Diary of a Demented Store Owner

Thursday 17 February 2011

Why We Shouldn't Always Want To Be Just Like New York





We just raised our course tuitions by a few dollars after leaving them unchanged for years. 

While we haven't heard any complaints, I thought we'd post this comparative for fun...

Kelly Glass Studio and Gallery
Patti Kelly imparts her glass knowledge—amassed over 30 years—to cozy group over eight weeks: “The studio is open to four students at a time; this makes it possible to give the necessary amount of one-on-one attention,” she says. This is where to go if your birdhouse requires its own rose window; Kelly teaches lead techniques used on long-lasting outdoor projects. 368 E 8th St between Aves C and D (212-677-9480,kellyglassstudio.net). Thu 6–9pm, classes begin Jan 13; $535. 

Manhattan Stained Glass
Over the course of eight weeks, wannabe artisans will learn the ins and outs of cutting glass, tool maintenance and framing while using the copper-foil technique to work on a 75-piece window. “This is a challenging course. I like to teach my students as if I’m preparing them to work for me in the studio,” says owner and instructor Tommy Giambusso. Each student’s project is the same, but they’ll be able to select their own colors.79 Leonard St between Broadway and Church St (646-613-1420, manhattanstainedglass.com, 646-613-1420). 2011 schedule released in Jan; $1,000.

Urban Glass
It’s up to you to design a glass pane or get ambitious with a larger project in this nine-person copper-foil class; instructor Joseph Cavalieri focuses on creativity in between glass cutting and discussions on light and color. Past students have made lamp shades and ornaments during the eight-week course. 647 Fulton St between Ashland and Rockwell Pls, Fort Greene, Brooklyn (718-625-3685, urbanglass.org). Sat noon–3pm, classes begin Jan 15; $495.

See a list of our courses here...

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