{"title":"Skill Builder Classes","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"skill-builder-class-stepping-stone-july-15","title":"Skill Builder Class: Stepping Stone July 15","description":"\u003cp\u003e Skill Builder Class: Concrete Stepping Stone with Red Veilleux \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(136, 68, 68);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvanced Beginner+\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWednesday July 15, 12:00-4:00pm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Must have experience cutting glass. Email Liz B about a quick lesson before class! glassacademy@stainedglassexpress.com\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eYou must purchase a mold to use for this class; when you add one to your cart along with the class, you will get 20% off the mold, and we will hold it for you until the day of class (select Pickup In Store). The mold is reusable for your future projects!  We carry a 12\" \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.stainedglassexpress.com\/products\/12-hexagon-mosaic-form\" title=\"Hexagon stepping stone mold\"\u003ehexagon\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.stainedglassexpress.com\/products\/mosiac-form-12-rd\" title=\"Round stepping stone mold\"\u003ecircle\u003c\/a\u003e, or square, or a \u003ca title=\"Smaller Stepping Stone Mold\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stainedglassexpress.com\/products\/square-mosaic-form-8-inch\"\u003esmaller square\u003c\/a\u003e if the large size seems overwhelming to you!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eA fun summer project that will look great in your garden or walkway. Instructor Red Veilleux will show you how to lay out your design, mix and pour the concrete, and remove the stone from the mold. Create a unique stepping stone that will last a long time in your garden, and go home and make more!  Be sure to come with ideas of what design you want to make.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e$60 per person includes the concrete and access to our extensive scrap glass collection to create your design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo register for a class, a 50% deposit is required to hold your spot. \u003cspan style=\"color: #3366ff;\"\u003eDeposits are refundable or transferable to another class up to 7 days before the class starts\u003c\/span\u003e. Remainder of payment can be made on the day of the class.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"event-description\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e*\u003cstrong\u003eIMPORTANT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: For Class Policies click \u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.stainedglassexpress.com\/pages\/glass-academy-policies\"\u003eHere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/stainedglassexpress.com\/skins\/common\/images\/Class%20Policies.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Glass Academy","offers":[{"title":"Full Payment","offer_id":45473397539118,"sku":"CSSBSS","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Deposit","offer_id":45352203518254,"sku":"CSSBSS","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0681\/9781\/0478\/files\/Fun_Day_Out_Stepping_Stone_Aug_8_-_Stained_Glass_Express_-4986899.jpg?v=1729925891"},{"product_id":"class-introduction-to-lead-came","title":"Beginner\/Intermediate Lead Came","description":"\u003cp\u003eBeginner\/Intermediate Lead Came Class with Reilly Burgess\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5-Week Class\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003esee dates in drop-down menu\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstructor Reilly Burgess will show you how to pull, cut and manipulate lead came in the traditional technique of stained glass construction. Great for framing larger pieces, or for those interested in the aesthetics of leaded work and\/or restoration.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeginners:\u003c\/strong\u003e You are \u003cu\u003eexpected to have experience cutting glass and fitting it to a pattern, as well as working with a soldering iron and solder\u003c\/u\u003e.  \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eYou'll complete the pattern shown in the photos. Reilly will get you started cutting your glass during the first class, and ideally you'll have the full pattern cut by the start of the second session. (Note: the technique is slightly different from cutting for copper foil. Reilly recommends using familiar glass that you'll feel comfortable cutting.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntermediate:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eStudents with experience in lead came are invited to come with your own pattern. After enrolling, you can email it to Liz B at glassacademy@stainedglassexpress.com to run it by Reilly for approval.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStained Glass Express will provide\u003c\/b\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2 copies of full-sized Patterns (for beginners)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse of our soldering irons and other tools\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRubber gloves, putty, whiting powder, and ceiling tile board for pinning\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuild membership for the duration of class includes: cubby storage space, 20% store discount, attendance at Tuesday evening Guild Night, and independent use of the classroom during store hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eYou Will Bring or Buy:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e60\/40 Solder\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlux\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eglass, tacks, and lead came (For evening classes, the store will stay open a little late on the day you'll buy lead, and Reilly will help you shop for what you need.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour own scoring device and soldering iron if you prefer them\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eone N95 mask if you have concerns about soldering vapors or whiting powder\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"detail-item\"\u003eTo register for a class, a 50% deposit is required to hold your spot. The remainder of payment is required on the first day of class.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"detail-item\"\u003eIf you are a Glass Teacher looking to bring Lead Came to your Classroom, you can register tuition-free.  