Project Based Learning Electives provided by the Berrien Springs Virtual Academy
Water Street Glassworks Fall 2021
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http://www.waterstreetglassworks.org/ 925-5555 anna@waterstreetglassworks.org 142 Water Street, Benton Harbor - located in the BH Arts District off of Main St.
Additional registration at location is required.
***The Partnership will pay up to a maximum amount. Families will be responsible for tuition costs beyond this amount. Contact WSG or Sharon for details***
Glass Beadmaking
GRADE OR AGE LEVELS: 12+
FORMAT: IN-PERSON
MASKS: REQUIRED
DAY AND TIME OF THE WEEK: 4 Weeks. Wednesdays 9am-1pm: August 25, September 1, 8, & 15
LOCATION: Water Street Glassworks, 140 Water St., Benton Harbor, MI 49022
INSTRUCTOR: Gina Edwards
CONTACT INFORMATION: phone: 269-759-1854 email: merehawk@sbcglobal.net website
Minimum 3 and Maximum 6
In this class, students will learn about the bead making process. As torches are used in the creation of beads, safety procedures will be stressed. Students will learn various techniques to create beads for jewelry making and other decorative purposes.
Note: As this class is offered frequently, students in the class may have varying skill levels. Additionally, students learn at different rates and some students pick up the skills faster than others. The instructor takes this into consideration and tailors each class session to the skill levels of the students. Therefore, adhering to a set weekly syllabus may not be possible.
Returning students will re-familiarize themselves with the bead making process and practice making beads while the instructor is working with the new students. Once the beginning students are comfortable in the process and are practicing their skills – returning students will be assessed and new techniques will be chosen for them to learn based on their current skill level. It is important to note that a majority of the learning in beadmaking is achieved during the class practice time. Students are taught to constantly observe the material, studying how it behaves. A big part of learning beadmaking is the repetition of
processes, especially in the early stages of learning. Students must attend each session
Other: Pants, all cotton clothing, closed toed shoes, and safety glasses (are provided) are required for studio participation. Also long hair must be pulled back and no hanging jewelry.
Syllabus
Introduction to Stained Glass
AGE LEVELS: 12-18
FORMAT: IN-PERSON
DAY AND TIME OF THE WEEK: In-Person 4 weeks. Mondays 10am-2pm: August 23, 30, (no class on September 6), September 13, & 20.
LOCATION: Water Street Glassworks
INSTRUCTOR: Rachel Brace
CONTACT INFORMATION: phone: (269)281-4965 email:
rachel@waterstreetglassworks.org
Intro to Stained Glass will cover the basics of working with glass within the stained-glass studio. A brief history of stained glass will be introduced along with hands-on learning beginning on week one. Skills learned over the four-week course will include pattern design of colors, cutting and grinding glass, soldering, and wrapping finished pieces in lead came. Students will end the class with four individual stained glass pieces of their own. Students must attend each session
Other: Pants, all cotton clothing, closed toed shoes, and safety glasses (are provided) are required for studio participation. Also long hair must be pulled back and no hanging jewelry.
Syllabus
Glass Casting CLASS CANCELED
AGE LEVELS: 12+
DAY AND TIME OF THE WEEK: 4 weeks. Mondays 9am-1pm: August 23, 30, (no class on September 6), September 13, & 20
LOCATION: Water Street Glassworks outdoor blowing studio
INSTRUCTOR: Eli Zilke
CONTACT INFORMATION: phone: 269-449-4492 email:eli@waterstreetglassworks.org
Minimum 3 and Maximum 6
Students will learn 3 different ways to cast molten glass. They will build molds and use found objects to create a 3-D motif in collage form
Please make sure to bring a lunch/snack and a bottle of water. Students must attend each session
Other: Pants, all cotton clothing, closed toed shoes, and safety glasses (are provided) are required for studio participation. Also long hair must be pulled back and no hanging jewelry.
Syllabus
Introduction to Glass Fusing CLASS CANCELED
AGE LEVELS: 12+
FORMAT: IN-PERSON
DAY AND TIME OF THE WEEK: 4 weeks. Thursdays 9am-1pm: August 26, September 2, 9, & 16.
LOCATION: Water Street Glassworks, 140 Water St., Benton Harbor, MI 49022
INSTRUCTOR: Gina Edwards
CONTACT INFORMATION: phone: 269-759-1854 email: merehawk@sbcglobal.net
Minimum 3 and Maximum 6
Students will learn the basics of glass fusing as an art form in this four week class. Safe studio practices will be taught. Students will learn to use the specialty glass tools necessary to create beautiful fused glass art pieces. Students will learn the different stages of fusing and the basics of kiln firing schedules. Students can expect to create several pieces of fused glass art during this four week class. Students must attend each session
Other: Pants, all cotton clothing, closed toed shoes, and safety glasses (are provided) are required for studio participation. Also long hair must be pulled back and no hanging jewelry.
