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Stained Glass Workshop: Tulips (all levels) (15 May 2026)

🇺🇸 · Fresno Ideaworks

In this class you will learn the basic skills and practice using the tools needed to create a small stained glass treasure to hang at home or gift to a friend. The workshop will cover choosing appropriate colors and textures, cutting the glass, foiling the pieces, soldering the work together, and adding the finishing touches. Each student will leave the class with a complete understanding of how to make a stained glass artwork and will take home a unique, small, hangable item. All materials and safety gear provided. What Not to Wear: Do not wear any dangling jewelry or lanyards that can get caught in machinery. Do not wear clothing with loose sleeves or draped or dangling elements that can get caught in machinery. No open toe shoes (anywhere in the facility) Long hair and beards should be securely tied back. Currently face masks are recommended but not required the facility. A cotton cloth mask with ties instead of ear loops must be well secured with no dangling tie ends. We will provide: Eye protection gloves Upon completion of the class and projects, Ideaworks members may be certified to use the stained glass station during business hours with instructor's approval. CANCELLATION, CHANGE, AND REFUND POLICY This is a high demand event with limited spaces available. A request of change/cancellation must be received by email to info@fresnoideaworks.org 72 Hours prior to the event date to be eligible for a refund. Please note, a $15.00 processing fee will be assessed per cancellation from the total refund. Regretfully, we are unable to issue refunds and/or credit for a missed class. THE FIRST CLASS IS MANDATORY and you will forfeit your registration fees if missed. There are no makeup classes. Please plan accordingly. In the case Ideaworks must cancel a class, full registration fees based on the original form payment was made will be refunded.

Stained Glass Workshop: Tulips (all levels) (16 May 2026)

🇺🇸 · Fresno Ideaworks

In this class you will learn the basic skills and practice using the tools needed to create a small stained glass treasure to hang at home or gift to a friend. The workshop will cover choosing appropriate colors and textures, cutting the glass, foiling the pieces, soldering the work together, and adding the finishing touches. Each student will leave the class with a complete understanding of how to make a stained glass artwork and will take home a unique, small, hangable item. All materials and safety gear provided. What Not to Wear: Do not wear any dangling jewelry or lanyards that can get caught in machinery. Do not wear clothing with loose sleeves or draped or dangling elements that can get caught in machinery. No open toe shoes (anywhere in the facility) Long hair and beards should be securely tied back. Currently face masks are recommended but not required the facility. A cotton cloth mask with ties instead of ear loops must be well secured with no dangling tie ends. We will provide: Eye protection gloves Upon completion of the class and projects, Ideaworks members may be certified to use the stained glass station during business hours with instructor's approval. CANCELLATION, CHANGE, AND REFUND POLICY This is a high demand event with limited spaces available. A request of change/cancellation must be received by email to info@fresnoideaworks.org 72 Hours prior to the event date to be eligible for a refund. Please note, a $15.00 processing fee will be assessed per cancellation from the total refund. Regretfully, we are unable to issue refunds and/or credit for a missed class. THE FIRST CLASS IS MANDATORY and you will forfeit your registration fees if missed. There are no makeup classes. Please plan accordingly. In the case Ideaworks must cancel a class, full registration fees based on the original form payment was made will be refunded.

Lampwork Glass Art: Beads (all levels) (16 May 2026)

🇺🇸 · Fresno Ideaworks

Welcome to Lampwork Glass Art, where we're turning up the heat to create some incredible pieces! In this relaxed and hands-on class, we'll explore the basics of lampworking and send you home with something entrancing of your own making. In this class you will learn to make one-of-a kind glass beads by melting glass with an oxygen-propane torch. You will wrap the molten glass around a metal mandrel, shape the bead using metal and graphite tools, and add surface embellishments and designs in contrasting colors of glass. Beads will anneal in the kiln overnight and can be picked up the next day. Students should bring a water bottle and wear natural fibers and closed toe shoes. In this 4 hour workshop we'll start with the do's and don'ts, throw on some safety glasses, and ensure our workspace is good to go. Wondering what those colorful glass rods are all about? We'll take a look at the essential tools – torches, brass stamps, and shaping gear – that turn those rods into artistic wonders. Your instructor, local artist Emily Johnsen, will showcase the craft – melting, shaping, and transforming glass into some seriously awesome shapes. Then you’ll dive in! It's your turn to grab the torch (figuratively) and start crafting your own beginner-friendly project as you try the layering, mixing, shaping and stamping that will make your glass pieces stand out. Finally, you’ll find out how to cool and anneal your pieces properly to keep them looking fantastic. Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to hone your skills, this lampwork class is all about enjoying the process while crafting some impressive art. Let the fiery adventure begin! Important stuff: No open toe shoes (anywhere in the facility) Do not wear clothing made from synthetic or synthetic blends. The synthetic fabric can burn vigorously, melt and produce skin burns. Long hair and beards should be securely tied back. Currently face masks are recommended but not required in the facility. A cotton cloth mask is safest around open flame. Your instructor will explain the safe use of face masks around torches. Upon compl etion of the cla ss, Ideaworks members may be certified to use the lampworking station unsupervised during business hours. We will provide: Eye protection Insulated sleeves All tools and materials for class projects NOTE: This class DOES NOT qualify for the free one-month conditional membership.