Contact Liz B with questions: glassacademy@stainedglassexpress.com\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"detail-item\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"detail-item\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"detail-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"event-description\"\u003e*\u003cstrong\u003eIMPORTANT\u003c\/strong\u003e: For Class Policies click \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.stainedglassexpress.com\/pages\/glass-academy-policies\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/stainedglassexpress.com\/skins\/common\/images\/Class%20Policies.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e:\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Glass Academy","offers":[{"title":"Full Payment \/ Mondays starting July 13 5:30-8:30pm","offer_id":52047159951662,"sku":"CSLEAD713","price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Full Payment \/ Tuesdays starting Sept 8 2:00-5:00pm","offer_id":52190771282222,"sku":"CSLEAD98","price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Deposit \/ Mondays starting July 13 5:30-8:30pm","offer_id":52047159984430,"sku":"CSLEAD713","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Deposit \/ Tuesdays starting Sept 8 2:00-5:00pm","offer_id":52190771314990,"sku":"CSLEAD98","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0681\/9781\/0478\/files\/Class_Introduction_to_Lead_Came_-_Stained_Glass_Express_-4985419.png?v=1729922164"},{"product_id":"guild-member","title":"Guild Membership","description":"\u003cp\u003eDo you already have experience in stained glass, fusing, flameworking, or mosaics and need a space to create or finish a project? Come join the Guild! Our classroom offers large working spaces and equipment such as grinders and soldering irons to work on your projects. You can join for a month at a time. The fee allows you to come in during store hours and work on your project Monday through Saturday, provided no class is in session (although we can usually find room for you!) You also have use of the grinders and other equipment in the room as long as you have been trained in the proper use of it. You'll get a cubby space to store your materials and a 20% store discount while you're enrolled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll Guild members can stay after-hours on Tuesday nights\u003c\/strong\u003e to work on whatever your heart desires!  A knowledgeable guide (a Guild Guide!) will be on hand to offer support.  Most Tuesdays, Pam Wilcox will be guiding Guild Night, but other teachers with different areas of specialty will also make an appearance, and special topics will be scheduled.  Keep an eye on the \u003ca title=\"Glass Academy Calendar\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stainedglassexpress.com\/pages\/the-glass-academy\"\u003ecalendar\u003c\/a\u003e and sign up for Guild when a skill you want to focus on is scheduled!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile a Guild member, you'll receive a 20% discount on purchases in the store (excluding sale items, gallery pieces, classes, labor and grinders, and other things marked \"no further discount\". Discount can't be combined with other coupons and discounts, but you'll always get the better price).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMembership starts on the date of full payment and goes for approx. 30 days. Renewal extends your enrollment from the prior end date, not date of payment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIs a month-long commitment not for you?  Would you rather just come on the days the Guild Guide is speaking your language?  We have options!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne Night Guild Fee:\u003c\/strong\u003e $20 for one Tuesday; that covers the regular classroom day rate (usually $10) and the additional time with a guild guide 5:30-8pm.  (pay when you get here)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne Night Flame Fee:\u003c\/strong\u003e $35. 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You will bring the six individual panels to class where Wanda will guide you through soldering them together to form the lampshade. She will also teach you to use reinforcing strip on the sides and top of your lampshade, and how to attach the cap. Stop in to pick up a copy of a \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Free Lamp Pattern\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0681\/9781\/0478\/files\/doc01644020250527105545.pdf?v=1748367197\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esimple pattern\u003c\/a\u003e and instructions (you may use any pattern you choose as long as you will have the vase cap to match the size.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eStained Glass Express provides:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eboth copper and braided reinforcing strip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecopy of simple pattern if desired\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003euse of our tools (soldering iron), flux, flux brush, flux cleaner, black patina if needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003eItems to bring with you to class\u003c\/u\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe six soldered panels. 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Let us know in advance if you need help with this.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003erags or old towels to clean your finished shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis method of attaching a vase cap needs a lamp base with a \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"lamp harp\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stainedglassexpress.com\/products\/7-harp-heavyweight\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eharp\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"lamp finial\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stainedglassexpress.com\/products\/1-1-4-inch-finial\" target=\"_blank\"\u003efinial\u003c\/a\u003e. We have \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.stainedglassexpress.com\/collections\/lamp-bases\" title=\"Lamp Bases\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecomplete lamp bases\u003c\/a\u003e available in the store, as well as harps, finials, and any other parts you may need if you're assembling your own base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLiz B is here if you have any questions! glassacademy@stainedglassexpress.com\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"detail-item\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"detail-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"event-description\"\u003e*IMPORTANT: For Class Policies click \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Glass Academy