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• FR: Frit Room Reserved for SWAG Sorting - First Friday

  • Start
    01/10/2025
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  • End
    12/05/2025
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  • Schedule
    12 sessions
  • Location
    Frit Room at SRS

  This is a room reservation notice only.  Signups for this activity are done in a separate notice to SWAG-group participants only.

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• CL Fused Mini Wind Chimes with Wood 11/03 10-1 11/10 12-3 Laurel B Helaine P

  • Start
    11/03/2025
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  • End
    11/10/2025
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  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    Class Room

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  CL INTERMEDIATE CLASS

  Let’s get together to make a mini wind chime and learn how to hang it on cholla or driftwood. 

   

  PLEASE BRING ON DAY ONE:

  * a design idea

  * one 5”x4” clear base and 5 clear 1/2”x3” chimes for your artwork (these are maximum sizes)

  * colored glass scraps, dots, stringers and embellishments for your design (all glass: fusible COE 96)

  * all of your glass cutting tools and cutting grid

  * hairspray and Elmers glue

  * a 6”x6” tile and Papyros for firing your pieces, you pay firing fee separately 

  
  

  BRING ON DAY TWO:

  * beads, if you have them

  * needle nose pliers

  Please cut your pieces of clear as noted above prior to class.

  If you have specific bead and glass colors in mind for your design, please bring them as we don’t have a large selection.  Otherwise, we will supply hooks and leather strips for hanging your project, nichrome loops, barrel spinners, crimps and hanging wire for your chimes, and the cholla and driftwood for hanging your artwork. Some scrap glass and embellishments including dots and beads provided.

  There will be a $10 fee payable to the instructors on the first day of class.

               This is an intermediate class.

  Remember closed toe shoes and safety glasses are required. Please wear your name badge.

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• RA Tile Saw Cutting and Training 11/08 1:00 to 2:30 pm in 15 min time slots Instructor: Anna Parker

  • When
    11/08/2025
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    9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
  • Location
    Ramada
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  ALL LEVELS

  Registration opens 10/08.

  Learn to cut Pattern Bars, scrap boxes, and thicker glass pieces with the new tile saw!

  Bring your own project to cut.  You will learn to set-up and cut your own pieces with the tile saw.

  Plan ahead for your sign-up time by preparing a glass project such as the Scrap Box or bring a previously made Pattern Bar.

  We will schedule 15-minute sessions.  At this point we are scheduling one session a month, from 1:00-2:30 on Saturdays.   Watch for future announcements in your email.

  Please register for the time you want.

  You must tie long hair back.

  Avoid wearing loose, long sleeve clothing or wearing a lanyard tag that could get caught in the saw.

  Wear safety glasses, your name badge and closed toe shoes.

  *Anyone that may be interested in learning the complete set-up and take down (cleaning) and the safe use of the tile saw, please let us know.  We would be happy for you to assist us!  

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• SWAG GLASS PICK-UP 11/08 ALL DAY

  • When
    11/08/2025
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    10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    FRIT ROOM

  This is a SWAG PICKUP all day (not a sign up).

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• CL Studio Managers Meeting

  • When
    11/08/2025
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    12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
  • Location
    Classroom

  
  

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• CR Equipment Training: Drill Press Sessions Instructor: Linda Reed

  • When
    11/10/2025
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    10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
  • Location
    Cold Room
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  ALL LEVELS

  Registration opens 10/10.

  Whether you are a new member or a member that hasn't been around the club for a while and need a refresher course, please join us for these trainings to learn about the drill press.

  Drill Press:  You will learn to use the large and small drill press.  You will practice drilling holes by making your own templates, or you may bring your own art work to practice on.  We will use both the 1/8" and 1/4" size bits.  Please remember to bring your own drill bits for this class.  Both sizes can be purchased in the store!!!

  Remember to wear closed toe shoes, your name badge and bring safety glasses.

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• SG Stained Glass Turkey 11/11 & 11/12 9:30 - 12:30 pm

  • Start
    11/11/2025
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  • End
    11/12/2025
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  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    Stained Glass Classroom
  • Spaces left
    4
  • Registered
    2 registrants

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  STAINED GLASS TURKEY

  
  

  Let’s get together and make a Thanksgiving Turkey table decoration. The turkey is 7” x 6” and can be mounted on a piece of wood for display. You will need multiple small pieces of browns, orange, red, white, or any other scraps you would like to use to make this colorful, fun turkey!  Pattern will be provided.

