2014 summer catalog

SUMMER 2014

GLASSBLOWINGGLASS CASTING

GLASS FUSINGBEADMAKING

STAINED GLASSGLASS MOSAIC

JEWELRY MAKINGWELDING

BLACKSMITHINGPLASMA CUTTING

SCHOOL, STUDIO & GALLERY DEDICATED TO THE GLASS & METAL FIRE ARTS

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SUMMER 2014 NEWS & EVENTSJune

BENTON HARBOR/NEW TERRITORY ARTS ASSOCIATION

SUMMER SOLSTICE ART HOP Friday, June 20, 6 - 9pm

Join us for a hoppin’ good time at WSG!

FIRED UP! APPEARING AT 2 ART FAIRS THIS SUMMER!July56TH ANNUAL SOUTH HAVEN ART FAIRSaturday, July 5 & Sunday, July 6; 10am - 5pm both days Stanley Johnston Memorial Park

KRASL KICK-OFF PARTYFriday, July 11, 5 - 9pm (GelatoWorks gelato cart only)

KRASL ART FAIR ON THE BLUFFSaturday July 12, 10am - 6pm & Sunday, July 13, 10am - 5pm Fired Up! booth will be in front of the Krasl Art Center

We’re excited to announce that FIRED UP! will have a booth at two fantastic, professional art fairs this summer! In addition to the Krasl, our award-winning art & entrepreneurial program is expanding its marketing and impact up the shore-line to South Haven this year. We look forward to greeting new and returning cus-tomers at both shows. Our Water Street GelatoWorks cart will also be alongside our booths in both locations for shoppers to enjoy a delicious, cool treat that directly sup-ports the program.Mark your calendars and take care of all your gift-giving needs in one booth! Savvy art shoppers know our talented teens present some of the most refreshing and exciting artwork around and our prices are excellent, too!

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OUR INSTRUCTORS AND TEEN ART AMBASSADORS FOR A SUCCESSFUL YEAR OF ARTMAKING AT WSG.

SIZZLING SUMMER SIDEWALK SALE

Friday, June 20, noon - 9pm (during the Summer Solstice Art Hop)

& Saturday, June 21, noon - 4pm

Shop, hop and shop some more! Find beautiful glass bargains during WSG’s an-nual sidewalk sale as we clear our shelves to make room for more artmaking. Find a treasure for your home or a ‘second’ for your garden. Kids will enjoy finding some modestly- priced treasures too!The sale kicks off during the day and ex-tends into the evening during the Sum-mer Solstice Art Hop. Come back again on Saturday, noon - 4pm.

TWO BY TWO: A COMMUNITY GLASS ART PROJECT

Friday, June 20, 6 - 9pm (during the Summer Solstice Art Hop)

$5 per person; ages 5 & up; no experience required.

In the Dorris Akers Gallery (wheelchair accessible)

Make your artistic mark in the Benton Harbor Arts District during Art Hop! WSG invites you and your family (ages 5 & up) to decorate 2"x2" glass squares ($5 each) to be ‘fused and used’ in a future, pub-lic work of art. Each miniature master-piece will be a single tile in a collective installation of tiles. This community work of art will be added to the Arts District Garden when enough tiles have been created. Take a “before” picture of your artwork so that you can find it later - in the garden!

WATER STREET GELATOWORKS IS OPEN FOR THE SEASON!

Enjoy a delicious gelato or a refreshing sorbetto at Water Street GelatoWorks! Every scoop helps support the FIRED UP! teen glass program. Stop by for tasty cold drinks and shop the gallery for some-thing to give or to get. Ask your talented FIRED UP! server about their artwork.

Hours: Thursday & Friday, 3-8pm; Saturday, noon - 9pm

Visit waterstreetglassworks.org for up-dates on additional open times as the summer progresses

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SUMMER 2013 VISITING ARTISTS

INSTRUCTOR SPOTLIGHT:

ELI ZILKE• Eli Zilke’s interest in glass started early in

life and it was love at first sight! His first encounter with art glass came at the age of eight when his parents chose Venice, Italy, as a family vacation destination.