Syllabus
Mosaic 101 CLASS CANCELED
AGE LEVELS: 12+ year old
FORMAT: IN-PERSON
DAY AND TIME OF THE WEEK: 4 weeks. Wednesdays 11am-3pm: August 25, September 1, 8, & 15
LOCATION: Water Street Glassworks (140 Water St., Benton Harbor, MI 49022)
INSTRUCTOR: Mary Alexander
CONTACT INFORMATION: phone: 269-267-4175 email: mary3alexander@gmail.com website: Facebook page-- Shattered Images
Minimum 3 and Maximum 8
Students will learn basic, age-appropriate history of stone/glass mosaic, learn to use glass cutting tools, and produce several mosaic projects (glass, paper, and wood) Students must attend each session
Other: Pants, all cotton clothing, closed toed shoes, and safety glasses (are provided) are required for studio participation. Also long hair must be pulled back and no hanging jewelry.
Syllabus
Continued Studies in Glassblowing CLASS CANCELED
GRADE OR AGE LEVELS: 14+
FORMAT: IN-PERSON
DAY AND TIME OF THE WEEK: Thursdays: August 26, September 2, 9, & 16. 9am-1pm
LOCATION: Water Street Glassworks, 140 Water St., Benton Harbor, MI 49022
INSTRUCTOR: Eli Zilke
1. Pate de verre
2. Kiln Fired Components
3. Continue exploring cold working
4. Emphasis on surface decoration
Syllabus
*Please note: it is important to make as informed a decision as possible when choosing your student's Community Resource classes. Most locations will allow a student to drop a class after one meeting, at no charge if it wasn't a good fit for the student, but not all. Some classes plan ahead based on the number that have signed up and have purchased materials, hired teachers, etc. and there might be a fee for class time or materials given to the student if the student drops after one or two meetings. The school cannot pay for classes that students do not complete, so choose wisely; if you do not take the class off of your student's schedule by the deadline, you may be asked to pay for the class time incurred prior to dropping the class.
Teacher of Record: Lisa Van Plew-Cid
Additional registration at location is required.
***The Partnership will pay up to a maximum amount. Families will be responsible for tuition costs beyond this amount. Contact WSG or Sharon for details***
Glass Beadmaking
GRADE OR AGE LEVELS: 12+
FORMAT: IN-PERSON
MASKS: REQUIRED
DAY AND TIME OF THE WEEK: 4 Weeks. Wednesdays 9am-1pm: August 25, September 1, 8, & 15
LOCATION: Water Street Glassworks, 140 Water St., Benton Harbor, MI 49022
INSTRUCTOR: Gina Edwards
CONTACT INFORMATION: phone: 269-759-1854 email: merehawk@sbcglobal.net website
Minimum 3 and Maximum 6
In this class, students will learn about the bead making process. As torches are used in the creation of beads, safety procedures will be stressed. Students will learn various techniques to create beads for jewelry making and other decorative purposes.
Note: As this class is offered frequently, students in the class may have varying skill levels. Additionally, students learn at different rates and some students pick up the skills faster than others. The instructor takes this into consideration and tailors each class session to the skill levels of the students. Therefore, adhering to a set weekly syllabus may not be possible.
Returning students will re-familiarize themselves with the bead making process and practice making beads while the instructor is working with the new students. Once the beginning students are comfortable in the process and are practicing their skills – returning students will be assessed and new techniques will be chosen for them to learn based on their current skill level. It is important to note that a majority of the learning in beadmaking is achieved during the class practice time. Students are taught to constantly observe the material, studying how it behaves. A big part of learning beadmaking is the repetition of
processes, especially in the early stages of learning. Students must attend each session
Other: Pants, all cotton clothing, closed toed shoes, and safety glasses (are provided) are required for studio participation. Also long hair must be pulled back and no hanging jewelry.
Syllabus
Introduction to Stained Glass
AGE LEVELS: 12-18
FORMAT: IN-PERSON
DAY AND TIME OF THE WEEK: In-Person 4 weeks. Mondays 10am-2pm: August 23, 30, (no class on September 6), September 13, & 20.
