Workshops

Groups of 2-6 people can schedule a Workshop for any one project.
Please call Komal at 716-989-9603 to arrange. Session timings are 2-4 pm.

Please check the current calendar here to see possible available dates

WREATHS 4”

•Session: 1-2 hours

•Cost: $30 ($55 for two). Includes ribbon and/or hook

•Level: Beginner

Use varying sizes and colors of glass frit to create a whimsical 4” wreath. Can make in Christmas colors, or colors appropriate for Spring, Summer or Fall.

WISH DISHES 4”

•Session: 1-2 hours

•Cost: $35 ($65 for two).

•Level: Beginner

Decorate a square of sheet glass, using any of the techniques from the Beginner workshops--with frits, slurry, nips, dots, rods or pre-fused elements(flowers, leaves, butterflies etc.). Shaped dishes can be used for whatever you ‘wish’.

SMALL PANELS 3” x 4”

•Session: 1-2 hours

•Cost: $40 ($75 for two). Includes stand(s).

•Level: Beginner

Decorate a piece of glass with pre-fused elements (e.g. flowers, stems, buds, leaves, beads, butterflies).

CORAL TREES 6-8”

•Session: 2 hours

•Cost: $65 (includes stand)

•Level: Beginner
Create foliage on a pre-made tree skeleton, using glass frit. Use 2-3 colors and/or shades to create depth for a naturalistic look.

CORAL BOWLS 8-10”

•Session: 2 hours

•Cost: $95 for 10”

$65 for 8”

•Level: Beginner

Cut glass strips and assemble into a circle for a delicate bowl shape.

CHRISTMAS TREES 6”

•Session: 2 hours

•Cost: $35 includes stand.

(Add $3 for string of lights)

•Level: Beginner

Nip glass scrap and assemble as a Christmas tree, decorated with pre-fused elements (e.g. stars, beads).Can also make stylized trees or snowmen.

CURVED PANELS 4-6” H x 10-15” L

•Session: 2 hours

•Cost: $65 for 4x10'“, $85 for 6”x15”

•Level: Beginner+

Create designs-realistic or abstract- on a sheet of glass, which will be curved to form a free-standing piece. Use sheet glass, stringers and frits. Can add pre-fused elements like birds, butterflies etc.

GLASS LACE 8”

•Session: 2 hours

•Cost: $75

•Level: Beginner

Sift layers of powder in various colors and shapes( circles, squares, hexagon,floral or abstract), and manipulate to form lacy designs. Can be formed into a bowl or left flat for a wall panel. These are delicate pieces suitable only for decoration.

TEALIGHTS 4”

•Session: 2 hours

•Cost: $35 ($65 for two).

•Level: Beginner

Decorate a square of sheet glass, using techniques from the Beginner workshops— with frits, slurry, nips, dots, rods--to create an attractive tealight holder.

KINTSUGI 8”-11”

•Session: 2 hours

•Cost: $105 for 11” bowl/dish

$75 for 8” bowl/dish
or two 4” dishes

•Level: Beginner+

Smash sheet glass and put together using frit,

following this Japanese art form of repair.

EMBELLISHMENT 8”-11”

•Session: 2 hours

•Cost: $105 for 11” bowl or tray
$75 for 8” bowl or two 4” dishes

•Level: Beginner +

Add decorative details/features to a solid base for a beautiful creation. Can use pre-fused elements or cut glass pieces yourself.

RANGOLI 8”-11”

•Session: 2 hours

•Cost: $115 for 11” bowl

$85 for 8” bowl

Level: Intermediate

Indian Folk art made by manipulating glass powders to create designs.

SLURRY (Tie-Dye effect) 8”-11”

•Session: 2 hours

•Cost: $105 for 11” bowl/dish
$75 for 8” bowl/dish
or two 4” dishes

•Level: Beginner

Create a marbled or Tie-dye effect using glass powders and water

NIPPED 8”-11”

•Session: 2 hours

•Cost: $115 for 11”bowl/panel

$75 for 8” bowl/panel
(panels include a hanger)

Level: Intermediate

Nip sheet glass to create imagery on a
cobbled background. Can add pre-fused
elements (small flowers, birds, butterflies,
curved glass rods).

PIECED MOSAIC 8”-11”

•Session: 2 hours

•Cost: $115 for 11” bowl/dish
$75 for 8” bowl/dish

•Level: Intermediate

Cut glass pieces and arrange to fully cover base. Use frit to cover any gaps or to embellish.

FENESTRATED LEAVES 6”-10”

•Session: 3 hours over two days

•Cost: $85 for each

•Level: Intermediate +

Create a stylized or realistic leaf using sheet glass shaded with powders.

FOSSIL VITREA PANEL 8” x 6”

•Session: 2 hours

•Cost: $75 per panel
(includes hanger)

•Level: Intermediate +
Fossilize leaves or flowers using glass powders on a pre-cut sheet of glass.

SAND-DOLLAR BOWL 8”-11”

•Session: 4 hours over two days

•Cost: $125 for 11” bowl
$75 for 8” bowl

•Level: Intermediate +
A two-colored bowl using sheet glass and powders.
Larger one makes a decorative fruit bowl.
Smaller ones are great Candy dishes.

BATIK 8”-11”

•Session: 2 hours

•Cost: $105 for 11” bowl/dish

$75 for 8” bowl/dish

Level: Intermediate+

Powder and sheet glass, with designs cut into the powders.

CRACKLE 8”-11”

•Session: 4 hours over two days

•Cost:$135 for 11” bowl/dish
$95 for 8” bowl/dish

• Level: Advanced

Manipulate glass powders to create crackled designs on a base of sheet glass.

POWDER WAFERS 8”-11”

•Session: 4 hours over 2 days

•Cost: $155 for 11” bowl/dish
$105 for 8” bowl /dish or flat panel including stand

•Level: Advanced +

Create powder wafers using stencils, bend glass stringers, make small embellishments, and apply to sheet glass.