Upcoming Kids' and Adult Workshops

Upcoming Adult and Kids' Workshops in October


******October 1st adult class cancelled but new dates added!!

Adult Introductory Fusing Class – Yeah! Sign up solo or with your friends and get fusing!
Saturdays: 10/8 6-9pm, 10/22 7-10pm, 11/5 4-7pm
Sign up for one or more classes/returning fusers welcome!
$50 per class 4-7 guests –
Includes all glass materials/tools, finishing work, the kiln firing and of course….appetizers and wine!
This will be a fun introductory fused glass workshop. I will explain the process, have examples, teach how to score the glass and help with inspiration/ design ideas.  I will have lots of glass on hand and each fuser will get to make some cool fused glass pieces. Possible creations include dishes, candle holder/ small bowls, coasters, magnets, sun catchers, holiday ornaments and medium sized frames for either a mirror or picture. (additional material fee of $5 for each frame/mirror)
You will come away with lots of amazing glass work and a firm understanding of the craft of fusing. Typically you will get your work back within 2 weeks. No experience is necessary!

Need a different date and time but still want to do the workshop for ?? Get together 4-7 friends, contact Nikki and reserve a date and time that works for you (or your kids) and get ready for some fusing fun.


Kids' Introductory Workshop (Ages 7-12 or teen groups - contact me if you would like to include a younger child)
$44 per class -Sunday 10/16 11-1pm more dates will be added soon.
The class includes all glass and supplies and finishing work. Also, the workshop will end with a delicious pizza lunch! Yum! Returning fusers welcome!
Similar to the Adult intro class, students will learn the ancient art of glass fusing and create their own art-glass masterpieces! This class is all about fun and making some cool stuff at the same time. The workshop lesson will give an overview of glass properties and history, fusing techniques and the slumping process, safety skills to have while working with glass, a demo of glass cutting and suggestions on how to set artistic designs and patterns.  Students will also learn about the process and temperatures of firing the glass in the kiln and each student will get a chance to score a piece of glass themselves. There will be a variety of projects to choose from: small dishes and candle holders, sun catchers, pendants and ornaments and seasonal pieces are just some of the possibilities. A great time to get a jump on holiday gifts too! Students will typically get their projects back within two weeks.


After School Introductory Kids Classes: Wednesdays $44 Drop off time 2:15-2:30 class starts promptly at 2:30
Same Program as the Weekend Classes -Healthy after school snacks and beverages are included.
Students enrolled in a series will be able to make a unique glass project that takes 2 firings.
I would like to add more dates in October for After School classes. Please contact me if you are interested in signing your child or a group up!




Instructor: Nikki Contini
Nikki has been steadily fusing glass since 1994. She has sold her glass work in various boutiques and galleries, juried craft shows, fairs and fundraising benefits and some of her work can now be found online at her etsy shop and online at Kumquat Art and Home or at Kumquat Art and Home's brick and mortar shop located at 147 Clement Street in San Francisco. Nikki has a degree in clinical psychology and has also studied art and healing in the Holistic Health program at San Francisco State University.