CBS is proud to offer our glass teaching series twice per year and ongoing one-day classes on Saturdays.
All classes are located at our teaching facility in Orange, CA. Click here for address and directions to class.
saturday class schedule
Dichroic Mosaic Mirrors Craft Class
2 Part Class on 2 Saturdays, $80.00 includes both days
Mosaic Mirror with Etched Dichroic Details
Want to try a classic technique and make an amazing gift for friends and family at the same time? Well, then this is the class for you!
In this two session workshop, with Carmen Flores Tanis, you’ll learn quick and fail-proof techniques to construct your own glass mosaic mirror embellished with etched dichroic elements.
In the first of two sessions, students will practice proper glass cutting, learn the difference between “Indirect” and “Direct” methods of mosaic assembly and come up with a unique mosaic design. You’ll learn how to etch dichroic glass to make one-of-a-kind glass elements and then build those pieces into your mosaic. We’ll end the class by adhering the glass tiles to the base and setting aside the mosaics to dry.
We’ll come back the following week to finish up the mosaics. Students will grout the mirrors then add finishing touches including hanging hardware. Your mosaic mirror will be ready for gift giving!
All levels of student glass experience are welcome! Bring your teens- bring your friends!
(Minors over the age of 13 are welcome, but must be accompanied by an adult.)
SATURDAY, MAY 26 - FIRST SESSION
*THIS IS A 2 SATURDAY CLASS SERIES*
SESSION 1: 9am - 2pm (5 hour class)
$80.00 - INCLUDES BOTH SESSIONS
Price includes supplies
Shipping not included
SATURDAY, JUNE 2 - SECOND SESSION
*THIS IS A 2 SATURDAY CLASS SERIES*
SESSION 2: 10am - 12pm
Shipping not included
***Class consists of two sessions – the first session is four hours long (10 am - 2 pm) and the second is two hours (10 am – 12 pm).
Let's Go Digital Workshops for Artists and Craftsmen
2 hour classes on 4 consecutive Saturdays
$80.00 includes all four workshops or $40 per individual class
Pixel, Resolution, Avatar, Blog – what does this gibberish mean and why should I care?
These are simply terms used in the fields of digital photography and website building, fields which have now become so affordable and so accessible that anyone and everyone can use them. In this series of simple, down-to-earth workshops, you will learn the basics of how to “go digital” – beginning with how to take a picture using a digital camera, how to use a graphics program, how to build an online store and finishing with creating a simple one-page website.
It’s so important for an artist to have an internet presence nowadays and these workshops will give you the tools and knowledge to get started on your way. Everyone is welcome with the understanding that these classes are very much intended for beginners. The size of each workshop will be kept small with only three students max in each one – that way everyone can keep up and not get lost. We’ll be using freely available software and websites. If you have a digital camera please bring it along with the manual.
Class consists of four workshops – each two hours long. Max three students.
Outline of topics covered in workshops:
Workshop #1
How do I take a digital photo and how do I get it out of the camera?
1 Digital cameras – pixel, resolution, format, white balance
2 Lighting for Simple Digital Photo – outdoor lighting, building a light box
3 Exporting Digital Photo – to computer then copying to cd or card
4 Basic Intro to Graphics Programs – for cropping, resizing, etc.
Workshop #2
So I’ve got a digital photo now what do I do ?
1 Basics of using Graphics Programs - cropping, resizing, etc.
2 Simple printing at home - printing at kiosks (Costco, etc.)
3 Prepping artwork for printing postcards / business cards
4 Prepping artwork for internet use – product shots / banners / avatars
Workshop #3
How do I set up a shop online to sell my work?
1 Brief overview of what is involved in setting up your own shopping
cart on your own website vs listing with online marketplaces like Etsy,
1000 Markets or Zibbet
2 Introduction to Etsy and its role in your personal online presence
3 Setting up a Google email account and how to forward it
4 Setting up an Etsy account
5 Setting up a Paypal account – what is Paypal?
6 Setting up your storefront graphics – banner / avatar
7 Listing an item to your shop
8 Shipping – printing postage online
9 Promoting your shop - forums, blogs, Facebook, Twitter, etc.
10 Stats - Google Analytics
Workshop #4
How do I build a simple one page website?
