Please call to register for any class. (303) 462-4221

FINE PRINT: All classes require pre-registration due to limited class sizes. Classes are for specified dates, no make-up classes provided. Payment must be received, in full, at the time of registration. Refunds are available if notice of cancellation is provided two weeks before the first class and/or if registration is insufficient for the class. Classes are set up for adults. Children under 14 may not take or attend classes except the workshops that are based more for children, or by permission from parent and instructor. Please bring your own cutting tools and supplies to all classes - unless specified otherwise.Tools may be purchased from Bella GlassStudios on or before the first class as well.

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This is a one day, all day class.  Explore the creative designs of warm glass.  In this class you will the fundamentals of kiln forming while creating your own exciting fused and slumped glass pieces.

Supplies and kiln fees included for four projects.

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Take your fusing skills to the next level, with this one day intensive class. You will make 3 total projects, rotating to potentially include; a sandblasted, iridized tile, a slumped frit bowl, a fiber relief plate and a frit cast piece.  All materials and kiln fees are supplied. Bring you own tools, or rent ours.  Beginning Fusing is a pre-requirement.

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This is a 3 session class. Continue your learning process in warm glass. Students will pick out their own projects and the teacher will help them achieve their desired results. Students are to bring their own tools. Glass and supplies must be purchased from Bella Glass and kiln fees (at the discounted student rate) are extra. Make-up sessions are not provided, but you can take a 2 session class for $40 or 1 class for $25.

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This is a 2 day all day FAST TRACK class.  No make up sessions are provided.

You will complete a copper foil sun catcher as well as a small glass leaded panel.  You will learn how to choose your glass, size a pattern and cut glass like a professional.  All materials are supplied to complete these 2 projects, and we let you use our tools, so you don't have to purchase any until you know if you want to continue with stained glass.

This is a great new beginning stained glass class!

This is an intensive 5 week class where students can obtain a thorough knowledge of a copper foil panel build.  Leave with an attractive 8" x 12" framed panel.  A wide choice of patterns will be supplied, but students will get to pick their own glass.  Students will learn pattern preparation, glass cutting, foiling, soldering and framing.  Although grinders and cutting boards will be supplied, students must pay for their glass, hand tools and supplies.  Please call or come in for a list of supplies needed.

Increase your leaded and copper foil techniques. Students pick the project/s they desire to work on, even a panel lamp. Size is limited on what you can carry in and out of class each week. Bella Glass must approve pattern/project before class begins and glass must be purchased in advanced. Class fee includes the 4 weeks of instruction. All supplies and glass must be purchased from Bella Glass. All classes are 4 weeks long and make up sessions are not provided.

Learn how to create unique glass beads on the torch.  All supplies and materials for the day are included.  Cindy only take 5 students in this class, so call to register now, classes book quickly!

Continue your skills on the torch.  Learn how to make sets of beads and how to incorporate dichroic glass into your beads.

Beginning Beads or permission from teacher is required.

Learn how to layer, etch and manipulate dichroic glass into beautiful jewelry pieces.  Kiln time provided, supplies extra. This class includes $20 worth of dichroic and you will receive 30% off of any other dichroic purchased during class.  Students are to bring their own cutting tools or rent ours.  Beginning Fusing is a pre-requirement.

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In this class you will make a 4" x 4" several layer dichroic piece.  We will then full fuse it and use the saw to cut shapes.  We will then fuse again to fire polish these pieces.  All materials included.

*This is a 2 part class, we will schedule time individually to come in and use the saw.  Beginning Fusing is a pre-requirement, but Dichroic I is NOT!  Students are to bring their own cutting tools or rent ours.

Learn wire wrapping techniques to complete your fused glass jewelry pieces.  Great class to follow up with after the Dicro I and/or Dicro II classes.  These wire wrapped pieces make beautiful gifts.  Class fee includes instruction and use of tools - wire is extra, and make sure to bring the piece you want to wrap.

Learn to make a beautiful fused glass lamp in colors to match your home decor.  Class fee includes instruction and 2 firings.  Students must purchase their own glass ahead of time.  Students can then purchase or make their own lamp bases, or purchase a completed lamp base and kit from Bella Glass for $55.  Cutting experience required.

