water street glassworks 2015 summer catalog

Glass Fusing

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Stained Glass

Glass Mosaic

Jewelry Making

Welding

SCHOOL, STUDIO & GALLERY DEDICATED TO THE GLASS & METAL FIRE ARTS

SUMMER 2015

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SUMMER 2015 NEWS & EVENTSJune

NEW TERRITORY ARTS ASSOCIATION SUMMER SOLSTICE ART HOP

Fri. June 19, 6 - 9pm

OUT OF THIN AIR: THE WIRE SCULPTURE & FLAMEWORKED GLASS OF JESSICA BOHUS

Opening Reception: Fri. June 19th 6 - 9 pm (during the Summer Solstice Art Hop)

In the Dorris Akers Gallery through Aug. 5WSG welcomes West Michigan artist Jessica Bohus for a solo show entitled, “Out of Thin Air” in the Dorris Akers Gallery this summer. Meet the artist at the June 19th Art Hop from 6-9 pm. She will also be offering a class as a visiting artist at WSG this fall.

Bohus holds a BFA from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, with an emphasis in sculpture. She was first introduced to hot glass in 1986 by WSG’s Jerry Catania at Ox-Bow Summer School of Art in Saugatuck, MI. She moved from Chicago to Michigan in 1990 to work with Catania. Jessica’s studio and gallery – Blue Roan Studio – is located in a historic schoolhouse near Ganges, Michigan.

Using steel wire, Bohus creates intricate sculptures that resemble line drawings in 3D. Animal and human figures seem to float off the wall or pedestal and cast intriquing shadows. Her wirework has been exhibited throughout the region and was voted ‘most popular’ last year by the public at the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts. She has also exhibited pieces in ArtPrize in Grand Rapids.

“Out of Thin Air” includes her intricate flameworked glass sculptures and beautiful bead jewelry. Bohus captures viewers’ imaginations as she seamlessly blends her one-of-a-kind, sculptural and wearable pieces into masterful works in glass and metal.

SIZZLING SUMMER SIDEWALK SALEFri. June 19, noon - 9pm

(during the Summer Solstice Art Hop) & Sat. June 20, noon - 4pm

Shop, hop and shop some more! Find beautiful glass bargains during WSG’s annual sidewalk sale as we clear our shelves to make room for more artmaking. Find a treasure for your home or a ‘second’ for your garden. Kids will enjoy finding some modestly priced treasures too!

The sale kicks off during the day and extends into the evening during the Summer Solstice Art Hop. Come back

again on Saturday, noon - 4pm.


SUMMER 2015 NEWS & EVENTSTWO BY TWO: A

COMMUNITY GLASS ART PROJECT

Fri. June 19, 6 - 9pm (during the Summer Solstice Art Hop)

$5 per person; ages 5 & up; no experience required. (wheelchair accessible)

Make your artistic mark in the Benton Harbor Arts District during Art Hop! WSG invites you and your family

(ages 5 & up) to decorate glass squares to be ‘fused and used’ in a future, public work of art.

Each miniature masterpiece will be a single tile in a collective installation of tiles. This community work of art will be added to the Arts District Garden when enough tiles have been created. Take a “before” picture of your artwork so that you can find it later - in the garden!

“SCIENCE OF ART” SUMMER PROGRAM FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS

For students entering grades 6 - 8 $50 per session or $250 if enrolling for all six!

“Science of Art” is an interdisciplinary program that encourages students to identify the intersection between scientific experimentation and the creative process--demonstrating how scientists and artists think alike. Students will join the instructors at WSG every Monday morning from 9am to noon. Each week a different studio is utilized with a new set of principles and techniques to explore as a new piece is created..

Week 1/June 22: Introduction to WSG - blown or liquid glass demo and medallion piece with stamp. Learn the process of blown glass.

Week 2/June 29: The Art of Stained Glass - learn the art of stained glass through use of foil and soldering. Create a new stained glass piece.

Week 3/July 6: Begin to learn the art of Fusing - create one fused item of the their own design. Prepare for next week’s additional visit to the fusing studio.

Week 4/July 13: Continued fusing - slumping to create form. Students will create a dish and gain an understanding of the process using their own design.

Week 5/July 20: Visit to the Metal Studio - the group creates a “Sculpture Out Loud,” a unique metal sculpture using the creativity of all while learning the techniques used in metal art.

