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Glassworks invites you to experience and create your own works of art in glass. Don't worry if you aren't an artist, no experience is required!

In the Walk-In Workshop we have a wide variety of hands-on glass activities. Our knowledgeable and friendly staff will help you create your own glass art keepsake. Activity prices range from $10- $75. We offer painting or laminating activities that you can make and take with you that day. We also offer more involved fusing and slumping activities that require one to two firings. All fused and slumped artwork must be picked up at a later date or may be shipped at an additional charge.
No reservation required for individuals. Reservations are recommended for groups.

Feel free to call with questions 502.992.3270

Walk-In Workshop is open 7 days a week
Mon-Sat: 10am-5pm
(April - Dec) Sunday: 12pm-5pm

Group Rates are available

We host BIRTHDAY PARTIES for children and adults, and also have many ACTIVITIES to offer during Special Events

We offer more intensive QUICKIES, and even more thorough CLASSES!

See samples of STUDENT WORK created in the Walk-in Workshop


502.992.3270
Jacqueline Waskevich

 


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WALK-IN ACTIVITIES  

Cast a Glass Creature Paperweight! 
$18
Various animals approximately 3 x 4 inches
You begin by selecting an available creature; frog, lizard, butterfly, dragonfly or a shell. You pick the colors that form the creature by adding crushed glass in the form of powder and frit (small granules) into the open-face mold. The piece will then be fired in our kiln.
Pieces must be picked up at a later date.

Appropriate for ages 5 & up


Beveled Glass sun catcher or ornament                       
$10
Various shapes approximately 3" x 3"
Use our special laminate or our glass-like translucent paint to create a decoration for your window.
Pieces may be taken with you at time of creation.

Appropriate for ages 5 & up.
Younger children can participate with an adult assisting.

Fused Glass Clock  
Medium, 8" x 8": $55
Large, 10" x 10": $65

Create a fun custom clock face to help pass the time. Walk-in Workshop staff will teach you how to score the glass using a carbide glass cutter and will give you design tips to help you create a work of art. Hareware included and assembled.

Pieces must be picked up at a later date, or shipped.

Appropriate for ages 12 and up.     

Glass Coasters       
Set of 4, $65
Set of 6, $75
Each coaster is approximately 4" x 4"
Make a functional conversation piece of your next party. Each coaster is made with two pieces of glass. You begin by selecting a base piece of glass upon which you will decorate. We'll then place an additional piece of clear glass on top of your decorate base glass to form an extra thick flat glass coaster. Each coaster will have four glass nuggets of your choice glued to the bottom.    

Pieces must be picked up at a later date, or shipped.

Appropriate for ages 12 and up.   

Fused Glass Sushi Tray          
$75
12 x 12 inches
Make your own art glass sushi tray. Each student will make their own 12" x 12" tray by layering decorative components on top of a base piece of glass. The glass will then be formed in to a functional piece of art. No previous glass working experience is necessary. Piece may be picked up one week after class or shipped for an additional $15.

Pendant                  
$18
Approximately 2"x 2"

Create a small scale wearable fused piece of art. These small fusing projects use all the same techniques as the large pieces. The pendant can either have a hole running through it or a metal finding. You pick a base piece of flat glass upon which you will create an image or abstract decoration. Walk-In Workshop staff will teach you how to score the glass using a carbide glass cutter and will give you design tips to help you create a work of art.

Pieces must be picked up at a later date, or shipped.

Appropriate for ages 12 & up

Fused & Slumped Vases                       
$30 - approximately 4" x 4"
$40 - approximately 8" x 8"
$50 - approximately 10" x 10"

You begin by selecting the size of the vase you would like to create. Then you pick a base piece of flat glass upon which you will create an image or abstract decoration. Walk-In Workshop staff will teach you how to score the glass using a carbide glass cutter and will give you design tips to help you create a work of art. The curves and lines of the vase form organically in the kiln making it a surprise exactly how your vase will be shaped.

Pieces must be picked up at a later date, or shipped.