• Eli started working with glass at the age of 11 making glass beads in his kitchen. In 2005 he joined the Fired Up! program at Water Street Glassworks in Benton Harbor, Michigan, and this is where he has spent most of his time ever since. Eli now teach-es in the very program that introduced him to glass art.

• Eli is enamored by glass’s ability to bend, reflect and refract light and in his most re-cent work, he aims to give the illusion of the glass giving off light when none is pres-ent. He also enjoys creating micro environ-ments by grouping together cane and mu-rini to give the illusion of movement on an otherwise unchanging canvas.

• In addition to all of his time spent at WSG, Eli is now co-owner/operator of The Hot Shop Valpo, a full service glassblowing stu-dio in Valparaiso, IN, where he will spend his time further developing his work and mastering his craft.

ROBIN KITTLESONA professional studio artist for over 20 years, Robin focuses on creating work that is unique and beautiful yet always functional. Pulling from a graphic design background, she mixes a love for color, texture and patterns with technically advanced kilnforming, printmaking and coldworking techniques to create one-of-a-kind pieces. Robin has a BFA from Washington University in St. Louis with additional studies completed under many leaders in the glass industry. She teaches both graphic design and kilnforming classes throughout the Midwest.

DOBRILA PINTAR Dobrila Pintar began her fashion career as a senior buyer for an international department store. After gaining years of experience, she decided to create her own line of one-of-a-kind accessories. In 2007, Lillstreet Art Studio (Chicago) became her home for lampwork, lapidary, painting, ceramics, and metalsmithing. Dobrila’s passion grew with glass beads and she soon became an instructor. Since 2010, Dobrila has been teaching a variety of glass bead classes at Lillstreet. A European native, Dobrila was invited to exhibit her collection at the Slovenian Embassy in front of international diplomats at the 2012 European Union Anniversary Convention. She has also been accepted for the second year in a row to the One of a Kind Shop in Chicago.

JOHN RYSZKAJohn Ryszka II began working with glass at Vincennes University, where he took Scientific and Decorative Glass Blowing as an elective. During that time, John saw an exhibit by an artist whose work included sculptures with incorporated neon lights. This exhibit, together with the scientific glassblowing class, had such an impact that he decided to enroll in the National Neon Institute in Benicia, CA, where he immersed himself in neon and flameworking. In 2003, John moved to Phoenix, AZ, to become a fulltime neon tube bender at Neon Nightscapes. He has continued his studies at the Mesa Art enter, the Sonoran Glass Art Academy, J Street Glass, and most recently in Murano, Italy. In 2007, he began teaching at J Street Glass. John now owns and runs Glass Phoenix.

WATER STREET GLASSWORKS

Administration & OperationsPamela Harper, Interim Executive Director

Becky Wehmer, Studio Manager

Eli Zilke, Studio Technician

Lori Csintyan, Office Manager & Registrar

May Schultz-Reed, Fired Up! Coordinator

InstructorsJosh Andres / Welding

Angela Caldwell / Jewelry

Jerry Catania / Glassblowing & Casting

Gina Edwards / Flameworking

Carolyn O’Hearn / Kiln-Formed Glass

Marion Maier / Kiln-Formed Glass

May Schultz-Reed / Stained Glass

Tina Walter / Jewelry

Becky Wehmer / Flameworking & Glassblowing

Eli Zilke / Glassblowing

WATER STREET GELATOWORKS

Staff & VolunteersHeartfelt thanks to the many

volunteers who help our organization run smoothly and continue to grow

and serve the community.


TWISTY BEADSSun., Jul. 20; 1 - 5pmInstructor: Becky WehmerTwisties are like mini cane for beads. Using soft glass and a Hot Head torch, we will focus on proper heating and handling to get an even, consistent pull. Then use your twisties to do nifty tricks that look quite complicated–but aren’t.Prerequisite: Flameworking 1. All materials provided. $75.

