The Lethbridge Society of Glass Artisans

Open Studio for LSGA Glass Artisans
2025-01-01 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Edmonton)
On four Wednesday afternoons, in January, 2025, Anna Mather, host, invites members of LSGA to Open Studio. Bring your project and work along side your fellow glass fanatics.

Between the hours of 1 and 3 pm, I will open the doors, work on my own projects, and hopefully be able to answer some questions (remember I am semi-skilled primarily in fused glass). This is not a class.

Please confirm by email or text before any day that you will be in attendance. I will not open the studio unless I hear from you.

annarmather@gmail.com

403-359-3055

The studio is not closed for this event… it remains open for all members! If you are a non-member, new to glass arts, and would like to stop in to see the studio in action, please email me to ensure the doors are open.

MEMBERS ONLY: Holiday Open House
2024-12-21 13:00 - 16:00
LSGA is happy to announce a ‘Holiday Open House’ on the 21st of December for all members. This is a chance for members to stop by one member’s house and share a coffee and see how one of our members incorporates her glass addiction into Christmas decorating. She also has a glass area set up in her basement, so members can check out her dual-purpose fusing and stained-glass setup.

Drop in is from 1 – 4PM on Saturday, December 21st.

If you think you might attend, please email Pat so that she has an idea of how many people to expect (if you’re not planning on attending, no need to email Pat).

PS – You will probably need a break from shopping/children/spouses by then, so if at the last minute you decide to come, no problem!

**Members, please see your emails for specifics and contact information as needed. The subject line is “Holiday Open House”

**FULL** Soldering Workshop
2024-12-15 10:00 - 13:30, 2024-12-14 10:00 - 13:30
Pat McNeill, together with LSGA, is offering a Soldering Workshop to people with stained glass experience who would like to improve their soldering and become more comfortable with the soldering process.

Time will be spent helping students to understand how soldering irons vary, which solder to use, the different kinds of fluxes, etc., but the core of this class will be hands on soldering, using jump rings, tinning the outer edge of a project and learning or improving on how to wire wrap a glass project.

Students will take home a completed small Christmas tree ornament or the material and confidence to complete the project on their own.

Date/Time: 10am-1:30pm on either Saturday, December 14th OR Sunday, December 15th

Location: Lethbridge Society of Glass Artisans Studio at McNally Community Center just past Evergreen Golf Course (see map on the Location page of this website).

The cost of the 3 1/2-hour class is $40. All material will be provided, students just need to show up with a smile and plenty of patience.

Minimum class numbers will be 3 and max 7. There will be one instructor and one assistant. Fee is requested upon registration; in the event of inclement weather or circumstances beyond the instructor’s control this class may be canceled and/or rescheduled.

Please call Pat at: 403-329-0262 or email her at: plmcneill53@gmail.com for more information about this course and to register. Lethbridge Society of Stained Glass Memberships are only $60.00 and come with many benefits, including advanced registration opportunities for classes such as this one!

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Christmas in Lead Came
2024-12-08 09:30 - 15:30, 2024-12-07 09:30 - 15:30
Pack a lunch and spend a Saturday or Sunday making quick and easy Christmas Ornaments. Bring a Friend, Co-worker, or Family Member….Have some fun! No experience required.You will have two to four small Christmas ornaments to take home. All the material is provided.

Date/Time: Saturday, December 7, 2025 OR Sunday, December 8, 20259:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Location: Lethbridge Society of Glass Artisans Studio at McNally Community Center just past Evergreen Golf Course (see map on the Location page of this website).

 Learn how to make an ornament with U shaped lead came Learn how you can safely hang or stand your works of art Learn how to solder lead came Choose from countless patterns

INSTRUCTOR FEES: $70.00 Payable upon registration confirmationCHRISTMAS ORNAMENT KITS: $5.00 to $10.00 eachPurchase kits containing pre-cut glass, lead came and embellishments on the day of. Everything you need will be supplied for you to create your own unique ornaments.

Call or text Liz at 587-220-5834 for more information about this course and to register. Upon confirmation of registration, payment can be made by e-transfer to gogogirl.liz@gmail.com

Your instructor will be Liz Allen, she has over 40 years of experience working with stained glass in both the lead and copper foil techniques. She is a longstanding member of LSGA.Lethbridge Society of Stained Glass Memberships are only $60.00 and come with many benefits.

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Taste of Glass - Mosaic Glass-On-Glass Panel
2024-12-04 18:30 - 21:00
Spend time with us at our studio to see why we love working with glass – No Experience Necessary! We are offering a different class every month to give you a Taste of Glass. Each class will be a 2-3 hour class depending on the project. Class size may be limited so please pre-register.