  Tools and supplies you will need to bring:

  • Toyo cutter
  • Running pliers
  • Grozers
  • Work board and push pins
  • Solder 6/40
  • Classic Gel flux
  • Black patina for solder
  • 7/32 black backed copper foil or 1/4" your choice
  • Fid
  • Hand towel
  • Carrying box for projects
  • Band aids

  Instructors are Paula Bonacorsi and Martha Nicolas.

  Please text Martha at 574-780-1337 with any questions.

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• CL Lets Do a Fish 11/11 9:30-12:30 Gene P, Sandy T

  • When
    11/11/2025
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    9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Location
    Class Room
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  OPEN TO ALL MEMBERS

  Registration starts October 11.

  In this class you will have a choice between 2 different fish. Choose the colors for the fish you want to make and bring to class

  

  
  

  You will need a 9x12 tile which can be checked out before the class.

  Instructor will provide paper for the tile and has a templet for each fish. You will also need to bring all glass you plan to use for this project.

  Supplies to have readily available for all workshops to be fully prepared:

  * Toyo Cutter

  * Running Pliers

  * Grozers

  * Nippers

  GLUES

  * Elmer’s (clear or white)

  * a carrying box for projects

  * band aids

  * safety glasses

  * closed-toe shoes

  Remember closed toe shoes and safety glasses are required. Please wear your name badge.

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• FR Kiln Operators Meeting 11/12 9-10 am Jayne

  • When
    11/12/2025
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    9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
  • Location
    Frit Room

  Kiln operators only

  Frit Room reserved for Kiln Operators meeting
  
  

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• CL Fused Glass Snowman 11/14 9:30-12:30,11/22 10-12 Linda R Peggy J

  • Start
    11/14/2025
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  • End
    11/22/2025
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  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    Class Room

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  CL ALL LEVELS

  Let's create a Snowman!

  Not only will students create a whimsical snowman, but we will also brush up on our ring saw and drill press skills (if your project requires a few holes drilled for embellishments).

  
  

  Students should come prepared Day One with the following:

  12 x 12 opaque for the snowman's body

  12 X 12 clear for the back of the snowman's body

  All the necessary cutting tools, glues, etc.

  various glass for embellishments of your choosing (please look at the pattern and photo of completed example for guidance

  12 x 12 kiln paper for firing 

  Day Two 

  Students should bring their own 1/4 inch drill bit (available at GAC store)

  Instructors will provide wire if needed for snowman's boots

  Remember closed toe shoes and safety glasses are required. Please wear your name badge.

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• SG Holly Leaves Donation Ornament 11/14 12:30 - 3 pm

  • When
    11/14/2025
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    12:30 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Stained Glass Room
  • Spaces left
    3

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  ALL LEVELS

  Any questions call Marilyn Oliveira 510-335-8277.

  This is a workshop to make a holly leaves ornament for the club to sell at Christmas.

  
  

  The instructor will teach an easy way to attach a jump ring to a project and an easy way to burnish a glass pebble after it is foiled.

  There will be 7 holly leaf kits with parts: a jump ring; two green glass holly leaves; and three red pebbles.

  You can make it during the workshop time or take it home and do it at your leisure and then return it to the club.  If you wish, you can patina the ornament.

  Supplies and tools you need to have:

  • flux
  • foil
  • solder
  • patina (if you wish to patina the ornament)
  • cutting tools
  • running pliers
  • grozers
  • nippers
  • Elmer's glue (clear or white)
  • needle nosed bottle with non-aerosol hairspray
  • Black Sharpies (fine and regular)
  • tweezers
  • toothpicks
  • pen and pencil
  • a cutting surface (quilt-type mats work best)
  • carrying box for your project

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• CL NMO - Sparkling Winter Tree 11/15 10:30-1:30 Judy S Helaine P

  • When
    11/15/2025
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    10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
  • Location
    Classroom

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  A WORKSHOP FOR NEW MEMBERS ONLY

   (You are considered a new member for 6 months after joining the club.)

  Join us to design a sparkling winter tree using clear glass. It will be built on a 4”x7” clear triangular base, and then we will add layered “branches” of clear scrap glass onto the base.

  
  

  (You may want to bring some transparent green glass to use as branches also.) You can then decide any embellishments you may want to add such as dots or frit.