NEW! SUMMER FUNSat., Jul. 26; 10am - 2pmInstructor: GIna edWards

Summertime is for fun! And what could be more fun than creating your own whimsical beads? Use basic beadmak-

ing skills and learn a few tech-

niques to create

ice cream cone, bumblebee, cupcake and ladybug beads. Minor torches will be used and the beads will be annealed in the kiln.All materials provided. Prerequisite: Flameworking 1. $85.

FLAMEWORKING 12 classes (6 hours)Sat., Jun. 7 & Sun., Jun. 8; 1 - 4pm OR Thu., Jul. 17 & 24; 6 - 9pm OR Wed., Aug. 6 & 13; 6 - 9pmInstructor: Becky WehmerLearn basic methods and techniques of making glass beads using a Hot Head torch. Shape, mold and decorate mol-ten glass into beads for use in jewelry. Learn stringers, dots, textures and more! Instruction includes lecture, demonstra-tion and lots of hands-on studio time.No experience required. All materials provided. $115.

FLAMEWORKING 22 classes (6 hours)Sat., Jun, 21 & Sun., Jun, 22; 1 - 4pm OR Thu., Aug. 21 & 28; 6 - 9pmInstructor: Becky WehmerExpand on what you learned in Flame-working 1 using the Hot Head torch. Techniques such as twisties and dot pat-terning as well as any requests for specif-ic demos will be included.Prerequisite: Flameworking 1. All materials provided. $115.

SUMMERTIME FLAMEWORKING: BEADS, BUTTONS, BIRDS & BEESMAKING MURRINISat. Jun. 14; 10am - 4pmInstructor: GIna edWardsMurrini is one of the most intricate ways to add detail to your beads. Through lec-ture and demonstration, learn to cre-ate, pull and cut murrini into slices, and apply them to a bead. Minor torches will be used in this advanced class and beads will be annealed in the kiln. Prerequisite: Flameworking 1. All materials provided. $120.

STARS AND STRIPES / TWINKLE, TWINKLE LITTLE STAR2 classes (6 hours)Sat., Jun. 28; 10am - 1pm & Sun., Jun. 29; 1 - 4pmInstructor: GIna edWardsLearn how to build and pull a star cane and then use it to decorate your beads. Students should be comfortable pulling stringer. Minor torches will be used, and beads will be annealed in the kiln.Prerequisite: Flameworking 1. All materials provided. $120.

NEW! IMPLOSION FLOWERSSat., Jul. 19; 10am - 1pmJohn ryszka, VIsItInG InstructorLearn to create beautiful lifelike flowers encased, in solid glass. Learn skills such as how to pull stringers, glass on glass puntying, welding, implosions and mak-ing loops using Borosilicate glass. You will make a pendant or small paperweight.No experience required. All materials provided. $75.

NEW! BUTTONS! BUTTONS! BUTTONS!Thu., Jul. 31; 6 - 9pmInstructor: GIna edWardsLearn to make your own buttons using off-mandrel techniques. A demonstra-tion and brief lecture will be followed by plenty of torch time for you to ex-plore the new techniques. Minor torch-es will be used, and the buttons will be annealed in the kiln. Bonus: These tech-niques can easily be adapted to create pendants!Prerequisite: Flameworking 1. All materials provided. $75.

NEW! SEA LIFE SCULPTURESat., Aug, 9; 10am - 4pmJohn ryszka, VIsItInG InstructorIn this fun and informative class you will learn how to make a variety of sea life-themed components such as fish, sea-weed and coral, and assemble them into complex, three dimensional sculptures. Borosilicate glass will be used.Prerequisite: Flameworking 1. All materials provided. $145.

NEW! HUMMINGBIRD SUN CATCHER Sat., Aug, 16; 10am - 2pmJohn ryszka, VIsItInG InstructorLearn the skills to create beautiful and colorful glass hummingbirds that can be suspended in windows or from ceiling fans. Borosilicate glass will be used.Prerequisite: Flameworking 1. All materials provided. $95.