Policies\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stainedglassexpress.com\/pages\/glass-academy-policies\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHERE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"detail-item\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Glass Academy","offers":[{"title":"Full Payment","offer_id":50417542955310,"sku":"CSSBLAMP","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Deposit","offer_id":50417542988078,"sku":"CSSBLAMP","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0681\/9781\/0478\/files\/Six_Panel_Lamp_Liz_B.jpg?v=1771341567"},{"product_id":"refresher-workshop-stained-glass-august-1","title":"Refresher Workshop- Stained Glass (Advanced Beginner\/Intermediate) August 1","description":"\u003cp\u003eStained Glass \u003cstrong\u003eRefresher\u003c\/strong\u003e Workshop with Carmela Patriotti\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSaturday, August 1 10:00-2:30pm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHave you just finished a Beginner Stained Glass class but feel like you could use one more day of support? Perhaps you've been out of the habit of stained glass for a while and want to get back into it, but need some help bringing back that \"muscle memory\" for technique. This is the class for you!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarmela will start at 10:00am with cutting, grinding, and fitting glass pattern pieces. At 12:00 she'll be starting the foiling and soldering instruction. Keep in mind that Carmela will not be teaching a beginner class! This class is for people who have done stained glass before and just need to \"refresh\" their memory.  Carmela is there to answer your questions, demonstrate techniques you want to see close up, and give suggestions for your artistic process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat We Will Provide:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Patchwork Heart pattern: Click \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Patchwork heart free pattern\" href=\"https:\/\/delivery.shopifyapps.com\/-\/58b05d2928c86449\/ba309de0e164d92f\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"\/store\/skin1\/images\/patterns\/IKPAT%20154%20PATTERN.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e to download. (We will not be doing the decorative wire work as shown, but if you want to add filligree we can help with that!)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTools, including soldering iron, grozers, running pliers, nippers, and grinders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall amounts of patina and polishing compound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlan to Bring or Buy\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGlass\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSolder\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlux\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCopper Foil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2 medium rings for hanging\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003eIf you \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eonly\u003c\/span\u003e want support with cutting and grinding your glass, come at \u003cstrong\u003e10:00am: $28\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003eIf you plan to have the glass cut and ready to foil, and \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eonly\u003c\/span\u003e want support foiling and soldering, come at \u003cstrong\u003e12:00pm: $28\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003eIf you want \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eboth\u003c\/span\u003e sessions of the class, plan to be here 10:00-2:30!\u003cstrong\u003e  $50\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"detail-item\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e*Important: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eFor\u003c\/span\u003e Class Policies click \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.stainedglassexpress.com\/pages\/glass-academy-policies\" title=\"Glass Academy Policies\"\u003eHere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"detail-item\"\u003eNote: Because of the options available for this class, full payment (either $28 or $50) is required to hold your spot.  No refunds or transfers for cancellations after July 25. \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Glass Academy","offers":[{"title":"Whole Class","offer_id":45352198635822,"sku":"CSFNOSGRE","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Half Class am-cutting\/grinding","offer_id":45473374994734,"sku":"CSFNOSGREAM","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Half Class pm-foiling\/soldering","offer_id":52154105790766,"sku":"CSFNOSGREPM","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0681\/9781\/0478\/files\/Class_Stained_Glass_Refresher_Workshop_Advanced_Beginner-Intermediate_April_22_-_Stained_Glass_Express_-4985429.jpg?v=1729922192"},{"product_id":"flameworking-201","title":"Flameworking 201 Series","description":"\u003cp\u003eWednesdays, July 22-August 12\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5:00-8:00pm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have taken Flameworking 101 here and\/or are certified on the torch in our flameroom, it's time to up your game! (Not certified in our flameroom? Take \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.stainedglassexpress.com\/collections\/multi-week-classes\/products\/class-flameworking-101\" title=\"Flameworking 101\"\u003eFlame101,\u003c\/a\u003e or email us to schedule an appointment if you already have torch experience.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEd Hastings will be teaching \u003cstrong\u003eFlameworking 201: Beyond the Mandrel!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSession 1:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDangly Things!\u003c\/strong\u003e Learn to work off-mandrel to create multiple types of bails, which bridges into learning pendants and icicles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSession 2: Implosions (Marbles)\u003c\/strong\u003e--Bring a design to life inside the glass!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSession 3: Small Sculptures\u003c\/strong\u003e. Start with something simple like a fish or dolphin, then explore what the glass can do!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSession 4: Using a blow pipe \u003c\/strong\u003eto create hollows!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlan to bring or buy your own glass; you'll need at least four rods (about 1\/4lb) of clear or transparent glass, and some opal colors to play with. \u003cspan\u003eYou'll be using 104COE glass in class, but the skills should transfer easily to 33COE! \u003c\/span\u003e Bring your own glasses and tools if you have them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 50% deposit is required to hold your space in this class (Refundable if you have to cancel at least 7 days before the class.) Min 4, Max 6 students\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmail glassacademy@stainedglassexpress.com with any questions!  