  The instructors will have extra clear scrap for your branches and extra embellishment materials available. * Please do not depend on our studio store for the supplies you need for this workshop. If you are ordering the glass you need for this workshop from Southwest Art Glass (SWAG), you must have your order in by Friday, October 31st. You can also get fused glass from Tucson Stained Glass on Grant Ave. in Tucson.

  You will need the following supplies for this workshop:

  * Tools - Toyo cutter, nippers, running pliers, grozer

  * one 6”x12” sheet of clear COE 96 glass

  * Optional - one 6”x6” sheet of COE 96 transparent green glass 

  * Glues - both Elmers & a needle-tip bottle of pump hairspray (Suave works best.)

  * Black Sharpie

  * 12” ruler

  * Embellishment materials - dots, frit (irid clear is especially nice), if you have some

  * Safety glasses

  Remember to wear closed-toe shoes.

  Questions? Call Judy Stodieck at 763-516-1769

  
  

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• CL Using Diamonds to Design a Snowflake 11/17 9:30-12:30 Judy S Ruth C

  • When
    11/17/2025
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    9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Location
    Classroom

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  CL INTERMEDIATE AND ADVANCED LEVELS

  In this workshop you will be designing a snowflake/star using diamond shapes (see pictures). You will learn how to use the Beetle Bits cutting system to cut different sizes of diamonds. This is a nice project to hang in a window.

  

  Once you know the technique to cut diamonds you’ll be able to make smaller versions with a variety of colors.

  The instructor will have extra embellishment materials available (such as dots, stringers, and frit) for those who would like to use them to embellish your snowflake/star. You will be taking your finished projects to the front desk to pay the firing fee.

  Remember to wear closed toed shoes.

  * If you would like to precut your diamonds or have any questions, call Judy Stodieck at 763.516.1763. You must bring the following supplies to this workshop:

  * 1 or more precut 1”x12” strip(s) of clear glass

  * 1 or more precut 1/2”x12” strip(s) of clear glass

  * 1 or more precut 3/4”x12” strip(s) of transparent color(s) glass - such as red, blue, yellow, etc.

  * 1 6x6 tile which will support the building of your project

  * 1 6”x6” sheet of kiln paper on which to build your project

  * Cutting tools (Toyo cutter, nippers, grozer, running pliers) * Glues - both Elmers & needle-tipped bottle of non-aerosol hairspray (Suave works best) * Ruler * Safety glasses * Embellishment materials (dots, stringers, fruit, etc. 
  

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• CW Using the Lap Grinder 11/17 - 10:30-Noon Jayne Becker

  • When
    11/17/2025
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    10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Cold Work Room
  • Spaces left
    1

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  INTERMEDIATE LEVEL

  Registration begins 10/17 

  Does your fired project have a wonky edge?  Does your bowl wobble?  Our lap grinder can help you.  It uses ever finer grits to make your project smoother and more finished.  

  In this workshop, you will learn safety tips; how to set up the lap grinder; how to change wheels and clean them; and how to clean up the grinder at the end.

  Please bring one or two fired projects to work on.

  The lap grinder can be messy, especially the first time.  Wear old clothes or an apron; and old closed toe shoes.  

  I recommend you remove your rings, bracelets or watches; and tie back long hair.  Wear safety glasses, of course.  You will not need any other tools or supplies.

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• FR: Frit Room Reserved for PRIVATE MEETING 11/17

  • When
    11/17/2025
  •  
    11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Frit Room at SRS

  This is a room reservation notice only.  Private studio and store managers meeting. 

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• SG Stained Glass Southwest Style Buffalo 11/18 & 11/19 Paula B & Martha N

  • Start
    11/18/2025
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  • End
    11/19/2025
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  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    Stained Glass Classroom
  • Spaces left
    3
  • Registered
    3 registrants

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  BEGINNERS / INTERMEDIATE

  

  In this workshop we will continue to learn copper foil stained glass by making a Southwestern Style Buffalo suncatcher.. The pattern will be provided. You will need to bring a 6 “x 8” sheet of brown for the body, a 9” x 1” piece of teal for the band, 1” scraps of yellows and reds for the triangles on the band, and a 1 1/2” piece for the horn.   The finished size is 6 1/2” x 9”.

  You will need to bring all your tools and supplies such as:

  • Toyo cutter
  • Running Pliers
  • Grozers
  • 60/40 solder
  • Gel Flux
  • Black backed copper and fid
  • Black Patina
  • Flux brush and cup
  • Rubber gloves
  • Carrying box for project
  • Band aids
  • Small towel
  • Work board and tacks

  Questions text Martha 574-780-1337.

