Stained Glass Spinner with Barbara Konschak

In this 6 week session, students will create a large stained-glass spinner using the copper foil (Tiffany Style) technique. You will learn to cut, grind, foil, and solder the glass. It is made of six  4×4 stained glass panels and then assembled using a jig. This is an intermediate project, it is expected that students have completed another stained glass class and have good cutting and soldering skills.

Wednesdays, June 10, 17, 24 & July 1, 8, 15, 2026 (6:30pm – 9:00pm)

Silver Metal Clay Bracelet with Monique Perry

In this workshop, students will learn to handle the clay, add texture, form and create panels. Post fired, the panels will be burnished, tumbled, patina added, then formed on a mandrel. Students will then assemble them together with chain and jump rings to create a bracelet. Firing and all finishing work is done in class, students can leave with a finished piece to wear. 

Saturday, June 13, 2026, 9:30am – 4:30pm

Introduction to Watercolors! with Sarah Jane Timmons

Join Sarah for a 3hr beginner-friendly watercolor workshop, where you’ll learn essential tips and techniques before creating your own paintings. This session will be a true intro to watercolor where you’ll familiarize yourself with tools used in watercolor and techniques to blending, layering, and adding or smoothing texture.

Sunday, June 14, 2026 (10:00 am – 1:00 pm)
Saturday, July 25, 2026 (10:00 am – 1:00 pm)

Stained Glass Panel with Barbara Konschak

Create a 8″x10″ panel for your home or give it as a gift.

(2-Day Workshop)
June 20 & 21, 2026 (9:00am – 3:00pm)

Sumi-e and Shodo with Leigh Ferello

Discover the meditative art of Japanese ink painting in this immersive 3-hour beginner workshop. Participants will learn the fundamentals of sumi-e, including brush handling, ink grinding, and expressive mark-making.

You will leave with several works and a new appreciation for this elegant art form.

No experience is necessary. Please dress for mess, as ink can stain.

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 (6:00pm – 9:00pm)

Beginners Flamework Glass Class with Tanner Sweeney or Joe Estis

In this beginner friendly workshop, we’ll cover basic manipulation of solid borosilicate glass using an oxygen/propane-powered burner. Students will be taught how to form and design multiple pieces that will go home with them.

Age: for students 18+

Sunday, June 28, 2026 (9:00am – 1:00pm)

Sunday, June 28, 2026 (1:30pm – 5:30pm)

Monday, June 29, 2026 (5:30pm – 9:30pm)

Mosaic Mirror with Barbara Schultz

A fun glass workshop for beginners and experienced alike! Come make your very own mosaic glass mirror.  You will receive a 12″ x 10″ prepared plywood board with a 4″ x 6″ beveled mirror attached.  You will design your own mirror frame, cut and nip the art glass of your choosing, and glue the glass pieces in place on the top and sides of your project. Pattern ideas will be available for you to follow, but it is quite a fun and carefree project. This mirror will not come home with you at the end of this workshop, it will be grouted and returned as a completed project you must pick up at a later predetermined time. 

Sunday, June 28, 2026 (9:00am – 12:30pm)

Sun Catcher: Student’s Choice with Barbara Schultz

Come make a personalized suncatcher, perfect for a gift or to keep! Learn to make beautiful Stained Glass using the copper foil technique, Tiffany Style! Students will be given multiple patterns to choose from: peace sign, flower stake, dragonfly, butterfly and more. You will choose your own glass, cut, grind, foil, and solder the glass.  Cleaning and sanding of your projects will be done in class, and you will leave this one-day workshop with a completed project in hand.

Sunday, June 28, 2026 (1:00pm – 5:00pm)

Sunday, July 26, 2026 (1:00pm – 5:00pm)

Bees & Honeycomb Sun Catcher with Stacey Zaremba

Students will learn the copper foil method of stained glass, gaining hands-on experience with the full creative and technical process. Instruction will cover all stages of completing a finished piece, including selecting a pattern, glass cutting, foiling, soldering, a polishing., and safe handling of materials and tools.

Saturday, July 11, 2026 (10:00am – 3:00pm)

Plein–Air Painting with Renee Egan

This is a on location class where you will really get the sense of true color, value and form. Our location will be decided and planned.

I will go over several approaches to painting a scene al la prima style. (put it down and leave it alone) we will discuss planning a composition, color temperature, the importance of values, color mixing and application. Choose your weekend or choose both. 

(2-Day Workshop)
Session 1: July 11 & 12, 2026 (10:00 am – 12:30pm)

Session 2: July 18 & 19, 2026 (10:00am – 12:30pm)

Stained Glass Panel with Barbara Konschak

Create a 8″x10″ panel for your home or give it as a gift.

(2-Day Workshop)
July 18 & 19, 2026 (9:00am – 3:00pm)

Picture Frame with Barbara Schultz

A fun glass workshop for beginners and experienced alike! Come make your very own mosaic photo frame. You will design your own photo frame, cut and nip the art glass of your choosing, and glue the glass pieces in place on the top and sides of your project. Pattern ideas will be available for you to follow, but it is quite a fun and carefree project. This mirror will not come home with you at the end of this workshop, it will be grouted and returned as a completed project you must pick up at a later predetermined time. 

Sunday, July 26, 2026 (9:00am – 12:30pm)

Wood Kiln Firing

The Tyler Park Arts Manabigama (Japanese for “beautiful learning kiln”) is a single chamber wood kiln designed to be efficient, and give beautiful results. Kiln firings are scheduled periodically throughout the year.

June 2026 Wood Fire Workshop:
Reduction Cooled Firing

• Glaze 6/3-6/5
• Load 6/6-6/7
• Fire 6/13-6/14
• Unload TBD

Pottery Classes & Workshops

Experience the joy of wheel-throwing and hand-building pottery at your own pace, while in a nurturing teaching environment. Great for all levels of experience.

Birthday Parties & Friends Night Out

Schedule a special night at TPCA. Offerings in a multitude of mediums. For details and scheduling contact:

267-218-0290
Director@tylerparkarts.org

Gift Certificates

Give a gift to Create! Use for workshops, kiln firings or a special occasion.

Workshop & Camp Proposals

Tyler Park Center for the Arts is presently accepting proposals for workshops and successive class programs in art, poetry, music, movement & environmental consciousness.

Please submit a workshop proposal form and contact us with your information & inspiration:
workshops@tylerparkarts.org