One-Day Workshops
Fused Glass Workshop
Call to schedule a time.
Anyone ages two on up are welcome to participate in the workshop. (All minors under 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.) How does this work? We provide many possible shapes and sizes of bases for you to build your piece on. You are then provided many shapes and colors of glass including odd shaped glass, glass noodles, glass dots and ground up glass, from which you will choose to decorate your piece. You then glue it together, draw a picture of it and then we put it into our kiln to fire it (melt it together). This last step usually takes about 15 hours or more. They can be picked up at the shop the following week, and often within the next day or two.
Small suncatchers or ornaments--first one $10
Pendants or pairs of earrings--$11
3" x 3" tile or bowl--$15
4" x 4" tile or bowl--$22
5" x 5" tile or bowl--$27
3 x 5 picture frame--$25
Night light--$25
These are prices for the first item made by a person. Every additional piece is $5 off. For instance, if a child makes one ornament, it is $10, but they can make two more for another $10. These make wonderful gifts to give from the kids!
Call to schedule a time.
Anyone ages two on up are welcome to participate in the workshop. (All minors under 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.) How does this work? We provide many possible shapes and sizes of bases for you to build your piece on. You are then provided many shapes and colors of glass including odd shaped glass, glass noodles, glass dots and ground up glass, from which you will choose to decorate your piece. You then glue it together, draw a picture of it and then we put it into our kiln to fire it (melt it together). This last step usually takes about 15 hours or more. They can be picked up at the shop the following week, and often within the next day or two.
Small suncatchers or ornaments--first one $10
Pendants or pairs of earrings--$11
3" x 3" tile or bowl--$15
4" x 4" tile or bowl--$22
5" x 5" tile or bowl--$27
3 x 5 picture frame--$25
Night light--$25
These are prices for the first item made by a person. Every additional piece is $5 off. For instance, if a child makes one ornament, it is $10, but they can make two more for another $10. These make wonderful gifts to give from the kids!
Flexiglas $95
Flexiglas gives us a new dimension in glass fusing. We create flexible sheets of glass that we can cut with scissors or tear with our hands. We can create very intricate patterns with this technique. We will make a 12” x 12” tile that can be slumped or cut up to make jewelry or other items. All materials provided. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY.
Flexiglas gives us a new dimension in glass fusing. We create flexible sheets of glass that we can cut with scissors or tear with our hands. We can create very intricate patterns with this technique. We will make a 12” x 12” tile that can be slumped or cut up to make jewelry or other items. All materials provided. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY.
Fused Ornaments $45
Make 3 holiday ornaments of your choice from several available options. All materials provided. No experience necessary.
Make 3 holiday ornaments of your choice from several available options. All materials provided. No experience necessary.
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Coral Bowls $50
Make two coral bowls or votives. We will talk about how to make them coral-like, problems with slumping them if you are doing it in your own kiln and explore some ways of expanding on these to make even more elaborate creations! The cost of the class is $50--you supply the glass (must be 96 COE - we have plenty in stock), we supply the instruction and kiln time. Each takes ½ to ¾ of a square foot of glass. No experience necessary. |
Glass Weaving $45
Try your hand at glass weaving. The first day we will make the warp threads, and the next, we will add the weft. These are fun to make with a variety of colors; it is also interesting to add iridized glass, stringers, noodles and other inclusions! We will provide the molds, fiber paper and kiln time , you will need provide your own glass. Glass will be available for purchase before class. No experience necessary.
Try your hand at glass weaving. The first day we will make the warp threads, and the next, we will add the weft. These are fun to make with a variety of colors; it is also interesting to add iridized glass, stringers, noodles and other inclusions! We will provide the molds, fiber paper and kiln time , you will need provide your own glass. Glass will be available for purchase before class. No experience necessary.
Glass-On-Glass Mosaic or Glass-on-Wood Tile $45
Make a glass-on-glass mosaic in a frame or a glass-on-wood tile. We will make a piece approximately 5” x 7”. Using a quick adhesive, we will be able to complete the project and take it home the same day. (2-3 hours) All materials provided. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY.
Make a glass-on-glass mosaic in a frame or a glass-on-wood tile. We will make a piece approximately 5” x 7”. Using a quick adhesive, we will be able to complete the project and take it home the same day. (2-3 hours) All materials provided. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY.