LOCATION: Water Street Glassworks
INSTRUCTOR: Rachel Brace
CONTACT INFORMATION: phone: (269)281-4965 email:
rachel@waterstreetglassworks.org
Intro to Stained Glass will cover the basics of working with glass within the stained-glass studio. A brief history of stained glass will be introduced along with hands-on learning beginning on week one. Skills learned over the four-week course will include pattern design of colors, cutting and grinding glass, soldering, and wrapping finished pieces in lead came. Students will end the class with four individual stained glass pieces of their own. Students must attend each session
Other: Pants, all cotton clothing, closed toed shoes, and safety glasses (are provided) are required for studio participation. Also long hair must be pulled back and no hanging jewelry.
Syllabus
Glass Casting CLASS CANCELED
AGE LEVELS: 12+
DAY AND TIME OF THE WEEK: 4 weeks. Mondays 9am-1pm: August 23, 30, (no class on September 6), September 13, & 20
LOCATION: Water Street Glassworks outdoor blowing studio
INSTRUCTOR: Eli Zilke
CONTACT INFORMATION: phone: 269-449-4492 email:eli@waterstreetglassworks.org
Minimum 3 and Maximum 6
Students will learn 3 different ways to cast molten glass. They will build molds and use found objects to create a 3-D motif in collage form
Please make sure to bring a lunch/snack and a bottle of water. Students must attend each session
Other: Pants, all cotton clothing, closed toed shoes, and safety glasses (are provided) are required for studio participation. Also long hair must be pulled back and no hanging jewelry.
Syllabus
Introduction to Glass Fusing CLASS CANCELED
AGE LEVELS: 12+
FORMAT: IN-PERSON
DAY AND TIME OF THE WEEK: 4 weeks. Thursdays 9am-1pm: August 26, September 2, 9, & 16.
LOCATION: Water Street Glassworks, 140 Water St., Benton Harbor, MI 49022
INSTRUCTOR: Gina Edwards
CONTACT INFORMATION: phone: 269-759-1854 email: merehawk@sbcglobal.net
Minimum 3 and Maximum 6
Students will learn the basics of glass fusing as an art form in this four week class. Safe studio practices will be taught. Students will learn to use the specialty glass tools necessary to create beautiful fused glass art pieces. Students will learn the different stages of fusing and the basics of kiln firing schedules. Students can expect to create several pieces of fused glass art during this four week class. Students must attend each session
Other: Pants, all cotton clothing, closed toed shoes, and safety glasses (are provided) are required for studio participation. Also long hair must be pulled back and no hanging jewelry.
Syllabus
Mosaic 101 CLASS CANCELED
AGE LEVELS: 12+ year old
FORMAT: IN-PERSON
DAY AND TIME OF THE WEEK: 4 weeks. Wednesdays 11am-3pm: August 25, September 1, 8, & 15
LOCATION: Water Street Glassworks (140 Water St., Benton Harbor, MI 49022)
INSTRUCTOR: Mary Alexander
CONTACT INFORMATION: phone: 269-267-4175 email: mary3alexander@gmail.com website: Facebook page-- Shattered Images
Minimum 3 and Maximum 8
Students will learn basic, age-appropriate history of stone/glass mosaic, learn to use glass cutting tools, and produce several mosaic projects (glass, paper, and wood) Students must attend each session
Other: Pants, all cotton clothing, closed toed shoes, and safety glasses (are provided) are required for studio participation. Also long hair must be pulled back and no hanging jewelry.
Syllabus
Continued Studies in Glassblowing CLASS CANCELED
GRADE OR AGE LEVELS: 14+
FORMAT: IN-PERSON
DAY AND TIME OF THE WEEK: Thursdays: August 26, September 2, 9, & 16. 9am-1pm
LOCATION: Water Street Glassworks, 140 Water St., Benton Harbor, MI 49022
INSTRUCTOR: Eli Zilke
1. Pate de verre
2. Kiln Fired Components
3. Continue exploring cold working
4. Emphasis on surface decoration
Syllabus
*Please note: it is important to make as informed a decision as possible when choosing your student's Community Resource classes. Most locations will allow a student to drop a class after one meeting, at no charge if it wasn't a good fit for the student, but not all. Some classes plan ahead based on the number that have signed up and have purchased materials, hired teachers, etc. and there might be a fee for class time or materials given to the student if the student drops after one or two meetings. The school cannot pay for classes that students do not complete, so choose wisely; if you do not take the class off of your student's schedule by the deadline, you may be asked to pay for the class time incurred prior to dropping the class.
Teacher of Record: Lisa Van Plew-Cid