Week 6/July 27: Final Week - Students will put together an exhibit of their work and learn to write an art description for each. Parents are invited to join us for lunch.

WATER STREET GELATOWORKS GELATERIA & GALLERY IS OPEN!

Enjoy a delicious gelato or a refreshing sorbetto at Water Street GelatoWorks! Every scoop helps support the Fired Up! teen glass program. Stop by for tasty cold drinks and shop the gallery for something to give or to get. Ask your talented Fired Up! server about their artwork. This award-winning art and entrepreneurial program celebrated its 10th year in September 2014.

• May hours: Thu. & Fri. noon - 5pm; Sat. noon - 4pm• June hours: Thu. noon - 5pm; Fri. & Sat. noon - 7pm

Please check waterstreetglassworks.org for updates on additional open times as the summer progresses. Call 269/925-5555 to inquire about our mobile gelato cart for your next party or event.


DOBRILA PINTAR Dobrila Pintar began her career as a senior fashion buyer for an international department store. After gaining years of experience, she decided to create her own line of one-of-a-kind accessories. In 2007, Lillstreet Art Studio (Chicago) became her home in gaining many invaluable skills-lampwork, lapidary, painting, ceramics, and metalsmithing. Dobrila’s passion grew with glass beads and was asked by her peers to become an instructor. Since 2010, Dobrila has been teaching a variety of glass bead classes at Lillstreet. A European native, Dobrila was honored by being asked to exhibit her collection at the Slovenian Embassy in front of international diplomats at the 2012 European Union Anniversary Convention. She has also been accepted for the second year in a row to the One of a Kind Shop in Chicago.

SUMMER 2015 VISITING ARTIST

SUMMER 2015 NEWS & EVENTSJulyKRASL ART FAIR ON THE BLUFFSaturday July 11, 10am - 6pm & Sunday, July 12, 10am - 5pm Find our booth in front of the Krasl Art Center.

Fired Up! teen glass artists are looking forward to greeting new and returning customers at Krasl Art Fair on the Bluff this summer. Mark your calendars and take care of all your gift-giving needs in one booth! Savvy art shoppers know our talented teens present some of the most refreshing and exciting artwork around and our prices are excellent too!CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OUR INSTRUCTORS AND TEEN ART AMBASSADORS FOR A SUCCESSFUL YEAR OF ARTMAKING AT WSG.


WSG SPOTLIGHT:

JENNY MINER• WSG welcomed its new Executive

Director, Jenny Miner, in August, 2014.

• Jenny is a seasoned non-profit professional with over 25 years of experience. She has been a member of our local community for ten years, moving here in 2004 with her husband and two daughters.

• In addition to years as an administrator and consultant for community service organizations, she is a certified grant writer through the American Grant Writers Association.

• Jenny is excited about the opportunity to represent Water Street Glassworks and believes that through the world of art and personal expression, we can share our diverse perspectives of the world and work towards greater human understanding of all.

WATER STREET GLASSWORKS

Administration & OperationsJenny Miner, Executive Director

Lori Csintyan, Office Manager & Registrar

Becky Wehmer, Studio Manager

May Schultz-Reed, Fired Up! Coordinator

Eric Ott, Studio Technician

Quentin DeCoursey, Studio Technician

InstructorsJosh Andres - Welding

Jackie Baker - Enameling

Jerry Catania - Glassblowing

Gina Edwards - Flameworking

Jan Kimball - Enameling, Fusing & Jewelry

Carolyn O’Hearn - Fusing & Mosaics

Marion Maier - Fusing

May Schultz-Reed - Stained Glass & Mosaics

Tina Walter - Jewelry

Becky Wehmer - Flameworking, Glassblowing

Eli Zilke - Glassblowing

WATER STREET GELATOWORKS

Staff & VolunteersHeartfelt thanks to the many volunteers who help

our organization run smoothly and continue to grow and serve the community.


FLAMEWORKING 1Tuesdays: Jun. 16 & 23 (6 - 9pm) OR Sat. & Sun. Jun. 20 & 21 (10am – 1pm) OR Thu. & Fri. Jul. 16 & 17 (6 – 9pm) OR Sat. & Sun. Aug. 22 & 23 (1 – 4pm)

Instructor: Becky Wehmer

Learn basic methods and techniques of making glass beads using a Hot Head torch. Shape, mold and decorate molten glass into beads for use in jewelry. Learn stringers, dots, textures and more! Instruction includes lecture, demonstration and lots of hands-on studio time.No experience required. All materials provided. $115.