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Etched Dichroic Glass Pendants $75 We all love dichroic glass. By etching it we add excitement and detail. Learn two different techniques of etching with very different results. You will be provided with materials to make 3 pendants. $15 for each additional pendant you make during the workshop. No experience necessary. |
3-D BOX OR LAMP CLASS! $125
No workshop scheduled at this time. Let us know if you are interested.
You will learn the skills to make three dimensional stained glass items such as boxes, lamps and picture frames. In this class you will make either a 4" x 4" box or small 4 or 5 panel lamp shade. All materials provided. This is a two day class--two and a half hours each day. There is homework between the classes. Prerequisite: Completed Beginning Stained Glass Class (copper foil) or equivalent. When you sign up, you will receive patterns for the possible projects, and will be asked to have a project in mind before coming to class.
No workshop scheduled at this time. Let us know if you are interested.
You will learn the skills to make three dimensional stained glass items such as boxes, lamps and picture frames. In this class you will make either a 4" x 4" box or small 4 or 5 panel lamp shade. All materials provided. This is a two day class--two and a half hours each day. There is homework between the classes. Prerequisite: Completed Beginning Stained Glass Class (copper foil) or equivalent. When you sign up, you will receive patterns for the possible projects, and will be asked to have a project in mind before coming to class.
Fused "Burnouts" $80
No workshop scheduled at this time. Let us know if you are interested.
Using leaves, grasses or other organic material, you will create “burnout” images of these materials in the glass. Bring your own leaves or use the ones we have prepared to make four 4 x 4 tiles or one 8 x 8 tile that can be then slumped into a bowl or plate. Kiln time for two times through the kiln (fuse and slump, or fuse and tack) included in the price. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY.
No workshop scheduled at this time. Let us know if you are interested.
Using leaves, grasses or other organic material, you will create “burnout” images of these materials in the glass. Bring your own leaves or use the ones we have prepared to make four 4 x 4 tiles or one 8 x 8 tile that can be then slumped into a bowl or plate. Kiln time for two times through the kiln (fuse and slump, or fuse and tack) included in the price. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY.
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Mosaic Frame or tile $75
No Workshop scheduled at this time. Let us know if you are interested. Make a glass mosaic picture frame, mirror frame, or tile. We will make a frame or tile approximately 8” x 8”. We will get it started and do as much as we can on day one. Class participants will need to finish piecing their mosaic on their own before the second class when we will grout our pieces. All materials provided. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY. |
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“Wave” $65 No Workshop scheduled at this time. Let us know if you are interested. Create your own landscape design on glass and we will fuse it on a “wave” mold. The piece will stand on it’s own! We provide all of the materials, tools and kiln time for this project. It will be made on an 8 x 10 clear or background or 4 x 12 double thickness of the candelabra or menorah pictured below. |
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Bubble Control $95 No Workshop scheduled at this time. Let us know if you are interested. Bubbles are a fact of fusing and often very frustrating when they are unexpected. Sometimes we want bubbles to add to our design. In this workshop we learn ways to control when we get bubbles and where. Make one 4" x 4" tile and one 8" x 8" bubble tile that can be slumped into a mold if wanted, or make five 4" x 4" coasters. All materials provided. Bonus: make a small bubble pattern bar. Prerequisite: Glass Fusing & Slumping Basics. |
Etching on Glass $75
No Workshop scheduled at this time. Let us know if you are interested. Would you like to be able to etch glass like this? In this class you will learn to use this technique on bevels that can be incorporated into stained glass windows or used as suncatchers. You will learn to engrave glass using a dremel or etching pen. You will receive supplies and instruction to complete a floral pattern on a 4 x 6 oval or rectangle bevel, plus extra blank bevels and coupons for savings on additional select bevels for future projects. No experience necessary. |
Fused Glass Mosaic (3 hrs + 1 hr on another day) $50
No Workshop scheduled at this time. Let us know if you are interested.
This technique allows you to make fused pieces that look like leaded windows or mosaic tiles. We will supply all materials to make a 4” x 4” tile that will be fused one day and grouted another day (second day to be scheduled individually). Bring a simple 4” x 4” pattern to cut or we will have some patterns for you to work from. You know your cutting skills! MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE CUTTING TO A PATTERN.
