Learn about all the cool things you can do with glass when it is cold!

Sandblasting * Stained Glass * Painting on Glass * Glass Cutting Boot Camp

 

Beginning Stained Glass - Copper Foil technique

Session 1 (Malory): Sept 15, Oct. 20, Nov. 17, Dec 15;  6:00-9:00 pm-$205

Session 2 (Carol): October 22 & 29, November 5 & 12; 4:00-7:00 pm-$205  - This session is full, please sign up here for the waitlist

Explore the art of copper foil stained glass in this four-week beginner class. You will learn the basics of pattern design, glass cutting, grinding, foiling, soldering and finishing. Class fees cover

  • All materials needed for a roughly 12” x 12” window including glass, solder, and copper foil
  • Access to hundreds of stained glass designs
  • Use of BCGC tools. If you have your own, you are welcome to bring them.
  • 12 hours of instruction. Some outside of class time work is expected.

Students are welcome to come in to work on their project during BCGC’s normal open hours or at a time arranged with instructor.

  • Ages: 16 and up
  • Tuition: $205
  • Prerequisite: None
  • Instructor: Malory Owens or Carol Hedin

To register for the waitlist, please fill out the Registration Form

Intermediate Stained Glass - Copper Foil technique

Four Thursdays, November 2, 9, 16, 30; 6:00-9:00 pm-  This session is full, please sign up here for the waitlist

Learn to take your stained glass to the next level with embellishments! In this class, we'll discuss using bevels/gems, and creating pressed pieces to elevate your panel. Add interest with decorative foiling and soldering techniques. Students will get to make a piece of their choosing incorporating the skills learned. This is a combination of explanation, demonstration and hands-on work. Students are expected to come in outside of class time to work on their projects.
  • Ages: 16 and up
  • Tuition: $205
  • Prerequisite: Beginning Stained Glass or permission of the instructor
  • Instructor: Courtney Hallows

To register for the waitlist, please fill out the Registration Form.

Intro to Sandblasting Glass

This workshops is not currently being offered, but please fill out our form let us know if you would be interested and we will contact you when we run them again

Students will learn the basics of how a sandblaster works, different masking materials, and a variety of blasting techniques. We will cover how to apply masking materials to flat and non flat surfaces. Students will hand cut a design into the masking material of their choice to create a flat  6" x 6" glass project.

Once a student has completed the course they will be cleared to rent the sandblaster for their own projects.

  • Class limit: 8 students
  • Ages: 16 and up
  • Tuition: $55
  • Prerequisite: None. 
  • Instructor: Abby Gitlitz

Painting on Glass

4 week class. This workshops is not currently being offered, but please fill out our form let us know if you would be interested and we will contact you when we run them again

In this class you will learn to cut an arched piece of glass, paint on the glass using the grisaille technique (grey tonal painting), and to frame and hang the piece using came and solder.  Please come to first class with a prepared sketch or reference fitting a 5x7" arched format, or the instructor will be prepared with her favorite content to share- bees, snakes, and birds.

  • Class limit: 10 students
  • Ages: 16 and up
  • Tuition: $99
  • Prerequisite: none
  • Instructor: Christy Wiesenhahn

Glass Cutting Boot Camp

This workshops is not currently being offered, but please fill out our form let us know if you would be interested and we will contact you when we run them again

Have you always wanted to cut your own glass for mosaic, stained glass or a fused glass project but found that the glass just cracks each time you try? Or do you just need to know what that one cut always breaks where you don't want.  You need glass cutting boot camp! In this intensive one day class you will learn the basics of glass cutting including do's and don't's and tricks of the trade. At the end of this class you will feel confident to cut any shape you want. We will primarily work with clear and cut, cut, cut! We will not be making any projects in this class, though you are welcome to bring glass of your own to cut as well.

  • Class limit: 6 students/6 family units
  • Ages: 16 and up
  • Tuition: $65
  • Prerequisite: none  
  • Instructor: Abby Gitlitz

Cancellation policy: If you need to cancel please email us and let us know. If you have to cancel last minute, call or text (812)345-2470.

All classes have a non refundable $10 processing fee.
We do not offer cash refund for cancelled classes. Cancellations will receive a credit for BCGC (good for classes, events, and our gallery) if cancellation is received within 48 hours of the scheduled first class.
A credit of 50% of class tuition will be issued if cancellation happens within 48 hours of the class. 

No credit is issued if you are a now show.

If BCGC cancels a class you will be issued a full refund.