FRIDAY NIGHT FUSING FUNJun. 20/Jul. 25/Aug. 29; 7 - 9:30pmInstructor: carolyn o’hearnPlay harder! We’ve taken our popular TGIF format and expanded it. Projects are larger and more involved. 8" x 12" plat-ter, 10" square plate, 9" square sushi dish are just some of the projects available. No experience required. All materials provided. $50 each class.

AMUSING FUSINGNEW! SUMMER SERVING TRAYWed., Jul. 16; 6 - 8:30pmInstructor: carolyn o’hearnCreate a summer-themed 8" x 12" fused glass tray with your choice of summer themes. Choose from lake, lighthouse, garden, or dream up your own escape.No experience required. All materials provided. $55.

NEW! LAZY DAYS BUBBLE BOWL (AGE 9 & UP)Wed., Aug.20; 6 - 8:30pmInstructor: carolyn o’hearnCreate a 10" bowl with bubble designs! This deceptively simple project captures bubbles between two layers of glass with surprisingly little effort. No experience required. All materials provided. $55.

BEADMAKING & JEWELRY DESIGNSat., Aug. 23; 10am - 1pmdoBrIla PIntar, VIsItInG InstructorDevelop a foundation for creating flame-worked beads using glass rods. Topics in-clude safety, properties of the material, applying the glass to the rod and reac-tions of different colors. Learn to shape and decorate your beads with consisten-cy and confidence. Then, use your beads to create jewelry, key chains, rings, etc. using basic wire wrapping techniques, twisting and hammering of copper & brass. Material fee includes glass and copper & brass. Silver may be purchased for an additional fee. No experience required. All materials provided. $105.

NEW! SILVER IN GLASSSat., Aug. 23; 2 - 5pmdoBrIla PIntar, VIsItInG InstructorExplore the surprising ef-fects achieved combining bu silver with glass. Learn how to apply silver leaf, silver wire and stringers, to create very interesting looks–from the organic to the trendy.Prerequisite: Flameworking 1. All materials provided. $105.

TRY GLASS, IT'S FRIDAYFridays; noon - 1pmInstructor: carolyn o’hearnCome and try fused glass projects on your lunch hour! Design and decorate your pre-cut glass base and we’ll take care of the firing and finishing.No experience required. All materials provided. $25.

GLASS PLUS T.G.I.F.

Jun. 6 4" COASTER

Jun. 13 6" SUSHI PLATE

Jun. 20 3" WASABI DISHES (2)

Jun. 27 4" x 6" PHOTO FRAME

Jul. 11 6" x 8" CHEESE TRAY

Jul. 18 SAILBOAT SUNCATCHER

Jul. 25 6” BOWL

Aug. 1 PENDANTS (5)

Aug. 8 5" CANDY DISH

Aug. 15 6" SUSHI PLATE

Aug. 22 3" WASABI DISHES (2)

Aug. 29 NIGHTLIGHTS (2)

BEGINNING FUSED GLASS2 classes (4 hours)Mon., Jun. 9 & 16; 6 - 8pmOR Sat., Jul. 19 & 26; 10am - noonOR Sat., Aug. 16 & 23; 10am - noonOR Thu., Aug. 21 & 28; 6 - 8pmInstructor: marIon maIerLearn the fundamentals of glass fusing. This introductory class focuses on creat-ing good designs, proper use of tools, dif-ferent types of glass materials and tech-niques. We’ll complete 2-3 projects. If you have a design idea bring it with you!No experience required. All materials provided. $85.

Ask us about our glass parties in the bead

and fused glass studios that include

celebrating over gelato!


NEW! FUSED GLASS THAT MOVES2 classes (3 hours) Wed., Jun. 25; 6 - 8pm & Wed., Jul. 2; 6 - 7pmInstructor: marIon maIerDesign a project that combines sever-al pieces of fused glass into a whole. It might be a simple wind chime or an elaborate series of coordinated sec-tions that can be connected to form a piece that moves in the wind. Bring ideas or we can help you find inspira-tion. This is the perfect opportunity to combine flameworking (beads) with a fused project. During week two we will put the project together.Prerequisite: Beginning Fusing. All materials provided except beads. $65.