FLAMEWORKING 2Mondays: Jul. 6 & 13 (6 - 9pm) OR Thursdays: Aug. 20 & 27 (6 – 9pm)


Expand on what you learned in Flameworking 1 using the Hot Head torch. Techniques such as twisties and dot patterning as well as any requests for specific demos will be included.Prerequisite: Flameworking 1. All materials provided. $115.

FLAMEWORKING (age 12 & up)

INTRO TO THE MINOR TORCHSat. Jun. 6 (10am - 4pm)

Instructor: Gina Edwards

If you’ve never made a bead before, or just need a little confidence booster before moving up from the Hot Head to the more advanced propane/oxygen Minor Torch, this class is for you. The basics of beadmaking on the Minor Torch will be explored. You will learn about safety, adjusting the flame, and making the basic bead. Pulling stringer and various embellishment techniques will be covered leaving you with a solid foundation to build on. A brief lecture will be followed by demonstrations and plenty of torch time for students to explore the world of beadmaking on the Minor torch. No experience required. All materials provided. $125.

TWISTY BEADS: See Page 2 for class description.

DOTS ON DOTS! Sat. Jun. 13 (1 – 5pm)


Add fun dots to your beadmaking repertoire. We'll review spacing, adjusting the size of your dots and try poked, twisted and stacked dots among other “polka-dotty“ skills to create all kinds of beautiful patterns.Prerequisite: Flameworking 1. All materials provided. $75.


Register for Flameworking 1 and Flameworking 2 AT THE SAME TIME

and receive

$5.00 off!

STARS AND STRIPES / TWINKLE, TWINKLE LITTLE STARSat. June 27 (10am - 1pm) & Sun. Jun. 28 (1-4pm)


Learn how to build and pull a star cane and then use it to decorate your beads. Students should be comfortable pulling stringer. Minor torches will be used, and beads will be annealed in the kiln.Prerequisite: Flameworking 1. All materials provided. $120.

TWISTY BEADSSat. Jul. 25 (1 - 5pm)


Twisties are like mini cane for beads. Using soft glass and a Hot Head torch, we will focus on proper heating and handling to get an even, consistent pull. Then use your twisties to do nifty tricks that look quite complicated–but aren’t.Prerequisite: Flameworking 1. All materials provided. $75.

FLAMEWORKING (age 12 & up)

SUMMER FUNSat. Aug. 1 (9am - 1pm)


Summertime is for fun! And what could be more fun than creating your own whimsical beads? Use basic beadmaking skills and learn a few techniques to create ice cream cone, bumblebee, cupcake and ladybug beads. Minor torches will be used and the beads will be annealed in the kiln.Prerequisite: Flameworking 1. All materials provided. $85.

MISTAKE TO MASTERPIECESat. Aug. 15 (1 - 4pm)


Embrace your mistakes by turning them into masterpieces! Learn to fix common flameworking mistakes and turn unsalvageable messes into unique and beautiful beads.Prerequisite: Flameworking 1. All materials provided. $75.

SILVER IN GLASSSun. Jul. 19 (2 - 5pm)

Dobrila Pintar, Visiting Instructor

Explore the surprising effects of combining silver with glass. Learn how to apply silver leaf, silver wire and stringers to create very interesting looks--from the organic to the trendy.Prerequisite: Flameworking 1. All materials provided. $105.


FUSING (age 12 & up)

T.G.I.F.Fridays (noon - 1pm)

Instructor: Marion Maier

Come and try fused glass projects on your lunch hour - no experience necessary. Design and decorate your pre-cut glass base and we’ll take care of the firing and finishing. Please preregister by 5pm the Wednesday prior to class.No experience required. All materials provided. $30 each class.

"HUMP DAY" FUSINGWednesdays (noon - 1pm)

Instructor: Jan Kimball

We are offering the wildly popular TGIF class in the evening. Design and decorate your pre-cut glass base and we'll take care of the firing and finishing. Please preregister by 5pm the Friday prior to class.No experience required. All materials provided. $30 each class.

