I'm So Excited About Our New Class Lineup!
As many of you know, I just returned from a week-long conference with other stained glass retailers. During the week, I taught two classes to my peers. I also took classes from pros in the glass business like Gil Reynolds, Laura Rendlen and Sharon Carothers.
In this email and in messages to come, you'll be seeing some exciting new classes. I hope you'll find something that's irresistible!
I'm looking forward to seeing you soon.
Joyce Sullivan
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"Caged" & "Groovy" Wire Wrapped Pendants -
No Experience Necessary
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$39 plus glass and supplies
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Saturday, July 25  from Noon - 4:00 pm
Wow! Now you can create amazing jewelry with your dichroic cabochons. Angela will be teaching two techniques for wire wrapping dichroic cabochons to create pendants you can wear - "Caged" and "Groovy". This class requires the use of round-nosed, narrow flat-nosed and nylon-jaw pliers, and flush-cut wire cutters. We have them available for purchase. We will also have a variety of wire and cabochons available for purchase at a special price. If you have something that you want to wrap, bring it to class. The best shapes to learn with are teardrops and ovals.
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Botanical Burnout - No Experience Necessary
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$95 plus glass - includes firings for two projects
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Sunday, Ju
ly 26
from 1:00 to 5:00 pm
TWO PROJECTS IN ONE CLASS!
You bring the botanicals and we'll teach you how to get those leaves to fuse beautifully into the glass. Bring a variety of leaves. Most ferns work well. (Asparagus fern doesn't).
We've even seen this done with flowers so if you have some simple flowers like daisies, bring that too.
If your botanicals aren't flat, smash them between two pieces of paper and under something heavy for a few days before class. They don't need to be fresh for this to work.
In addition to learning Botanical Burnout, you'll learn how to use the Morton Portable Glass Shop to cut exact squares and rectangles and how to use one of Harmony's variety of circle cutters to make perfect circles.
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Understanding Your Kiln - No Experience Necessary
$49
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Saturday, August 1
at 10:30am
When we bought our first kiln, I was too worried to even use it! This seminar and discussion is great for anyone who owns or wants to own a kiln. We will discuss types of kilns, choosing a kiln, safety, set-up, testing, maintenance and programming your new kiln. There will be a Q & A session to help with individual needs. It's a great forum for people who are thinking about buying a kiln and a good refresher for current kiln owners. Session lasts about 2 hours. Registration is required.
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BRAD WALKER IS COMING TO HARMONY
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(Don't Delay. These Classes are Almost Full)
Brad Walker is a legend in the world of glass fusing. In addition to writing the ultimate reference for fusers, Contemporary Fused Glass, he is the founder
and owner of www.warmglass.com, the most extensive internet resource
for glass fusing and kiln-forming.
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Three Day Flow
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August 21, 22 & 23
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$595
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Join Brad Walker for a three-day exploration of the principles of glass flow
and displacement. Starting with basic principles, you'll create slabs and
stacked pieces that flow in the kiln. Then you'll learn how to use those elements to create several finished pieces that are different from everyone else.
Familiarity with glass cutting and basic fusing is helpful but not required.
All materials will be provided.
You can bring your lunch each day or add on to our order from Jason's Deli.
Click to Register for Three Day Flow (Payment in Full)
Click to Register for Three Day Flow ($300 Down Payment)
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This is an amazing three-in-one workshop!
Extreme Pattern Bars & Crackle on the Edge
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August 24, 25, 26, & 27
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$695
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Brad will sho
w you how to take the pattern bar process to the next level,
beyond simple stacking and into much more elaborate territory.
You'll learn totem bars, two-rod flow bars, segment slabs
and even pattern bar manipulation during firing!
In this workshop, Brad will also teach the organic look of crackle technique
and how to combine it with the precision of strip construction.
You'll start by learning the basics of crackle,
both in single and multiple colors, then you'll learn how to create strip pieces
with unique crackle accents.
