We are offering Holiday Classes weekends in December 2022 in fused glass and so much more! These will be in-person, hands-on studio art classes taught by Grace Institute teaching artists.

Registration available! Fill out the Registration Form, and save it by a new name that includes your child’s first name and return by email it to our Registrar Ashley Klump. Once we have received your form and the class minimum is reached, our Business Manager Annie Rimmer-Weeks will email you a PayPal link with instructions on how to complete your payment. Payment is due by 5:00 pm the Wednesday before your class. This is also the deadline to receive a cancellation refund. Scholarships are available – just ask!

The following classes have been completed:

Festive Fused Glass Ornaments (FULL)
Instructed by: Deb Galaty or Nancie Mann

Explore the unique beauty of fused glass and design your own treasured holiday ornaments under the guidance of experienced fused glass teaching artists in this 90-minute class.
Two ornaments per participant are included with each registration fee. Additional ornaments cost $5 each, which must be pre-paid by noon the Wednesday before your class. Pick up your fired pieces the following week.
Saturday, December 3^rd – 10:00 am to 11:30 am (Deb Galaty)
Saturday, December 3^rd – 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm (Deb Galaty)
Saturday, December 17^th – 10:00 am to 11:30 am (Nancie Mann)
Saturday, December 17^th – 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm (Nancie Mann)
Ages: 8 to adult (ages 5 to 7 with a participating adult)
Cost: $45 per person (includes two ornaments per person), $5 per additional ornament

Winter Peace Gnome
Instructed by: LuAnn Rukke

Join us for an afternoon of fun… We will be creating this hand-sewn gnome sure to bring joy this holiday season to everyone. We will also be exploring needle felting and embroidery.
Basic sewing skills helpful.
Sunday, December 4^th – 11:30 am to 2:30 pm
Ages: 11 to adult
Cost: $45 per person

Monoprint with Gelli Plates: Fantastical Night-Lights or Centerpiece Lanterns
Instructed by: Sharyn Smith

Using stencils, textiles, and objects on Gelli plates, we will be layering (with a brayer and paint) colorful designs onto vellum and paper.
Create up to 3 stunning accent lanterns for your table or mantel. Includes a battery light and a tea candle.
Saturday, December 10^th – 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
Ages: 8 to adult
Cost: $50 per person

Fused Glass Snowscapes 
Instructed by Mariann Koop-McMahon

Learn how to “paint” with glass and create your own sparkling, one-of-a-kind winter landscape or snowscape. After firing, your fused glass “painting” may be displayed on a stand. Finished pieces are approximately 6 x 8-inches.  
All materials, including special edition glass, glass paint and frits are included. Prior experience working with glass is helpful. Pick up your fired masterpiece the following week.
SATURDAY, December 10^th – 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm
Ages: 10 to adult
Cost: $60 per person

Fused Glass Holiday Cookie Plate
Instructed by: Nancie Mann

Using your own design, create a beautiful holiday cookie plate in this popular class. These make lovely gifts! Teaching artist Nancie Mann will guide you through the process, and then she will use a slumping mold in a second firing to achieve the final curved shape. Depending on shape, plates range from 7- to 9- inches. Class will run 2 to 2-1/2 hours.
All materials included. Pick up your fired masterpiece the following week.
Sunday, December 11^th – 10:00 am to 11:30 am
Sunday, December 11^th – 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm
Ages: 8 and up
Cost: $50 per person

Design, Carve, Print on Fabric! Block Printing on Tea Towels
Instructed by Sharyn Smith

Trace and carve a design into a 4×6″ soft rubber block, then brayer fabric inks and print your unique block onto 100% cotton tea towels. Great for a hostess gift or kitchen accent. Participants leave with up to 3 beautiful tea towels that are washable. Exchange blocks with your friend! Some extra pre-carved blocks will be available as well.
Sunday, December 11^th – 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm
Ages: 14 to adult (ages 10 to 13 with a participating adult)
Cost: $60 per person

Pyrography on Wood!
Instructed by: Melissa Romeo

Pyrography, or woodburning, is the art of making images on wood with heat. In this workshop you will learn the basics of pyrography while also creating some beautiful and fun seasonal ornaments and gifts!  Fun fact: pyrography translates from the Greek as “writing or drawing with fire”.
Saturday, December 17th – 10:00 am to 11:30 am
Ages: 10 to adult
Cost: $50 per person

Velvety Mushroom Ornaments
Instructed by: Dani Mitchell

Lovers of the whimsical will enjoy this velvety mushroom sculpture project. Beginner needle and thread sewing skills are recommended but not required. Imperfections only give these magical ornaments more character and charm! You have the option to choose between three colors: amanita red, mustard yellow, or figgy purple.
Saturday, December 17^th – 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
Ages: 10 to adult (8 to 9 with an adult)
Cost: $45 per person

Print, Emboss, Assemble an Ornament
Instructed by: Sharyn Smith

Creating patterns with paints on Gelli Plates, drawing into tin to make embossed images – bibbiddy-bobbiddy-boo (and a little glue) you get a pretty, 2-sided reflective holiday ornament!
SATURDAY, December 17^th – 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm
Ages: 7 to adult
Cost: $40 per person

Fused Glass “Geo-Animal” Ornament (FULL)
Instructed by: Mariann Koop-McMahon

Create fun (and very cute!) animal ornaments from simple geometric shapes in fused glass. They make great last-minute gifts.  We will provide pattern resources and ideas for you during this 90-minute class.
Two ornaments per participant are included with each registration fee. Additional ornaments cost $5 each, which must be pre-paid by noon the Wednesday before your class.  Pick up your fired pieces the following week.  
SATURDAY, December 17^th – 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm
Ages: 8 to adult
Cost: $45 per person (includes two ornaments per person), $5 per extra ornament

Indigo and Shibori Dyeing Workshop
Instructed by: Paula Benjaminson

Fibre Artist Paula will demonstrate setting up an indigo vat and preparing cloth for dyeing. Participants will have the opportunity to learn and practice several traditional forms of shibori, including folding, clamping, and sewing. The instructor will have many examples on hand, and each participant can choose the style(s) they want to try. Two pre-washed cotton bandanas or small scarf sized pieces of fabric will be provided. Participants can also bring a piece of pre-washed fabric from home to dye. Cellulose fibers (cotton, linen, rayon, ramie) accept color best.
Please limit yourself to one extra piece, and avoid bulky items like towels or bedding, since vat space and time are limited.  All dyeing supplies will be provided, but participants are encouraged to bring long dishwashing gloves and plastic bags to take wet fabric home. Please wear old clothes and an apron if possible. This is a messy and fun process! N95 mask required for safety.
Saturday, December 17^th – 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Ages: 14 to adult (ages 10 to 13 with a participating adult)
Cost: $60 per person