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SPECIAL EVENTS THIS FALL! MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
Join Us to Celebrate "A Decade's Desire for Fire!" Commemorating West Michigan Glass Art Center's 10th Anniversary on October 10th at 6-10 p.m.
These past ten years have been incredible here in the Park Trades Center in downtown Kalamazoo! We have grown in every way imaginable. We love bringing the joy of art to Kalamazoo and the surrounding Southwest Michigan community. We look forward to the exciting possibilities awaiting us in the future. So join us on October 10th from 6:00-10:00 p.m. to celebrate, laugh and dance the night away! The evening will be hoppin' with lively music, cash bar, food vendors, door prizes and a live artwork auction. There is a $10 cover fee. Mark your calendars and remember 10/10 for $10! More info soon.
The "Art and Architecture of Stained Glass", November 9th, 6:30 p.m.
Presented by Barbara Krueger. Refreshments at 6:30 p.m., presentation begins at 7:00 p.m. This Hartland, MI resident has her MS in historic preservation and has been involved with stained glass for 30 years. Her inclusive and fast paced slide presentation about the 1500 year history of stained glass will cover installations from early France, England, Germany, Scotland and the United States until today. Information about the Michigan Stained Glass Census will be included. Free, but a goodwill donation would be appreciated.
Explore Glass Art Day (EGAD!), November 17th, 10:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Have you ever wanted to try glass art but were not sure which class you would like to try? If you answered "YES," then Explore Glass Art Day is for you! Here's how it works: Each participant can choose from the following 5 different types of glass mediums offered every hour: Paperweights, Kiln Fusing, Flameworking, Beadmaking, and Sandblasting (more info is here.) Classes are one hour in length, so every hour a new project will start. For example, a new Kiln Fusing class will start at 10:00 a.m., another at 11:00 a.m. and another at 12:00 p.m, etc. After deciding which classes you would like to take, please call us to register and book your time slots. Walk-in's are also welcome and we will work you into classes as we have space available. Explore Glass Art Day is perfect for both adults and youth and is an affordable way to explore mini-classes before signing up for full classes. No experience necessary. Bring your family and friends for a day of glass art fun right here in downtown Kalamazoo, MI.
PAPERWEIGHTS- An awesome intro to hot glass work, ages 10 and up. Cost: $60
KILN FUSING- Learn to cut glass and design a tile, ages 7 and up with an adult. Cost: $20
FLAMEWORKING- Shape glass at the torch, ages 10 and up. Cost: $20
BEADMAKING- Create glass beads at the torch, ages 10 and up. Cost: $20
SANDBLASTING- Create a design on glass and then "Blast" it onto a vase or a mug, ages 7 and up with an adult. Cost: $20
ARTBreak at the Kalamazoo Institute of Art, October 23, noon-1:00 p.m.
A presentation by Tracy Bell of her recycled jewelry and other funky stuff. Come see how one artist looks at other peoples junk and turns it into unusual jewelry. Tracy often uses items picked up off the beach and the street. All her wire comes from the roads of Battle Creek where her husband is involved in road construction. She also recycles glass wine and beer bottles to mix with her handmade lampwork beads used in bracelets, necklaces and earrings. This event is free and you don’t have to be a member of the KIA to attend. Brown bag lunches welcome, cookies and coffee provided.
Join us for Fabulous Art Hops at West Michigan Glass Art Center!
Park Trades Center - 1st Friday of every month, 5-9 p.m
A Kalamazoo, Michigan tradition. Explore your downtown Kalamazoo starting at West Michigan Glass Art Center! We are family and kids oriented so bring them with you for a great night of watching demonstrations in glass blowing!
Downtown Kalamazoo ART HOP! November 2nd, Sizzling Art After Dark, 5-9 p.m.
Our art's so hot it sizzles this holiday season! Stroll through our members' displays and tables of exquisite glass art gifts in all glass mediums. You'll see colorful and sculptural art created by glassblowing in our hotshop, jewelry and thoughtful holiday gifts created in our flameshop on the torches, beautiful wall hangings and creations in stained glass, jewelry and gifts created by our fused glass artists and much more. Be sure to visit the Reflections Gallery and gift shop for more creative gift ideas! West Michigan Glass Art Center has something creatively handmade for everyone on your Christmas and holiday list! Not sure what someone would like? A gift certificate to take classes in glassblowing, kiln casting, flameworking, stained glass, cold working, glass bead making and kiln fusing will surely bring a smile to some special's face! Gift certificates are available from the West Michigan Glass Art Center in any denomination and can be redeemed toward all classes, workshops and memberships. Glass art is a timeless gift. The act of creating art is such an unforgettable experience! This event is FREE!
Downtown Kalamazoo ART HOP! December 7th, Making Your Season Sparkle
Discover the perfect sparkling glass art for everyone on your list while strolling through our member's booths and the Reflections Gallery. West Michigan Glass Art Center has something creatively handmade for everyone on your Christmas and holiday list! Not sure what someone would like? A gift certificate to take classes in glassblowing, kiln casting, flameworking, stained glass, cold working, glass bead making and kiln fusing will surely bring a smile to some special's face! Gift certificates are available from the West Michigan Glass Art Center in any denomination and can be redeemed toward all classes, workshops and memberships. Glass art is a timeless gift. The act of creating art is such an unforgettable experience! This event is FREE!
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