You can plan to make several finished pieces using both extreme pattern bars
and crackle technique.
Familiarity with glass cutting and basic fusing is helpful but not required.
All materials will be provided.
You can bring your lunch each day or add on to our order from Jason's Deli.
Click to Register for Extreme Pattern Bars and Crackle on the Edge (Payment in Full)
Click to Register for Extreme Pattern Bars and Crackle on the Edge ($350 Down Payment)
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Introduction to Glass Mosaics - No Experience Necessary
$69 Plus Supplies
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Thursday, August
6 & Thursday, September 10
from 6:30 to 9:00 pm
Learn the basics of glass mosaics!
Each student will create a 12" x 12" project - a selection of patterns is available.
With one month between the classes, you'll have an opportunity to work at your own pace to achieve a beautiful piece of art.
You'll learn how to cut small pieces of glass (tesserae) to fill the pattern areas. You will learn how to nip different shapes to achieve an artistic outcome. We'll discuss basic terminology, how to choose the substrate, how to choose the adhesive, priming the substrate, gluing tesserae and edge treatments.
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Retro Stacked Plate - No Experience Necessary
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$49 includes a store credit of $12 towards supplies
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Thursday, August 6 from 6:30 - 9:00 pm
It's fun and funky! You pick the colors and choose either style when you come to Harmony to create these quirky Retro Stacked Plates!
You can bring a bottle and bring your friends. No experience is necessary. We'll chat and have a good time while we put together these inspired décor items.
You'll have the option of making a 6" x 6" or 8" x 10" plate.
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Stained Glass Boot Camp - No Experience Necessary
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$135 plus approximately $125 in supplies
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Saturday, December 12 & 19
from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm,
with a break for lunch each day
Learn the rewarding craft of stained glass. During this hands-on class, you will learn all the skills necessary to complete a stained glass panel using the copper foil technique that was developed by Louis Comfort Tiffany.
Each student will complete a 9" x 14" panel, including framing with a rigid metal frame. Every class session is filled with fun from learning to cut glass to soldering and framing. Great for those with a tight schedule, this two-day intensive class covers all the information in our 5-session Beginning Stained Glass class but at a faster pace to achieve completion in two days.
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Glass on Glass Mosaic
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$49 Plus Supplies - Glass Cuttings Skills Required
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Saturday, September 5
from 12:00 to 6:00 pm
* * Select Your Pattern and Cut the Focal Glass Before Class Begins* *
You can explore the centuries-old craft of mosaics and still get the beauty of light flowing through your colored glass since we're building on a clear glass substrate.
This technique can be used for window or wall panels or as a table accent like the one we're building.
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Design for Stained Glass - No Experience Necessary
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$39 tuition
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Are you ready to take the exciting step of creating your own designs
for your stained glass work? |
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Saturday, September 5
from 1:00 to 4:00 pm
with Christine Alexander, Artist-in-Residence at Harmony Stained Glass
Join Christine Alexander for an introduction to basic design concepts such as composition, color and style. We will talk about the process of getting your ideas on paper. We will then further discuss the application of these concepts to stained glass artwork, addressing topics such as the varying visual nature of glass, structural considerations and more. All students please bring an original design, a design-in-process, or an idea for your design, including visual references such as photos, clippings and/or sketches. Also bring sketching materials - sketchpad or paper, pencils and erasers. The first half of the class will be a discussion format, the second half is a workshop where we explore and troubleshoot your ideas. Come get creative!
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Mini-Mosaic Pendants
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No Experience Necessary
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$39 tuition
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Sunday, September 6 
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Introduction to Glass Eye - No Experience Necessary
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$39 tuition
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Saturday, September 12
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Photograph From Google Image Search
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David Lantrip Created This Panel
Using the Photo Above as His Inspiration |
from 1:00 to 4:00 pm
This software lets you draw your pattern on the computer and apply color and texture to experiment with the final look of your work before ever cutting a piece of glass!