Five different kiln-forming techniques covered over five classes. These classes are technique specific for the fuser with some experience. Expect to learn lots and develop a library of specialty glass sheets. Sign up for 1 class or all 5.

FUSING TECHNIQUE INTENSIVE INTERMEDIATE FUSING

COLLAGE SHEETS & COLOR THEORYMon., Jul. 28; 6 - 9pm Instructor: carolyn o’hearnLearn how to effectively use compatible scraps of leftover glass!Prerequisite: Beginning Fusing. All materials provided. $90. 15% discount if you register for all 5 classes.

GLASS EMBELLISHMENTSTue., Jul. 29; 6 - 9pmInstructor: carolyn o’hearnEmbellish your fused proj-ects using paints, enamels and glass powders, focus-ing on the use of line and texture.Prerequisite: Beginning Fusing. All materials provided. $90. 15% discount if you register for all 5 classes.

FRIT & POWDERWed., Jul. 30; 6 - 9pmInstructor: carolyn o’hearnAdd texture using glass frit and powders. Learn several options for tex-ture and fine detail.Prerequisite: Beginning Fusing. All materials provided. $90. 15% discount if you register for all 5 classes.

OPTIC EFFECTSThu., Jul. 31; 6 - 9pmInstructor: carolyn o’hearnCreate optic effects using fiber products, molds and kiln carving, using trans-parent glass to transmit light.Prerequisite: Beginning Fusing. All materials provided. $90. 15% discount if you register for all 5 classes.

NEW! DISPLACEMENT & COLOR IN KILN-FORMED GLASSTue., Aug. 12 & Wed., Aug. 13 6 - 9pm Instructor: roBIn kIttleson, VIsItInG InstructorUsing the principles of surface ten-sion and volume control we will cre-ate stunning one-of-a-kind bowls. By thoughtfully assembling intricate stacks of glass we will explore the concepts of color blending, dilution and movement of molten glass by al-lowing heat, gravity and surface ten-sion to do the work. Our first class will be devoted to covering technical details and creating our bowl blanks. Day two will address additional firing considerations, cold working and fin-ishing options.Prerequisite: Beginning Fusing. All materials provided except beads. $165.

CUSTOMIZING TECHNIQUESFri., Aug. 1; 6 - 9pmInstructor: carolyn o’hearnCustomize glass with text and prints – adding words and images to customize your project.Prerequisite: Beginning Fusing. All materials provided. $90. 15% discount if you register for all 5 classes.


STAINED GLASS FROM THE GROUND UPNEW! LEAD CAME METHOD OF STAINED GLASS2 classes (5 hours)Wed., Jun. 17 & 24; 6 - 8:30pmInstructor: may schultz-reedLearn the lead came method of stained glass construction through demonstra-tion and hands-on techniques. Cut, as-semble and grout a 12" x 12" piece of stained glass using lead channel, the method used in large stained glass con-struction. Choose a design from several different patterns.Prerequisite: Beginning Stained Glass or instructor approval. All materials provided. $135.

NEW! STAINED GLASS & METAL SCULPTURE (AGE 16 & UP) Sat., Aug. 2; 9am - 3pm Instructor: Jerry catanIa Using stained glass and metal, students will be able to fabricate one or two small sculptures. Introducing colored glass into a sculpture adds a light-filled dimension to your creations. Learn how to cut glass, use a welder and a plasma cutter. No experience required. All materials provided. $145.

