Perfect way to begin understanding the wonderfully mysterious world of oil painting.  This 4 week class  offers the expert instruction of a professional artist, while nurturing all skill levels.  Each week will feature a specially selected painting exercise that will deliver a new skill or technique.  Designed to be quick sucesses, each week builds on the previous instruction, while exposing the student to the full oil painting process from start to finish.  This method ensures the student gains confidence and will serve students well as they continue to practice painting on their chosen subjects in intermediate and advanced work.

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!

Perfect way to begin understanding the wonderfully mysterious world of watercolor painting.  This 5 week class (Wednesdays, 6:30 – 8:30pm) offers the expert instruction of a seasoned watercolor instructor, while nurturing all skill levels.  Start out by mastering basic drills, the fundamentals are explained and practiced before moving on.  This method ensures the student gains confidence needed to complete a full watercolor painting by end of these 5 sessions.  Skills gained will serve students well as they continue to practice watercolor painting on their chosen subject.

Perfect way to begin understanding the wonderfully mysterious world of oil painting.  This 4 week class  offers the expert instruction of a professional artist, while nurturing all skill levels.  Each week will feature a specially selected painting exercise that will deliver a new skill or technique.  Designed to be quick sucesses, each week builds on the previous instruction, while exposing the student to the full oil painting process from start to finish.  This method ensures the student gains confidence and will serve students well as they continue to practice painting on their chosen subjects in intermediate and advanced work.

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 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.

Learn the alchemy of glass and the artistry of glass enamels.  Great class for family outings, corporate groups, or date night activities.  Using glass enamels and copper, explore the process of torch-fired enameling.  Expert instruction gets you from start to finish in two hours.

Make a piece of jewelry sure to get compliments!

This project makes a great group project or special event.  Call us for more information or to schedule your event: 630-969-5660.

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.

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.

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!

Glass on Glass Mosaics Class
Join us for fun in glass with one of the most accessible art forms: Mosaic Art! This mosaic project features a glass base substrate and translucent and cathedral art glass tesserae. The results are luminous and vibrant with eye-popping color enhanced by transmitted light. Class fee includes project base for around a 12 x 12 project, metal framing, all materials including glass, glue and grout, use of glass cutting tools and expert instruction by our professional glass artists. Projects will take between 4 to 8 class sessions, depending upon design intricacy.

Call to let us know which day you’d like to start, and we’ll leave a table open for you!  Class times available Thursday evening 6:30-8:30p, (as well as Wednesday afternoon 3-5p or Saturday 9-11a).

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 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.

Create your own wire wrapped masterpiece by learning the basics involved in working with wire.  Students will learn the basics of wire, gauges, temper, along with tools and techniques to create a masterfully wrapped pendant.  All materials are provided and the required tools are supplied for students to use while in class.

Student’s recent work!

This class is held regularly, but we will schedule around interested individuals or small groups.

Learn a most versatile wire pattern: the Viking Knit.  This class will provide expert instruction and materials for an ageless jewelry design.  Class will last approximately 2 hours.

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!