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Spring Glass Classes for Adults

Registration:

Registration information and sign up
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(952) 473-7361, ext. 16
Link to Registration and Membership information

Questions about the adult program:
HOLLY NELSON
ADULT PROGRAM DIRECTOR
hnelson@minnetonkaarts.org
952.473.7361, ext. 13

10% Discount for First-time Students
First-time students save 10% off the price of a class when they register for their first class at the Art Center. Discount does not apply toward Transportation, Firing, New Student Material, or Model fees; Summer Arts Camp; Birthday Parties; subsidized classes, and cannot be combined with any other offer. Call 952.473.7361, ext. 16 for details.

Jump to these classes listed below:
Glass Fusing for All Levels
Exploring Kiln Fired Glass

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Glass Fusing for All Levels
Instructors: Art Center Faculty & Ria Neilson
Skill Level: All

This course is designed for beginning through advanced students. For the new student we will cover the basics of glass cutting with a new project each week. Advanced students will be given the freedom to pursue individual projects to their liking. Some materials included.
Enrollment limited to 10; ages 16 and up

Spring I: Art Center Faculty
D985
Thursdays, March 8 - April 19
(7 sessions) 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
$263 Members / $292 Non-members

Spring II: Ria Neilson
E985
Thursdays, May 10 - June 14
No Class May 17
(6 sessions) 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
$293 Members / $326 Non-members

NOTE: Ria will provide coffee and snacks due to longer class time. A monitored open studio session will be held on May 17 in lieu of class.

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Exploring Kiln Fired Glass
Instructors: Art Center Faculty & Ria Neilson
Skill Level: All

In this class we will develop an understanding of the process of fusing glass. Topics include glass chemistry and compatibility, design considerations, cutting and grinding, assembly, and firing techniques. Students will come away with a good base knowledge of glass fusing. Some materials included. Enrollment limited to 10; ages 16 and up

Spring I: Art Center Faculty
D989
Thursdays, March 8 - April 19
(7 sessions) 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
$263 Members / $292 Non-members

Spring II: Ria Neilson
E989
Thursdays, May 10 - June 14
(6 sessions) 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
$218 Members / $242 Non-members
NOTE: A monitored open studio session will be held on May 17 in lieu of class.

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Faculty:

Ria Neilson
B.A., St. Mary’s College/Notre Dame, South Bend, IN. Ria comes from a background of working in mixed media. She enjoys mosaics, photography, design, glass and metal. Ria works out of her glass studio in Orono, and does work on commission basis as well as nationally for small retail boutiques. She also exhibits in juried shows throughout the Twin Cities. www.glasstransitions.com

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