BEGINNING COPPER FOIL STAINED GLASS WINDOW TECHNIQUES2 classes (5 hours)Sat., Jun. 14 & 21; 10am - 12:30pmOR Tue., Jul. 8 & 15; 6 - 8:30pmOR Sat., Aug. 9 & 16; 1 - 3:30pmInstructor: may schultz-reedLearn the copper foil stained glass meth-od used by Louis Comfort Tiffany Studios to create windows and lamps. The first Tuesday evening class will be a “quick learning class” to prepare you for cre-ating any leaded glass window. You will learn what all the tools are used for and practice each step: work surface, pat-tern prep, cutting, grinding, fitting, sol-dering joints and framing as well as pat-tern design tips to create a small leaded stained glass window. During the second and third class you will execute what you have learned and create a suncatcher. Choice of design from several different patterns.No experience required. All materials provided. $135.

MOSAIC GLASS STEPPING STONESat., Jun. 28; 6 - 9pmOR Sat., Jul. 26; 1 - 4pm Instructor: may schultz-reed

A fun, easy and rewarding project for be-ginners. Create a beautiful stained glass stepping stone for your garden. Learn to cut, adhere and grout as part of the mo-saic process. At the end of class, you will have finished pieces to take home.No experience required. All materials provided. $60

NEW! PICASIETTE MOSAIC PLANTER Mon. through Wed., Jul. 21, 22 & 23 6 - 9pm Instructor: carolyn o’hearn Using broken china, glass and other found objects we will decorate and grout a 17" terracotta pot for that favorite cor-ner of your home or garden. No experience required. Bring china, glass & found items suitable to break and mosaic. Some materials will be provided. $165.

INTERMEDIATE STAINED GLASSFri., Jul. 17 & Sat., Jul. 24; 6 - 8:30pmInstructor: may schultz-reedContinue your stained glass experience and improve your technique. Create an 11" x 14" panel by the end of class.Prerequisite: Beginning Stained Glass or instructor approval. All materials provided. $135.


JUST 4 TEENS (ages 12 - 19)

NEW! TEEN FUSING INTENSIVE I: FOCUS ON JEWELRY3 classes (6 hours)Wed. through Fri., Jun. 18, 19 & 20; 10am - noonInstructor: carolyn o’hearnDevelop basic glass shaping skills, focusing on compo-sition and texture. We will cover forming, firing, slump-ing, drilling and finishing a variety of different projects using specialty glass and decorative applications. Proj-ects will include pendants, bracelets, barrettes, pins and cuffs.No experience required. All materials provided. $130.

NEW! TEEN FUSING INTENSIVE II: FOCUS ON SCULPTURE3 classes (9 hours)Wed. through Fri., Jun. 18, 19 & 20; 1 - 4pmInstructor: Jerry catanIaIn this class we will cover planning for sculptural considerations specific to glass. We will shape, form and fire glass projects, drill and cut fired glass, and fabricate displays for the work using a selection of commercial and creative options. Students are en-couraged to bring found items, sketchbooks and their imagination. No experience required. All materials provided. $150.

NEW! STAINED GLASS SCULPTURE: TEEN WORKSHOPTue., Jun. 24; 9am - noonInstructor: Jerry catanIaTeens will make a small tabletop sculpture using stained glass, Styrofoam, and plaster. Using sheet Styrofoam as an armature, stu-dents will create a sculpture that incorpo-rates stained glass and allows light to pass through much like a stained glass window.No experience required. All materials provided. $75.

CREATIVE WELDING 1 Mon., Jun. 9, 16, 23 & 30; 6 - 9pm OR Tue., Jul. 8, 15, 22 & 29; 6 - 9pm OR Sat., Aug 9 & 16; 10am - 4pmInstructor: Josh andres This introduction to artistic welding and metal working includes safety in the stu-dio and how to handle the tools in order to cut, bend, hammer, torch and weld steel to create metal artwork. No experience required. All materials provided. $225

CREATIVE WELDING 2 Wednesdays, Aug. 6, 13, 20 & 27; 6 - 9pm Instructor: Josh andres This is a continuation of Creative Weld-ing 1. Students will develop intro skills in artistic welding and metalworking. Learn safety in the studio and how to handle the tools in order to cut, bend, hammer, torch and weld steel to create metal art-work. At the conclusion of this course, students may apply to rent studio time. Prerequisite: Creative Welding 1. All materials provided. $225

