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WORKSHOPS Fall
2006
Fall workshops are being scheduled
now. Classes will start in September. We are taking August off to
rest, and to recharge our artistic abilities, and add new equipment
too!
Special Workshop...........
PATTERN BARS WITH PEGGY
PETTIGREW STEWART. 3 part
series (take one, two or all 3). Come and study with the
talented and award winning glass artist. Learn some of the most
unique techniques and processes from her. Peggy is know for her
"expanding the envelope, and anything is possible" teaching &
belief. This is a rare opportunity for a few to work with Peggy.
This is a very special and rare opportunity to learn from
Peggy. Class size is limited to 6! PRICE CHANGE
-original pricing was incorrect. Correct prices (better) are
listed.
Pattern Bars - 3
parts, the easy way. Work & learn from glass artist PEGGY
PETTIGREW STEWART.
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PART 1
Learn the basics to advanced techniques of
creating pattern bars, AND turning them into beautiful glass
pieces. POSSIBILITIES! Not only can you
make plates & platters, you will learn how to use in jewelry,
sculpture, art, functional pieces, and anything that is POSSIBLE.
You will use the pattern bars to create anything you want. This is
a technique class, where you will learn the skills to make
incredible pattern bars This is PART 1 of a 3 part class (optional).
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PART 2
Learn to make the pattern bars, and cut them. Then to build,
incorporate & include them in fused pieces. Slump, mold, fuse
- whatever it takes.
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PART 3
is coldworking. This is the part where you create a fabulous
PROFESSIONAL piece. The coldworking gives you possibilities for
finishing & changing your pattern bar piece. Make beautiful or
sculptural edges. Learn how to make a matte finish, sandblast your
barwork, and more. Each class is scheduled separately. take
one, two or all three. Additional studio time is included in the
price of each class. Limited class size. Click this link for more
information go to (or click here) "WORKSHOPS"
FULL-wait listing
Saturday June 10: Pattern
Bars Part 1. 12pm - 4pm. $150
Saturday June 24: Pattern
Bars Part 1 & 2. 12pm - 4pm. $150
Sunday June 25: Pattern Bars Part
2 & 3 (con't). 12pm - 4pm. $150
Wednesday June 28 1: Pattern
Bars Part 3. 12pm - 4pm. $150
Saturday July 1: Pattern Bars Part
3. 12pm - 4pm. $150
NOTE: Discount prices for 2
or 3 workshops: $150 each, 2 workshops for $225 total, 3
workshops for $300 total. Material costs ARE included in
the price.
June 3 & 4, 2006 CLASS
FULL Fused Glass - from the beginning: a two day
workshop. This is a basic fusing class.
Work with fusible glass, dichroic & iridized glass. This
class covers all the basics, and includes fusing, slumping and
beginning coldworking & finishing! Two FULL days class
$200
Workshops coming
soon..................
AL
MASSA - Fusing,
fusing, fusing. Direct from New York, Al will be teaching a very
unique workshop. Watch for info coming soon.
IRIDIZED GLASS:
With The Apfels: Mike, Ryan &
Cheryl. These extrodinary glass artists from
California will be here to teach a very special two day
workshop. Irid glass is the glass that mimics dichroic. Learn
to create beautiful pieces using several methods. Create Irid
Sandwiches, sandblasting, fusing & coldworking. Incorporate
these into beautiful artistic glass creations. use in everything
from plates, platters, tiles, to bowls and sinks. And everything in
between. Click HERE for more about the
Apfels!
   
Fused Glass Pattern Bars (& the magic glass
box) Learn how to make pattern bars (with ease), and how to
slice and use them. Learn about the "magic glass box". You
will use glass, metal & more. Results? INCREDIBLE works of
art (tiles, jewelry, platters, slumped pieces, jewelry and many
one-of-a-kind art pieces). FOR ALL FUSERS: This is
a new easier method of making pattern bars. A new way
and easy way to create & using pattern bars via the "glass box"
method. For those who don't know what you do with pattern
bars, you can do ANYTHING & everything! Jewelry, slumped
large glass pieces, plates, bowls, sculpture, lighting, anything you
can dream of. No experience required. Each student will
complete several pattern bars / tiles, and will prepare them for
inclusion in a project of the student's choice (jewelry, plates,
bowls, platters, wall art, etc.) You can even use dichroic
glass! CLASSES NOW
SCHEDULED FOR JUNE & JULY. DATES ARE
POSTED.
  
Sushi by
Peggy
Peggy's combed
Student
Float Glass:
"FLOAT AWAY THE  CAVE CREEK
WAY".
A combination of fusing, slumping, carving,
sandblasting, and more. Like to work BIG, small, slump, carve? This
is a very interesting class, learning to use float (thick) glass.
