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Kiss My Glass
CCE Cabrillo Community Education
SCAE Santa Clara Adult Education
660A Seventh Avenue
Santa Cruz, California 95062
831.462.3077

6500 Soquel Drive, Aptos, CA 95003
Building 2100A
Phone: 831.479.6331
Fax: 831.477.5239

www.cabrillo-extension.org to register


1850 Benton Street, Santa Clara
423.3555 to register

FUSING --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- --- -------------------------------------

All classes will introduce you to basic fusing and glass cutting techniques. Learn how easy it is to use Spectrum System 96 glass. Then continue making projects at home and bring them in for us to fire for you. Save 10% when you sign up for four classes at the same time for $200.00. Minimum age 11 with adult supervisor. Private parties can be arranged for up to 7.

Open Fusing
This is for people who have already taken a fusing class or have fusing experience. Come hang out and make your own fused projects. Get answers to technical questions, hands on guidance and some good glass time. Buy all your materials beforehand and we'll do the firing for you. So there are no compatibility problems we will only use 96 COE glass in the studio. Fee includes one firing for all that fits on a round 13 inch shelf, shelf paper, glue and the use of our tools.
Open fusing can be done during any of the following scheduled classes on a space available basis.
Fee: $35.00 Bring your own materials

Beginning Fusing Will repeat soon
Learn how easy it is to make your own fused glass pieces using System 96 glass. We will cover basic fusing dos and don'ts and make some small projects as time allows. Learn glass cutting and decorating techniques. I will have small projects to do or come with your own questions and ideas.
1:30pm -4:00pm Fee: $55.00 Materials: $20.00

Fused Glass Pendant Workshop Will repeat soon
Make 10 pendants in this four-hour Saturday afternoon workshop. Make your own holiday gifts and learn basic fusing techniques all while having fun too! We will supply tools, glass and do the firing for you. You supply your own creativity. Come learn how easy it is to make your own beautiful glass pendants. No experience necessary. Maximum class size: 7; minimum: 4
1:30-4:00 Fee: $55.00 Materials: $30.00

Fuser's Delight Will repeat soon
Come make 3 sushi bowls! Polly will show you how! You can create 3 the same or vary your style. We will do the flat fuse and the slump fuse for you. Materials fee includes materials and two firings
Saturday June 19th 1:00pm-4:30pm Fee: $50.00 Materials: $35.00

Mosaic Fused 8" Plate Will repeat soon
Come learn glass cutting and fusing skills with Polly. You will make an 8" round plate in the mosaic style. We will fuse it flat and then fuse into a slump mold. Both firings and all glass are included.
Fee: $55.00 Materials: $35.00

Fusing Day - 2 Projects!
Make a Pocket Vase and a 6" plate! Polly will teach your the what and what nots to do in fusing and then you will create the pocket vase in the morning and a 6" plate in the afternoon. And bonus! We will provide a delicious gourmet lunch in the garden!
Saturday July 31st 9am-4pm Fee: $135.00 Materials: $75.00

Fused Magnets
Fun and Easy...Kids (8 and older) welcome! Make 10 colorful, playful, fused magnets.
Saturday Aug 14th 1pm-4:30pm Fee:$55 Materials $25

PMC ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ --- --

Beginning PMC with Kathy Corby
Kathy is an artist well versed in beadmaking and PMC. She can teach you how to work PMC and make toggles, charms, earring, pendants, and other beady embellishments. Come work and play for a day and explore this fascinating medium. In case you haven't heard, PMC is pure silver suspended in clay so you work it like clay and get results like a silversmith in pure silver. Instructor Kathryn Corby , a Santa Cruz open studios artist.
Saturday July 17th 9-4pm Fee: $145, plus $75 materials fee includes gourmet lunch and all the PMC needed for your projects.

Precious Metal Clay Rings and Stone Setting Will repeat soon
On the first night we'll make several rings and learn a variety of new techniques including stone setting, ornamenting with syringe clay and PMC paper, and the use of the new RingMaker tool that makes forming rings without seams a snap. The next night we'll finish our rings with patina and gold accents.
Tuesday April 27th 6pm-9:30pm Wednesday April 28th 6pm-8:30pm
Fee: $135.00 which includes firing of finished pieces
Materials Fee: $65.00 which includes silver clay, and all additional materials

