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.

Instructor/Artist: James Downey
Ages 12+ | $45 | $35 member/student/military
One person per time slot.
All supplies provided.
All Glass Arts workshops are held in The Richard Hill Glass Studio, 506 North Ashley Street.
Refund Policy: Due to limited availability NO REFUNDS will be given unless you notify the Center 48 hours prior to class by calling 229.247.2787.