Kimball Art Center Explores the World of Glass

If you’re looking for an exciting and new way to create art, then look no further. Starting in March, the Kimball Art Center will be hosting new classes and artful afternoons for students to explore the art of glass fusion. Adults, teens and children will have the chance to experience glass as a unique medium. Each class explores specific types of glass creation such as mosaics, glass wall art, glass shadow boxes, and glass night lights!

Students will have the opportunity to explore color combinations and learn how to put together a creative puzzle of their own with small pieces of glass.

Heather Stamenov, Director of Education at the Kimball Art Center is thrilled to introduce these classes to students. “This is great for folks who already have an interest in glass fusion, but also for anyone looking to just dip their toes into art making,” said Stamenov.

Classes are scheduled to continue through the end of May. Head to the Kimball Art Center and spend an afternoon to delve into the skill of glass fusion! Check out the class offerings below. To view their entire repertoire of class offerings, visit their website at kimballartcenter.org.

Glass Classes for Adults (ages 17+):

Glass Mosaics
Wednesday, March 6, 13
12:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
$180
Artist Instructor: Karen March
Students will be introduced to the mosaic theme, fusing pieces of glass together. Students can create either a geometric pattern, landscape, animal, or botanical theme.

Glass Wall Art
Wednesday, March 20, 27
12:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
$180
Artist Instructor: Karen March
Students will work to build a rectangular piece of wall art. Constructing with glass, students will think in terms of color combinations and imagine them being layered.  Over this 2-class course, students will create a variety of pieces which will be fused together completely.

Glass Garden Stakes
Wednesday, April 3
12:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
$90
Artist Instructor: Karen March
Students will make garden stakes made of glass and can choose to use stringers to label the stakes or decorate the glass and use a grease pencil that can be changed as wanted.

Glass Platters
Wednesday, April 10
12:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
$90
Artist Instructor: Karen March
Students will have an opportunity to make 10 x 10 platters which they can choose from a few mold shapes for finished project.

Glass Boxes
Wednesday, April 17, 24
12:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
$180
Artist Instructor: Karen March
Students will design and construct their own glass boxes. Over this 2-week course, students will consider color choices and 3D add ons to make their own special artwork.

Glass Gameboards
Wednesday, May 15
12:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
$90
Artist Instructor: Karen March
Students will use glass to create their own game board and pieces to make a complete game. Students can create a tic-tac toe board or a checkers board.

Glass Shadow Boxes
Wednesday, May 22
12:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
$90
Artist Instructor: Karen March
Students will cut small pieces and create a geometric shaped design or a heart, butterfly, etc. By the end of class, students will take home a piece of art they can hang and admire!

Glass Night Lights
Wednesday, May 29
12:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
$90
Artist Instructor: Karen March
Students will create night lights utilizing stringers and frit, emphasizing color combinations. This class, students will be able to cut their base piece to build on then use the glass-tac glue to keep in place. Perfect for the students bathroom or room!

Kids Glass Classes:

Artful Afternoons III
March 15th 1:00pm-3:30pm
$50
Kids will make their own glass night lights!

Artful Afternoons VII
April 12th 1:00pm-3:30pm
$50
Kids will make their own glass pieces to put in shadow boxes!

Artful Afternoons XII
May 17th 1:00pm-3:30pm
$50
Kids will make their own glass bugs!