A summer fun experience “camp” for kids from 8 to 18.  This three-day art experience (Wednesday through Friday from 11:30am – 1:00pm) has been specially designed for young persons interested in trying a new medium and stretching an artistic muscle.  Participants will complete several fused glass projects over the course of three consecutive days.  Workshop fee of $95 covers materials and instruction. Bring a friend and get started!

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Gallery’s Choice also offers skills-based art classes for those more serious about learning fundamental skills and techniques in this medium.  These are usually held one time per week over 4 weeks and can be repeated as the artist develops.  Contact us at 630-969-5660 for more information.

A GREAT WAY TO START! This class provides basic or intermediate instruction for a 12×12 (ish) stained glass project of your choosing. Class instruction $159 plus a $65+tax materials charge, includes basic glass and use of our tools, plus sundries and zinc frame. For projects of larger size or specialty glass, additions can be made in class. Call to let us know which day you’d like to start, and we’ll leave a table open for you! Many patterns available, or create your own with our expert design assistance. Classes held Thursday evening 6:30-8:30p, (as well as Wednesday afternoon 3-5p or Saturday 9-11a). Usually complete in 8 weeks.

Start your stained glass adventure with Gallery’s Choice!

One of two core skill-building courses designed to help students gain metalsmithing experience for jewelry making. The objective of this class is to familiarize students with the working properties of various metals. By learning how to use a jeweler’s saw, drilling, adding texture, polishing and fabricating a beautiful wearable made of multiple metals, each student will gain an understanding of the differences in texture and malleability of metals. The results – a stunning piece of jewelry sure to get complements!

Class is one two hour session, and most projects can be completed within this time, depending on each individual’s ability and the design.  All materials and tools are supplied.

Take Hammered Textured Jewelry class and Soldering for Jewelry to get the core skills and be able to move on to more involved jewelry designs in our Masters’ Series in Metalsmithing Classes.

One of two core skill-building courses designed to help students gain metalsmithing experience for jewelry making. The objective of this class is to familiarize students with the process if soldering for jewelry using sterling silver and solder for precious metals.  Students will fabricate a beautiful wearable made of sterling silver wire, and gain an understanding of the differences in solder types and uses. The results – a stunning piece of jewelry sure to get complements!

Class is one two hour session, and most projects can be completed within this time, depending on each individual’s ability and the design.  All materials and tools are supplied.

Take Hammered Textured Jewelry class and Soldering for Jewelry to get the core skills and be able to move on to more involved jewelry designs in our Masters’ Series in Metalsmithing Classes.

The focus of the Masters’ Series Metalsmithing class is to continue to develop basic metal working skills while developing a sense of what makes for a well constructed piece. Each design will be unique and therefore will present new challenges and rewards (of course)! This class encourages a sharing creative learning environment!

Each Masters’ Series project class provides three 2 1/2 hour sessions with extra studio time as required to finish the project. All materials and tools are provided.

“Masters’ Series” Metalsmithing classes are perfect for when you are ready for more involved projects.

There are multiple projects in the Metalsmithing Masters’ Series. Each class features a slightly different set of materials and can be repeated to continue to explore new techniques! Try one or try them all! You know what they say: “Practice Makes Perfect!”

• “By The Sea” – Create a sterling setting to show off beautifully understated sea glass inspired bracelet or ring. (1)
• “All That Glitters” – Design a sterling silver bezel setting to present a gorgeous dichroic fused cabachon pendant. (2)
• “Set In Stone” – Show off natural stones in a sterling silver setting featuring textured metal and granulation. (3)

Totally new to jewelry making? No problem – check out our skills building pre-requisites: Soldering for Jewelry and Textured Hammered classes.