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• CL Dichroic Glass Cabochons 11/18 1-3pm Cathy R Susan M

  • When
    11/18/2025
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    1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
  • Location
    Class Room

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  BEGINNER 7 INTERMEDIATE LEVEL

  Create dichroic glass cabochons for pendants and earrings.  Learn tips for cutting, grinding, and layering dichroic glass with other fusible COE 96 glass.  

  
  

  Bring:  your own tools, glue, black opaque and clear COE 96 glass, a 6x6 inch tile, 6x6 inch piece of kiln paper to cover tile. Plan to purchase a dichroic scrap pack from SWAG before the date of the class if you do not have dichroic glass.  Recommend either scrap pack CBS-71107 or CBS-71108 for $25 per ¼ lb. from SWAG.  (If you are ordering this from SWAG, you need to order it by the last Friday in September, so it will be delivered before the class.)

  Glue-on bails for pendants and earrings will be provided for $4, payable to the instructor at the beginning of class.

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• CL: OneDrive Training for Leaders - 11/20 (Before Board Mtg)

  • When
    11/20/2025
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    9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
  • Location
    Classroom

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  This session is to help leaders get set up on OneDrive which is the central repository for Glass Artists Club forms and files.   

  If you are maintaining any club documentation on your personal device, you need to attend one of these sessions to learn how to use the club OneDrive to save your files to - this will ensure that if something happens to you, the club has access to the documents.

  This will be a hands-on session, so please bring your device with you (if possible - no PCs though).  If you already have a OneDrive account, you will need to know your login/password.  If you don't have a OneDrive account, we'll set one up for you during the training.

  When you sign up, please sign up for either the  the Windows/PC option or the Mac/IPad option based on the device type you use.  This will allow us to balance the training.

  Instructors:  Coleen Astalos (719) 480-3055 & Carol Z.

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• RA Making Green and White Twisted Cane with the Vitrigraph Kiln 11/20 9:30 - 12:30 pm

  • When
    11/20/2025
  •  
    9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Location
    Ramada
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  • Registered
    3 registrants

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   ALL LEVELS

  

  Learn to use the vitrigraph kiln to make your own Twisted cane while using up some of your scrap glass.

  This class will make GREEN and WHITE twisted cane. Students supply 1/2 c. green scrap glass (mixed opaque and Transparent), 1/2 c. White scrap glass, and 1/2 c. clear scrap glass. All glass must be clean COE 96 and cut into approximately 1" pieces. Put your glass in separate  zip lock bags with your name on it and place it in the box marked "Vitrigraph Class" in the Ramada by noon THE DAY BEFORE CLASS. The box will be on the table to the left of the door into the Ramada.

  Class meets in the Ramada.

  Wear closed toe shoes, a long sleeve cotton shirt, long pants (jeans work best). If you have long hair, it must be tied back away from your face.

  Bring safety glasses, and a carry box to take your stringers home.

  Instructors are Peggy Cermak and Peggy Jordan.

  Please call Peggy C at 612-916-3311 with any questions.

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• ST 11/20: Visit with fellow Glass Artist 9:30 to 10, Board Meeting 10 to noon

  • When
    11/20/2025
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    9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Studio

  
  

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• CL: OneDrive Training for Leaders - 11/21

  • When
    11/21/2025
  •  
    1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    Classroom

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  This session is to help leaders get set up on OneDrive which is the central repository for Glass Artists Club forms and files.   

  If you are maintaining any club documentation on your personal device, you need to attend one of these sessions to learn how to use the club OneDrive to save your files to - this will ensure that if something happens to you, the club has access to the documents.

  This will be a hands-on session, so please bring your device with you (if possible - no PCs though).  If you already have a OneDrive account, you will need to know your login/password.  If you don't have a OneDrive account, we'll set one up for you during the training.

  When you sign up, please sign up for either the  the Windows/PC option or the Mac/IPad option based on the device type you use.  This will allow us to balance the training.

  Instructors:  Coleen Astalos (719) 480-3055 & Carol Z.
  

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• CL: NMO Website Orientation 11-25 Alice

  • When
    11/25/2025
  •  
    11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Classroom
  • Spaces left
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  This session is to orient brand new members to the Glass Artists Club website (https://www.gvrglassartists.com). 
  
