The Glass House
991 Sydenham Road, Kingston, Ontario K7M 3L8
(613) 384-5330
www.theglasshouse.ca
Stained Glass Courses - Fall 2013
Beginner Stained Glass
Session 1:
Session 2:
Session 3:
5 Weeks - 15 Hours Total
Wednesdays, September 18 – October 16
6 - 9 pm
Thursdays, October 3-31
12:30 – 3:30 pm
Fridays, November 1 – 29
6 – 9 pm
The Beginner Stained Glass course is designed for people who have little or no experience working with
stained glass. Students will learn how to prepare a pattern, transfer that pattern to glass, cut and grind stained
glass, apply copper foil, solder and "finish" their piece. Students will be provided with materials, use of tools
and instruction to complete a suncatcher and an 8" X 10" hanging stained glass panel.
COST:$165
Mini Beginner Stained Glass
Session 4: Saturday, September 14
Session 5: Wednesday, October 23
11am - 4 pm
11 am - 4 pm
This course is offered as a one day introduction to stained glass and is designed for individuals with little or no
experience working with glass. Students will be provided with materials, use of tools and instruction to
complete a suncatcher.
COST: $55
Leaded Stained Glass
Session 6:
(Intermediate)
Thursday, September 26
10 am - 5 pm
This is a course for individuals experienced in working with stained glass. Students will construct a stained
glass panel using lead came, bevels and stained glass.
COST: $99
Introduction to Glass Fusing
Session 7:
Session 8:
Session 9:
Tuesday, September 24
Friday, October 25
Wednesday, November 13
1 - 4 pm
1 - 4 pm
6 - 9 pm
This course introduces participants to the basics of glass fusing in a kiln. Students will create a 6" by 6" fused
glass tile which may be hung as a suncatcher or, for those experienced in stained glass, incorporated into a
stained glass panel.
COST: $50
The Glass House – Stained Glass Courses Fall
2013
Intermediate Glass Fusing
Session 10: Wednesday, October 30
Session 11: Thursday, December 5
6 - 9 pm
1 - 4 pm
This course is offered as an extension of the "Introduction to Glass Fusing" course; whereby students will be
given an opportunity to create a larger project such as fused bowl or plate. Projects typically involve a 2-step
firing process. Material costs average $25 - $35 for this class.
COST: $40 + materials
Panel Lamp
(Intermediate)
Session 12: Mondays, October 21 & 28
Session 13: Saturdays, November 16 & 23
11 am - 4 pm
11 am - 4 pm
This class is aimed at students with basic stained glass experience. A selection of patterns will be made
available prior to the start of the class. Students are required to purchase their own glass and other required
materials such as copper foil and solder.
COST: $55 + materials
Fused Dichroic Glass Pendant
Session
Session
Session
Session
14:
15:
16:
17:
Friday, September 20
Tuesday, October 22
Wednesday, November 20
Monday, December 9
6
1
6
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8
3
8
3
pm
pm
pm
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Create beautiful fused glass pendants accented with eyecatching dichroic glass. This course includes glass and
materials to create two lovely pendants using dichroic glass. In addition, students may create another two
pendants without dichroic. Four silver or gold-plated bails are also included for hanging your pendants.
COST: $50
“Glass on Glass” Mosaic Window
Session 18: Saturdays, September 21st AND 28th
Session 19: Thursdays, November 7th AND 14th
11 am - 4 pm
11 am - 4 pm
Students will create a stained glass mosaic on a salvaged window provided by the student. Please note that
the total area of exposed glass in the window should NOT EXCEED 3 square feet. A variety of pattern ideas and
glass will be made available; as well as other necessary materials and supplies such as stained glass, adhesive
and grout. If you wish to "finish" your window frame (i.e., sand, stain or paint), it is advised that this be done
prior to the start of the class.
COST: $105
The Glass House – Stained Glass Courses Fall
2013
Mosaic Table
Session 20: Saturdays, October 19th AND 26th
Session 21: Mondays, November 18th AND 25th
11 am - 4 pm
11 am - 4 pm
Students will create a beautiful round or hexagonal mosaic table top using stained glass and/or glass tiles. The
course fee includes a wrought iron table (top and legs), glass, tile, adhesive and grout. A selection of patterns
and ideas will also be made available.
COST: $149
Bevelled and Stained Glass Snowflake
Session 22: Monday, October 7
Session 23: Saturday, November 2
(Intermediate)
11 am - 4 pm
11 am - 4 pm
Create a lovely snowflake using bevelled glass and your choice of stained glass and globs. Basic previous
experience with cutting and foiling stained glass is recommended. All materials are included with the course
fee.
COST: $55
Fused Glass Christmas Ornaments
Session 24: Thursday, November 14
Session 25: Wednesday, December 4
1 - 4 pm
6 – 9 pm
Students will create four unique fused glass Christmas ornaments . All materials to make four ornaments are
included with the course fee; as well as kiln firing.
COST: $45
Fused Picture in Glass
Session 26: Monday, September 23
Session 27: Saturday, November 30
11 am - 4 pm
11 am - 4 pm
Create a lovely fused glass scene using a variety of fusing glass, frit, pebbles, stringers, etc. and then have it
mounted in a picture frame. All materials, as well as the glass frame, are included.
COST: $65
3-D Stained Glass Star
(Intermediate)
Session 28: Monday, September 30
Session 29: Saturday, November 9
11 am - 4 pm
11 am - 4 pm
Students will create a unique 3-dimensional stained glass “star” using their choice of stained glass. Basic
previous experience with cutting and foiling stained glass is recommended. All materials are included with the
course fee.
COST: $55
The Glass House – Stained Glass Courses Fall
2013
"CUSTOMIZE A CLASS"
If you have an idea for a class, or would like to take a class that is offered in this brochure BUT at a different time,
please talk to us about customizing a class for you. A minimum of 4 participants is required. A "Custom Class" is
perfect for a night (or day) out with friends or family, as a way to meet new people. We may also be able to
incorporate it as part of a special celebration.
"HOST A BIRTHDAY PARTY"
We also host birthday party crafts for ages 8 and up. Favourite crafts are mosaic and glass fusing. Typical cost is
$25 per participant.
Please - call (613) 384-5330 for details
Classes are booked on a "first come, first served" basis. Payment at time of course registration ensures enrolment. All
classes are subject to the HST.
Hours:
Mon., Tues., Thurs. & Sat 10 - 5
Wed. & Fri. 10 - 9
Closed Sunday