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Having Fun with Glass
Create your Own Fused Glass Suncatcher
Enjoy yourself while creating your very own whimsical suncatcher using a wide variety
of pre-cut glass pieces in a multitude of colours. Your options include a sailboat, dragon
fly, wild flower or a lake-inspired lighthouse. If you prefer to step out of the box, tools
are available to cut your own customized pattern.
This small group workshop is held in Gwen’s glass workshop in the Camp Morton area.
Upon designing the sun catchers, the items are placed directly in Gwen’s kiln for firing.
Once fired, Gwen will wire each beautiful take-home sample for hanging and the artful
items will be returned within 5 days.
This rewarding workshop is an exciting way to learn about fused glass techniques. Gwen
will describe her experiences with using fused glass and the various levels of the fusing
process. No previous experience is necessary!
Artist/Facilitator: Gwen Harp, Camp Morton
Group Size: 5 to 10 Adults
Duration: 2 to 2.5 hours
Cost per person: $40, supplies and firing included
Call Gwen at: 204-642-4762 to discuss details and customized needs. For more information,
see Gwen's Bio ...
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Create Four Fused Glass Coasters
Create a beautiful set of four drink coasters measuring 3.5 inches square. A multitude of glass colours will be available among the variety of pre-cut materials. All samples will be fired by Gwen in her electric kiln at her Camp Morton glass workshop and returned to you within five days. If you prefer, you can try your hand at using the glass cutting tools and create your own designs. Gwen will explain the full process of designing beautiful fused glass items that are also practical to enjoy. If you prefer, the samples can be turned into mini-wall plaques. This is a great gift idea!
Artist/Facilitator: Gwen Harp, Camp Morton
Group Size: 5 to 10 Adults
Duration: 2.5 hours
Cost per person: $50, supplies and firing included
Call Gwen at: 204-642-4762 to discuss details and customized needs. For more information,
see Gwen's Bio...
Create a "What Not?" Fused Glass Dish
Ever wonder how you can "bend" glass? Small, but precious, a “What Not?” dish is a 3”
square holder for storing rings, earrings, or other small items for your desk, dresser or
coffee table. This slumped glass item requires two firings in Gwen’s electric kiln and the
completed samples will be returned within 7 days. Gwen will explain the process of
"slumping" glass and talk about the variety of beautiful dishes and bowls she has created
over the years. This workshop is held in Gwen’s glass workshop in Camp Morton.
Artist/Facilitator: Gwen Harp, Camp Morton
Group Size: 5 to 10 Adults
Duration: 2.5 hours
Cost per person: $50, supplies and two firings included
Call Gwen at: 204-642-4762 to discuss details and customized needs. For more information,
see Gwen's Bio ...
Tea, Tarts, and Art!
Marlene Van Helden is a stained-glass artist who also paints on glass and enjoys mixed
media formats. This playful art session is for the light-hearted who want to blend lots of
fun with a take home result. The wine glass painting workshop is popular for those who
want to create a "special" vessel with a group theme. (Other glasses may be used.)
In her lakefront Blue Door Studio, Marlene offers paint time on the second floor, followed
by visiting time with tea? and home-made tarts while your projects dry in the studio.
If the weather is great, the lakefront deck is available. If it rains, the sunroom with its
soaring ceiling is the place to meet.
No experience is necessary, fun is the only option! This workshop is a great birthday gift activity or the results can be created as a gift for someone special. Very relaxing setting--make a day of it by shopping in Gimli first or attending the amazing Arnes Farmer’s Market.
Artist/Facilitator: Marlene Van Helden, Camp Morton
Group Size: 2 to 6
Duration: 4 hours
Cost per person: $50, includes quality glass, paints, and refreshments
Call Marlene at: 204-642-9597 to discuss details and customized needs. For more information,
Beginner Fritbox Scenes
Playful and abstract, you can experience creating a work of art with individual
grains of glass called glass frits. With no prior glass working experience, you
will mix a medley of colours to create a square or rectangular scene in one of a
variety of suggested patterns.
Artist Heather Dawson will walk you through the step-by-step process to create
your own unique scene with trees and flowers, beaches and waves, or even your
own design ideas. No two scenes will end up exactly alike!
Completed art pieces can be displayed on either wooden easels or a clear acrylic
displays. If no display stand is desired, an optional slump for $5 is available to
curve the art to stand on edge.
During the class, we will discuss colour dilution, glass manufacturing techniques,
as well as the firing process for the finished result.
Artist/Facilitator: Heather Dawson, Teulon
Group Size: 2 to 6
Duration: 3 hours
Cost per person: $80, supplies and firing included
Call Heather at: 204-998-6690 to discuss details and customized needs. For more information,