  Initial registration is limited to new members this month - if you are not a new member this month, please wait until 2 days before the session to register to give the opportunity for new members to register first.

  In the session we will focus on the members only section of the website:

  • Your Profile - editing/updating
  • Calendar – signing up for events & registration policies
  • New Member Start Here page
  • Member Forums – what they are, subscribing to forums you are interested in
  • Volunteering - What is SignUp Genius and what is it used for, recording Volunteer hours
  • Glass Art Galleries – pictures of inspiration
  • Online Library – what information is there

  Followed by a short Q&A session
  

  To get full benefit from this session:

  1. Bring your device (phone, ipad, laptop) that you use to access the website (no desktops!)
  2. Know your website password – see below for help in advance
  3. Please be signed into the website in advance of the session on your device – see below for help in advance

  If you need help registering for this event because you can’t get on the website, please email the calendar administrators at events.gvrgac@gmail.com to register.

  If you need help signing into the website, please email Alice at amckenzie@aol.com to set up a 10 minute session for private help prior to the session.   I will take 2 private appointments  just prior to the orientation.

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• RA Making Red curved stringers Vitrigraph Kiln 11/25 12:00-3:00 pm

  • When
    11/25/2025
  •  
    12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Ramada
  • Spaces left
    0
  • Registered
    3 registrants

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  ALL LEVELS

  
  

  Instructors are Sandy Stretcher and Suzanne Mattox.  

  Call Sandy at 806-240-7525 with any questions.

  Learn to use the vitrigraph kiln to make your own squiggle, wiggle, and curve stringers while using up some of your scrap glass. This class with make RED stringers.

  Students supply 1/2 c. opaque red scrap glass, 1/2 c. transparent redscrap glass, and 1/2 c. clear scrap glass. All glass must be clean COE 96 and cut into approximately 1" pieces.

  Put your glass in a zip lock bag with your name on it and place it in the box marked "Vitrigraph Class" in the Ramada by noon THE DAY BEFORE CLASS BY 11/01//25 The box will be on the table to the left of the door into the Ramada. Class meets in the Ramada.

  Remember Wear closed toe shoes, a long sleeve cotton shirt, long pants (jeans work best). If you have long hair, it must be tied back away from your face. Bring safety glasses, and a carry box to take your stringers home.

  Please No "anonymous" registrations.

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• CL Straight Line Design 12/01 10-Noon

  • When
    12/01/2025
  •  
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Classroom
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  INTERMEDIATE AND ADVANCED ONLY

  Straight line  design and process. This class is for intermediate and advanced levels only.  You must have some experience cutting strips.

  

  You will have the opportunity to cut 1/4 inch strips and use “ The Set” grinder attachment.   Please bring some glass to practice 1/4 inch cuts.  The glass can be  clear, transparent or opal at least 6” in length.  It is harder to break even  long strips so bring some longer lengths if you want to improve your long strips. If you have some “oops” uneven strips, bring those too!  We can “fix” them!
  

  I will bring some completed pieces  for process discussion.

  This class is not a project class.  While you will receive information on design and process, the goal is not a completed project. 

  Since we will be using the grinder, please bring safety glasses and wear closed toe shoes.  Bring all your usual cutting tools, and a container to take your glass strips home.

  Instructor: Bobbi Watson 715-577-3521

  Assistant: Judy Willette

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• FR Volunteers to Sort SWAG Order First Fri 11-2

  • When
    12/05/2025
  •  
    11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    Frit Room
  • Spaces left
    4

  Registration is closed

  This is the Volunteer Signup to sort SWAG orders for this month - First Friday of the month.   This is only being sent to the group of people who have expressed interest in assisting.  We are limiting signups to avoid having too many people resulting in a backup in the process.  

  The start time is fluid, we get a text from SWAG when they are about 20-30 minutes away.  Expect that time to be somewhere between 11 and 2.  We aim to be completed with the sorting of the order by 3pm when the studio closes.

  Thanks in advance for your help.

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• Anza Room Glass Artist Club Annual Meeting 12/06 2:30 - 5 pm

  • When
    12/06/2025
  •  
    2:30 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Anza Room
  • Spaces left

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• CL Mosaics 101 12/08 & 12/12 9:30 - 12:30 pm

  • Start
    12/08/2025
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  • End
    12/12/2025
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  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    Classroom
  • Spaces left
    5
  • Registered
    1 registrant

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  BEGINNER LEVEL

  
  

  Instructors are Lynn Daniels-Anderson and Jim Owens.  Please contact Lynn at 541-729-7773 with any questions.