Jun. 5 4" COASTERS (2)Jun. 12 GARDEN MARKERS (5) Jun. 19 3" WASABI DISHES (2) Jun. 26 4" x 6" PHOTO FRAME

Jul. 3 KILN CARVED CHEESE TRAYJul. 10 SAILBOAT SUNCATCHER Jul. 17 6" ROUND BOWL Jul. 24 PENDANTS OR PINS (5) Jul. 31 5" CANDY DISH Aug. 7 6" SUSHI PLATE

Aug. 14 3" WASABI DISHES (2) Aug. 21 NIGHTLIGHTS (2) Aug. 28 BUBBLE COASTERS (2)

Jun. 3 GARDEN MARKERS (5) Jun. 10 SUMMER WINDCHIME Jun. 17 BUBBLE COASTERS (2) Jun. 24 6" SUSHI PLATE

Jul. 1 NIGHTLIGHTS (2)Jul. 8 POCKET VASE

Jul. 15 COASTERS (2) Jul. 22 4" x 6" PHOTO FRAME Jul. 29 TEALIGHT HOLDERS (2) Aug. 5 PENDANTS OR PINS (5)

Aug. 12 KILN CARVED CHEESE TRAY

Aug. 19 STRINGERS, NOODLES & RODS NIGHTLIGHTS (2)

Aug. 26 5" CANDY DISH


FRIDAY NIGHT FUSING FUNJun. 26 OR Jul. 31 OR Aug. 28 (7 - 9:30pm)

Instructor: WSG Staff

Play harder! We’ve taken our popular TGIF format and expanded it. Projects are larger and more involved. 8" x 12" platter, 10" square plate, 9" square sushi dish are just some of the projects available. No experience required. All materials provided. $70.

FUSING (age 12 & up)

BEGINNING FUSED GLASSThursdays: Jun. 4 & 11 (6 - 8pm) OR Wednesdays: Jul. 1 & 8 (6 - 8pm) OR Saturdays: Jul. 18 & 25 (10am - noon) OR Saturdays: Aug. 8 & 15 (10am - noon) OR Mondays: Aug. 10 & 17 (6 - 8pm)


Learn the fundamentals of glass fusing. This introductory class focuses on creating good designs, proper use of tools, different types of glass materials and techniques. We’ll complete 2-3 projects. If you have a design idea bring it with you!No experience required. All materials provided. $85.

INDEPENDENT FUSING DAYSFridays: Jun. 12 OR Jul. 17 OR Aug. 21 (6 - 9pm)

Instructor: Carolyn O’Hearn

Fusing studio time for renters with moderate experience who would like to attempt more involved projects and prefer to work in a classroom setting with an instructor on hand for problem-solving and suggestions. Class fee includes instructor availability and firing/slumping of project no larger than 16" x 16". Prerequisite: Previous fusing studio rental experience. Bring your own materials. Specialty materials available for additional fee; please inquire during registration. $35 each class.

Ask us about our glass parties in the

bead and fused glass studios that include

celebrating over gelato!


Mention this coupon when registering for a

T.G.I.F. Fusing, Hump Day Fusing, or Lunch- Time Stained Glass class

and receive

$5.00 off!Limit one coupon per person per month.

NEW FUSING CLASS OPTIONS (age 12 & up)

NEW! GLASS AS FABRICSaturdays: Jun. 20 & 27 (10am - noon)

Instructor: Carolyn O'Hearn

Learn the technique of glass weaving to create a 6" x 6" panel or sushi plate that people will constantly ask you, "How did you DO that?”.Prerequisite: Beginning Fused Glass. All materials provided. $95.

NEW! FLAT GLASS: OPEN STUDIOWednesdays: Jun. through Aug. (3 - 7pm)

Instructor: WSG Staff

Drop in and work on your latest fusing or stained glass project using our space and tools. No instruction or materials included. Fusers: leave your work to be fired.Prerequisite: Beginning Fused Glass or Beginning Stained Glass. Bring your own materials. $10/hour.

Ask about a pre-paid FLAT GLASS STUDIO PUNCH CARD!

NEW! FUSED GLASS MEETS STAINED GLASSThursdays: Jul. 9 & 16 (6 - 8pm)

Instructors: Marion Maier & May Schultz-Reed

During week one, create a 4" x 6" fused glass panel. Return for week two to frame your artwork using stained glass to create a beautiful combination of both techniques.No experience required. All materials provided. $100.

NEW! WIRED FOR DICHROThu. Jul. 30 (6 - 9pm)


Add high-temp wire and dichroic glass to your artwork. Make a special fused panel to remember the summer of 2015.No experience required. All materials provided. $80.


