
GLASS ARTS
The Richard Hill Glass Studio allows the community of Valdosta and beyond an experience to learn the art of glass. Whether you have experience with glass or are new, we welcome everyone to take classes, learn techniques and be creative.

Stained Glass – Cross Workshop
Two Mondays (March 27 & April 3) | 6-9pm
Two 3-hour classes will teach the basics of stained glass, including designing, cutting, soldering and framing the created work. Students will create a beautiful hanging cross. Some students may not require the full 3 hours in the second class to finish the project. Space is limited, so register soon!
Instructor/Artist: James Downey
Ages 18+ | $90 | $80 member/student/military
All supplies provided.

Glass Blowing Easter Egg Workshop
Sunday March 26 OR Sunday April 2 | 10am-1pm & 2pm-4pm, 30 minute increments
Students will create a glass Easter egg! Artist James Downey will discuss safety, tools and materials, and how to properly shape the glass and add color. Disclaimer: Students will need to pick up artwork on a later date. Students have two weeks to pick-up once called.
Instructor/Artist: James Downey
Ages 12+ | $45 | $35 member/student/military
All supplies provided.

Stained Glass
Mondays | 6-9pm
This 3-hour class will teach the basics of stained glass, including designing, cutting, soldering and framing the created work. Students will get to choose their project based on 3-4 pre-made templates. Students will make one piece typically 4x4 in size. Disclaimer: Students will need to pick up artwork on a later date. Students have two weeks to pick-up once called.
Instructor/Artist: James Downey
Ages 18+ | $60 | $50 member/student/military
All supplies provided.

Beadmaking
Tuesdays | 6-8pm
This 2-hour introductory class teaches the basics of torch working, melting and shaping glass into beads. Disclaimer: Students will need to pick up artwork on a later date. Students have two weeks to pick-up once called.
Instructor/Artist: James Downey
Ages 12+ | $60 | $50 member/student/military
All supplies provided.

Open Studio Flame-Working
Wednesdays | 6-8pm
Want more time to practice shaping hot glass? The Flameworking Open Studio is it! The instructor will be present to assist you with your torch and answer any questions you may have, but you are free to create at your own pace. Sign up for as many Open Studios as you’d like to perfect your glass shaping skills! Glass and tools included!
Prerequisite: Have taken at least one Beadmaking Class with instructor at the Turner Center. Disclaimer: Students will need to pick up artwork on a later date. Students have two weeks to pick-up once called.
Instructor/Artist: James Downey
Ages 12+ | $40 | $30 member/student/military
You must have taken at least one beadmaking class at the Turner Center before registering for Open Studio.
All supplies provided.

Fused Glass
Wednesdays | 6-8 pm
This 2-hour class teaches the basics of working with fusible sheet glass. Participant will learn how to cut and assemble glass, and the kiln fusing process. Upon completion, the participant's project will be loaded into a fusing kiln to melt the glass design into a finished piece. Disclaimer: Students will need to pick up artwork on a later date. Students have two weeks to pick-up once called.
Instructor/Artist: James Downey
Ages 12+ | $60 | $50 member/student/military
All supplies provided.

Glass Blowing Workshop
Saturdays | 10am – 1pm, 1-hour increments
A more in-depth, one-on-one class where students are guided through the process of shaping molten glass into their own creation. Students will choose and design a piece from one of several shapes including: pumpkin, bowl, vase, cup or paperweight. Artist James Downey will discuss safety, tools and materials, how to properly shape the glass and add color. Bring friends and family to cheer you on! Disclaimer: Students will need to pick up artwork on a later date. Students have two weeks to pick-up once called.
Instructor/Artist: James Downey
Ages 12+ | $75 | $65 member/student/military
One person per time slot.
All supplies provided.

Glass Blowing Experience
Saturdays | 2 – 4pm, 30-minute increments
Want to try your hand at glassblowing but not sure what you’re getting into? Sign up for this thirty-minute glass experience to dip your toes in, so to speak! In this lesson you will work one-on-one with the instructor to create your very own glass keepsake. Students will choose to make either a heart-shaped or an orb-shaped paperweight, ornament, or float. Disclaimer: Students will need to pick up artwork on a later date. Students have two weeks to pick-up once called.