TORCH-WORKED METAL Sat., Jul. 19 & Sun., Jul. 20; 9am - 4pm John VanameronGen, VIsItInG Instructor Explore the use of an oxy-acetylene torch as an alternative to blacksmithing. Square and round bar stock (1/4" to 1⁄2") will be used to fabricate a project of your choice that falls within the scope and time frame of the class. This technique lends itself to vine-like forms. Racks, shelves, hooks, hangers, garden art, and sculpture are all possibilities. John will help you realize your individual piece. No experience required. All materials provided. $260

ARTISTIC METALWORKING

WELDED GARDEN TRELLIS Sat., Jul. 26; 10am - 4pm Instructor: Josh andres Create a beautiful, functional work of art in the form of a trellis for your garden or yard by using re-bar and found objects. You will cut, bend, weld and fabricate metal. Prerequisite: Creative Welding 1 or equivalent experience. All materials provided. Bring a lunch. $150


METAL JEWELRY

NEW! FUN WIRE EARRINGS Tue., Jul. 8; 5:30 - 7pm Instructor: tIna Walter “Wire” you waiting? Learn to make these fun, funky earrings! We’ll use copper wire, hammers, fire, possibly some beads – and your imagination to make unique jewelry. No experience required. All materials provided. $50.

COPPER CUFF BRACELET Fri., Jul. 25; 6 - 9pm Instructor: anGela caldWell Using copper tubing, create your own memory cuff by stamping or texturizing designs on metal. These bracelets make great gifts as you can personalize a mes-sage to the recipient by adding a special date or name. You learn how to anneal, hammer, texture, stamp, and form metal in this rewarding class.No experience required. All materials provided. $65.

COLORED PENCIL & COPPER JEWELRY Tue., Jul. 15; 5:30 - 7:30pm Instructor: tIna Walter Learn how to apply vivid, lovely colored pencil to copper! In this class you will learn simple techniques using materi-als such as copper sheet, sandpaper and gesso and of course color pencil, to cre-ate your own beautiful jewelry. No experience required. All materials provided. $65.

NEW! FUNKY HOOP EARRINGS Sun., Jul. 27; 2 - 5pm Instructor: anGela caldWell Make stylish hoop earrings out of copper tubing. Learn how to anneal, hammer, texture, shape and saw metal. There may be time to make two pairs of earrings in this fun workshop. No experience required. All materials provided. $65.

Gelatoworks & Fired Up! Did you know that every scoop helps support the Fired Up! after-school, teen glass program at Water Street Glass-works? That’s right – every scoop. And a FIRED UP! teen artist will scoop it for you because GelatoWorks is the job-skill training arm of Water Street Glass-works. Sweet! - a great tasting treat for a good cause. This award-winning art and entrepreneurial program cele-brates its 10th year in September 2014.

NEW! PEWTER CASTING IN CUTTLEFISH BONE Tue., Jul. 22; 5:30 - 7pm Instructor: tIna Walter Try the ancient art of metal casting! This is easier than it sounds - using cuttlebone, sand and some pewter, you will carve a mold and pour molten pewter to make your own charm or pendant. No experience required. All materials provided. $60.


STUDIO RENTALREGISTRATION IS OPEN AND ONGOINGAvailable rental times for the Fusing, Stained

Glass, Flameworking and Metal Studios starting June 1 by appointment, except when a

class is scheduled.

Please call the Studio at 269-925-1944 or email [email protected] to sign up

for a time slot. Sign up is required no less than one day prior. This is not a drop-in open studio.

PAYMENT: Due upon sign up.

FUSING STUDIO RENTAL In order to use the studio, you must have

completed Beginning Fused Glass and be age 12 and older and have faculty approval. There is no formal instruction during studio rental. Bring your own supplies, use our tools and leave your projects to be fired. We’ll make it easy for you!

