Classes - Winter/Spring 2010

To reserve your place in a class, the class must be paid for. You may purchase through PayPal, at http://www.trickettglass.ca/classes.html, no account is necessary. Or you can pay by cash, cheque or credit card at Trickett Glass Studio or mail payment to PO Box 200, Thorndale, ON N0M 2P0. This payment is non-refundable and ensures commitment to participation.

The classes listed below are for adults; however, there are classes available for kids age 10 and up also.

One Day Beginner Stained Glass - Saturday, Feb 20, 2010, 9am-4pm
Introduce yourself to a new craft! You will learn all the skills to create your own stained glass project using the copper foil technique. This is an entry level one day workshop. No prior experience or artistry is required. Cost is $75.00 plus PST ($81.00 CAD). Materials for the project and the use of the tools are included. Please bring safety glasses if you have them, suitable shoes for standing and a bag lunch.

One Day Beginner Stained Glass - Saturday, March 13, 2010, 9am-4pm
Introduce yourself to a new craft! You will learn all the skills to create your own stained glass project using the copper foil technique. This is an entry level one day workshop. No prior experience or artistry is required. Cost is $75.00 plus PST ($81.00 CAD). Materials for the project and the use of the tools are included. Please bring safety glasses if you have them, suitable shoes for standing and a bag lunch.

Beginner Leading Class - Saturday, March 27, 2010, 9am - 4pm
Learn to construct a leaded glass panel using the traditional leading and cementing methods. No previous experience is necessary but a beginner class first is preferred. Cost is $90 plus PST ($97.20 CAD).

One Day Beginner Stained Glass - Saturday, April 10, 2010, 9am-4pm
Introduce yourself to a new craft! You will learn all the skills to create your own stained glass project using the copper foil technique. This is an entry level one day workshop. No prior experience or artistry is required. Cost is $75.00 plus PST ($81.00 CAD). Materials for the project and the use of the tools are included. Please bring safety glasses if you have them, suitable shoes for standing and a bag lunch.

Fused Wind Chimes Class - Saturday, Apr 24, 2010, 1 - 4 pm
This is a fun, quick introduction to fusing. You will learn how to cut the glass strips, prepare them for the kiln and fuse them. Cost is $50.00 plus PST ($54.00) and includes all materials and tools. Please bring comfortable shoes. Windchimes can be picked up at the studio during the following week.

One Day Beginner Stained Glass - Saturday, May 8, 2010, 9am-4pm
Introduce yourself to a new craft! You will learn all the skills to create your own stained glass project using the copper foil technique. This is an entry level one day workshop. No prior experience or artistry is required. Cost is $75.00 plus PST ($81.00 CAD). Materials for the project and the use of the tools are included. Please bring safety glasses if you have them, suitable shoes for standing and a bag lunch.

Bevelled Candle Shelter - Saturday, May 15, 2010, 12:30-4pm
A previous class in soldering is necessary to take the Bevelled Candle Shelter course. Register soon as four students is the limit. Cost is $50.00 plus PST ($54.00 CAD) and includes all materials and tools. Please bring comfortable shoes. We will all be making the same design as pictured here.

Wall Plaques for Kids

When my grand girl wanted to celebrate her 12th birthday with her friends making garden stones, I agreed. I've taught many adult classes but this was the first one for kids. What a riot! The girls had been previously warned within an inch of their lives about the dangers of working with glass. So when they arrived at Trickett Glass Studio, I just had the joy of guiding them through the project.

All the girls agreed that they wanted to include mirror in their projects and they wanted to hang them on their wall. This just meant that they made them thinner (lighter too) and put a hook on the back. Instead of garden stones they became cement plaques.

So here's the process they followed. First they cut clear mac tac to fit into the bottom of the mold. This held the decorative pieces in place when the cement was poured. The second step was for the girls to arrange the pre-cut glass pieces, mirror and coloured globs in a pattern on top of the mac tac. Thirdly they mixed the cement compound and water until it became the consistency of a milkshake. Carefully they poured the concrete over their design until it became the thickness that they preferred. Then finally they placed a hook in the cement securing it with tape until the plaque dried.

Then the group of girls enjoyed supper and cake while their projects were drying. About two hours later they were able to pop the plaques out of the mold, peel the mac tac off and clean up the front. The project does need to cure so it does need to be handled carefully and should be flipped occasionally for a few days until it is completely dry. If you do put it outside, it should cure first inside for 4 weeks.

Trickett Glass is open to receive all groups for specialized classes whether you are young or young at heart. You can contact Carol through the website http://www.trickettglass.ca/.