  This workshop is for those members who entered the Glass Club through Intro to Fusing or Intro to Stained Glass

  In this workshop you will learn the basic techniques for cutting mosaic glass pieces or tesserae and assembling your first mosaic project. You will create a colorful mosaic on flagstone while learning how to use many other substrates and materials in the process. there will be an assortment of patterns to choose from.

  Glass and flagstone will be provided by the club. The club will also provide the tools to use in this workshop.

  Member cost is $15.00 paid to the instructor at the beginning of class.

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• CR Equipment Training: Ring Saw Sessions Instructor: Anna Parker

  • When
    12/08/2025
  •  
    1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
  • Location
    Cold Room
  • Spaces left
    4

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  ALL LEVELS

  Registration opens 11/08.

  Whether you are a new member or a member that hasn't been around the club for awhile and need a refresher course, please join us for these trainings to learn about the ring saws using a variety of blades!  How to use them and when!

  Ring saw:  You will learn to cut intricate patterns with the "regular" and "slim" blade ring saws.  We will discuss and practice the difference between using the "mega" blade use and the "regular/slim" blade machines.  We are also adding a blade specific for cutting dichroic glass.

  This training will also involve cleaning up after your time on the saw!

  Remember to wear closed toe shoes, your name badge and bring safety glasses.  

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• RA Making Brown/Black curved stringers Vitrigraph Kiln 12/10 Noon - 3:00 pm

  • When
    12/10/2025
  •  
    12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    The Ramada
  • Spaces left
    3

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  ALL LEVELS

  

  Class instructors are Sandy Stretcher and Tamisha Lee.   Contact Sandy Stretcher at 806-240-7525 with any questions.

  Learn to use the vitrigraph kiln to make your own squiggle, wiggle, and curve stringers while using up some of your scrap glass. This class will make Brown/black stringers.

  Students supply 1/2 c. opaque Brown and Black scrap glass, 1/2 c. transparent Brown and Black scrap glass, and 1/2 c. clear scrap glass. All glass must be clean COE 96 and cut into approximately 1" pieces.

  Put your glass in a zip lock bag with your name on it and place it in the box marked "Vitrigraph Class" in the Ramada by noon THE DAY BEFORE CLASS BY12/09/25. The box will be on the table to the left of the door into the Ramada. Class meets in the Ramada.

  Remember Wear closed toe shoes, a long sleeve cotton shirt, long pants (jeans work best). If you have long hair, it must be tied back away from your face. Bring safety glasses, and a carry box to take your stringers home.

  Please No anonymous registration.

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• RA Making Green and Red Twisted Cane with the Vitragraph Kiln 12/11 12:30 - 2:30 pm

  • When
    12/11/2025
  •  
    12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
  • Location
    Ramada
  • Spaces left
    3

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   ALL LEVELS

  

  Learn to use the vitrigraph kiln to make your own Twisted cane while using up some of your scrap glass.

  This class will make GREEN and RED twisted cane. Students supply 1/2 c. green scrap glass (mixed opaque and Transparent), 1/2 c. Red scrap glass (mixed opaque and Transparent), and 1/2 c. clear scrap glass. All glass must be clean COE 96 and cut into approximately 1" pieces. Put your glass in separate a zip lock bags with your name on it and place it in the box marked "Vitrigraph Class" in the Ramada by noon THE DAY BEFORE CLASS. The box will be on the table to the left of the door into the Ramada.

  Class meets in the Ramada.

  Wear closed toe shoes, a long sleeve cotton shirt, long pants (jeans work best). If you have long hair, it must be tied back away from your face.

  Bring safety glasses, and a carry box to take your stringers home.

  Instructors are Peggy Cermak and Peggy Bonovich.

  Please call Peggy C at 612-916-3311 with any questions.

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• RA Tile Saw Cutting and Training 12/13 1:00 to 2:30 pm in 15 min time slots Instructor: Anna Parker

  • When
    12/13/2025
  •  
    9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
  • Location
    Ramada
  • Spaces left
    6

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  ALL LEVELS

  Registration opens 11/13.

  Learn to cut Pattern Bars, scrap boxes, and thicker glass pieces with the new tile saw!

  Bring your own project to cut.  You will learn to set-up and cut your own pieces with the tile saw.

