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! We are now hiring for a glass arts instructor.
Stained Glass
Class meets 1st Monday of each month | 6-9pm
This 3-hour class for all experience levels will teach the basics of stained glass. Class material includes designing, cutting, soldering and framing the created work. Students will get to choose their project based on 3 or 4 pre-made templates. Students will make one piece, which is typically 4x4 in size.
Beadmaking
Class meets 2nd Monday of each month | 6-8pm
This 2-hour introductory class teaches the basics of torch working, melting, and shaping glass into beads.
Instructor/Artist: Emma Kostopolus
Ages 12+
COST: $60 | $50 member/student/military
All supplies provided.
Fused Glass
Class meets 3rd Monday of each month | 6-8 pm
This 2-hour class for all experience levels teaches the basics of working with fusible sheet glass. Students will learn how to cut and assemble glass and learn about 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.
Instructor/Artist: Emma Kostopolus
Ages 12+
COST: $60 | $50 member/student/military
All supplies provided.
Glass Arts Open Studio
Saturdays | 11am-1pm
Want more time to practice your preferred glass art technique? In this class, the instructor will be present to assist you with your preference of stained glass, flameworking, or fused glass, and answer any questions you may have. You are free to create at your own pace. Sign up for multiple Open Studios to perfect your glass shaping skills!
Instructor/Artist: Emma Kostopolus
Ages 12+
COST: $40 | $30 member/student/military
All supplies provided.
Prerequisite: You must have taken at least one Stained Glass Class at the Turner Center before indicating registration for a Stained Glass Open Studio, one Beadmaking Class at the Turner Center before indicating registration for a Flameworking Open Studio, or one Fused Glass Class at the Turner Center before indicating registration for a Fused Glass Open Studio.
Glass Blowing Workshop
Saturdays | 10am – 1pm, 1-hour increments
This in-depth, one-on-one class for all experience levels focuses on the process of shaping molten glass into the student's desired creation. Students will choose and design a piece from one of several shapes. These options include a bowl, vase, or cup. Class material will include safety, tools and materials, and how to properly shape the glass and add color. Bring friends and family to cheer you on!
Instructor/Artist: James Downey
Ages 12+
COST: $75 | $65 member/student/military
All supplies provided.
One person per time slot.
Disclaimer: Students will need to pick up artwork on a later date and will have two weeks to pick up once called.
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 try it out! In this class, students will work one-on-one with the instructor to create a glass keepsake. Students will choose to make a float, ornament, or a heart or orb-shaped paperweight.
Instructor/Artist: James Downey
Ages 12+
COST: $45 | $35 member/student/military
All supplies provided.
One person per time slot.
Disclaimer: Students will need to pick up artwork on a later date and will have two weeks to pick up once called.