No workshop scheduled at this time. Let us know if you are interested.
Learn how to make your own "fossils" in glass! In this fun 2 hour class, you will learn how to apply glass powders to organic materials and fire them in the kiln to make a fossil impression. Finished project will be a 5" square fossil panel. If you have a favorite plant you would like to use, flatten it out before class. A variety of plants and flowers will be provided to use if you don't have your own.
Class size: 6 students/6 family units
Ages: 18 and up
Tuition: $65
Prerequisite: none
Instructor: Anne Brahaum
Glass Enamel Pour
No workshop scheduled at this time. Let us know if you are interested.
This class is the glass version of the currently popular acrylic pour painting technique. In this fun 3 hour class, you will get to play with enamel paints and learn different techniques for creating galaxy-like effects on fused glass. We will be using non-toxic and food safe enamel paints designed for enamel pours.
During this 1 day class you will learn how to perform enamel pours using different techniques to achieve varied effects. You will create two 5x5” poured test tiles with the techniques of your choice. We will fuse and slump it for you and it will be ready to pick up in about a week.
Class size: 6 students/6 family units
Ages: 8 and up (children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult)
Tuition: $69
Prerequisite: none
Instructor: Anne Brahaum
Kiln Carved Plate
No workshop scheduled at this time. Let us know if you are interested.
“Kilncarving” is a process used in kiln formed glass that produces glass with a 3 dimensional relief, textured, or sculpted appearance. To produce kiln carved glass a design is carved into ceramic fiber paper, glass is stacked on top, and the piece is fired in a kiln. The result of kiln heat and glass viscosity produces a glass piece with a “carved” underside that takes on the pattern and relief of the ceramic fiber paper.
During this 1 day class you will learn basic kilncarving techniques, how temperature and glass types affect kiln carved outcomes, and design your own 8” kiln carved plate. We will fuse and slump it for you and it will be ready to pick up in about a week.
Class limit: 6 students/6 family units
Ages: 16 and up
Tuition: $65
Prerequisite: none
Instructor: Anne Brahaum
Fusing 201
No workshop scheduled at this time. Let us know if you are interested.
Students will build on their previous fusing skills to make more complex fused glass art pieces. Expand your knowledge of fused glass and learn about dilution, inclusions, reactions and various construction methods.
Throughout the sessions, we will work on: expanding your cutting skills with circles, strips and squares; designing your own art glass sheets to use as inclusions; color theory and dilution in glass; and on-edge construction basics.
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Class limit: - 8 students
Ages: 16 and up
Tuition: $180
Prerequisite: Fusing 101
Instructor: Anne Brahaum
Chemical Reactions in Glass 
No workshop scheduled at this time. Let us know if you are interested.
This beginning class in fused glass chemical reactions will introduce you to:
- The chemical composition of different Bullseye glasses
- How the chemicals in certain glasses react to each other when fired in the kiln
- What reactions to expect when combining different glasses
- What factors contribute to the intensity of chemical reactions
- The inclusion of metals for different reactions
After learning about the chemical reaction possibilities, students will design 4 different 4.5” tiles using reactions of their choice.
Class limit: 8 students
Ages: 8 and up
Tuition: $70
Prerequisite: none
Instructor: Anne Brahaum
Fused Mosaic Plate
No workshop scheduled at this time. Let us know if you are interested.
Come create a beautiful mosaic plate. Colors can be random or you can choose a complimentary color palate. We can help you with this and show you palate choices. No previous cutting skills are needed. In 10 minutes or less we will have you cutting straight lines like a pro. The spaces in-between the squares and rectangles are filled with glass powder frit. It has a resemblance to grout. After your piece is fused, we will slump (bend) it into a plate shape. The size will be a 8 inch square.
Class size: 8 students
Ages: 8 and up (children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult)
Tuition: $69
Prerequisite: none
Instructor: Erin Cerwinske
Fused Glass Picture Frames
No workshop scheduled at this time. Let us know if you are interested.
Make and amazing keepsake picture frame for you or a loved one this holiday season. Interior of frames measure 4" x 6".
Class size: 10 students
Ages: 8 and up (children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult)
Tuition: $69
Prerequisite: none
Instructor: Erin Cerwinske
Galentine's Day Fusing Party 
No workshop scheduled at this time. Let us know if you are interested.
In the words of Leslie Knope, “What is Galentine’s Day? Only the best day of the year! Every February 13th, my lady friends and I leave our husbands and boyfriends at home and just come kick it breakfast style. Ladies celebrating ladies.”
So this February 13th, grab your best gal pals, make waffles at home or head out for breakfast for dinner first, and then stop by BCGC to celebrate friendships and catch up while creating a one of a kind heart themed collage piece. The fused glass art will be 7.5 X 7.5”, and participants will learn basic cutting skills while also playing with Frits, powders, Glassline paint pens, and copper metal.
Class limit: 8 students
Ages: 16 and up
Tuition: $49
Prerequisite: None
Instructor: Erin Cerwinske
Fused Glass Snowflakes
No workshop scheduled at this time. Let us know if you are interested.
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow! Come sun, snow, rain, or shine, we can make our own snow for winter. We will provide a palate of snow flake pieces, some sample patterns and all the tools you need to make one large or three small fused glass snowflakes.
Class limit: - 8 students
Ages: 8 and up (children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult)
Tuition: $49
Prerequisite: none
Instructor: Abby Gitlitz
Dichroic Glass Jewelry Workshop
No workshop scheduled at this time. Let us know if you are interested.
Whether new to glass or interested in expanding your jewelry creating potential, this 4-hour workshop will teach you how to cut and use 4 different techniques with specialty Dichroic glass to create 3 unique pendants, a pair of earrings and give you the time to work through your designs and techniques.
We will introduce you to the use of transparent and opaque glass and color harmonies, the special considerations and possibilities of using Dichroic glass,
We will fuse your pieces according to your choice of texture and finish them with silver or gold-plated findings. Your work will be ready for pick up in one week at the BCGC.
No previous experience is necessary.
Class size: 8 students
Ages: 8 and up (children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult)
Tuition: $99 (includes Dichroic glass, silver leaf, silver or gold-plated findings)
Prerequisite:None
Instructor: Michal Ann Carley
Cancellation policy: If you need to cancel please call or text (812)345-2470. A refunds of credit for BCGC (good for classes, events, and our gallery) will be given if cancellation is received within 24 hours of the scheduled first class. A refund credit of 50% of class tuition will be issued if cancellation happens within 24 hours of the class. No refund will be issued if you are a no show.
