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Stained Glass Garden



Store Info
Location
1800 Fourth Street
Berkeley, CA 94710
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Contact
tel: 510.841.2200
Hours
Mon  10-5:30pm
Tue  10-5:30pm
Wed  10-5:30pm
Thu  10-7:00pm
Fri  10-5:30pm
Sat  10-5:30pm
Sun  11-5:00pm
Introductory Stained Glass
Intro to Stained GlassBuild your own stained-glass panel during this introductory five-week class. Covers all phases of construction, from pattern to completion. 1.5' x 1.5' project-size limitation. Ten people per class. Use SGG's grinders and saws. 10% off on all supplies for duration of class.

5 Weeks - 1 day/wk
Student limit: 10 per class

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Intermediate Stained Glass
Intermediate Stained Glass WorkshopMust have basic stained-glass experience for this five-week class. A perfect follow-up to our beginning class or as a refresher. Project-size limitation is 3' x 3'. Come to the first class with your project and tools. Eight people per class.

Student limit: 8 per class

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Glass Fusing: Suncatchers and Jewelry
Glass FusingThe perfect one-day introduction to working hot glass. Choosing from a selection of compatible glass, students will learn to prepare pieces to be fired in the kiln. Suncatchers, magnets, jewelry, and more. So much to learn and create in one day!

One-day class
Student limit: 8 per workshop

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Suncatchers Workshop
Suncatcher ImageStained Glass in One day! Learn all the basic techniques- patterning,cutting, soldering and go home with a completed project in one afternoon. A great way to get your feet wet and experience what fun this craft can be. All materials provided.

One-Day Workshop
Student limit: 10 per class

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Fused Glass: Tiles in Mosaics
Soldering ClinicCreate luminous kiln formed glass tiles and then transfer them to a framed surface to set in the traditional mosaic fashion. Learn two glass working techniques in this one workshop! Taught by fusing and mosaic artist, Julie McAlister. Great for beginners or intermediate students alike. Materials included.

Two-Day Class
Student limit: 8 per class

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Framed Mosaic Mirrors
Framed Mosaic MirrorsFor first time mosaic artists! Take this class to learn all the basics of mosaic design and technique in this One Day Class. Using the direct mosaic method, we will adhere glass and mirror to a framed wooden surface and grout it, completing a custom piece for your home.

One-Day Class
Student limit: 8 per class

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Soldering Clinic
Soldering ClinicBring in your own project to work on soldering, or come to watch a demonstation on decorative soldering.
One-afternoon clinic.

Student limit: 10 per class

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Beadmaking
Beadmaking KitCreate your own flame-worked beads in this one-day class. Our class toolkit provides you with needed materials to continue the fun at home. No experience needed. Six people per class.

Student limit: 8 per class
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Mosaic Birdbath Workshop
Mosaic Birdbath WorkshopCreate a mini 16" birdbath vessel combining art glass and your own treasures. No experience needed. Most materials provided, but you can also bring personal items to incorporate into the mosaic project (e.g., broken dishes, etc.). Two Sundays. Eight people per class.

Two-day class
Student limit: 8 per workshop

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Mosaic Steppingstone Workshop
Mosaic Steppingstone WorkshopCreate your own outdoor garden art using glass, molds, and cement. These colorful pieces are weather proof and will add brightness to any yard or walkway all year long. No experience necessary, but is a great follow up course for mosaic artists who have taken a direct method workshop and would like to learn to pour cement.

Materials Provided
Two-day class
Student limit: 8 per workshop

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Mosaic Tabletops
Mosaic Tabletop WorkshopDesign and create your own 18" circle table top on a wood base. You will cut glass and grout to complete a finished piece. All materials except glass included. Glass-cutting experience preferred. Two Sundays. Eight people per class.

Two-Day class
Student limit: 8 per workshop

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Glass Painting Workshop
Glass Painting Workshop imageYou don't need to be a painter to create professional quality work using Vitrea glass paints. In this hands-on workshop, Alice Duvernell will share her amazing yet approachable techniques and students will go home with multiple painted pieces that can be fired in any conventional oven. Glass artists and craftspeople alike will love this class. No kilns required!

Materials Included

Student limit: 8 per workshop

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Advancing with Mosaics: Exploring Collage and Tempered Glass.
Advancing with Mosaics WorkshopEnrich your mosaic work with personalized inclusions and collage elements. Also experiment with the concept of found and recycled materials, such as broken tempered glass. Take your art to the next level!

Materials Included

Student limit: 8 per workshop

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Studio Time and Kiln Rentals
Join us in the shop! Need space, inspiration or motivation? Come drop in to use our studio space and grinders to work on any project: Monday- Friday, 11-4pm. For glass fusers: we are now renting out our Skutt Pro HotStart Digital Kiln with 13" kiln shelf. Please reserve kiln time 24 hours ahead of time.

Studio Time Fee: $25/day or $125/month
Kiln Rental Fee: $35 per firing/day

Sign up!

Do one of the following:

-Email us at: order@stainedglassgarden.com
-Fax us: 510.644.0945
-Phone us: 510.841.2200

Please provide class name & date, your name, address, phone number + area code, and credit card information*.

*Do not eMail credit card info.


We'll contact you if the class is already filled to capacity or if your name is put on a waiting list.


Schedules
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Instructors

Tina Amidon
Peter Dunk
Michele Mitcavish
Bryan Northup
Ken Shelby
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More Info
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