GLASS ARTISANS' SURVEY
Hi Everyone -
Our customer and friend David Lantrip is going to be helping us out this fall as part of his work for a master's degree. He has put together a short survey to help us learn a little more about our customers and what's important to them.
If you could take just a few minutes to complete it, we'd appreciate it very much. It's painless and no personal information will be collected. You might even find it interesting.
Thanks in advance.
Joyce
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The German Contemporary School of Stained Glass
In the early twentieth century, a series of glass artists began to create modernistic installations that rejected pictorial representation in favor of abstract compositions. Relying less on traditional scenic principles, they are more about color in the abstract, motion and line. They employ the lead lines in these large works as a design element and elevate them from being simply structural in nature.
Come learn to build in lead came at Harmony and see what it is all about! Whether you are intrigued by the modernist style of the German school or something more traditional, lead came construction will take you to the next level in your glass work.
The class information is shown below.
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Lead Came - The Technique of Professionals
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$95 plus tools & supplies
Proficiency With Glass Cutting and Fitting is Required
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Two Sundays, October 18 and
 25
from 1:00 to 5:00 pm
with Joyce Sullivan
We call lead came the "Technique of Professionals". When someone comes into the store for a commission window, we'll usually be building it in lead came. This is your opportunity to expand your glass skills and learn this centuries-old technique.
PLEASE VISIT THE STORE WELL IN ADVANCE OF CLASS TO SELECT YOUR PATTERN AND GLASS. Your pattern needs to be approved for suitability. Your glass needs to be cut and ground to fit before class begins. We require that you purchase your pattern, glass and tools from Harmony.
 Click Here to Register Online
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Woven Illusion Bowl - No Experience Necessary - BYOB
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$54 tuition includes $12 Glass Credit and Two Firings
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Thursday, September 24
6:30 - 8:30 pm
If you could see it in person, you might be baffled as to how we "wove" it. After all, you can't bend glass. . . . . or can you?
In this class you will create this beautiful plate by "weaving" strips of glass in the color combination of your choice. It can be custom-designed to suit any room in your home or the home of a friend or relative. Adding noodles, stringer or pre-cut shapes gives your bowl interest and adds texture to your pattern.
Even though bending glass is a difficult process, the woven illusion isn't. It's a fun and easy class with friends and BYOB! You won't want to miss it!
Click Here to Register Online
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Mosaic Lazy Susan Class
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$46 plus supplies - Glass Cutting Skills Required
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Saturday, September 26
with Angela Chandler
from 1:00 to 5:00 pm
Please come to class with
your focal design glass
pre-cut and fitted.
According to The Wall Street Journal, Lazy Susans are back in style, but Harmony has known that all along!!
Lazy Susan's got their name from a 1917 Vanity Fair ad, but historians believe they may have been used by Thomas Jefferson and Thomas Edison. They became a staple for serving in American Chinese restaurants in the 1950's. They were such a practical item that they soon became a popular wedding gift. That fad ended in the 1980's, but everything old is new again, and the Lazy Susan is back! Join us to create a one-of-a-kind Lazy Susan for your counter or tabletop. We've always loved Lazy Susans and this is one of our most popular mosaic classes - Harmony is always ahead of the curve!
In this one-day workshop, you'll learn how to transfer the pattern, prepare the substrate, nip and fit glass pieces, and glue your glass to create a stunning Lazy Susan for your dinner table. Due to the puzzle-like placement of glass pieces, you should not expect to finish this project in class. If you cut larger pieces in advance of class, you may finish everything except the grout.
Click Here to Register Online
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Intermediate Stained Glass -
aka Stained Glass Workshop
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$120 for an eight-week session
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Eight Tuesdays, Sept 29 thru Nov 17
from 6:30 to 9pm
with Randy Morris
**Beginning Stained Glass is a Prerequisite**
*Students Need to Bring Their Own Tools*
Where do you go after Beginning Stained Glass?