NEW FUSING CLASS OPTIONS (age 12 & up)

METAL SUPPORT FOR GLASSSat. Aug. 1 (10am - 12:30pm) & Sat. Aug. 8 (10am – 2pm)

InstructorS: Carolyn O’Hearn & Josh Andres

Elevate your artwork! During week one, create a 10" square glass panel in the fusing studio with Carolyn. During week two, work with Josh in the metal studio to create a customized stand or stake to display your art.Prerequisite: : Beginning Fused Glass. All materials provided. $125.

FUSING CLASSES ARE OPEN TO ANYONE OVER THE AGE OF 12


STAINED GLASS (age 12 & up)

BEGINNING COPPER FOIL STAINED GLASS WINDOW TECHNIQUESThursdays: Jun. 18 & 25 (6 - 8:30pm) OR Saturdays: Jul. 18 & 25 (12:30 – 3pm) OR Mon. Jul. 27 & Tue. Jul. 28 (1 – 3:30pm) OR Saturdays: Aug. 22 & 29 (10am – 12:30pm)

Instructor: May Schultz-Reed

Learn the copper foil stained glass method used by Louis Comfort Tiffany Studios to create windows and lamps. Practice each step using the proper tools: work surface, pattern prep, cutting, grinding, fitting, soldering joints and framing, Learn pattern design tips and create a small stained glass panel. Choose a design from several different patterns. No experience required. All materials provided. $135.

NEW! LUNCHTIME STAINED GLASSTuesdays (11am - 12:30pm)


Jun. 2

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Jun. 30

Jul. 7

Jul. 14

Jul. 21

Jul. 28

Aug. 4

Aug. 11

Aug. 18

Spend some time in the studio making a colorful sun catcher, using the cooper foil method of stained glass fabrication. Please preregister by 5pm the Friday prior to class.No experience required. All materials provided. $30 each class.

DROP-IN FLAT GLASS OPEN STUDIO Every Wednesday, June through August .

See page 10 for more details.


STAINED GLASS (age 12 & up)

LEAD CAME METHOD OF STAINED GLASSTue. Aug. 4 & Wed. Aug. 5 (6 - 8:30pm)


Learn the lead came method of stained glass construction through demonstration and hands-on techniques. Cut, assemble and grout a 12" x 12" piece of stained glass using lead channel, the method used in large stained glass construction. Choose a design from several different patterns.Prerequisite: Beginning Stained Glass or instructor approval. All materials provided. $135.

INTERMEDIATE STAINED GLASSWednesdays: Aug. 12 & 19 (6 - 8:30pm)


Continue your stained glass experience and improve your technique. Create an 11" x 14" panel by the end of class.Prerequisite: Beginning Stained Glass or instructor approval. All materials provided. $135.

NEW! CHRISTMAS IN JULYFri. Jul. 24 (6 - 8pm)


Get a head start on your holiday projects by making two stained glass holiday-themed ornaments. This class is a precursor to Beginning Stained Glass.No experience required. All materials provided. $40.

NEW! ABSTRACT SUN CATCHERSMon. Aug. 3 (6 - 8pm)


Using random, assorted pieces of stained glass, make two brightly colored abstract sun catchers.No experience required. All materials provided. $40.


GLASS MOSIAC (age 12 & up)

MOSAIC STAINED GLASS WINDOWMon. through Thu. Jul. 20-23 (6 - 9pm)

Instructor: Carolyn O'Hearn

Use beautiful stained glass to repurpose a wood-framed window as a work of art for your home or garden. We will cover basic mosaic techniques and adhesives, completing the work with sanded grout. Windows are available for purchase or bring your own!No experience required. All materials provided. $135.

NEW! MAKE IT FOR DAD: GARDEN MOSAICSWed. Jun. 10 (6 - 9pm) OR Sat. Jun. 13 (10am - 1pm)


Create two beautiful 4" x 8" mosaics (or one 12" x 12") for Dad's garden. This fun, easy and rewarding project is for beginners. Learn to cut, adhere and grout stained glass as part of the mosaic process. Make them for Dad, or bring Dad along and be creative together! Dress for mess.No experience required. All materials provided. $60.

MOSAIC GLASS STEPPING STONEThu. Aug. 13 (6 - 9pm)


A fun, easy and rewarding project for beginners. Create a beautiful stained glass stepping stone for your garden. Learn to cut, adhere and grout as part of the mosaic process. At the end of class, you will have finished pieces to take home.No experience required. All materials provided. Dress for mess. $60.


