733 Laurel Street
San Carlos, CA 94070
650-591-1005

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Schedule of Regular Classes and Workshops

Adults   |   Kids

Sign up for classes (except as noted) by calling Laurel Street Arts at 650-591-1005. Reservations and a non-refundable $25 deposit are required.

Adult Classes

Intro to Mosaics for Adults

Ages Adult (14 and up)
Length 4 2-hour sessions
Class fee $130 (includes all materials)
This is a great introduction to mosaics using art glass, whether you plan on making larger projects in the future, or just want to experiment with a new craft. You'll learn to cut and shape glass, adhere the glass to your base piece, and finally grout and take home a finished piece. Students will design and create a plaque for interior display. No art or mosaic experience necessary.
Tuesdays
3/6/12 - 3/27/12 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Thursdays
4/5/12 - 4/26/12 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Fused Glass Jewelry

Ages 14 to adult
Length 1 1.5-hour session
Class fee $85 (includes all materials)

This fun class is the easy way to learn to fuse glass! No art or glass experience is necessary, and no cutting is involved. You'll start with pre-cut glass pieces and decorate them with colored fusible glass and sparkling dichroic glass to make 5 glass pieces you can turn into beautiful wearable art. All materials and findings are included.

Fused Glass 101

Ages 14 to adult
Length 1 1.5-hour session
Class fee $75 (includes all materials)

Learn to make beautiful fused glass art the easy way! Use the pre-cut components of our glass fusing center, learn how to cut your own glass, and assemble 2 easy projects. In this workshop you’ll make a 6” plate or bowl and a pendant, we’ll show you how to assemble pieces using glass blanks, stringers, frit, and pieces of sparkling dichroic glass. Our instructor will fuse and slump your pieces in our kilns. You can pick them up in two weeks and enjoy! All materials included, no art or glass experience needed.

Monday
1/23/12 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Thursday
2/16/12 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Thursday
2/23/12 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Thursday
5/17/12 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Monday
5/21/12 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Monday
6/4/12 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Drop-In Glass Fusing

Length All day
Class fee Dependent on project

Drop in any time we're open and create your own easy glass projects. It's fun for the total novice and the experienced glass worker. It's easy, just arrange our pre-cut glass shapes into your own work of art to create beautiful jewelry, plates, bowls, vases, and just about anything else you can think of. For the more adventuresome and experienced, use our professional glass tools to create your masterpieces.

Glass artists must purchase glass for their projects from Laurel Street Arts.

Silver Clay Jewelry

Ages 12 to adult
Length 1 or 2 sessions, approximately 1 to 1.5 hours each
Class fee $45 (includes all materials)
What else would you call it but magic when you take a lump of clay and fire it into a pure silver charm you can use as a pendant for a necklace, on a bracelet, anklets, earrings, key chains, wine charms, and much more. During your first session, you'll design and create up to 4 of your very own customized fine silver pieces using a wide variety of stamps and molds. Return for Session 2 (either on the same or different day)to polish and finish your silver charms. Create something fabulous that will make your friends jealous!

Call for a Private Class!

Classes for Kids

Mudslinging: Clay for Kids

Ages 7 to 14
Length 5 1.25-hour sessions
Class fee $130 (includes all materials); 5 sessions
Come have fun with clay! In this class, kids will get their hands dirty and make exciting clay projects like animals, masks, monsters, and more. Kids will get to choose from dozens of colors to glaze their pieces. Includes all materials.
Tuesdays
1/17/12 - 2/14/12 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Tuesdays
4/17/12 - 5/15/12 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Glass Fusing Fun for Kids

Ages 7 to 14
Length 1 1.5-hour session
Class fee $30 (includes all materials); 1 session
In this class we encourage kids to play with glass (following strict safety guidelines). They’ll learn how to create beautiful works of glass art by layering colorful glass pieces, stringers, noodles, and rod dots.
Monday
4/16/12 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Thursday
5/10/12 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Tuesday
6/5/12 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Mosaics for Kids

Ages 7 to 14
Length 1 1.5-hour session
Class fee $25 (includes all materials); 1 session
Kids will learn how to create a mosaic project of their own! They'll make a beautiful picture frame using pre-cut glass, seashells, and marbles. Each child will take home a finished mosaic frame ready for a picture.
Monday
4/23/12 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Thursday
5/24/12 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Fun with Crafts

Ages 7 to 14
Length 5 1.25-hour sessions
Class fee $100 (includes all materials)
Arts and crafts are a blast and this fun workshop is the place to try out a few new ones. We'll choose from a variety of crafts that may include glass painting, mosaics, weaving, sculpture, drawing and painting. So, if you're not afraid to get a bit messy, come play with us and you'll take home some beautiful and useful works of art. Dress for messy crafts. Includes all materials.

 

 

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