How do you learn more techniques and expand your experience?
What do you do when you find that it's more fun to craft with company?
What if you have constant interruptions at home and you can't finish anything?
You need to come to Intermediate Stained Glass! It's more than a class; it's a social event too.
It's the place to be to create and learn while enjoying the company of other glass crafters. Not only is it more fun to work with others, if you need help Randy will be right there to help you!
**If you only need short-term help, you can drop in on the intermediate class. Drop-ins are $25 per night to receive words of wisdom from Randy or Joyce**
Click Here to Register Online
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Graffiti Glass - Airbrush Meets Glass Fusing
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$89 Tuition - Everything is Included - No Experience Necessary
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Our August and October sessions sold out quickly!
New Session: Saturday, November 14
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| Original Graffiti Glass by Lisa Becker |
In this class, you'll create a statement piece with a look inspired by mixed media, scrapbooking and street graffiti.
Even if you can't draw, we'll use fusible paint and STENCILS to create beautiful artwork! 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 to create more personalized art for yourself, your family and your friends.
This class includes everything you need. The glass, paints and use of tools are included in one price!
Click Here to Register Online
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Glass Eye Workshop
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Basic Knowledge of Glass Eye Required
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Glass Eye software was designed for the art glass industry to draw patterns on the computer. From hobby user to professional, it includes a wealth of advantages when designing stained glass.
This workshop is a follow-up for those students who took our "Introduction to Glass Eye" class, or a brush-up for users who have limited experience and want to get more exposure in a group setting.
Moderated by Richard Hinson, the session is intended to allow participants to ask questions and help each other in learning the most efficient ways to use the program.
Please bring a laptop computer with the program loaded and working. If you need a 30-day demo, you can download it at www.dfly.com. We also recommend you bring an external mouse to make working with the program easier.
$1 Registration Fee - Click Here to Register Online
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Dichroic Jewelry - Slab Technique - No Experience Necessary
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$29 Tuition Includes Everything
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Sunday, October 11
1:00 - 3:00 pm
with Joyce Sullivan
Add some sparkle to your day with awesome dichroic jewelry!
In this class, you'll layer dichroic glass onto a piece of black glass and then cap with clear. We'll fire it at 1465 degrees to fuse the layers together into a sparkly slab. After it's fired, each class member will come to the studio to use the Taurus Ring Saw to cut out beautiful one-of-a-kind jewelry. (Bails not included in tuition).
The $29 tuition will pay for a slab large enough to cut three pieces of jewelry. If you want to make a larger slab, you'll have that opportunity.
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Intro to Stained Glass - No Experience Necessary
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$110 plus approximately $150 for glass & supplies
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Begins Wednesday, October 21
from 6:30 - 9:00
with Angela Chandler
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Begins Thursday, October 22
from 10:30 am - 1:00 pm
with Marianne Huether
Class Meets Once a Week
for FIVE Weeks
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.
Please Visit Harmony in the week before the class to pick your pattern
and learn to prepare it for the first class.
Click Here to Register Online for the
Wed Evening Class
Click Here to Register Online for the
Thurs Morning Class
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Learn to Cut Glass - No Experience Necessary
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$35 tuition
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Wednesday, October 21
with Angela Chandler
from 6:30 - 8:30
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with Marianne Huether
from 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Once you learn glass cutting, it opens the doors to all the things you can do at Harmony. Mosaics, fusing and stained glass all start with this class. Even if you've cut glass before but your skills are rusty or the glass just won't do what you want it to, this class is a perfect refresher course.
Click Here to Register Online for the
Wed Evening Class
Click Here to Register Online for the
Thurs Morning Class
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Understanding Your Kiln - No Experience Necessary
$39
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Saturday, November 7
10:30 am - 12:30 pm
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.
Click Here to Register
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FREE PATTERN
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Just Pick It Up The Next Time You Visit Harmony
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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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