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Come to the “Glassroom” at NCMC and make a wooden plant stand. You’ll design and assemble the top surface of the stand using colorful glass pieces. There’s no cutting required. Glass artist Heidi Reichenbach Finley makes this a super-fun, relaxed, and social event with friendly guidance for even the most glass-squeamish beginner. Fused glass is different from blown glass—you won’t be near the heat.
Your creation will later be fired smooth in the college kiln room and then fixed to a wooden bench stand 14 inches high. Use indoors or carefully outdoors.
As with all of Heidi’s classes, participants need no prior experience in glass or art of any kind to be successful. Really!
*There are two varieties available. If you have a preference, please contact Heidi (contact info is below) to reserve your choice—white or unfinished wood.*
Completed stands will be available for pick-up at the college within one week.
Additional information for students: Eye protection is available in the Glassroom, though participants won’t be cutting or breaking glass intentionally. The instructor will provide safety guidelines and support for proper handling of glass. Please dress for work and wear closed-toe shoes.
Questions? Students may contact the instructor anytime at midwestartist@msn.com or (260) 667-8719.
No drop ins. At the latest, students must register 48 hours before the day of class and should arrive on time, so as to receive adequate instruction.
Intended for adults age 18 and up. Children 12-17 may register and participate under the close supervision of a registered adult participant.
Cancellations are non-refundable within 48 hours of this event.
Heidi Reichenbach Finley
Heidi Reichenbach Finley is a masters level fine artist and art instructor. She teaches fused glass and Turkish Marbling in her Petoskey, Michigan home-studio. She comments, “As a recovering oil painter, I am drawn to the stunning patterns and endless color combinations afforded by both of these art forms.”
Heidi’s artistic life is education-centered. She works with people of all ages, backgrounds and skill levels. She has taught classes at eight northern Michigan art centers, opened her home to weekly private students, and taught 4 different credit-bearing courses for two universities. She is both a Continuing Education student and instructor at North Central Michigan College. Married to an academic, she adds: “I’m a lifer.”
Please visit www.marblingsupplies.etsy.com for a glimpse at Heidi’s custom designed marbling supplies, papers, and gift items sold to enthusiasts in 50+ countries around the globe.