Much less cranky and less expensive than art glass. Create beautiful
glass furniture, tables, tiles, windows, gifts, trophies, awards -
you name it. Light it up even! This is my personal favorite of
all the classes. Open to all. FUSED GLASS
JEWELRY Dichroic glass & more
 Learn to make
dichroic and iridized glass jewelry. Includes pendants, bracelets,
cabochons,rings,and more. Make glass jewelry, using all types of
glass (not just dichroic). Learn how to use fine metals (silver,
gold, copper) to mount and show off your jewelry. Learn how to
make fused glass beads! Taught by the best fused glass jewelry
artists at Desert GlassHopper Studio. BEGINNERS WELCOME!
This is a great and fun class.
Fused Glass:
"FUSING GONE WILD". WOW! A unique class, not offered elsewhere. Not for the
faint of heart! Learn to comb hot glass, make vitrograph
glass, pot melts & more. For ALL LEVELS, of students.
"Comb & stir" glass in an open hot kiln, to create unique glass
and turn that glass into something unique. THIS IS A VERY SPECIAL, UNIQUE, & FUN
WORKSHOP!
Sandblasting: "HAVE A BLAST WITH
GLASS":
 Sandblasting,
sandcarving & etching. No experience required. Learn
the secrets of carving, etching & blasting. Make beautiful
jewelry, glassware, plates, platters, sinks, gifts and more.
For those who didn't know, you can blast slumped and fused glass. We
have added exciting new projects! Make beautiful glass art,
glasses, vases, gifts, and more.
Fused
Glass: "THE MAGIC GLASS BOX & PATTERN
BARS" Learn how to
make pattern bars (with ease), and how to slice and use
them. Learn about the "magic glass box". You will use glass,
metal & more. Results? INCREDIBLE works of art (tiles,
jewelry, platters, slumped pieces, jewelry and many one-of-a-kind
art pieces). FOR ALL FUSERS: This is a new easier
method of making pattern bars. A new way and easy way to
create & using pattern bars via the "glass box" method.
For those who don't know what you do with
pattern bars, you can do ANYTHING & everything! Jewelry,
slumped large glass pieces, plates, bowls, sculpture, lighting,
anything you can dream of. No experience
required.
Fusing: "CROSSING OVER
TO THE  IRID SIDE": This class is WAY
COOL, & very unique. This class teaches a special fusing method,
using iridized glass. Combing fusing, pattern work, sandblasting
& (etching). This class is for those who like creative thinking,
and working in 3D. It is very interesting (and beautiful) way of
combing the beauty of iridized glass with etched patterns. For
beginners to advanced glass
FUSED & KILN FORMED
GLASS
COLDWORKING GLASS
SLUMPING, SAGGING &
MOLDS
KILN CASTING
TO REGISTER
FOR CLASSES: You can
fill in the information box at our "CONTACT
US" page, call, email OR FAX us. Call: 480-488-2425, fAX: 480-488-6384.
Email: GlasshopperAz@aol.com
PEGGY PETTIGREW
STEWART:
"Desert GlassHopper". Teaching her wonderful
"Anything IS Possible" glass workshops. Peggy created the unique
"Plasma Fusion" and "GlassHopper Fusion" glass techniques.
These techniques are unique combinations of fusing, slumping,
carving, painting, metal inlay, dichroic, and working with float
glass. Her glass art is currently on exhibition in
fine galleries around the USA. Her artwork is quite unique, and
exciting. She has been featured in several national and
international magazines, books and on television. As seen in
Southwest Art Magazine, The Guild, 101 North, Phoenix Home &
Garden, Scottsdale Life and other Magazines. See her
art at www.DesertGlassHopper.com
PATTY
GRAY & TONY SMITH: Talented artists attended this class
too: Peggy Stewart, Becky Bergsma, Licha
Nicholson, Els VandenEnde, Susan Maxfield, Linn Keller, Kristen
Franzen-Orr, Keith Jones & more!
BANDHU: This Grand Master of glass teaches
flamework and sculptural glass at the finest art institutes in the
world. However, we were thrilled to have him join us for a
multiday experience. Explore the possibilities of crossing
flamework with fusing, and using the torch to expand your fusing
abilities. Bandhu is one of the masters, and author of
several books. He has taught at Pilchuck, Corning, Penland,
and in Europe. Check out his beautiful and intriguing work
at: www.SalusaGlassworks.com
PAT
BAKO: The award winning glass
artist from Washington State. Pat is also known as the Cold
Working Studio instructor and supervisor at Pilchuck International
Glass School, and at Pratt Fine Art Center. Pat's resume'
and awards are a lengthy list!
Other glass
artists who taught at our studio during since 2003: Melissa
Paxton, Kristen Franzen-Orr, Bill Rasmussen, Corina
Tettinger, Sue Lewis, Paul Blasi, Terry Hamra and many
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