No Workshop scheduled at this time. Let us know if you are interested.
This technique allows you to make fused pieces that look like leaded windows or mosaic tiles. We will supply all materials to make a 4” x 4” tile that will be fused one day and grouted another day (second day to be scheduled individually). Bring a simple 4” x 4” pattern to cut or we will have some patterns for you to work from. You know your cutting skills! MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE CUTTING TO A PATTERN.
Painting on Glass $75
No Workshop scheduled at this time. Let us know if you are interested.
There are several ways to paint on glass or get extra color where you might want it. We will look at using powders, frit, and enamels in different ways to get a variety of effects. Materials provided to make four 4"x4" tiles or one 8"x8" tile, or four ornaments. Slumping can be included. No experience necessary.
No Workshop scheduled at this time. Let us know if you are interested.
There are several ways to paint on glass or get extra color where you might want it. We will look at using powders, frit, and enamels in different ways to get a variety of effects. Materials provided to make four 4"x4" tiles or one 8"x8" tile, or four ornaments. Slumping can be included. No experience necessary.
Advanced Dichro $100
No Workshop scheduled at this time. Let us know if you are interested.
Are you afraid to use the clear dichro? Learn techniques that allow you to layer clear dichro for deep and intense color. We will have an opportunity to try out “Dichro Slide” and “Satin Shimmers”. We will also be doing a technique that we call “puddling”. In the class, you will make two 2” x 4” tiles that can be cut up to make jewelry or elements to be incorporated into other objects. You can schedule time to get help with cutting and finishing pieces. That and one more fusing of finished products are included in the cost. MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE FUSING .
No Workshop scheduled at this time. Let us know if you are interested.
Are you afraid to use the clear dichro? Learn techniques that allow you to layer clear dichro for deep and intense color. We will have an opportunity to try out “Dichro Slide” and “Satin Shimmers”. We will also be doing a technique that we call “puddling”. In the class, you will make two 2” x 4” tiles that can be cut up to make jewelry or elements to be incorporated into other objects. You can schedule time to get help with cutting and finishing pieces. That and one more fusing of finished products are included in the cost. MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE FUSING .
Pattern Bars $300
No Workshop scheduled at this time. Let us know if you are interested.
3 days.
Pattern Bars are produced through various methods of layering the glass then cut up to make patterns like the one shown. The first class explores three different ways of making these bars. Students will choose two of these to make for themselves. Class will be held for four hours on each of two consecutive days, and students will have to schedule time during that week to come in to complete their final pieces. Materials and kiln time will be provided to make two pattern bars and to "build out" one of these into an 8" x 8" tile or plate. Maximum five people.
No Workshop scheduled at this time. Let us know if you are interested.
3 days.
Pattern Bars are produced through various methods of layering the glass then cut up to make patterns like the one shown. The first class explores three different ways of making these bars. Students will choose two of these to make for themselves. Class will be held for four hours on each of two consecutive days, and students will have to schedule time during that week to come in to complete their final pieces. Materials and kiln time will be provided to make two pattern bars and to "build out" one of these into an 8" x 8" tile or plate. Maximum five people.
Handprint Tiles Starting at $45
No Workshop scheduled at this time. Let us know if you are interested.
Make a plaque or bowl of your child's hand or foot print. Appropriate for children under 4 years of age with a responsible adult.
No Workshop scheduled at this time. Let us know if you are interested.
Make a plaque or bowl of your child's hand or foot print. Appropriate for children under 4 years of age with a responsible adult.
Snowflake/Star Ornaments $55
No Workshop scheduled at this time. Let us know if you are interested.
Make a snowflake or star from bevels or cut glass. No glass cutting necessary, but we will be soldering. No experience necessary.
No Workshop scheduled at this time. Let us know if you are interested.
Make a snowflake or star from bevels or cut glass. No glass cutting necessary, but we will be soldering. No experience necessary.
Candle Chimney $75
No Workshop scheduled at this time. Let us know if you are interested.
Make a candle chimney of your choice - several patterns will be available. Makes a beautiful centerpiece for your holiday table. Previous glass cutting and soldering experience necessary.
No Workshop scheduled at this time. Let us know if you are interested.
Make a candle chimney of your choice - several patterns will be available. Makes a beautiful centerpiece for your holiday table. Previous glass cutting and soldering experience necessary.