Each student must bring a laptop computer with WiFi capability or a CD drive. Also bring an external mouse to properly manipulate the program.
Dragonfly Software has agreed to provide software for the training session. Harmony stocks the basic program at $150 each.
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Graffiti Glass - Airbrush Meets Glass Fusing
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$59 tuition - No Experience Required
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Sunday, August 30
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In this class, you create a statement piece with a look inspired by mixed media, scrapbook art and street art.
We will use fusible paint and STENCILS to create beautiful artwork even if you can't draw! Graffiti art is hot, it's a great form of expression and it will impress everyone who sees it!
Once you complete this class, you'll have the skills and tools to create more personalized art for yourself, your family and your friends.
In addition to the tuition, you'll also buy your own tools for this class. Plan to spend another $59 on tools to take home.
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Harmony Stained Glass is Now Offering Custom Design Services
Using Glass Eye Software
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Have a great idea for a piece of glass artwork but need
help developing the design?
Harmony is now providing custom design services - we can help you realize
the vision in your mind and help you go from dream to glass reality!
We can create an entirely original design based on your ideas, adapt an existing design to your specifications, combine multiple existing designs or
any combination of the above. Creating glass art is an exciting and satisfying process - see how much more you enjoy it when you are partnering with
Harmony staff to create a unique vision!
Design fees are $12 per hour
Harmony staff retains the copyright to all artwork
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|  SHOP TIME 
It's never rainy, cloudy or cold at Harmony Stained Glass! It's always cheerful and bright. We have a fabulous workspace with sturdy tables and great lighting. Supplies are right at hand, and the company of other glassers is always rewarding.
You can come in to work on those UFOs. (Un-Finished Objects)
It's a good place to grout those mosaic projects that won't finish themselves. (Drat!)
If you've completed beginning stained glass, you can work here at Harmony for the low-low price of only $5 per hour. After you pay for four hours, the rest of the day is FREE! |
DID YOU KNOW?
HARMONY OFFERS
GIFT CERTIFICATES
A Harmony Gift Certificate is one way to get what you really want
HARMONY OFFERS CUSTOM CLASSES FOR SMALL GROUPS
We pride ourselves on providing a fun environment for people with all skill levels. As a bonus, you'll all take home a finished product that you will
be PROUD to display. Some classes are even BYOB!
Think TEA
M-BUILDING, LADIES' NIGHT OUT, BIRTHDAY PARTIES, ETC.
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| THE FINE PRINT - These terms apply to all classes at Harmony Stained Glass. As a courtesy to others, please read and comply. 1. Your class will start on time. Please be on time and prepared. 2. Please put your phone on silent so that it won't disrupt the class. 3. Payment is required when you register for a class. When you register, we reserve that space and purchase supplies for you. If you need to cancel, we need at least 7 days advance notice. With 7 days notice, you will receive store credit for your tuition. Otherwise, you will forfeit the tuition. Classes with guest artists are never refundable in any manner. 4. In the event of class cancellation, you will receive a full refund. 5. By registering for class, participants give permission for Harmony Stained Glass to use photographs which may include their image or artwork. 6. Everyone who is present for a class needs to be enrolled in that class. 7. If the class is "plus supplies", only supplies purchased AT HARMONY are permitted. 8. Our primary goal is for you to have a good time! Harmony Stained Glass 3512 Fairmont Parkway - Pasadena, Texas 77504 281-998-3381 or 866-998-3381 |
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Harmony Stained Glass - Your Local Art Glass Community
Thank you for supporting us with your business. When you support your local stained glass store, we can support you and your craft. When you do business locally, we can continue to provide a place for fun and learning as well as the community that we all enjoy. |
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What happens on Facebook?
Facebook is a great way for Harmony to post a quickie announcement
without sending an email to everyone in the whole world.
We might even post a special event or discount to our Facebook community.
If you want
to stay up-to-date on what's happening in Harmony,
Facebook is a good way to do that!
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