Tuesday and Saturday Morning Workshops

LightGarden offers workshops Tuesday and Saturday mornings from 10am-12pm. We feature a different project every week or you may bring one of your own. Get together with glass friends and create something special! The cost of the workshop is $10 and covers the use of all tools. Bring your own supplies. Please call to register so we'll have room for everyone!

Class Descriptions

Saturday October 25th    8am - 5pm Class starts at 10:00am at The Bead Patch in Roseburg. Car pool opportunities are available. We leave Medford at 8:00am and arrive in Roseburg in plenty of time for class. Be sure to bring a sack lunch. The first session runs from 10am to noon. During the lunch break, jewelry designer Eileen Paul will show us many styles of beads and original jewelry, The second session runs from 12:45pm-2:45pm. We should arrive back in Medford by 5pm. It's an amazing chance to try your skill at working with a torch for a small investment in time and money. Email to sign up for future classes. Click here to sign up now!

Bead making field trips to the Bead Patch in Roseburg Join our field trips to The Bead Patch and take a class from Eileen Paul. $50 for 4 hours is a great price! All supplies are included.

Email to sign up now! Jessy@LightGarden.net

Glass Fusing: Jewelry November 1st One Saturday Afternoon 2-5pm Grab attention with beautiful dichroic glass jewelry you make yourself! Cabochons for necklaces or earrings; they all will dazzle your friends! Compatible glass and dichroic glass is included. $55

Glass Fusing: Basics November 8th & 15th Two Saturday Afternoons 2-5pm Everything you need to know to get started in glass fusing. You will make two projects in two weeks; a fused glass tile and a slumped dish. You will also learn what all those confusing numbers mean (90? 96? 104?) and why it's SO important that you know! Tools, supplies and glass are furnished. $65

Email to sign up now! Jessy@LightGarden.net

Decorating Fused Glass November 22nd One Saturday Afternoon 2:00-5:00pm An information packed 3 hour class covering photo fusing and stamping on glass with frits and micas. Learn new easy techniques for decorating fused glass. Drop off photo before class. $45 plus glass for project. Email to sign up now!Jessy@LightGarden.net

Stained Glass Snowflakes One Saturday Afternoon December 6th 2:00-5:00pm These dazzling snowflakes light up a room with holiday spirit! Constructed of all bevels and glass nuggets, these are quick to make for holiday gifts. Make as many as you have time for. Beginning Stained Glass is a prerequisite. $20 plus supplies. Email to sign up now! Jessy@LightGarden.net

Email to sign up for the next free class! Jessy@LightGarden.net

FREE WORKSHOP: Making the most of your Morton Portable Glass Shop One Saturday Morning 10:30am Whether you own a Morton Portable Glass Shop or you're interested in learning the secret to making perfect strips, squares and geometric shapes we have a great FREE workshop for you. We can show you how easy it is to set up your board and be on your way to precision cutting for all your glass working needs. Great for fused glass projects, lamp panels and stained glass boxes when it's SO important that all your pieces are exactly the same size. Call or email to reserve your space. Space is limited.

Introduction to Mosaics Two Saturday Afternoons 2-5pm Learn speedy ways to make lots of tiles from your scrap glass, several techniques for applying mosaics to different surfaces and complete a 10" bird bath/ feeder for your garden. There are several patterns to choose from. The $55 class fee includes all materials and tools - all you buy is the glass. Email to sign up for future classes. Jessy@LightGarden.net

Fused Glass Wind Chimes Two Saturday Afternoons 2-5pm Let your creativity run wild on these fun, easy projects. Learn to cut circles and use wire inclusions. Come prepared to have a great time! $35 plus glass. Email to sign up now! Jessy@LightGarden.net

New Class! Introduction to ART CLAY One Saturday - 10am-5pm Spring 2009 Email to sign up now! Jessy@LightGarden.net

Wendy Hoffman, an accredited ART CLAY instructor from Brownsville, Oregon, is coming to LightGarden to teach us how to make beautiful jewelry out of silver ART CLAY! Each student will leave the class with 3 finished pieces: a molded pendant, a leaf pendant and a pair of earrings. You will learn to finish your pieces by firing them with a torch. The cost for the class is $135 per student and includes all materials and use of tools. Sign up today because this class is going to fill up fast!

