Greenstreet Arts & Lifelong Learning
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Lifelong Learning is pleased to partner with Greenstreet Arts of Marshall to offer these new art classes. Each class requires the purchase of materials to bring to the first class session unless otherwise noted. Please contact the Arts & Industry Council at 269-441-2700 or email lankerd@artsandindustrycouncil.org to obtain the materials list. Note: Class size is limited, so register early. |
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Meditative Painting |
(WOSH 71C-40,
WOSH 71C-41) |
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Join Laurel Design-Hayes as you discover the therapeutic qualities of the artistic process. We'll explore the expression of your "inner self" as we focus on the creation of acrylic paintings (abstract or representational). You'll start each session with 20 minutes of relaxation/meditation, with soothing music, to bring forth your personal vision for healing and enlightenment through art. You must bring your own materials to class (see contact info above), and class will be held at Greenstreet Arts, 115 E. Green St., Marshall, MI.
Session 1: WOSH 71C-40
Wednesdays • 10/3/07-10/24/07 • 6:30-8:30 pm
Location: Greenstreet Arts • Fee: $59
Session 2: WOSH t1C-41
Tuesdays • 11/6/07-11/27/07 • 1-3 pm
Location: Greenstreet Arts • Fee: $59
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Beginning Stained Glass |
(WOSH 71C-42) |
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In this beginning class you will learn glass cutting techniques, foiling and lead soldering processes, and how to cut glass to fit a pattern. Each week is hands-on and when you're done you'll have your very own stained glass antique panel. Your instructor is Lyndie Parrish, and class will be held at her workshop, 18123 N Drive North, Marshall MI. Materials must be purchased from the instructor at the first class session; contact 269-441-2700 for the cost and directions.
WOSH 71C-42
Thursdays • 9/27/07-10/25/07 • 6-9 pm
Location: 18123 N Drive North, Marshall, MI • Fee: $129
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Dichroic Glass Ornament - NEW |
(WOSH 71C-45) |
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Would you like to make the perfect Christmas ornament for yourself or as a gift? In this new class you will learn the basics of fusing glass, glass cutting and glass ornament design. By using a wide variety of dichroic glass and glass working/adornment techniques, you will create two Christmas ornaments. Bobbie VanEck, your instructor, will take the creations home to fire in a kiln, and bring them to the next class for final cleaning and preparation for hanging. Your class fee includes a wide variety of colors and forms of glass, including dichroic glass, glass-working materials (paints, etc.) and everything you need to make beautiful and unique Christmas ornaments.
WOSH 71C-45
Thursdays • 11/29/07-12/06/07 • 6-9 pm
Location: Greenstreet Arts • Fee: $79 (includes materials)
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Dichroic Glass Jewelry: Earrings & Pendant Necklace - NEW |
(WOSH 71C-43) |
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You will learn the basics of fusing glass, glass cutting and glass bead design. By using a wide variety of dichroic glass and glass working/adornment techniques, you will create beads for use in an earring/pendant jewelry set. The instructor will take the creations home to fire in a kiln, and bring them to the next class for final assembly into wearable jewelry. Your materials fee includes use of a wide variety of colors and forms of glass, including dichroic glass, glass-working materials (paints, etc.) and sterling silver and Swarovski crystals.
WOSH 71C-43
Thursdays • 9/27/07-10/4/07 • 6-9 pm
Location: Greenstreet Arts • Fee: $79 (includes materials)
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Dichroic Glass Hanging Watch - NEW |
(WOSH 71C-44) |
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In this class you will learn the basics of fusing glass, glass cutting and glass bead design. By using a wide variety of dichroic glass and glass working/adornment techniques, you will create a large glass bead that will be used in the making of a hanging watch. Examples of the watch can be seen at www.highglass.com The instructor will take the creations home to fire in a kiln, and bring them to the next class for assembly - using sterling and Swarovski beads - into the hanging watch design. The watch can be hung on jeans, purse, or other items both as adornment and as a functional timepiece. Your fee includes the use of a wide variety of colors and forms of glass, including dichroic glass, glass-working materials (paints, etc.), a watch face, sterling silver and Swarovski beads.
WOSH 71C-44
Thurdays • 10/18/07-10/25/07 • 6-9 pm
Location: Greenstreet Arts • Fee: $79 (includes materials)
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What is Dichroic Glass?
The word "dichroic" is derived from two Greek roots, "di" for two and "chroma" for color. So "dichroic" literally means "two-colored", especially when viewed from different angles or from transmitted to reflected light. This bi-colored effect is produced by a process called "thin film physics". Thin-film physics also explains rainbows in soap bubbles, the swirling colors in a thin layer of oil floating on water, and the vibrant iridescent reflections on a dragonfly's wings. To make dichroic glass, metallic oxides (such as titanium, silicon, and magnesium) are heated in a vacuum chamber to very high temperatures, using a high-voltage electron beam, until they are vaporized and deposited onto the surface of glass. The thickness of the oxide on the glass is determined by time and temperature. Dichroic glass is a high-tech spin-off of the space industry. It was developed for the laser industry but it has become one of the most popular materials used by glass artists today.
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