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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.

Cabochons
Cabochons and Pendants: Make your own glass cabochons that can be made into jewelry pieces, refrigerator magnets or even just worry stones for your pockets. Or add a bail for hanging and it is a pendant ready for wearing or giving. This class covers basic fusing and cutting techniques.
Saturday August 23rd: 1- 3:30 pm $55.00 materials included (additional materials may be purchased, but are not mandatory)

Pocket Vase/ Pocket Picture Frame
Make little wall hangings with pockets. Beginning fusing and glass cutting techniques are learned while making this easy project that can be as simple or complex as you like.

Friday October 10th: 6- 8:30 pm $55.00 materials included

Sun Catchers Will repeat soon
Create fused glass sun-catchers to brighten your windows. Basic fusing and glass cutting techniques will be covered in this class.

Fused Glass Pemdant 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

Plates & Coasters Will repeat soon
Make a plate or small coasters using different decorating techniques like stringers, frits and layering. Pieces can be slumped into a varie of molds for an additional firing fee.

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

Precious Metal Clay Will repeat soon
We’ll be making PMC earrings, clasps and pendants at Kiss My Glass. You’ll learn to work in this exciting new medium that lets you change a soft gray clay into fine silver in less than a day! We’ll also learn KEUM BO, the Korean gold onlay technique, and silver patina creation. Leave with beautiful finished pieces, and you’re the artist! Instructor: Kathryn Corby, a Santa Cruz Open Studios artist .
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PMC Enameling - a one day ADVANCED workshop Will repeat soon
Because PMC is fine silver, it's perfect for the application of transparent glass enamels. You can add brilliant color and sparkle to your own creations. We'll make two pendants and errings using the Basse Taille enamel technique...it's FUN and EASY! Instructor Kathryn Corby , a Santa Cruz open studios artist.

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

Beginning Bead Making - (Oxy Propane) at Kiss My Glass
You will learn basic shapes on an oxygen propane torch. We will play with frits and millifiore too. You may also take this class if you are looking for help with a specific intermediate skill or as a refresher, since the classes are small, I will have plenty of time to help you.
Saturday October 18th 9:00 to 5:00 One hour lunch break Fee is $125.00 and includes all materials. Sign up at store or by phone 831.462.3077.

Beginning Bead Making - (Hothead) at Kiss My Glass
You will learn basic shapes on a hothead torch. We will play with frits and millifiore too. You may also take this class if you are looking for help with a specific intermediate skill or as a refresher, since the classes are small, I will have plenty of time to help you.
Friday Night August 22nd 6:00pm to 9:30pm Fee is $95.00 and includes all materials. Sign up at store or by phone 831.462.3077. Reduced fee for repeaters who bring their own torch, glass, tools, mandrels and fuel.

Hollow Beads
Learn to make large Hollow Beads on Puffy Mandrel using oxy propane torches. This technique allows you to make huge/strong light weight beads. They are even suitable for small Xmas tree ornaments or cool window light catchers.  
Saturday Nov 15th 9:00am - 4:00pm. Fee is $125.00 and includes all materials. Sign up at the store or by phone 831.462.3077.

Hot and Cold Geode Beads
Learn 2 part bead construction to create hidden treasures inside your beads and then multiple stage polishing to remove surface and reveal geode-like interiors. We will have 2 polishing machines available and all materials are included. 2 part class - First - Come and make beads with hidden core designs. Second - Return to cold work those beads to reveal your inner patterns.
Saturday time will be split between torch and machine polishing. Oxy propane - Bring your own favourite hand tools, didymiums, and glass. Enamels, mandrels, torches and equipment provided.  
Aug 29th and 30th
Friday night 6 - 9pm Saturday 10 - 3pm with a one hour lunch break Fee is $150.00 Instructor is Polly Bettencourt. Sign up at the store or by phone 831.462.3077.

Exploring the Sparkly stuff with Oxypropane Will repeat soon
Add bling to your work! Work with the dichroic, pixie dust, and silver saturated glass. Just in time for holiday
dress-ups.

CCE Beginning Bead Making
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.
Friday Sept 19th 5:30 - 9:30pm $60 with early bird registration (before Sept 15th) or $75 for regular registration $20 for materials Register at http://www.cabrillo-extension.org or 831-479-6331

CCE Building Bead Skills
Cabrillo College (hot head)
Learn to make dots evenly, stacked, masked, poked, raked, and stretched. The whole evening will be devoted to this core technique. Some bead makers have spent their whole career exploring and perfecting this technique. Come strengthen your core. This class is not suitable for those with no torch experience.
Friday Oct 24th 5:30 - 9:30pm $$60 with early bird registration (before Sept 15th) or $75 for regular registration $20 for materials Register at http://www.cabrillo-extension.org or 831-479-6331

SCAE Beginning Bead Making
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 October 11th 9:00am - 3:30pm with an hour break for lunch $85 + $40 Materials fee
Reduced fee available for repeaters who bring their own torch, glass, tools, mandrels and fuel.

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

CCE Beginning Stained Glass
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.
Sept 23rd to Oct 14th 6:30 to 9:00pm Thatīs 4 Tuesdays!
$85.00 for all four classes if you register with Cabrillo before September 15th, $106.00 after.
Offered through Cabrillo Community education 479 6331www.cabrillo-extension.org

CCE Intermediate Stained Glass
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.
Oct 28th to Nov 25th (excluding Nov 11th) Also 4 Tuesdays!
$85.00 for all four classes if you register with Cabrillo before September 15th, $106.00 after.
Offered through Cabrillo Community education 479 6331www.cabrillo-extension.org

CCE Bevels and Stained Glass
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 patinaīs. No glass cutting skills required. Tools provided for sharing. Materials purchase required. Cost estimate $40 -$75.
Monday Nov 17th 5:30 - 9:00pm Room 5110
$55.00 for if you register with Cabrillo before September 15th, $67.00 after.
Offered through Cabrillo Community education 479 6331www.cabrillo-extension.org

Mosaics with Becky Scheirmeyer---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Patio Dish
Create a beautiful 10 inch patio dish and learn Becky's detailed mosaic techniques. We provide the sealed dish, tools and instructions. You provide the glass and grout. Bring a lunch.
SATURDAY Nov 8th; TIME 9:30 TO 3:30 - FEE $75.00

Abstract Mirror Wall Hanging
Create a fun and beautiful abstract mirror. We will provide mirror, sealed wood plaque, assortment of shells and jewels and instruction. You provide glass, grout and creativity. Bring a lunch.
Saturday Dec 6th TIME 9:30 TO 4:00 - FEE $85:00

Mosaic Beach Glass Address Numbers
Create your own address numbers or make one for a gift. All materials included for three numbers, make a fourth for an additional $10:00.
Will repeat soon
TIME 9:30 TO 3:30 - FEE $85.00

Stepping Stone/Yard Art
Come learn Becky style mosaics, cutting, gluing and grout applications and make a creative piece of art for you walkway or to use as outdoor art. We provide the stone and tools and instruction. You provide glass and grout.
Saturday Oct 4th 9:30 TO 4:00 - FEE $65:00