Beginning Stained Glass September 27th - October 25th Five Saturday Afternoons 2-5pm Learn everything you need to know to complete a beautiful copper foil technique window. This five week course gives you the time and practice needed to feel confident about your work. Tools and materials are provided - all you buy is the glass. $110 Email to sign up now! Jessy@LightGarden.net

Leaded Glass Windows Four Saturday Afternoons 2-5pm Kick up your glass working skills with a class on lead construction. Learn about designing for lead, the Morton System for strip cutting and angles, lead fitting and cementing for strength.   Beginning stained glass or equivalent is required. $70 plus supplies. Email to sign up for future classes. Jessy@LightGarden.net

Fused Glass Picture Frames & Mirrors One Saturday Afternoon 2-5pm A fun and functional project to explore your fusing creativity. Choose from either a 5" x 7" picture frame or an 8" x 10" mirror. Fast project makes a great gift idea. $25 plus glass & supplies. Email to sign up for future classes. Jessy@LightGarden.net

Wire-Wrapping One Saturday mid-day 10am-1pm A great class taught by Kris McAdam. Learn how to finish off your fused cabochons or flat stones with sterling silver wire to give them a unique flair. Supplies are included. Bring a cabochon or flat stone to wrap. $45 Email to sign up for future classes Jessy@LightGarden.net

Email to sign up for future classes Jessy@LightGarden.net

Free Workshop: Getting past "auto" with your Hot Start Pro Skutt kiln One Saturday Morning 10:30am Are you afraid to leave the safe realm of "AUTO" on your HOT START and journey into the world of kiln programming? We can make it easier for you. We'll take a look at customizing your "AUTO MODE" with "EDIT MODE FEATURES" and flip into "PRO MODE" so you can start running your own programs. We'll also talk about "bubble squeeze" programs. Don't know what "bubble squeeze" is? Sign up for this FREE workshop now, space is limited!

Glass Fusing: Pocket Vases One Saturday Afternoon 2:00-5:00pm Learn the tricks to making these amazing pocket vases. Another functional fused glass project to add a touch of elegance to your own home, a thoughtful gift, or a good seller at craft fairs. Easy to put together, quick to fuse. One day class. Class fee includes class & supplies plus a respirator for working with fiber paper; you provide the glass. Several patterns to choose from. $25

Email to sign up for future classes Jessy@LightGarden.net

Fused Glass Cabochon Bracelet Dazzling dichroic glass makes these bracelets a must-have! Learn how easy they are to make! $20 plus supplies. Email to sign up for future classes Jessy@LightGarden.net

Sun Jewels Sun catchers One Saturday Afternoon 2:00-5:00pm Add brilliance and delight to any window with another easy-to-make project. Learn to use lead as filigree to add interest to these simple yet elegant designs. $25 plus supplies. Email to sign up for future classes Jessy@LightGarden.net

Panel lamps Bring the beauty of a stained glass lamp into your home by learning how to construct a six-sided panel lamp from Hazel Howell's new book "Stained Glass Lamps--Fast, Fun & Beautiful or one of the popular three side table lamps from the Aanraku series of books. Many styles to choose from. $45 plus the cost of supplies. Email to sign up for future classes Jessy@LightGarden.net

Intermediate Stained Glass Five Saturday Afternoons 2:00-5:00pm Choose your project, choose your days. Boxes, panel lamp or a more advanced panel. You decide. $15/week plus glass and supplies. Email to sign up for future classes Jessy@LightGarden.net

Soldering Workshop One Class Still having problems getting perfect solder lines? This workshop will improve your soldering techniques. Bring a small project to solder in class. (Flowers of Hope panels work great!) $29 plus supplies Email to sign up for future classes Jessy@LightGarden.net

Fusing Party One Class Let's get together and fuse some glass! We'll provide the space, grinders, ring saw, tools, fiber paper and kiln time. You bring the creativity. We'll fire all the projects the following week. If your project requires slumping (two firings) additional charges will apply. Glass Fusing Basics is a prerequisite. $15 plus glass. Email to sign up for future classes Jessy@LightGarden.net

Fused and Slumped Glass Plates Choose from one of our patterns or design your own. Fuse and slump an 11 1/2" plate. Bring your creativity. $30 plus glass.

Email to sign up for future classes! Jessy@LightGarden.net

Because our classes fill so quickly and there are supplies to purchase, deposits for classes are not returnable or transferable. LightGarden Glass Art 1024 Court Street Unit B Medford, Oregon 97501 1-541-779-0272 jessy@lightgarden.net