  Plan ahead for your sign-up time by preparing a glass project such as the Scrap Box or bring a previously made Pattern Bar.

  We will schedule 15-minute sessions.  At this point we are scheduling one session a month, from 1:00-2:30 on Saturdays.   Watch for future announcements in your email.

  Please register for the time you want.

  You must tie long hair back.

  Avoid wearing loose, long sleeve clothing or wearing a lanyard tag that could get caught in the saw.

  Wear safety glasses, your name badge and closed toe shoes.

  *Anyone that may be interested in learning the complete set-up and take down (cleaning) and the safe use of the tile saw, please let us know.  We would be happy for you to assist us!  

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• SG Stained Glass Small 3D Christmas Tree 12/15 & 12/17 9:30-12:30 PM

  • Start
    12/15/2025
  •  
  • End
    12/17/2025
  •  
  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    Stained Glass Classroom
  • Spaces left
    6

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  BEGINNERS LEVEL

  Registration starts November 15th....

  Let's make a Stained-Glass Small 3D Christmas Tree....

  

  

  In this workshop, we will make a 3D copper foil-stained glass Christmas Tree. The patterns will be provided, and you can choose the style you want to make. You will need to bring a 6” x 12” piece of glass in the color of your choice.

  The finished product will stand between 5"-6" tall.

  You will also need to bring:

  • Toyo cutter
  • Running pliers
  • Grozers
  • Work board and push pins
  • Solder 6/40
  • Classic Gel flux
  • Black patina for solder
  • 7/32 black backed copper foil or 1/4" your choice
  • Fid
  • Hand towel
  • Carrying box for projects
  • Band aids

  Instructors are Stephanie Andrews, Martha North and Paula Bonacorsi.

  Call Martha at 574 780-1337 with any questions or concerns.

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• CR Equipment Training: Drill Press Sessions Instructor: Linda Reed

  • When
    12/15/2025
  •  
    10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
  • Location
    Cold Room
  • Spaces left
    4

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  ALL LEVELS

  Registration opens 11/15.

  Whether you are a new member or a member that hasn't been around the club for a while and need a refresher course, please join us for these trainings to learn about the drill press.

  Drill Press:  You will learn to use the large and small drill press.  You will practice drilling holes by making your own templates, or you may bring your own art work to practice on.  We will use both the 1/8" and 1/4" size bits.  Please remember to bring your own drill bits for this class.  Both sizes can be purchased in the store!!!

  Remember to wear closed toe shoes, your name badge and bring safety glasses.

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• CW Using the Lap Grinder 12/15 - 12:30 - 2pm Jayne Becker

  • When
    12/15/2025
  •  
    12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    Cold Work Room
  • Spaces left
    3

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  INTERMEDIATE LEVEL

  Registration begins 11/15

  Does your fired project have a wonky edge?  Does your bowl wobble?  Our lap grinder can help you.  It uses ever finer grits to make your project smoother and more finished.  

  In this workshop, you will learn safety tips; how to set up the lap grinder; how to change wheels and clean them; and how to clean up the grinder at the end.

  Please bring one or two fired projects to work on.

  The lap grinder can be messy, especially the first time.  Wear old clothes or an apron; and old closed toe shoes.  

  I recommend you remove your rings, bracelets or watches; and tie back long hair.  Wear safety glasses, of course.  You will not need any other tools or supplies.

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• CL Frit Painting 12/16 9:30-12:30 Janice Urban & Lee Donnelly

  • When
    12/16/2025
  •  
    9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Location
    Classroom

  Registration is closed

  CL INTERMEDIATE LEVEL

  Frit can be a fun way to create designs of your choice. In this workshop, we will only use medium and course fit, no powder, so no mask necessary but you will need your own frit.

  
  

  Bring or create a drawing of something you would like to make out of frit. Bring a clear sheet of glass cut to the size you want your project to be; circles are fine as well. Make sure to purchase enough frit in the colors you would like to use.

  Please Note: There will not be any frit available at this workshop. you must have your own so plan accordingly.  (I find medium frit to be the most versatile, but if you purchase course, you can always take a hammer to it to make it smaller.) There is enough time to make a November SWAG order in time for this class.

  Projects can be slumped at the artist's discretion, or left flat and hung with nichrome wires or later drilled on the drill press.

  Please see the pictures above to get an idea of what is possible.