CREATIVE METALWORKING (age 15 & up)

ARTISTIC WELDINGMondays: Jun. 8, 15, 22. 29 & Jul. 1 (6 - 8:30pm) OR Saturdays: Jul. 18 & 25 (9am – 2pm) OR Mondays: Aug. 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 (6 – 8:30pm)

Instructor: Josh Andres

Come one, come all! This introductory, multi-level class covers artistic welding and metalworking for the beginner or those with previous experience. Learn studio safety and proper use of tools to cut, bend, hammer and weld steel to create individual metal artwork. Classes will be staggered according to skill level and class size. For example, beginners meet weeks 1 through 4; returning students meet weeks 2 through 5 with a common goal to eventually complete 20 shop hours toward studio rental time. Please call the office for further general information and for continuing student weekend times.No experience required. All materials provided. $225.

WELDING: TEXTURE ON METALSaturday: Aug. 22 (noon - 4pm)

Instructor: Josh Andres

Enchance your metalworking skills as you use welders, plasma cutters, torches, hammers, and grinders to apply different textures and finishes to your pieces. Learn ways to enhance and personalize your unique and one-of-a-kind work.Prerequisite: Creative Welding 2 or 20 hours in metal studio, or instructor approval. All materials provided. $125.

METAL STUDIO RENTAL 20 hours Artistic Welding required .

See page 18 for more details.


METAL JEWELRY (age 12 & up)

FUN WIRE EARRINGS Mon. Jun. 29 (6 - 8pm)

Instructor: Tina Walter

“Wire” you waiting? Learn to make these fun, funky earrings! We’ll use copper wire, hammers, fire, possibly some beads – and your imagination to make unique jewelry. No experience required. All materials provided. $50.

BEGINNING COPPER ENAMELED JEWELRY Mondays: Jun. 8, 15 & 22 (6 - 8:30pm) OR Wednesdays: Aug. 5, 12 & 19 (6 – 8:30pm)

Instructor: Jackie Baker

This class introduces the basic techniques of enameling, the process of fusing glass powder to copper. Techniques taught will be stenciling, drawing, and stamping. Finished pieces can be completed as decorative objects or jewelry. No experience required. All materials provided. $110.

NEW! RESIN IN METAL JEWELRYWednesday: June 17 (6 - 8pm) OR Tuesday: June 30 (1 – 3pm)

Instructor: Jan Kimball

Create a copper and resin pendant with unique translucent results using additives such as pigments, eye shadow, dried spices and more. Expand your jewelry repertoire.No experience required. All materials provided. $50.

FOLLOW THIS SIGN TO THE WSG CLASSROOMS

Parking and entrance to studio are in back of the Hinkley Building.


METAL JEWELRY (age 12 & up)

NEW! TORCH-FIRED ENAMEL JEWELRYWednesdays: Jul. 8, 15, 22 & 29 (6 - 8pm)

Instructors: Jan Kimball & Tina Walter

Using the Hot Head torch, learn the process of torch-fired enamel on copper and then design components to be fabricated into unique, personal jewelry. Make a one-of-a-kind necklace, bracelet or pair of earrings.No experience required. All materials provided. $150.

DAPPED AND DOMED EARRINGSMon. Jul. 20 (6 - 8pm)

Instructor: Tina Walter

Learn new metalworking skills to create delightful dapped and domed earrings using hammers, heat and copper. Bring your own beads for embellishment or purchase some at WSG if you like.No experience required. All materials provided. $50.

TOOLS USED FOR DAPPING COPPER JEWELRY

WIDE ARRAY OF MATERIALS USED IN MAKING JEWELRY


STUDIO RENTALREGISTRATION IS OPEN AND ONGOING

Available rental times for the Fusing, Stained Glass, Flameworking and Metal Studios starting June 1 by appointment, except when a class is scheduled. Please call the Studio at 269-925-1944 or email [email protected] to sign up for a time slot. Sign up is required no less than one day prior. This is not a drop-in open studio. PAYMENT: Due upon sign up.

