to Mosaic Technique”. To view Bonnie’s portfolio with many glass mosaic examples please visit www.maverickmosaics.com
 

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Creators Event

The creator of Cutter's Mate, Beetle Bits, Circle Pro and many other handy stained glass tools
will be here to demo and amaze with their abilities to cut shapes, strips, bottles with the various Creator's Tools.
He will even be unveiling new products recently created that have not hit the market yet!  See them here first!
November 10th and November 11th
 

 
 

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