Mosaic Glass-On-Glass Panel – Instructor Carol UrselDate: Wednesday, December 11th 6:30 – 9:00 pmTo register, please email Carol at: carolursel@hotmail.com

Cost per class instruction is $30.00, plus the purchase of one Kit of supplies is $20.00. Class Payment $30.00 required by e-transfer at time of registration.

Location – McNally Community Center 210075, Township Rd 82 (take Highway #4 South, past Evergreen Golf to McNally Road.) – LSGA’s studio can be accessed by the North door in the parking lot (LSGA sign on door).

Closed toe shoes required in the Studio

You can also check out LSGA on Facebook and Instagram!Enjoy the many benefits of membership – $60.00 annually

**RESCHEDULED LSGA Monthly Meeting**
2024-11-30 10:00 - 12:00
Come join us each month to talk about all things glass! Our monthly meetings are held at our McNally studio and are also typically followed by a potluck for any members who wish to participate. Please bring your own plate and cutlery if joining in the potluck.

Each meeting includes both a show-and-share portion for anybody who has projects to show or ask about, and an Education portion for free learning opportunities. Many informal “ask an expert” sessions take place at and after our meetings, and suggestions and/or volunteers for the Education portion are always welcome.

LSGA SALE - Christmas in Glass
2024-11-24 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-11-23 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-11-22 13:00 - 19:00
LSGA will again be hosting our Christmas in Glass sale. Other artists in residence at the McNally Studios will also have open studios during this time. Come out and see us for original, handmade holiday gifts for everyone on your list!

Location: McNally Community Center – Artists’ Studios: 210075, Township Road 82 (see “Location” tab on this website for map and further details)

Dates: Friday, November 22nd from 1-7 pm as well as Saturday and Sunday, November 16th & 17th from 10am to 4pm.

SALE - Christmas at CASA
2024-11-16 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-11-15 17:00 - 21:00
LSGA will again be participating in the Christmas at CASA sale. We hope to see you there!

Location: CASA – 230 8 St S, Lethbridge, AB

Dates: Friday, November 15th from 5-9pm and Saturday, November 16th from 10am to 5pm.

Taste of Glass - Fused Glass Suncatchers
2024-11-06 18:30 - 21:00
Spend time with us at our studio to see why we love working with glass – No Experience Necessary! We are offering a different class every month to give you a Taste of Glass. Each class will be a 2-3 hour class depending on the project. Class size may be limited so please pre-register.

Fused Glass Suncatchers – Instructor Carol UrselDate: Wednesday, November 6th 6:30 – 9:00 pmTo register, please email Carol at: carolursel@hotmail.com

Cost per class instruction is $30.00, plus the purchase of one Kit of supplies is $20.00. Class Payment $30.00 required by e-transfer at time of registration.

Location – McNally Community Center 210075, Township Rd 82 (take Highway #4 South, past Evergreen Golf to McNally Road.) – LSGA’s studio can be accessed by the North door in the parking lot (LSGA sign on door).

Closed toe shoes required in the Studio

You can also check out LSGA on Facebook and Instagram!Enjoy the many benefits of membership – $60.00 annually

Taste of Glass - Stained Glass Suncatchers
2024-10-30 18:30 - 21:00
Spend time with us at our studio to see why we love working with glass – No Experience Necessary! We are offering a different class every month to give you a Taste of Glass. Each class will be a 2-3 hour class depending on the project. Class size may be limited so please pre-register.

Stained Glass Suncatchers – Instructor Carol UrselDate: Wednesday, October 30th 6:30 – 9:00 pmTo register, please email Carol at: carolursel@hotmail.com

Cost per class instruction is $30.00, plus the purchase of one Kit of supplies is $20.00. Class Payment $30.00 required by e-transfer at time of registration.

Location – McNally Community Center 210075, Township Rd 82 (take Highway #4 South, past Evergreen Golf to McNally Road.) – LSGA’s studio can be accessed by the North door in the parking lot (LSGA sign on door).

Closed toe shoes required in the Studio

You can also check out LSGA on Facebook and Instagram!Enjoy the many benefits of membership – $60.00 annually

LSGA Monthly Meeting
2024-10-26 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-09-28 10:00 - 12:00

Fusing Fundamentals (Beginners) Class 3 of 3
2024-10-16 13:00 - 16:00
The Lethbridge Society of Glass Artisans is pleased to present the following classat their studio in the McNally Community Center. The instructor, Anna Mather, is a member of LSGA, with 15 years of experience with introducing new fusers to glass arts.

