NEW! Make beautiful silver jewelry with leaves from your favorite trees and plants. Learn to paint with PMC paste, then embellish your leaves with texture and a touch of sparkle. Fire, polish and patina your creation in class. No previous PMC experience required.

Class: $48, plus $40 materials fee
Instructor: Kim Bakken-Parr
Saturday, October 2nd 10-4pm

New! Layers of chain in all your favorite styles and finishes are the perfect backdrop for colorful beads, crystals and stones. Learn to make perfect wire wrapped links and to combine metals like a pro.

Class: $20
Instructor: Carla Cooper
Thursday, November 4th 630-9pm

Showcase your favorite images, beads and other small treasures in hand-cast resin charms and pendants. Use ready-made bezel cups, create your own wire bezels, or use molds for bezel-free shapes.

Class: $24, plus $8 materials fee
Instructor: Heather Lawrenz
Thurday, September 23 630-9pm

Learn to use colorful glass enamels on copper and silver and kiln fire your creations. You'll finish several pieces in class to use in your jewelry designs.

Class: $60, plus $20 materials fee
Instructor: Jennifer Wolcott
Saturday, November 20th 9:30-4:30

Learn the art of Japanese multi-strand braiding! Barb shows you how to use beads and make an 8-strand round braid using a simple "loom". These beautiful braids are perfect for showcasing a favorite pendant. Some simple homework to do before class, so please register early.

Class: $35
Instructor: Barb Knoche
Saturday, October 23rd 10-2pm

Take your favorite photographs and drawings, add two sheets of glass, some copper tape, and Becca will show you how to solder your own reversible pendants. Caution: these little works of art are addicting, you'll want to make lots of them! Supplies for two pendants included.

Class: $28.
Instructor: Becca Malmstrom
Saturday October 16th 10-1pm

New! Take your soldering skills to the next level. Make a bracelet loaded with charms made from broken china and pottery pieces. Fun colors and irregular shapes make each bracelet one-of-a-kind! Prerequisite: Soldered Art Pendants or similar class.

Class: $28
Instructor: Becca Malmstrom
Saturday, October 16th 2-5pm

New! Learn Carla's secret for beautifully wrapped and finished stone nuggets. Use your favorite stones or crystals; no holes, no problem! This class is a great follow-up to Basic Wire Wrapping.

Class: $20
Instructor: Carla Cooper
Thursday, December 2 6:30-9pmpm

An evening with Jean Campbell designer, author and local mega-talent! Jean has a thing for shiny, bright objects. She's the founding editor of Beadwork magazine and has written and edited dozens of books on beading, including Steampunk Style Jewelry. Glass Garden is excited to host Jean for a special Steampunk project workshop designed specially for us.

Class: $30, plus kit
Instructor: Jean Campbell
Friday October 29th 5-9pm

Inspired by the quilts created by the women of Gee's Bend, Alabama, our new bracelet captures the color and spirit of their work in beads. Select your own bead palatte or purchase a kit.

Class: $20
Instructor: Carla Cooper
Thursday, September 30th 6:30-9pm

This is where it all begins! Learn the language and mechanics of jewelry making. Make a necklace, bracelet and earrings in this fun class. Kit's available.

Class: $20
Instructor: Carla Cooper
Saturday, September 18th 10-12:30pm
Thursday, October 14th 6:30-9pm
Saturday, October 13th 10-12:30pm
Thursday, December 16th 6:30-9pm

Let designer Signe Albertson introduce you to fine silver fusing. With wire and few simple tools, create your own stunning contemporary jewelry. Learn to make headpins, fuse links and chain, then add unique textures to you creations. Signe shows you a variety of finished pieces that are sure to inspire.

Class: $36
Instructor: Signe Albertson
Saturday, September 25 10:30-1:30pm
Saturday, November 6th 10:30-1:30pm

FINE SILVER FUSING: Let's do more!

Take your fine silver fusing to the next level. Create a variety of shaped links, make clasps and other jewelry components in this intermediate level class. Prerequisite: Try it, you'll like it! or similar basic fine silver fusing class.

Class: $36
Instructor: Signe Albertson
Saturday, November 6th 2:30-5:30pm

Jazz up your next party table of family meal with unique beaded utensils. Wrap wire and beads around the handles of cheese knives, salad servers and silverware for a fun and festive look. You'll want to make lots of beaded utensils, some to keep and others to give as gifts.

Class: $15
Instructor: Carla Cooper
Thursday, October 28th 6:30-8pm

Curious about lampworking? Want to try your hand at making glass beads? In this lampworking mini session, learn the basics of glass beadmaking, colorful ways to decorate your beads, safe use of a torch and more. Try it, you'll like it!

Class: $40, additional $25 materials fee
Instructor: Jennifer Wolcott
Saturday, October 9th 9:30-12:30pm

LAMPWORKING: LET'S DO MORE!

Take your lampworking skills to the next level! Improve your new lampworking skills and learn new techniques for making your own beautiful glass beads. Prerequisite: Try it, You'll Like it! or similar basic lampworking class.

Class: $40, plus $25 materials fee
Instructor: Jennifer Wolcott
Saturday, October 9th 1:30-4:30

Learn basic wire working techniques and all the tricks for perfect plain and wrapped loops, spirals, simple bails and clasps.

Class: $20
Instructor: Carla Cooper
Thursday, September 16th 6:30-9pm
Saturday, October 23rd 10-12:30pm
Thursday, November 18th 6:30-9pm
Saturday, December 11th 10-12:30pm