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November 21, 2024 6:00 PM

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THREE INCREDIBLE HOLIDAY WORKSHOPS! Join us for one, two or all three or give them as early gifts to friends and family!!

Intro to Papermaking  – Create your own Paper!
3 hour class/ $45 - All supplies included. Thursday, November 21 from 6:00-9:00 pm.
Paper was first created over 2000 years ago by Ts’ai Lun, an official attached to the Imperial court of China, who created a sheet of paper using mulberry and other bast fibers along with fishnets, old rags, and hemp waste. The history of papermaking is quite amazing and has helped civilization grow & expand through the centuries. Can you imagine a world without paper products today?
The paper we create will be somewhat rough and wavy, but can have very nice looks for writing, cards and a base for drawing and painting. Come learn this amazing process and have lots of fun making your own paper that is yours to keep!
Introduction to Mosaics – Glass & Ceramic Tile Creations!
3 hr Class / $60 - All Supplies Included. Sunday, December 1 from 1:00-4:00pm.
Mosaics are one of the oldest art forms created and we have examples dating over 5000 years old! Mosaics can be made from just about any type of material including pebbles, seashells, gems, ivory, glass and ceramic tile.
In this class we’ll take a quick look at the history of Mosaics and then you’ll get a chance to create a simple Mosaic project using glass & ceramic tile. A special do-it-yourself holiday gift!
Come join us for a fun look at Mosaics and how to create them and take home your own Mosaic project!
Introduction to Stained Glass - Create your own Holiday Suncatcher!!
4 hr class/ $60 - All Supplies Included. Sunday, December 8 from 1:00-5:00pm
This class is for beginner/intermediate students who would like an introduction to the copper-foil stained glass construction process and build a small ornament to hang in your home.
You'll have some practice time to get basic exposure to glass cutting, grinding, foiling and soldering and then you'll work on your selected Holiday pattern. Imagine the beautiful colors and flowers of winter and, of course, we'll be available to help as needed.
At the end you'll get to take your class project home with a suction-cup hanger for your window. Instruction, equipment use and all glass & supplies included in the cost. This class will also get you ready to take our full BEGINNING STAINED GLASS class ($10 discount provided at the Glass Visions Studio) if you want to continue learning the stained glass artform. Come join us for a great stained glass learning experience!
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Chris Lyons
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Chris Lyons

Chris Lyons is a stained-glass instructor who has worked in the medium for over 30 years with a focus on the copper-foil technique and Tiffany lamp creation. Chris has also worked in many other types of glass work including lead-came construction, hot glass, mosaics, glass art pattern design, flat panel creation, 3D object development (including candleholders & terrariums) and both panel and rounded Tiffany-style lamps. He has a deep understanding of stained-glass manufacturing techniques and a wealth of knowledge regarding glass types and how to make glass selections for projects. His studio, Glass Visions is now located in downtown Springfield and Chris offers a full set of specially designed stained-glass classes from Intro to Advanced Lamp Making. He also offers stained glass & supplies, does repair work and is available for commission work. Chris also offers a complete electronic book on the copper-foil technique covering all aspects of the art form which is used as the basis for his Beginning Stained-Glass class.

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