Fused Box Lamps $95
No Workshop scheduled at this time. Let us know if you are interested.
All supplies included to make a fused glass lamp with a wood base. Children 6 and older are welcome - anyone under 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
No Workshop scheduled at this time. Let us know if you are interested.
All supplies included to make a fused glass lamp with a wood base. Children 6 and older are welcome - anyone under 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
3-D Stained Glass - Box or Lamp $125
No Workshop scheduled at this time. Let us know if you are interested.
Materials provided to make a 3-dimensional stained glass box or simple lampshade. Prerequisite: Beginning Stained Glass Class or equivalent.
No Workshop scheduled at this time. Let us know if you are interested.
Materials provided to make a 3-dimensional stained glass box or simple lampshade. Prerequisite: Beginning Stained Glass Class or equivalent.
Birdbaths $75
No Workshop scheduled at this time. Let us know if you are interested.
Come join us and make a birdbath for your yard! They can be made to sit in a stand or to be hung from a branch. We supply the foundation clear glass and scrap glass to decorate as well as the kiln time to fuse and slump your birdbath. No experience neccessary.
No Workshop scheduled at this time. Let us know if you are interested.
Come join us and make a birdbath for your yard! They can be made to sit in a stand or to be hung from a branch. We supply the foundation clear glass and scrap glass to decorate as well as the kiln time to fuse and slump your birdbath. No experience neccessary.
Mosaic 2-day Workshop $75
No Workshop scheduled at this time. Let us know if you are interested.
Make a mosaic mirror frame, picture frame or tile. The first day we will design and begin to build our mosaic. Depending on the complexity of your design you may finish building your mosaic during this time, or you may work on it during the week. You will schedule an hour to come back to grout your piece within the next week or so. Cost: $95. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY.
No Workshop scheduled at this time. Let us know if you are interested.
Make a mosaic mirror frame, picture frame or tile. The first day we will design and begin to build our mosaic. Depending on the complexity of your design you may finish building your mosaic during this time, or you may work on it during the week. You will schedule an hour to come back to grout your piece within the next week or so. Cost: $95. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY.
Make Your Own Frit Workshop $80
No Workshop scheduled at this time. Let us know if you are interested.
You will save money by making your own frit! In this workshop you will make your own frit maker and three sieves for separating your frit into four different sizes similar to course, medium, fine and powder you can buy already made. We will even make a label for your frit maker, so think of a good name for yours! You will be provided with clear scrap 96COE glass and 16 small containers to put it in after busting it up. We are encouraging you to bring some of your scrap as well to make other colors that you can swap with classmates. (Please bring only 96COE).
No Workshop scheduled at this time. Let us know if you are interested.
You will save money by making your own frit! In this workshop you will make your own frit maker and three sieves for separating your frit into four different sizes similar to course, medium, fine and powder you can buy already made. We will even make a label for your frit maker, so think of a good name for yours! You will be provided with clear scrap 96COE glass and 16 small containers to put it in after busting it up. We are encouraging you to bring some of your scrap as well to make other colors that you can swap with classmates. (Please bring only 96COE).
Individual Lessons $30/hr
One-on-one help with soldering and cutting available. Call to schedule.
Parties or Private Group Workshops
See a workshop you like, but the timing doesn’t work for your group? Want to create your own workshop? Contact us to schedule a time for a private group workshop or party. Groups of 5-10 people can be accommodated.
To sign up for classes contact us by e-mail at contact@cracked-glass.com or call us at 217 359-6489
Dress Code:
For safety reasons, we must ask that all students wear long pants and closed toed shoes (no shorts or sandals please!)
All Classes for ages 16+ unless otherwise stated or specific permission is given.
One-on-one help with soldering and cutting available. Call to schedule.
Parties or Private Group Workshops
See a workshop you like, but the timing doesn’t work for your group? Want to create your own workshop? Contact us to schedule a time for a private group workshop or party. Groups of 5-10 people can be accommodated.
To sign up for classes contact us by e-mail at contact@cracked-glass.com or call us at 217 359-6489
Dress Code:
For safety reasons, we must ask that all students wear long pants and closed toed shoes (no shorts or sandals please!)
All Classes for ages 16+ unless otherwise stated or specific permission is given.