BEGINNING STAINED GLASS
THURSDAYS from 10:30am - 1:00pm
3/28, 4/4, 4/11, 4/18, 4/25, 5/2
This 6-week class will give you the amazing skills to make a stained glass panel using the Tiffany copper foil technique. You will get comfortable with cutting and breaking glass with your bare hands, grinding that glass to fit together like a puzzle, wrapping it with a copper tape, using a soldering iron to hold your panel together and finally, adding the finishing touches.
The class includes the use of hand tools and grinders. Following the initial class, you and your instructor will meet at local glass stores to help you with materials purchases.
(Glass not included ~ average Glass cost $60)
DATES & TIME:
THURSDAYS from 10:30am - 1:00pm
3/28, 4/4, 4/11, 4/18, 4/25, 5/2
AGE: 18+
COST: $275 Non-Member / $248 Artistry Member/Subscriber (plus $1 processing fee. Materials not included.)
LOCATION: Glass Studio at the Bloomington Center for the Arts
INSTRUCTOR:
Zoi Sandy
INTRO TO FUSING
Stay Tuned for more Fusing Classes!
Glass Fusing involves melting and bonding different pieces of glass together in a kiln to form interesting new patterns and textures. It’s a fun way to start experimenting with glass Art. Our 4 week class includes glass cutting techniques, creating 3 glass projects and hands-on kiln firing. We will cover basic information on the properties of glass, firing schedules and how to fire projects successfully.
DATES & TIME:
Stay Tuned for more Fusing Classes!
AGE: 18+
COST: $200 Non-Member / $180 Artistry Member/Subscriber (plus $1 processing fee.)
LOCATION: Glass Studio at the Bloomington Center for the Arts
INSTRUCTOR:
Zoi Sandy
BEGINNING STAINED GLASS
WEDNESDAYS from 6:00 - 8:30pm
4/3, 4/10, 4/17, 4/24, 5/1, 5/8
This 6-week class will give you the amazing skills to make a stained glass panel using the Tiffany copper foil technique. You will get comfortable with cutting and breaking glass with your bare hands, grinding that glass to fit together like a puzzle, wrapping it with a copper tape, using a soldering iron to hold your panel together and finally, adding the finishing touches.
The class includes the use of hand tools and grinders. Following the initial class, you and your instructor will meet at local glass stores to help you with materials purchases.
(Glass not included ~ average Glass cost $60)
DATES & TIME:
Wednesdays: 6:00 - 8:30pm
4/3, 4/10, 4/17, 4/24, 5/1, 5/8
AGE: 18+
COST: $275 Non-Member / $248 Artistry Member/Subscriber (plus $1 processing fee. Materials not included.)
LOCATION: Glass Studio at the Bloomington Center for the Arts
INSTRUCTOR:
John Sandy
MEET OUR INSTRUCTORS:
ZOI SANDY began her art journey at Buffalo State College majoring in Art Education and Elementary Ed. Along the way she discovered the art of stained glass and enrolled in a class at a local glass shop. She was hooked.
In 1996, while Zoi was working for Minneapolis Public Schools in ESL as a teacher, she and her husband John (see below) started a premier resource for glass enthusiasts of all levels, Glass Endeavors in South Minneapolis.
They operated Glass Endeavors for the next 26 years, winning multiple awards and accolades from peers, teaching stained glass, fusing, mosaics, doing glass repair and building windows for homes and churches.
JOHN SANDY attended Moorhead State University for a BFA in painting and drawing followed by attending University at Buffalo, The State University of New York, with a teaching assistantship, where he received an MFA in painting and drawing. He then taught painting and drawing at Millard Fillmore college in Buffalo NY for 4 years and has taught stained glass at all levels, color, and design for stained glass artists, drawing, in addition to holding a Life Drawing Co-op every week for 2 years.
An example OF WHAT YOU’LL CREATE IN INTRO TO FUSINg!
Check out a BEGINNER student’s work from start to finish in our Winter ‘24 Session! BEAUTIFUL! ZOI AND JOHN ARE AMAZING TEACHERS!
