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304.242.6855

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304.242.7272
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304.242.7700
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Oglebay Institute's Class Catalog
Enviromental Education
Museums

Performing Arts
Visual Arts
School of Dance
Monroe County School of Dance

Museum Classes

Museums are open weekends only in February and are open Thursday - Sunday 10am-5pm begining in March. Walk-in workshops are available for $30 during regular Museum hours and are on a first come-first served basis. To schedule a workshop please call 304.242.7272. Must be 18 or older, wear protective gear, and sign a waiver.

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AGES
BEGINS
FEE
DAY/TIME
DESCRIPTION
Paperweight Making Class Adult Wed., March 26 $70/$60
OI Members
Mar. 26
6:00-9:00pm
Learn to make paperweights that contain colorful and interesting glass inclusions, such as twists, swirls and flowers. Learn how to gather, re-heat and shape glass under the guidance of the Glassworker. Make at least two paperweights. No experience necessary. Limited to four registrants.
Glass Museum
Bob Allen, instructor.
Beginning Glass Bead Making Adult Choose from the following sessions:

Mar. 19
Apr. 26
Apr. 30
May 3
June 28
July 16
Aug.13
Aug. 23
$70/$60 OI Members

$10 materials fee payable to instructor

Saturdays
6-9pm

Apr. 26
May 3
June 28
Aug. 23

Wednesdays 6-9pm

Mar. 19
Apr. 30
July 16
Aug. 13
Learn how to make beautiful one-of-a-kind beads for bracelets and necklaces. Limited to four registrants. Glass Museum; Daisy Vail, instructor.
Advanced Glass Bead Making Adult Choose from the following sessions:

Mar. 29
May 21
July 26
$70/$60 OI Members

$10 materials fee payable to instructor

Saturdays
6-9pm
Mar. 29
July 26

Wednesdays 6-9pm
May 21
Build on your basic skills from Beginning Glass Bead Making. Learn advanced techniques for creating one-of-a-kind beads. Limited to four registrants.
Glass Museum; Daisy Vail, instructor.
Paperweight Making Class Adult Wed., Mar.26

Wed., Apr. 16

Wed., May. 14
$70/$60 OI Members Mar. 26
6pm-9pm

April 16
6pm-9pm

May 14
6pm-9pm

Learn to make paperweights that contain colorful and interesting glass inclusions. Re-heat and shape glass under the guidance of the Glassworker. No experience necessary. Limited to four registrants. Glass Museum; Bob Allen, instructor.
Beginning Glassworking Adult Mar. 15 $100/$90 OI Members Saturday,
Mar. 15
11am-4pm
Emphasis will be on learning glassworking basics including tools, equipment, terminology and studio safety. Learn how to gather, re-heat and shape molten glass. Lunch included. No glassworking experience is required. Glass Museum; Bob Allen, instructor
Next Steps in Glassworking Adult April 12 $100/$90 OI Members Saturday,
April 12
11am-4pm
Students who have completed a Beginning Glassworking Class are invited to build on their basic skills and learn to use molds and blowpipes. Lunch included. Basic glassworking required. Glass Museum; Bob Allen, instructor.