Please read our Glass Academy Policies \u003ca title=\"Glass Academy Policies\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stainedglassexpress.com\/pages\/glass-academy-policies\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Glass Academy","offers":[{"title":"Full Payment","offer_id":48381950198062,"sku":"CSFW201","price":160.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Deposit","offer_id":48381950230830,"sku":"CSFW201","price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0681\/9781\/0478\/files\/Flameworking_201_Series_-_Stained_Glass_Express_-4986588.png?v=1729925068"},{"product_id":"skill-builder-class-stained-glass-kaleidoscope","title":"Skill-Builder Class: Stained Glass Kaleidoscope Sept. 5","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCreate your own Kaleidoscope with Wanda Shorty \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eIntermediate +\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eSaturday, September 5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e1:00-5:00pm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e Must have experience foiling and soldering.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eStained Glass Express provides:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003euse of our tools (soldering iron, cutter\/grinder if needed), flux, flux brush, flux cleaner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etriangular eye-piece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecopper foil and patina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebeads and small scrap glass for the image disk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003eItems to bring with you to class\u003c\/u\u003e: (\u003cem\u003eLinked items can be purchased for 20% off in preparation for this class. Add them to your order when buying the class and get 20% off automatically.  Select Pick Up In Store and we'll hang onto them for you until class. Or purchase on the day of class!\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe three cut rectangles, 1 1\/8\" x 8\" . \u003cem\u003eThese pieces should be very precisely cut.\u003c\/em\u003e (Feel free to wait until you get to our classroom to use our strip cutter if you'd like!) 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This is the class for you!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstructor Bobby Psenka will show you how get your idea out of your head and put it on paper.  You'll use pattern paper and pencil to sketch, measure, trace, erase!, and finalize a pattern of your own design.  By midway through the second class you could be ready to start working with your pattern, or you might spend all three classes working on a really detailed design!  Important design concepts such as hinge points, framing, and layout, symmetry, design, shapes, support, and hanging will be discussed, and bring your questions!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease do not bring an existing pattern or photo of an existing stained glass piece to copy.  We respect copyright and protect artists' hard work in developing and distributing their original patterns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStained Glass Express will provide\u003c\/b\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePattern paper, contact paper, squares and rulers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse of our scoring tools, soldering irons, and other tools and equipment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuild membership for the duration of class includes: cubby storage space, 20% store discount, attendance at Tuesday evening Guild Night, and independent use of the classroom during store hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlan to Bring or Buy:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInspiration! You must have an idea of what you want to create! (Printouts are a good idea.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour favorite pencil or pen for drawing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGlass, Foil, Solder, Flux, and any other materials needed to bring your pattern to life!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour own scoring device and soldering iron if you prefer them\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClass one:\u003c\/strong\u003e Discussion, exploration of tools, begin work on pattern creation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClass Two:\u003c\/strong\u003e Examine pattern and make any tweaks, then get to work!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClass Three:\u003c\/strong\u003e We don't expect that you will finish your stained glass piece by the end of a third week, but the third class gives you an opportunity to workshop your design with Bobby's support.  We hope you'll share your finished original works when they are done!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"detail-item\"\u003e$98 per person. To register for a class, a 50% deposit is required to hold your spot. The remainder of payment is required on the first day of class.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"detail-item\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"detail-item\"\u003eContact Liz B with questions: glassacademy@stainedglassexpress.com\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"detail-item\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"detail-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"event-description\"\u003e*\u003cstrong\u003eIMPORTANT\u003c\/strong\u003e: For Class Policies click \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stainedglassexpress.com\/pages\/glass-academy-policies\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/stainedglassexpress.com\/skins\/common\/images\/Class%20Policies.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e:\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Glass Academy","offers":[{"title":"Full Payment","offer_id":52197086363950,"sku":"CSSBPM","price":98.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Deposit","offer_id":52197086429486,"sku":"CSSBPM","price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0681\/9781\/0478\/files\/IMG_0760.jpg?v=1781380083"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.stainedglassexpress.com\/collections\/skill-builder-classes.oembed?page=8","provider":"Stained Glass Express ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}