Bronze Precious Metal Clay Will repeat soon
The fantastic new Bronzclay you've been waiting for! It works like terracotta clay, but fires to pure bronze with a rainbow patina that will dazzle you. We'll be creating a stunning, comfortable bronze link bracelet. You'll learn tear away transfer technique and form your bracelet pieces on the first evening, and assemble the bracelet on the second. No prior experience necessary. Leave with a beautiful finished piece ~ and you're the artist!
Instructor: Kathryn Corby, a Santa Cruz Open Studios artist.
Saturday January 23rd 9 to 2pm Sunday January 24th 10 to noon
Workshop Fee: $135.00 includes firing of finished pieces
Materials Fee: $50.00 which includes silver clay, and all additional materials

BEAD MAKING ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Beginning Bead Making - (Hothead)
Come learn and play! For those of you who want to try bead making in a small group setting this is perfect! Learn how to create your own glass beads by melting glass with a torch. You will learn how to be safe, have a materials overview and learn how to make basic shapes and decoration beads on a hothead torch. We will play with frits and millifiore too. Repeat students welcome, come play, problem solve and refresh your skills.
Saturday July 24th 9am-4pm $125 includes materials Sign up at the store or by phone 831.462.3077

Beginning Boro Will repeat soon
Transition from soft glass to hard glass. Polly will be here to share the nuances of working with borosilcate glass. Learn to make these striking colors sing!
Fee: $100.00 plus $25.00 materials fee
Sign up at the store or by phone 831.462.3077

Encased Florals Will repeat soon
Learn to make encased floral beads with handmade stamens, silver foil and dichroic. Taught by Sally Wood.
9am-4pm Fee: $165 includes materials
Sign up at the store or by phone 831.462.3077

Surface Flowers Will repeat soon
Make beads with surface flowers using handmade cane and silvered glass. Taught by Jackie Marr.
9am-4pm Fee: $165.00 includes materials
Sign up at the store or by phone 831.462.3077

Learning the Retro Bead Liner Will repeat soon
Workshop to learn how to use the Retro Bead Liner. Bring 3 beads with 1/8" holes and nice ends to add silver cores to.
Fee: $40 Sign up at the store or by phone 831.462.3077

Working the Trautman Reactive 104's with Jenny Newtson Will repeat soon
Partly art, partly science. The new silver glass colors are a wonderful addition to the soft-glass palette, but are you getting all you can out of these colors? In this 2 day class, students will get a review of the colors in the TAG 104 line, and learn tips, tricks and techniques to work these colors to their best effects. Students will also learn proper torch settings for reducing and striking them. Jenny Newtson, the 104-coe girl at Trautman Art Glass, will share good combinations to go with the reactive glasses, and how to get maximum bang for your buck. Beginning/Intermediate level; students will just need enough experience on the torch to understand the terminology, such as neutral settings and what she means by 'candles' in the torch flame.
Fee: $275 includes materials
Sign up at the store or by phone 831.462.3077

Oxy-Propane Expand Your Skills Will repeat soon
Learn new skills, try out oxy propane if you have only worked on hot head. We can work with foils, twisties, silvered glass, inclusions, tungsten, heart shaping skills, encased stringers. Students Choice.

CCE Beginning Bead Making Will repeat soon
Cabrillo College (Hot Head)
Learn how to create your own glass beads by melting glass with a torch. You will learn how to be safe, have a materials overview and learn how to make basic shapes and decoration beads on a hothead torch. We will play with frits and millifiore too. Repeat students welcome, come play, problem solve and refresh your skills.
5:30-9:30pm $60 with early bird registration or $86 for regular registration $30 for materials
Register at http://www.cabrillo-extension.org or 831-479-6331

CCE Building Bead Skills Will repeat soon
Cabrillo College (hot head)
Want to take your beadmaking to the next level? In this class we will explore the technique of dot application and manipulation. Students will learn to make faux vessels, hearts and cone shapes. Tools will be provided for use in class or you can purchase your own in advance. Materials fee covers tools and supplies used in class.
5:30 - 9:30pm $86 registration $30 for materials
Register at http://www.cabrillo-extension.org or 831-479-6331

SCAE Beginning Bead Making Will repeat soon
Santa Clara Adult Ed – All Day! Register at www.scae.org or phone 408.423.3555
Class held at 1850 Benton Street, Santa Clara. Learn how to safely fire up your torches and make beautiful glass beads on a hot head torch. We will work on shaping round, cylinder, square, triangle and lollipop. Frit and millifiore application and exploration will be after lunch. Raking techniques will be explored as time allows.
Saturday June 5th 9:00 to 3:30pm $85 + $40 Materials fee
Reduced fee available for repeaters who bring their own torch, glass, tools, mandrels and fuel

