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General Class Information

Class cost includes all necessary materials and tools, including glass cutting equipment and use of kiln or instructor firing time (unless noted)

A large selection of stained and/or compatible glass is provided for students to use. Patterns are provided; students are also encouraged to use their own patterns and ideas.

Minimum age – 16 (unless noted)

Appropriate clothing is long pants and closed toe shoes. No open toe shoes please

No prior experience is required (unless noted)

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations made 7 days prior to the first day of class will receive a 100% refund.

Cancellations made 3 days prior to the first day of class will be issued a 50% refund.

In the event GHD were to cancel a class a full refund, for the class will be issued.

Liability

Students must be 18+ years of age for all beadmaking classes.

For other classes students under the age of 18 must have a parent or legal guardian sign GHD's liability release form.


Stop by the studio and see samples from these fun classes.

CALL 616.987.4527 to register for the classes below.


HOLIDAY SPECIAL OPEN STUDIO HOURS

Wednesday, Dec. 22nd from 2:00pm - 8:30pm

Dec. 28th, 29th, 30th and 31st from 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Class Time Dates Cost
  • Beeswax
    Luminary

      Monday
     6:30pm - 9:00pm
Dec 13 $25.00

 

Special guest instructor Sandy Lindhout will guide you through teh process of hand dipping a beautiful  100% beeswax luminary and decorating it with dried Michigan wildflowers.  All materials and supplies are provided.  Additional luminaries can be made for $25 each as time permits.

  • Copper Leaf
    Ornaments
Thursday
6:30pm - 9:00pm

Dec 16

$25.00
(2 bulbs)

 

Lori Kammeraad will teach you how to create beautiful copper ornaments using multi copper leaf on glass ornaments AND a coordinating copper hanger for each ornament.  You will make 2 ornaments and hangers.  Additional ornaments can be made for $12.00 each as time permits.

  

 

 

  • Open Studio
    for KIDS!
Tues - Fri
11:00am - 5:00pm
Dec 20 - Dec 31 starting at $5.00
(parents too!)



 

The classroom will be available all day, during the week, for kids (parents too) to make fused glass tiles, night lights, sun catchers and more.  Cost is based on projects.  Prices start at $5.00.

Open Studio
Wednesdays
6:00pm - 8:30pm
EVERY WEEK


Cost is based on project—Starting at $5

The studio is open every Wednesday evening for “Open Studio Night”.  No pre-registration or sign up is required.  Plan to spend about 1 hour in the studio.  All glass is precut so no glass cutting is required.  Use accessory glasses including stringers (spaghetti-like glass strings) and frit (crushed bits of glass) and other fun things to decorate your piece(s).  Samples are available for inspiration.  Cost includes all glass and kiln firings.

 

Projects Ideas:

Holiday Ornaments (available 11/1 - 12/31)

Tiles, Nightlights, Tealights, Suncatchers, Bowls, Plates, and more!

Children age 6 and up are welcome when accompanied by a responsible adult.

 

 

 Stained Glass
  Saturdays

Saturdays
10:00am -12:30pm
OR1:00pm- 3:30pm
EVERY WEEK $15 per session

 

 

 

 

Learn to create stained glass windows using the copper foil technique or advance your current skills while working at your own pace.  This is an open class format and your are invited to come in and learn how to make your first stained glass project or work on more advanced projects of your choice.   Cost of $15 per session will include the use of all tools and personal guidance from an instructor.  Project storage is available on a first come/first served basis.  Sessions are 10:00—12:30 and 1:00—3:30.  Pre registration is required so call ahead and reserve your space.

 

 

 

Fun!!!   Fun!!!   Fun!!! Fun!!!   Fun!!!

 Glass House Designs is the “Hot-est”  Party Place in town!!

Book our studio for your next party.  Packages are available for children (age 10+) and adults and start at $10 per person.  Each guest will make a fabulous glass project—you determine which one at the time of booking. 

Packages include:

Party Planning

Reserved studio time

Space for food and beverages

Materials, tools, instruction and kiln firing for your project

 Project ideas include *jewelry( $18), coasters ($10),  nightlights ($13), suncatchers ($10).

 Perfect for birthdays, girls night out, quality family time...

 

*adults only in jewelry parties

 

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