INSPIRE Art for TEENS: Glass Bead Making

INSPIRE Art for TEENS: Glass Bead Making

Students will create one of a kind glass beads using Moretti Italian glass rods, Hothead gas torches, mandrels, stringers, frit and more! Finished beads will be hung on a pendant and added to a necklace.

Intro to Tiffany Foil Stained Glass Heart with Lindsay Isenhart

Intro to Tiffany Foil Stained Glass Heart
with Lindsay Isenhart
Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. July 27
Class Fee: $55 ($50 Members) Ages 16-Adult

This class is designed to introduce students to creating and using glass patterns, precise cutting and grinding of stained glass pieces, foiling of glass and bevels, soldering foiled glass pieces, and finishing a stained glass heart with patinas and wax. When complete have the confidence to use these skills to try a bigger project on your own in our glass classroom! All tools provided.

Window Mosaic with Deb Emerick

Window Mosaic
with Deb Emerick
Tuesday 5:30-7:30 p.m. July 16, 23, 30, Aug. 6
Class Fee: $100 ($90 Members) Ages 16-Adult
$10 Discount if you bring your own window
Class fee includes all materials

Come and join experienced instructor Deb Emerick and transform an old window into a colorful mosaic design using stained glass and other materials. Deb will guide you through the process of designing your window and then implementing your design using glass cutting and mosaic skills. Bring a friend or family member and work on a window together. You may stop in and select a window before class begins. *Note day change for grouting.

Fused Glass Dimensional Landscape with Linda Moore

Fused Glass Dimensional Landscape
with Linda Moore
Thursday 6:00-8:00 p.m. June 13, 20
Class Fee: $60 ($55 Members) Ages 16-Adult

Come and try glass fusing with glass artist, Linda Moore. Each student will create two 6” x 6” panels of fused glass that when finished will be layered in a wood stand to give the illusion of depth. Whether it is a birch forest, field of flowers or your own idea the technique is exciting. Pieces will be available for pick up after July 1. Start planning where you will display this unique piece in your home.

Stained Glass Mosaic Trivet with Mary Anderson November 30, December 7

Thursday 5:30-7:30 p.m. November 30, December 7
Class Fee: $35 ($30 Member) Ages 16-Adult
Come and test out the art of glass mosaic on a small scale. Plan your own unique trivet design choosing from a wide selection of glass colors. Learn to cut glass and grout your pieces. This would be a great gift and also a fun class to share with a friend.

NCCA-Artsplace Holiday Artist Market

NCCA Holiday Artist Market – November 18 through December 30
Grand Opening Saturday, November 18, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Check those names off your holiday shopping list and give great hand-made, original art by local artists! Shop from a wide selection of pottery, jewelry, painting, photography, wood working, textiles, ornaments and so much more! On November 18 enjoy light refreshments and meet some of our local artists while you shop! Attend the Saturday Grand Opening and enter to win a gift certificate for classes at NCCA-Artsplace!

In addition to cards, ornaments, and many other fine gift ideas, NCCA-Artsplace Holiday Artist Market is also a great place to get unique teacher gifts, with many great original art works under $20!

For that person who is an art lover but you’re not quite sure what to choose, give them the gift of creativity with Gift Cards good for classes, workshops, or original art at NCCA-Artsplace. Gift cards are available in any denomination!

Fused Wall Pocket with Linda Moore

Fused Wall Pocket with Linda Moore

Thursday  6:00-8:00 p.m.   August 17, 24

Class Fee: $50 ($45 Members) Ages 16-Adult

Here is another opportunity to play with glass fusing. In this class participants will design their glass wall pockets including glass paint and brass inclusions. No experience necessary.

Fused Glass Layered Panels with Linda Moore

Thursday 6:00-8:00 p.m.

August 4, 11

Class Fee: $60 ($55 Members)

Ages 14-Adult

Come and try a new idea with glass artist, Linda Moore.
Each student will create two 6”x6” panels of fused glass
that when finished will be layered in a stand to give the
illusion of depth. Whether it is a birch forest, field of flowers
or your own idea the technique is exciting. Pieces will
be available for pick up after August 18.

Window Mosaic with Deb Emerick

Monday/Tuesday

5:30-7:30 p.m.

June 20, 21, 27, 28

Class Fee: $100 ($90 Members) $10 Discount if you bring your own window.

Class fee included all materials.

Ages 16-Adult

Summer is finally the time to explore a beautiful art form. Come and join experienced instructor Deb Emerick and transform an old window into a colorful mosaic design using stained glass and other materials. Deb will guide you through the process of designing your window and then implementing your design using mosaic skills.

Mosaic Glass Vase with Mary Anderson

Monday 5:30-7:30 p.m.

November 30, December 7, 14

Class Fee: $65 ($60 Members)

Ages 14-Adult

Prepare to create an art piece that could be a great gift
or a beautiful piece to accent your home. Each student
will create their own colorful design from stained glass
on a 9” vase. Participants will learn to use glass cutting
tools to cut and shape each piece of glass. Check out
Mary’s work in the NCCA-Artsplace Artist Market.