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Beginner Courses
Intermediate Courses
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Stained Glass 101
Discover the beauty of stained glass as you craft your own project. Beginning with the selection of some amazing glass options, you will learn all you need to know to complete a small panel that is structurally sound and will last for years, even generations.  The panel can be hung in front of a window or backlit with the help of LED lighting.   Always an emphasis on safety, students will learn to use glass cutters, grozing and breaking pliers, and the soldering iron. Gain experience in the use of foil (also known as the Tiffany method), solder, and polish to give your piece that stunning finished look.  The history and evolution of stained glass art will be discussed throughout.  This is the perfect class to learn about all aspects of stained glass, proper vocabulary and how to move forward on future projects.

Students are encouraged to bring their own safety glasses and gloves in preferred. We also require students to wear closed heel and toe shoes - no sandals when working with glass.
Course Fee: $135 - Supply Fee: $15  Location: Folk School
Tues, 3/8 6pm-9pm & Thur, 3/10 6pm-9pm
Sat, 3/12 9am-4pm
Wed, 11/16 6pm-9pm & Fri, 11/18 6pm-9pm
Wed, 3/9 6pm-9pm & Fri, 3/11 6pm-9pm
Tues, 11/15 6pm-9pm & Thur, 11/17 6pm-9pm
Sun, 11/20 9am-4pm
Sun, 11/26 9am-4pm
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Stained Glass NightLight Workshop
Nightlights perform an important function; they illuminate a small area such as a staircase, hallway, or bathroom. Yet, nightlights do not have to be cheap, ugly, or plastic! In fact, they can be exquisitely beautiful and, if crafted from stained glass, an heirloom piece that can be passed down from generation to generation. 
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In this 5-hour hands-on workshop, students will light their way creating a stained glass nightlight from patterns, hardware, and a HUGE selection of stained glass.
Each student will learn to cut glass, copper foil, solder, patina, polish, and cam set their glass in a nightlight base. Students will be given instruction on how to focus their work on the structure and stability of the nightlight.  This is a beginning class, so no experience necessary. Create a one-of-a-kind nightlight you can enjoy day and night!

Students are encouraged to bring their own safety glasses and gloves preferred. We also require students to wear closed heel and toe shoes - no sandals when working with glass.
Course Fee: $135 - Supply Fee: $15  Location: Folk School
Sun 3/13, 9AM-4PM
SAT 11/19, 9AM-4PM
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Stained Glass Holiday Ornaments
Nightlights perform an important function; they illuminate a small area such as a staircase, hallway, or bathroom. Yet, nightlights do not have to be cheap, ugly, or plastic! In fact, they can be exquisitely beautiful and, if crafted from stained glass, an heirloom piece that can be passed down from generation to generation. 
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In this 5-hour hands-on workshop, students will light their way creating a stained glass nightlight from patterns, hardware, and a HUGE selection of stained glass.
Each student will learn to cut glass, copper foil, solder, patina, polish, and cam set their glass in a nightlight base. Students will be given instruction on how to focus their work on the structure and stability of the nightlight.  This is a beginning class, so no experience necessary. Create a one-of-a-kind nightlight you can enjoy day and night!

Students are encouraged to bring their own safety glasses and gloves preferred. We also require students to wear closed heel and toe shoes - no sandals when working with glass.
Course Fee: $80 - Supply Fee: $10  Location: Folk School
Intermediate Courses
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Nature Inspired Stained Glass Panel
Intermediate Course
Take your stained glass skills to the next level.  You will create an intricate project stained glass panel using the skills learned in SG 101 or Stained Glass Nightlights and building on those skills to utilize curved cuts, advanced grinding techniques, twisted lead framing, and black patina to finish.

Introduction to Stained Glass or similar stained glass experience with permission of the instructor is required. ​
Course Fee: $135 - Supply Fee: $15  Location: Folk School
Wed 3/9, 12pM-3PM & Fri 3/11, 12pm-3pm
Sun 11/27, 9aM-4PM

Our Mission: The Michigan Folk School is committed to creating a community engaged in authentic, hands-on experiences through the teaching and sharing of traditional folk arts, crafts, music, and skills in an inspiring natural setting and to promote the preservation of forest and farmland.


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Email

registrar@MiFolkSchool.com
734-436-8973

Campus Address

7734 Plymouth Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48105

Corporate Address

6960 Stommel Court, Superior Township, MI 48198

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