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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
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Stop by the studio and see samples from
these fun classes.
CALL 616.987.4527 to register for the
classes below.
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Class |
Time |
Dates |
Cost |
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Glass Fusing |
Thursdays
6:30pm - 9:00pm |
Jan 21 & 28 |
$50.00 |
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Jewelry
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Explore the fun of fusing and
learn several styles of layering
and assembly of glass (including
dichroic) to make jewelry,
buttons, or other small pieces.
Projects are fused in classroom
kilns with hands on demos.
Expect to finish 6 – 8 pieces.
Several techniques for finishing
will be taught including using
many kinds of findings, hole
drilling, and notching for wire
wrapping.
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Beeswax |
Thursday
6:30pm -
9:00pm |
Feb 4 |
$25.00 |
Luminary
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Special
guest instructor Sandy Lindhout
will guide you through the
process of hand dipping a
beautiful 100% beeswax luminary
and decorating it with dried
Michigan wildflowers. All
materials and supplies are
provided including a flameproof
votive holder and tealite
starter candle. Bring a hair
dryer for use in warming the
wax. Additional luminaries can
be made for $25 ea as time
permits.
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Glass
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Saturday
10:00am - 3:00pm
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Feb 20 or
March 13
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$85.00 |
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Bead
making
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Artist and instructor Joan
Heuvelhorst will teach you how
to create beautiful glass beads
using professional torches and
equipment. Learn the basics and
some advanced techniques
including shapes, dots, wraps
and inclusions. All materials
and tools are supplied. A lunch
break is given so bring a bag
lunch or plan to eat out.
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Copper Painting |
Tuesdays
6:30pm - 9:00pm
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Feb 9 & 16
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$85.00
+$20materials |
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Special guest instructor Lori
Kammeraad will teach you how to
create a landscape using
patinas, copperleaf and mica on
a 6"x8" copper plate. Or bring a
simple sketch that will fit on a
3"x4" plate.
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Stained Glass |
Fridays
6:30pm - 9:00pm |
Feb 26 & Mar 5 |
$48.00 |
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Wind
Chimes
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Make a funky, colorful wind
chime using glass nuggets and
lead came. The sunburst pattern
will surely make you smile and
you’ll learn how to work with
lead using basic soldering
techniques.
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Glass
Fusing |
Tuesday
6:30pm - 9:00pm |
Mar 9, 16, 23, 30
(4 sessions) |
$125.00 |
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The Basics &
Beyond
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Beginning
to intermediate techniques will
be covered during this
comprehensive class. Learn how
to develop (successful) firing
schedules for different types,
sizes, and thicknesses of glass.
Projects include; 2 different
types of tiles, a slumped piece,
a drop out piece and a combed
(manipulated) piece. Techniques
for using accessory glass
(frit/stringers) and non-glass
inclusions (copper/mica); also
mold making and design will be
covered. This is a very hands on
class - the objective is that
every student (have fun) AND
take away the knowledge and
confidence to fuse glass in
their own studio.
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Mosaic Fun
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Saturdays
10:00am - 12:30pm |
April 10 & 17 |
$45.00 |
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This workshop will teach you the
technique of working with small
pieces of stained glass to
create a mosaic flowerpot,
serving tray or mirror. You will
learn basic glass cutting skills
and how to use grout and
colorants to create different
effects. All materials and tools
are supplied including several
patterns to choose from and a
wide assortment of stained
glass.
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Glass Fusing |
Thursdays
6:30pm - 9:00pm |
April 22 |
$65 |
Plates / Bowls
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This is a great introduction
to kiln forming glass, giving
you the opportunity to create a
beautiful 10" plate or bowl
using compatible glass, frit,
stringers, confetti, and other
inclusions. Kiln forming basics
– how glass changes during the
fusing process, mold materials
and operation of a kiln will
combine with demonstrations and
hands on activity. Plates will
be fired and slumped by the
instructor and be ready for
pickup in a week.
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Open
Studio |
Wednesdays
6:00pm -
8:30pm
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EVERY WEEK |
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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.
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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.
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Stained
Glass
Saturdays
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Saturdays
10:00am -12:30pm
OR1:00pm-
3:30pm |
EVERY WEEK |
$15 per
session |
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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.
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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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