Current Classes

Tuesday, October 22
Introduction to Fusing and Slumping | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Instructor: Terry Mothersole

In this class, students will learn the basics of fusing glass together in a kiln and slumping it in molds to achieve various shapes. Instruction includes cutting glass, cutting circles, how a design can be realized with the use of different forms of glass, understanding the firing of a kiln and other cool techniques.

Students will design and complete 4 projects: a sampler tile, a 6" square plate, a night light or sun dangle, and the last project will selectable by each student.

Tuition: $195
(Tools are provided, as well as materials for the first night's project. Students can expect to spend approximately $100 for glass for the 3 remaining projects.)

This 4 week class will be on Tuesdays, October 22nd through November 12, 2024.

Call 512-380-0770 to register.
Thursday, October 24
Fast-Track Copper Foil Stained Glass | 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Instructor: Lindsay Foxx

In this three-week class, students will learn the copper foil technique of stained glass by building on the skills they learned in the lead stained glass class. This will include copper foil construction, soldering, framing and patina application. This is designed as a condensed class based on the difference between lead and copper foil. Some work outside of class will be necessary. You will choose from several basic beginner patterns for their class project. Tools and materials not provided. 

Note: It is a prerequisite to have taken the 6 week lead stained glass class, or an equivalent.

IMPORTANT: Before the 1st class, students will need to come to Blue Moon Glassworks to pick out their pattern and buy glass for their project. Then bring your glass, pattern, and glass cutting tools to the 1st class. (It is advised not to do stained glass while you are pregnant.)

This class will be on Thursdays, October 24th through November 7th, 6:30-9:00pm.
 
Tuition: $165

Call 512-380-0770 to register!
 
Saturday, October 26
Spooky Bats - Copper Foil Stained Glass | 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Instructor: Kris

NEW SEASONAL CLASS!
Austin loves its bats and Austin loves Halloween - and who doesn’t love stained glass?!…In this 3 hour copper foil stained glass class, you will learn basic glass cutting, foiling and soldering while making a fun and colorful bat suncatcher to fly in your Halloween window. You will have an assortment of beautiful “Halloween glass” to choose from – blacks, oranges, reds and lots of cool mixtures of these colors to give your bat your own unique flair.

No experience necessary and all materials are provided. (It is advised not to do stained glass while you are pregnant.)

Tuition: $135

Call 512-380-0770 to register.
Monday, October 28
Beginner Copper Foil Stained Glass | 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Instructor: Lisa Sejnowski

In this six-week class students will learn all the basics of the art of stained glass including glass cutting techniques, design considerations, copper foil construction, soldering and framing a stained glass panel.

Students will complete a copper foil project. We have many patterns to choose from, or you can supply one of  your own (subject to approval). Tools and materials are not supplied. Glass, tools and supplies will run approximately $400-$500 and are available for purchase at Blue Moon. (These expenses will be spread out over the 6 weeks.) If you have your own tools, please bring them to class. (It is advised not to do stained glass while you are pregnant.)

Tuition: $195

This class will be on Mondays, October 28th through December 2nd, 6:30-9:00pm.

(May require some homework to be done outside of class time, depending on complexity of pattern.)

Call 512-380-0770 to register!
Saturday, November 2
Spooky Bats - Copper Foil Stained Glass | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Instructor: Kris

NEW CLASS!
Austin loves its bats - and who doesn’t love stained glass?!…In this 3 hour copper foil stained glass class, you will learn basic glass cutting, foiling and soldering while making a fun and colorful bat suncatcher to fly in your window. You will have an assortment of beautiful art glass to choose from to give your bat your own unique flair.

No experience necessary and all materials are provided.  (It is advised not to do stained glass while you are pregnant.)

Tuition: $135

Call 512-380-0770 to register.
Saturday, November 9
Stained Glass Snowflakes | 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Instructor: Lisa Sejnowski

SEASONAL CLASS!
It may not snow here often, but you can still have some fun with snowflakes. Enjoy making holiday gifts or decorations while learning some new techniques to create a one-of-a-kind colorful leaded stained glass snowflake! You will learn how to cut glass into diamond shapes, wrap them and glass nuggets in lead came, then solder them together.  We will have an assortment of colored and textured glass to choose from. 

No experience necessary and all materials are provided.  (It is advised not to do stained glass while you are pregnant.)

Tuition: $135

Call 512-380-0770 to register.
Saturday, November 16
Stained Glass Art Strips | 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Instructor: Kris

This stained glass art strip project is a great introduction to leaded stained glass construction, whether you are just interested in having fun making this single panel, or trying to decide if this is an art form that you wish to continue with.

In this 3 hour workshop, you will learn how to make simple glass cuts, frame in lead, and solder.  You get to select from a large selection of 3" wide pieces of beautiful stained glass. Find all of your favorite colors!  Your finished panel's length will be about 15"-20" long, and you will be shown how to solder hangers at the top so that you can display your talent with pride! 

No experience required and all tools and supplies are provided. (It is advised not to do stained glass while you are pregnant.)

Tuition: $135

Call 512-380-0770 to register.
Saturday, November 23
Stained Glass Snowflakes | 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Instructor: Lisa Sejnowski

SEASONAL CLASS!
It may not snow here often, but you can still have some fun with snowflakes. Enjoy making holiday gifts or decorations while learning some new techniques to create a one-of-a-kind colorful leaded stained glass snowflake! You will learn how to cut glass into diamond shapes, wrap them and glass nuggets in lead came, then solder them together. We will have an assortment of colored and textured glass to choose from.

No experience necessary and all materials are provided. (It is advised not to do stained glass while you are pregnant.)

Tuition: $135

Call 512-380-0770 to register.
Saturday, November 30
Stained Glass Art Strips | 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Instructor: Kris

This stained glass art strip project is a great introduction to leaded stained glass construction, whether you are just interested in having fun making this single panel, or trying to decide if this is an art form that you wish to continue with.

In this 3 hour workshop, you will learn how to make simple glass cuts, frame in lead, and solder.  You get to select from a large selection of 3" wide pieces of beautiful stained glass. Find all of your favorite colors!  Your finished panel's length will be about 15"-20" long, and you will be shown how to solder hangers at the top so that you can display your talent with pride! 

No experience required and all tools and supplies are provided. (It is advised not to do stained glass while you are pregnant.)

Tuition: $135

Call 512-380-0770 to register.