Create 4 seasonal glass ornaments using hand tools, colorful glass and a bit of imagination. These fun ornaments will make a great addition to any tree or use them as a package tag. This class will use some glass that may have sharp edges. Students must be able to use a tweezers and follow safety guidelines. Suitable for ages 6 and up. Items will be fired and will need to be picked up at a later date.

Enjoy creating a field of flowers using the ancient art of glass fusing. This 6” x 10” glass sun catcher is made by laying colorful glass, stringers and frit which is then fired in a kiln.  High temperature hooks will be added so that a chain or ribbon can be used for hanging. Due to the kiln firings you will need to return to pick up your item at a later date. Class is located at Artistic Me.

Mushrooms are such a fun thing to add to the garden or a pot of flowers. In this class you will learn how to create a mushroom using pieces of clear glass and colored frit. You will create three mushroom caps measuring approximately 4-5” in diameter. The mushrooms will be kiln fused and when complete hardware will be added. A piece of copper will be supplied for the stem.  

$48 for three mushrooms.

What would summer be in the land of 10,000 lakes without a little fishing? This whimsical fish chime is such a fun project and every fish turns out unique. Create your fish using colorful strips of opaque and transparent glass that you cut and stack to create the shape. Add some small skeleton fish for the chimes. When you pick up your fired project you can string the chime if desired or take it home to string. 

$35. Offered through Buffalo Community Education

This 10 inch fused glass bowl is fun to make and can be customized for your décor. Glass frit gives this bowl the lines of color. Changing the color of frit, making the width of the frit more robust or outlining certain design aspects of the design gives this bowl lots of design flexibility. This is a design to have fun with! Due to the nature of glass fusing the finished project will need to be picked up at a later date.

$45. Offered through Buffalo Community Education

Mushrooms are such a fun thing to add to the garden or a pot of flowers. In this class you will learn how to create a mushroom using pieces of clear glass and colored frit. You will create three mushroom caps measuring approximately 4-5" in diameter. the mushrooms will be kiln fused and when complete hardware will be added so that the copper can be attached for the stem,. Due to the nature of glass fusing the finished project will need to be picked up at a later date.

$48. Offered through Buffalo Community Education

Do you want to add a bright spot to your garden or container garden? In this fun two person class you will make both a garden stake and a glass plant pick. Choose from a variety of colored glass and create beautiful additions to the yard décor. This would be fun parent/child class and a variety of glass will be offered making it safe for little hands.

$40. Offered through Buffalo Community Education

Spring has us thinking about bright colors and new garden décor. This 2” x 12” planter stake is sure to fit this criteria and can be displayed in a garden, house plant, or container garden. This is a fun project that allows you to use transparent glass to create patterns or scenes that catch the light and create a dancing rainbow of color. Tumbled and precut glass squares are offered in this class making it safe for little hands. These plant stakes would make a great Mother’s day gift.

$18. Offered through Buffalo Community Education

Mosaics and Pottery Painting

Reserve a spot for each person that will be attending this 4-H mosaics and pottery painting event. Cost of registration is $10 (no tax)  which will be deducted from the cost of the project chosen when you arrive.

Fused Glass and Pottery Painting

Reserve a spot for each person that will be attending this 4-H fused glass and pottery painting event. Cost of registration is $10 (no tax)  which will be deducted from the cost of the project chosen when you arrive.

Create five fun magnets using bits and pieces of fusible glass. Once these pieces are designed and fired, magnets will be applied to the back of the piece. Use these to decorate your favorite metal surface or your locker. These would also be a great gift item or trade them with friends. 

$20. Offered through Buffalo Community Education

This tree sun catcher is sure to become a favorite. Create a multi branched tree that allows the sun to catch the edges of the glass for maximum sparkle. Due to the kiln firings you will need to return to pick up your item at a later date.

$35. Offered through Buffalo Community Education

The lacy bowl makes a great statement piece. This bowl looks delicate but is quite sturdy making it great for fruit, bread, crackers, or a decorative item. Each participant will create their pattern then add color by brushing on fusible glass paint. The projects will be fired and slumped into a 10” bowl. Due to the kiln firings you will need to return to pick up your item at a later date.

$39. Offered through Buffalo Community Education