$10 per hour.

STAINED GLASS STUDIO RENTAL In order to use the studio you must have

completed a Stained Glass class and be 12 and older or have faculty approval. There is

no formal instruction during studio rental. You can rent studio time and work on your project

independently using our tools. You must supply your own glass, lead, copper foil and zinc.

$10 per hour.

FLAMEWORKING STUDIO RENTALFlameworking studio rental hours are available

to students (12 & up) who have successfully comleted Flameworking 2. Tools and glass

are included. There is no formal instruction during studio rental. $12 per hour for Hot Head torch.

$15 per hour for Minor torch. Make arrangements in advance to use a Minor torch.

METAL STUDIO RENTALIn order to use the studio you must have

completed Creative Welding 1 and 2 and have a good understanding of how to safely operate

equipment on your own. There is no formal instruction during studio rental. You must supply

your own metal. $15 per hour.

CLASS REGISTRATION INFORMATION

REGISTRATION IS OPEN AND ONGOINGAll courses require pre-registration and are based on Eastern Standard Time.

OFFICE HOURS:Tue. - Fri., 10am - 5pm

Sat., Noon - 4pm

Sun. & Mon. - CLOSED

REGISTER: By phone (269) 925-5555 or in person during office hours. We do not accept online registrations or email registrations for classes at this time.PAYMENT: Due no more than 5 days after registration and secures your place in class. Payments must be made through the office. (Instructors are not responsible for accepting payments).We accept Visa, Master Card, cash or check made payable to:

Water Street Glassworks 140 Water Street

Benton Harbor, MI 49023CANCELLATION: Refunds given up to ONE WEEK prior to the first class only. PARKING: Parking and entrance to studios are in back of the building.

SPECIAL NOTICES:• Future prices are subject to change due to

fluctuations in utility prices.• We reserve the right to cancel, reschedule or

adjust class levels according to demand. You will be sent a confirmation once enrollment requirements are met or if a class is cancelled.

• Your payment is held until enrollment is met. If a class is cancelled your payment will be returned or shredded.

• All students must sign a liability waiver on the first day of class.

CLASS SAFETY REQUIREMENTSThe following safety precautions apply to all artists and students in all Water Street Glassworks classes and studios, regardless of experience:

• Protective eyewear is required and provided. Prescription eyeglasses are acceptable.

• Wear only non-flammable fabrics; 100% cotton is recommended.

• Long pants/jeans are required. No shorts.

• Wear long-sleeved shirts or short sleeves with arm protection. Kevlar sleeves are provided.

• Wear closed-toe, non-skid shoes and socks. No sandals.

• No jewelry or acrylic nails allowed.

• Long hair must be tied back.

GLASSBLOWING 1This hands-on course introduces the art of glassblowing to the beginner. Learn skills and techniques for manipulating molten hot glass into vessels. Lectures and demonstrations augment studio in-struction. You will work in teams of two, because good teamwork is an import-ant aspect of an efficient and safe glass studio. FOUR-WEEK COURSE: Mon., Sept. 8, 15, 22 & 29, 6-8:30pmWEEKEND WORKSHOP: Sat. & Sun., Sept. 13 & 14, 9am - 2pmInstructor: Jerry catanIa. No experience required. All materials provided. $250.Additional Glassblowing classes will be listed in the Fall 2014 schedule.

FALL PREVIEWSCULPTURE FOR THE GARDEN: WEEKEND WORKSHOPCreate your own ladle-cast glass and forged/fabricated metal sculptures for the garden in this intensive weekend workshop. Start by learning how to ladle molten glass into sand molds and move on to metal forging and welding. Expect to complete one or two garden sculp-tures by the end of the weekend. Fri., Sept. 19, 5 - 8pm; Sat., Sept. 20, 10am - 4pm; Sun., Sept. 21, 10am - 4pmInstructors: Jerry catanIa & lou mark. No experience required. Bring a sketchbook. Dress for mess! $290.

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