Appropriate for ages 12 & up

Fused Sun Catcher                                                 
$21 - approximately 5" x 5"
$28 - approximately 8" x 4"

You begin by selecting the size of your suncatcher. Then add small pieces of glass to it to create an image or pattern. The Walk-In Workshop staff will teach you how to score the glass using a carbide glass cutter and will give you design tips to help you create a work of art.

Pieces must be picked up at a later date, or shipped.

Appropriate for ages 12 & up

Cast Glass Flower
$35
9" x 9"
You begin by selecting you style of flower. You then pick the colors that form it by adding crushed glass in the form of powder and frit (small granules) into the open-face mold. The piece will then be fired in our kiln.

Pieces must be picked up at a later date, or shipped.

Appropriate for ages 5 & up


Fused Glass Dish

$25, approximately 4" x 4"
$35, approximately 8" x 8"
$45, approximately 10" x 10"

You begin by selecting the style and size of platter you would like to create. Then you pick a base piece of flat glass upon which you will create an image or abstract decoration. Walk-In Workshop staff will teach you how to score the glass using a carbide glass cutter and will give you design tips to help you create a work of art.

Pieces must be picked up at a later date, or shipped.

Appropriate for ages 12 & up.


Fused Glass Night Light
$45

Light the night with your own custom designed night light. You begin with a flat piece of glass that you shaped into a tapered form using a carbide cutting tool and a diamond plated glass grinder. Each night light is approx. 5 x 5 inches, hardware and light bulb included.
Pieces may be picked up one week after class or shipped
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Fused Glass Hair Barrettes
$20
Approximately 1" x 4"

Create wearable art for your hair. You begin with a thin long piece of glass, and then you add small pieces of glass to it to create an image or pattern. The Walk-In Workshop staff will teach you how to score the glass using a carbide glass cutter and will give you design tips to help you create a work of art.

Pieces must be picked up at a later date, or shipped.

Appropriate for ages 12 & up.


Set of 2 magnets
$15
Approximately 2"x 2" each

Decorate your fridge with unique creations. These small fusing projects use all the same techniques as the large pieces. You pick a base piece of flat glass upon which you will create an image or abstract decoration. Walk-In Workshop staff will teach you how to score the glass using a carbide glass cutter and will give you design tips to help you create a work of art.

Pieces must be picked up at a later date, or shipped.

Appropriate for ages 12 & up.


Fused Glass Snowflakes
$15, approximately 4" x 4"
$20, approximately 8" x 8"

You begin by cutting long strips of glass that you will layer into a geometric snow flake shape. The Walk-In Workshop staff will teach you how to score the glass using a carbide glass cutter and will give you design tips to help you create a work of art.

Pieces must be picked up at a later date, or shipped.

Appropriate for ages 12 & up.


This is just a sample of things you can do in the Walk-in Workshop, many more are available - come and check it out!

Laminating Glass Summary
Our laminated art projects can be made and taken home the same day. We use special nontoxic light-sensitive glue. Just a few minutes of exposure to ultra violet rays from the sun or a light box will chemically activate the glue making a strong permanent bond between the glass pieces. The laminating projects are appropriate for ages 5 & up. Younger children may participate with adult assisting.

Fusing and Slumping Glass Summary
To fuse, each piece is heated in our kiln to 1,480 degrees. Over the course of 17 hours the small decorate pieces of glass fuse or "melts" into one piece. Some pieces require a second firing; this is called the slumping cycle. During this second firing the fused piece of glass is heated on a ceramic mold so that it slumps "falls" or "sags" into your chosen shape.
All fused and slumped artwork must be picked up at a later date. Processing time depends on firing schedule. It is recommended to discuss with Walk-In Workshop staff your exact time frame.

Project Time Length
The time it takes to complete a project varies. The general rule is that the larger projects the more time it takes because there is more surface area to decorate. Most fusing and slumping projects take 45 ? 60 minutes to design while the laminated or painted projects take 20 ? 40 minutes. These time estimates differ depending on the individual.

Pick-Up or Shipping
Please speak with the Walk-In Workshop staff at the time the piece is designed to estimate a pickup time for fused and slumped pieces. It is $15 to ship any piece. All work is sent UPS ground fully insured. The Walk-In Workshop ships only on Tuesdays and Fridays.

 

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