Please find below the classes that the Glass shop offer.
New classes will be added as they become available, starting in the fall, so check back often.
View our refund policy for classes.
Beginner Stained Glass
The Stained Glass class is taught on Saturday morning. The person wanting to learn Stained Glass should pre-register for a Saturday morning stained glass class.
Students will first learn the use of the basic tools for shaping glass, then you will learn to foil and solder glass joints to make a solid glass piece. Students will finish their training by constructing a basic stained glass piece and then the student will be certified as competent in stained glass.
The class includes the stained glass, foil, solder and wire to complete the class project. At the completion of training, you will be eligible for the monthly or annual fee arrangement to attend Open Studio sessions to complete your own projects.
Advanced registration is required (maximum 2 students per class). See us at the Glass Shop, Unit 3. Payment is required at the time of registration. Cash only.
Cost: $25.00
Class Dates:
Saturdays 9:00 am – noon
- Nov. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
- Dec. 7
- Jan. 4, 11, 18, 25
- Feb. 1, 8
- Mar. 1, 8, 15
Requirements:
- You must wear your Park badge
- You must sign a Park Liability waiver
- You must wear closed toe shoes
Beginner Fused Glass
These classes will introduce you to the world of warm glass. You will soon be able to create and fire objects of art.
The Beginner Class consists of 5 sessions of 3 hours each.
Students will have 2 coasters, a plate and 2 pendants upon completing the class, glass is supplied for these works. The last class is devoted to each student working on their own project of choice. Glass is not provided for the last project that the student choices. The students are expected to go buy glass from local glass shops for their project.
Topics include: safety, cutting, grinding, types of fused glass, glass volume, layering, embellishments, molds, kilns and firing schedules. All tools, supplies and glass are included, except for the individual last project.
Upon completion of the Beginner Class, you will be eligible for the monthly or annual fee arrangement to attend Open Studio sessions to complete your own projects.
Advance Registration is required (maximum of 4 students per class). See us at the Glass Shop, Unit 3.
Payment is required at the time of registration. Cash only.
Cost: $65.00
Class dates:
- November 11, 13, 18,20 & 25
- December 2, 4, 9, 11 &16
- January 13, 15, 20, 22 &27
- February 10, 12, 17, 19 & 24
- March 3, 5, 10, 12 & 17
Requirements:
- You must wear your Park badge
- You must sign a Park Liability waiver
- You must wear closed toe shoes
No Experience Necessary - NEN
Come and see what we love about fusing with these classes!
A Taste of Glass
Thursdays 1:30 pm drop-in
This drop-in class will give you a taste of fused glass. Buy a kit and enjoy this fun class. Take away a beautiful 6″x6″ square plate or a sun catcher, in less than 2 hours (kiln firing time not included). No experience required for this class.
Classes are limited to 6 participants, on a first come first serve basis.
Location: Glass Shop, Unit 3, Fused Room #2.
Cost: Kits $30 for a Sun catcher or $35 for a Crackup plate. Cash only (supplies and glass are included).
Dates: Thursdays drop-in 1:30 pm (starting November 7th, closed holidays)
Requirements:
- You must wear your Park badge
- You must sign a Park Liability waiver
- You must wear closed toe shoes
Schedule:
- Thursdays 1:30 pm – 3:30pm (closed holidays)
Refund Policy
Refunds will be made in full up to 5 business days prior to the start of the class. After that time, refunds will only be available if your spot in the class can be filled by someone else on the waiting list.