Square base available for purchase                           Half-oval base available for purchase

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Learn to cut perfect angles on your protable glass shop. In this class we will use 60 degree diamonds to piece together this eye catching platter. Class fee includes instruction and 2 kiln firings. Glass and supplies must be purchased from Bella Glass.

You will work with a variety of techniques to create components that you can use in your future fused glass pieces.  This class will extend your knowledge in kiln-formed art.  Students explore various types of pattern bars, pot drops and screen melts using frits, stringers, rods and sheet glass. Beginning Fusing is a pre-requirement. Students are to bring their own cutting tools or rent ours.

Join Shannon for a one-day hands-on course with an emphasis on learning to incorporate pot and wire drops (pre-made) creatively into traditional stained glass. This class is perfect for a beginner or advanced level artist.

Combine non-traditional glass objects to fabricate ultra contemporary panels. Learn to work with drops, found items and head glass. Simple tips on fabrication platforms allow you to combine items of irregular thickness into panels of unlimited size. Use luxurious add-ons to create "upholstered glass". Use common meterials to produce "bronze" reinforcement that allows open-ended design and dramatic dimension. After this class you may never make a FLAT glass panel again!

$230.00 class fee includes all supplies for the day and lunch.

Example, projects will vary per preferences.

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Create an 8" x 8" plate with frits and slumped components to create patterns and to catch the light.  Class fee includes instruction, all materials and kiln fee.  Bring your cutting tools.

Make beautiful fused glass ornaments for your friends and family. We have several patterns to choose from or you can make up your own. Shop time, kiln time, and glass is provided for up to 12 ornaments. Dichroic is extra.  Prior cutting experience required.

Learn how to create a unique plate with 'controlled bubbles'.  Plate size is approximately 6" x 6" with the option to upgrade to a larger plate the day of class.

Learn to stack glass 4 to 5 layers high in different colors and see how they smash and smoosh.  Instructions and 1 or 2 kiln firings included.  You will need to purchase your glass at Bella.  Bring your tools.

Create a fun bowl using only glass stringers!   There are many colors to choose from.  All supplies and firings are included.

Prior fusing experience is NOT a requirement.  Class fee includes instruction, supplies and 2 kiln firings.  Bring your tools.

Make a 12" x 18" mirror.  All supplies are included.  This is a 2 session class.  No make-up sessions are provided.  Beginning Fusing is not a requirement.  Great for fusers and stained glass artists, or just someone looking for a fun class!  If you have extra glass or small fused pieces you would like to put into the piece, bring them to class with you.  Bring your cutting tools.

In this 2 session class we will be using System 96 to create an 18" round, 5/8" thick sink.  You will cut circles, layer glass and full fuse it.  Your sinks can be designed from all sheet glass, or a combination of sheet glass & frit & stringers.  You will learn to cold work your piece, then slump and drill your sink, (glass does not have to drilled if you want to keep as bowl).

Kiln schedules for fusing and slumping will be given to you to keep for future projects.

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Create a beautiful and fun mobile style light catcher using different shaped glass and beads.  Class fee includes instruction and all supplies needed for the day.

Learn how to weave glass strips into a beautiful plate. You will purchase your glass colors and make strips. Then learn how to weave it . Students may need to take glass home to complete weave and return to Bella for fusing and slumping. There is a total of 3 kiln firings for this dish. Class fee includes instruction and the 3 kiln firings. All glass and supplies must be purchased through Bella Glass.

In this half day class you will sandblast 1 wine bottle (bring your own, full or empty), 2 glasses and also create a plate.  We will have designs for you to choose from.

Learn how to make a double iridized sandblasted plate. Class fee includes instruction and glass. Beginning Fusing is a pre-requirement.

Similar to traditional mosaic glass, but we will use all fusable glass. Grout lines will be made with powdered glass. Design options will be available for the students to use. Students are to bring their own cutting tools or rent ours. Beginning fusing is a pre-requirement.