STAINED GLASS ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Stained Glass Boot Camp
Choose your project - 12x24", 16" circle, 18x18" or any similar size. Two days of FUN! Hard work will teach you all the basics of cutting, grinding, foiling, soldering, and patina. Please choose your project ahead of time so I can give you a little homework ahead of time. This will give you the optimal use of your weekend. If you have previous stained glass experience you may use this weekend to learn leading. Discuss pre-class homework with me to arrange this.
Sat/Sun July 10th and 11th 9am-4pm with a lunch break. Fee: $200.00 plus $25.00 supply fee. Student will purchase the glass. Sign up at the store or by phone 831.462.3077

Beginning Stained Glass Will repeat soon
Come learn stained glass with Jackie, just in time to make a special gift. Or, gift yourself and learn a new skill! Come in and sign up, choose your project and tools so we can set you up to do some homework before class. In the first class you will learn cutting, fitting and foiling. Go home and work on your project. Then, in the second class, you will learn soldering, lead or zinc borders, patina and polish.
Friday Dec 4th AND Friday Dec 11th 10:00 to 2:00pm
Fee: $100.00 (for both classes!) materials not included

Pretty Little Things / Mini Stained Glass Will repeat soon
Collage jewelry, trinkets, keepsakes. Come learn to cut simple glass shapes, encase your photos in two layers of glass, then solder to make picture frames or jewelry! Bring your own memorabilia and photos to make these Pretty Little Things.  Or, choose a mini stained glass project I can help you complete in 5 hours. You will get plenty of help in this short workshop to make a simple lead project or some charming memorabilia.
12-5pm Fee: $80 includes materials
Sign up at the store or by phone 831.462.3077

Glass Summer Camp - 5 days!
1 day Fusing, 1 day Beadmaking, 1 day Stained Glass, 1 day Mosaics, 1 day Free Choice! $550 includes all instruction and most supplies. You only pay for glass for your choices of projects. Limited to 5 lucky people. Break for lunch in the garden, and a gourmet lunch is on us on Wednesday! Menus will be available for delivered lunches or bring your own.
Monday July 19th through Friday July 23rd 9am-4pm Fee: $550
Sign up at the store or by phone 831.462.3077

CCE Beginning Stained Glass Will repeat soon
Have you always wanted to learn how to make stained glass? In this class you’ll learn how to cut, fit, solder and apply finishing treatments as you complete a panel approximately 12" x 18" in class. These same techniques can later be applied to sidelights, cabinets and many other projects. Students will be taught to work with glass and lead safely. The instructor provides some materials and tools, but each student wilt need his/her own project materials which will cost $100-300, depending on the tools and project you choose. Tools and materials can be shared. A materials list will be mailed upon registration.
Four Mondays 6-9pm $85/$106 - Check with Cabrillo for early bird discount!
Offered through Cabrillo Community education 479-6331 or www.cabrillo-extension.org

CCE Intermediate Stained Glass Will repeat soon
Expand whatever level stained glass skills you currently have in this fun class.
Beginners will follow a beginner's outline and intermediate level students may choose a more complex pattern or piece such as box making or lead project. Class commitment can help you get to that project you have been meaning to complete.
Some tools will be available for student use such as grinders, light boxes and saws; however, each student will need his/her own hand tools and project materials. A materials list will be mailed upon registration.
(4 Mondays) 6:30 - 9:00pm
$85/$106 Check with Cabrillo for early bird discount!
Offered through Cabrillo Community education 479 6331www.cabrillo-extension.org

CCE Bevels and Stained Glass Will repeat soon
Come make two simple or one fancier box to give as gifts or keep as treasures. No previous experience required. Learn the tricks of 3D assembly, stained glass soldering and patina´s. No glass cutting skills required. Tools provided for sharing. Materials purchase required. Cost estimate $40 -$75.
Offered through Cabrillo Community education 479 6331www.cabrillo-extension.org

Mosaics with Linda Vaden-Martinr---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Hanging Garden Panel
Mosaics class with Linda Vaden-Martin. Make a little Positive Spirit for your garden wall. 8x16". Make your own custom art. Choose a theme...Peace, Love, Hope, Ocean, Hearts, Geometric, choose a color scheme and off you go! Use your our designs or create your own. We provide design ideas , mosaic substrate, use of all tools, instruction, and a delicious lunch in the garden. This is sure to be a fun day! Sign up with a friend for even more fun! Check out Linda's work at www.lindavaden-martin.com
Saturday Aug 7th 9-4pm Fee: $135 plus $40 materials Gourmet lunch and all materials except glass and grout included