Create one-of-a-kind, captivating glass sculpture that captures the beauty of a graceful butterfly in flight. Using colorful frit (ground) glass and your own artistic style, you will design and create a colorful fused glass butterfly to display your unique piece of art in your home—or share it as a thoughtful handmade gift for someone you know that loves butterflies.
Each piece will reflect the individual artists creativity. No previous glass art skills needed—just bring your imagination and a willingness to explore a fascinating art form. Your completed project will be 10” round and will be displayed in a metal stand, making your unique piece of art a statement sculpture piece.
Once you’ve completed your piece, it will be fused in a kiln, and your glass art sculpture will be ready for pick-up at The Holland Center within 2 weeks.
FORMAT: In-person classroom
INSTRUCTION METHOD: Hands-on workshop
AGES: Adults 16+
EXPERIENCE LEVEL: All skill levels
PREREQUISITES: None
WHAT TO BRING: Please wear close-toed shoes. All materials, including a stand to display your beautiful glass wave, will be provided by instructor.
FEE: $110 – Please purchase tickets below.
INSTRUCTOR NAME: Kathy Nelson
Kathy was first inspired by glass art after a European tour where she saw “the most magnificent glasswork in the stained-glass windows of ancient cathedrals”. Then she found glass art to be a way to decompress from her intense job in neuropsychology—a 25-year career helping people recover from traumatic brain injuries. She said: “While working in the medium, I could concentrate completely on the project, sometimes using the other side of my brain to help solve a problem at work from a different perspective.” Today she enjoys working with students and has developed a variety of classes that help others appreciate the world of glass.