1 Website terminology– domain name, host, ftp
2 Building your image in a graphics program
3 Setting up a Weebly account
4 Uploading your image
5 Adding a second page – using a template
6 Links – between multiple pages / to your shop / to other sites
7 Promoting your site - forums, blogs, social networking
SATURDAY, JUNE 16- WORKSHOP #1
*THIS IS A 4 SATURDAY CLASS SERIES. $80 COVERS ALL FOUR SESSIONS OR YOU CAN PURCHASE INDIVIDUAL SESSIONS FOR $40/CLASS.
9am - 11am
$80.00 - INCLUDES ALL 4 WORKSHOPS
or $40 for individual class
Price includes supplies
SATURDAY, JUNE 23 - WORKSHOP #2
9am - 11am
$80.00 - INCLUDES ALL 4 WORKSHOPS
or $40 for individual class
Price includes supplies
SATURDAY, JUNE 30- WORKSHOP #3
9am - 11am
$80.00 - INCLUDES ALL 4 WORKSHOPS
or $40 for individual class
Price includes supplies
SATURDAY, JULY 7 - WORKSHOP #4
9am - 11am
$80.00 - INCLUDES ALL 4 WORKSHOPS
or $40 for individual class
Price includes supplies
Dichroic Jewelry Class - Playing with UV Resin
2 Part Class on 2 Saturdays, $80.00 includes both days
Come learn some cool ways to add your own imagery to dichroic glass in this two session class. In the first session, students will try different ways of applying etching cream and resists to precut dichroic glass rounds including direct application, rubber stamping, vinyl cutting and screen printing. You'll finish up the first session prepping the pieces for kiln firing.
We'll return the following Saturday to complete our charm bracelets: Students will glue the now fired dichroic pieces into silver bezels and attach them to simple chain link silver bracelets constructed using a chain maille pattern.
Class consists of two three-hour sessions, 9 am - 12 noon
Session #1
How to use etching cream to customize dichroic pieces - samples
Negative vs. Positive Designs - when to use which
Application of Etching cream - various ways
Application of Resists - various ways
Collect glass pieces for firing
Session #2
Glue fired glass into silver bezels to make charms
SESSION 1: 9am - 12pm
$80.00 - INCLUDES BOTH SESSIONS
Plus $25 materials fee
Shipping not included
SATURDAY, AUGUST 18 - SECOND SESSION
*THIS IS A 2 SATURDAY CLASS SERIES*
SESSION 2: 9am - 12pm
Shipping not included
***Class consists of two sessions
Playing with UV Resin - Necklace Duo
2 Part Class on 2 Saturdays, $80.00 includes both days
UV Resin is a great medium for creating a clear waterproof finish on all sorts of materials including photos, fabric and foil. In this class, students will learn how to cut shapes out of foil using punches, fit the foil shapes into a bezel and then apply and cure the UV resin to create two unique focal pieces. Students will then make two necklaces to showcase their UV focal pieces: a three strand necklace and a single strand glass “rosary” bead necklace with extra charms. You'll learn easy tips that will insure success every time you work with UV resin!
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8- ONE SESSION
*THIS IS A 2 SATURDAY CLASS SERIES*
SESSION: 9am - 12pm
$60.00
Plus $30 materials fee
Shipping not included
how to etch dichroic glass to make one-of-a-kind glass elements and then build those pieces into your mosaic. We’ll end the class by adhering the glass tiles to the base and setting aside the mosaics to dry.
We’ll come back the following week to finish up the mosaics. Students will grout the mirrors then add finishing touches including hanging hardware. Your mosaic mirror will be ready for gift giving!
Come learn some cool ways to add your own imagery to dichroic glass in this two session class. In the first session, students will try different ways of applying etching cream and resists to precut dichroic glass rounds including direct application, rubber stamping, vinyl cutting and screen printing. You'll finish up the first session prepping the pieces for kiln firing. 