FUSING STUDIO RENTAL To rent the Fusing studio you must have completed Beginning Fused Glass and be age 12 and older and have faculty approval. There is no formal instruction during studio rental. Bring your own supplies, use our tools and leave your projects to be fired. We’ll make it easy for you! FEE: $10 per hour by appointment or during the Flat Glass Open Studio days

STAINED GLASS STUDIO RENTAL To rent the Stained Glass studio you must have completed a Stained Glass class and be age 12 older or have faculty approval. There is no formal instruction during studio rental. You can rent studio time and work on your project independently using our tools. You must supply your own glass, lead, copper foil and zinc. FEE: $10 per hour, by appointment only or during the Flat Glass Open Studio days.

FLAMEWORKING STUDIO RENTALFlameworking studio rental hours are available to students (12 & up) who have successfully completed Flameworking 1. Tools and glass are included. There is no formal instruction during studio rental. Previous experience with Minor torch required. FEE: $12 per hour for Hot Head torch. $15 per hour for Minor torch. By appointment only.

METAL STUDIO RENTALTo rent the Metal studio you must have completed 20 hours of Artistic Welding and have a good understanding of how to safely operate equipment on your own. There is no formal instruction during studio rental. You must supply your own metal. $15 per hour, by appointment.

CLASS REGISTRATION INFORMATION

REGISTRATION IS OPEN AND ONGOINGAll courses require pre-registration and are based on Eastern Standard Time.

OFFICE HOURS:Tue. - Fri., 10am - 5pm

Sat., Noon - 4pm

Sun. & Mon. - CLOSED

REGISTER: By phone (269) 925-5555 or in person during office hours. We do not accept online registrations or email registrations for classes at this time.PAYMENT: Due no more than 5 days after registration and secures your place in class. Payments must be made through the office. (Instructors are not responsible for accepting payments).We accept Visa, Master Card, cash or check made payable to:

Water Street Glassworks 140 Water Street

Benton Harbor, MI 49023CANCELLATION: Refunds given up to ONE WEEK prior to the first class only. PARKING: Parking and entrance to studios are in back of the building.

SPECIAL NOTICES:• Future prices are subject to change due to

fluctuations in utility prices.• We reserve the right to cancel, reschedule or

adjust class levels according to demand. You will be sent a confirmation once enrollment requirements are met or if a class is cancelled.

• Your payment is held until enrollment is met. If a class is cancelled your payment will be returned or shredded.

• All students must sign a liability waiver on the first day of class.


CLASS SAFETY REQUIREMENTSThe following safety precautions apply to all artists and students in all Water Street Glassworks classes and studios, regardless of experience:

• Protective eyewear is required and provided. Prescription eyeglasses are acceptable.• Wear only natural fiber fabrics; 100% cotton is recommended.• Long pants/jeans are required. No shorts.• Wear long-sleeved shirts or short sleeves with arm protection. Kevlar sleeves are provided.• Wear closed-toe, non-skid shoes and socks. No sandals.• No jewelry or acrylic nails allowed.• Long hair must be tied back.• An emergency contact form must be completed before class.

FALL PREVIEW

GLASSBLOWING 1: FOUR-WEEK COURSEMondays: Sep. 14, 21, 28 & Oct. 5 (6-8:30pm)

Instructor: Jerry Catania

This hands-on course introduces the art of glassblowing to the beginner. Learn skills and techniques for manipulating molten hot glass into vessels. Lectures and demonstrations augment studio instruction. You will work in teams of two, because good teamwork is an important aspect of an efficient and safe glass studio. No experience required. All materials are provided. $250.

GLASSBLOWING 1: WEEKEND WORKSHOPSat. & Sun. Sep. 12 & 13 (9am - 2pm)


This hands-on course intro-duces the art of glassblowing to the beginner. Learn skills and techniques for manipulating molten hot glass into vessels. Lectures and demonstrations augment studio instruction. You will work in teams of two, because good teamwork is an important aspect of an efficient and safe glass studio. No experience required. All materials are provided. $250.

SCULPTURE IN THE GARDEN: WEEKEND WORKSHOPFri. Sep. 18 (5 - 8pm), Sat. & Sun. Sep. 19 & 20 (10am - 4pm)


Create your own ladle-cast glass and forged/fabricated metal sculptures for the garden in this intensive weekend workshop, Start by learning how to ladle molten glass into sand molds and move on to metal forging and welding. Expect to complete one or two garden sculptures by the end of the weekend. Dress for mess! No experience required. Bring a sketchbook. $290.

Sign up NOW before the first classes fill up! Additional and continuing Glassblowing classes

will be listed in the Fall 2015 schedule.

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