  Call Janice Urban at 609-410-5619 with any questions.

  
  

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• FR: Frit Room Reserved for SWAG Sorting - First Friday

  • Start
    01/02/2026
  •  
  • End
    12/04/2026
  •  
  • Schedule
    12 sessions
  • Location
    Frit Room at SRS

  This is a room reservation notice only.  Signups for this activity are done in a separate notice to SWAG-group participants only.

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• FR Volunteers to Sort SWAG Order First Fri 11-2

  • When
    01/02/2026
  •  
    11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    Frit Room
  • Spaces left
    4

  Registration is closed

  This is the Volunteer Signup to sort SWAG orders for this month - First Friday of the month.   This is only being sent to the group of people who have expressed interest in assisting.  We are limiting signups to avoid having too many people resulting in a backup in the process.  

  The start time is fluid, we get a text from SWAG when they are about 20-30 minutes away.  Expect that time to be somewhere between 11 and 2.  We aim to be completed with the sorting of the order by 3pm when the studio closes.

  Thanks in advance for your help.

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• SG-Intro Stained Glass Register Through GVR Class time 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM

  • Start
    01/05/2026
  •  
  • End
    11/04/2026
  • Schedule
    18 sessions
  • Location
    Stained Glass Classroom

  Registration through GVR

  
  

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• CL-Intro Fused Glass Register Through GVR 9:30 - 2:00 PM

  • Start
    01/05/2026
  •  
  • End
    11/03/2026
  • Schedule
    18 sessions
  • Location
    Classroom

  Registration through GVR

  
  

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• CL-Intro to Mosaics Register Through GVR Class time 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM

  • Start
    01/20/2026
  •  
  • End
    11/07/2026
  • Schedule
    18 sessions
  • Location
    Classroom

  Registration through GVR

  
  

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• CL: NMO Website Orientation, 1-27-2026, 11am-12pm

  • When
    01/27/2026
  •  
    11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Classroom
  • Spaces left
    8

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  This session is to orient brand new members to the Glass Artists Club website (https://www.gvrglassartists.com). 
  
  Initial registration is limited to new members this month - if you are not a new member this month, please wait until 2 days before the session to register to give the opportunity for new members to register first.

  In the session we will focus on the members only section of the website:

  • Your Profile - editing/updating
  • Calendar – signing up for events & registration policies
  • New Member Start Here page
  • Member Forums – what they are, subscribing to forums you are interested in
  • Volunteering - What is SignUp Genius and what is it used for, recording Volunteer hours
  • Glass Art Galleries – pictures of inspiration
  • Online Library – what information is there

  Followed by a short Q&A session
  

  To get full benefit from this session:

  1. Bring your device (phone, ipad, laptop) that you use to access the website (no desktops!)
  2. Know your website password – see below for help in advance
  3. Please be signed into the website in advance of the session on your device – see below for help in advance

  If you need help registering for this event because you can’t get on the website, please email the calendar administrators at events.gvrgac@gmail.com to register.

  If you need help signing into the website, please email Alice at amckenzie@aol.com to set up a 10 minute session for private help prior to the session.   I will take 2 private appointments  just prior to the orientation.

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• FR Volunteers to Sort SWAG Order First Fri 11-2

  • When
    02/06/2026
  •  
    11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    Frit Room
  • Spaces left
    4

  Registration is closed

  This is the Volunteer Signup to sort SWAG orders for this month - First Friday of the month.   This is only being sent to the group of people who have expressed interest in assisting.  We are limiting signups to avoid having too many people resulting in a backup in the process.  

  The start time is fluid, we get a text from SWAG when they are about 20-30 minutes away.  Expect that time to be somewhere between 11 and 2.  We aim to be completed with the sorting of the order by 3pm when the studio closes.

  Thanks in advance for your help.

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• FR Volunteers to Sort SWAG Order First Fri 11-2

  • When
    03/06/2026
  •  
    11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    Frit Room
  • Spaces left
    4

  Registration is closed

  This is the Volunteer Signup to sort SWAG orders for this month - First Friday of the month.   This is only being sent to the group of people who have expressed interest in assisting.  We are limiting signups to avoid having too many people resulting in a backup in the process.  

  The start time is fluid, we get a text from SWAG when they are about 20-30 minutes away.  Expect that time to be somewhere between 11 and 2.  We aim to be completed with the sorting of the order by 3pm when the studio closes.

  Thanks in advance for your help.

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