Cost $225.00 (all supplies included)Dates/Times: Wednesdays, October 2, 9, 16, 2024; 1 – 4 pm

In this 12 hour class you will acquire a basic understanding of fusing terminology and techniques; learn about glass families suitable for fusing; and explore the role that a kiln plays in glass art. At the end of the class, you will be prepared to request suitable firing schedules that achieve desired results for your art.The projects selected for this class will allow the instructor to demonstrate the cleaning and layering of glass, the glues that work, making your own glass frit, and the tools used by fusers. In addition you will review safety in the studio.

Take Home: Poppy Plate 8” x 8”Naturescape in Glass 6” x 10”(Projects will be similar but not always exactly the same as photos)

The 3rd day of this class will be informal. It is an opportunity to pick up your finished projects, to explore topics of interest to your group, to learn a piece of equipment, or to discuss your first solo project.Pre-Requisite: You will have either taken a Cutting and Grinding class at McNally or have the equivalent in practical experience. This will be discussed with the instructor as you register.

Details: Students who have not fused before will be considered first for spots in this class.Visit Lethbridge Society of Glass Artisans on Facebook or go to www.lsga-studio.ca to learn more about upcoming classes and events.

Enjoy the many benefits of LSGA membership – $60.00 annually.

Location – McNally Community Center, 210075, Township Rd 82, Lethbridge (take Highway #4 South, pastEvergreen Golf to McNally Road)

Closed toe shoes required in the studio

Advance registration required – call Anna Mather 403-359-3055; $50.00 deposit required at the time ofregistration; balance due 7 days prior to start date of the class.

Payments – e-transfer preferred: annarmather@gmail.com (other options can be arranged).

Class Notes – will be emailed out to you as soon as the class is paid in full (7 days before start). Thesenotes will have links to resources that will be invaluable to you in your glass journey.

Cancellation – your deposit/registration will be refunded if you cancel 7 days prior to start date. If you missthat deadline, your $50 deposit will be returned only if we can fill your spot in the class.

The class will run with a minimum of 3 and a maximum of 5 students.

Fusing Fundamentals (Beginners) Class 2 of 3
2024-10-09 13:00 - 16:00

Fusing Fundamentals (Beginners) Class 1 of 3
2024-10-02 13:00 - 16:00

I've Taken A Stained Glass Class - Where Do I Go From Here?
2024-09-08 10:00 - 13:00, 2024-09-07 10:00 - 13:00
Fairly new to Stained Glass and not sure how to tackle it on your own? Feel a little alone in what to do next? On the 7th & 8th of September we will be offering two separate 3 hour class highlighting everything from pattern selection, cutting glass, grinding, foiling and soldering. Grinders and foiling will be hands-on, students can try out the ring saw, small flat grinder and regular grinder. They will work with foil – the different widths, black back, silver back, when to use what foil and how to repair tears when doing inside curves. We will discuss avoiding hinges, which make projects fragile, and have plenty of other helpful information. Do you need to wax your project? Why do some grinder heads chip so badly? When do you move the grinder head? How big a gap is acceptable when soldering? Why did my project grow bigger than my pattern? These are just some of the things that will be covered. If you have specific questions/problems, bring them along!

The hands on will be the Studio grinders and some foiling, the rest will be discussion and information. This class will be $30. This is the first time this class has been offered.

This class is for people who have already taken a stained-glass class, it is a review and information session – fused glass people would only find about 10% of this class of interest.

The class will be given by Pat McNeill who has been doing stained glass for over 40 years. Depending on enrollment, there will be one or two assistants who are also extremely experienced with glass.

These are 2 separate classes, one on Saturday 7th of Sept from 10 – 1 and another repeated on Sunday 8th Sept from 10 -1. If you would like to attend, please contact Pat at plmcneill53@gmail.com and then etransfer the $30 fee to her.

Soldering Class – There will be a soldering glass offered before Christmas, probably late November, to round off the three classes.

Note: during Pat’s classes, the studio will be open for members to use as normal, though we do request that use of grinders be kept to a minimum.

Improve Your Glass Cutting
2024-08-24 10:00 - 13:00, 2024-08-22 17:30 - 20:30
This class will show you how to cut glass and/or improve your current glass cutting skills to help make this portion of your glass experience more relaxing and enjoyable. It will teach what pressure to use when scoring glass, how to cut inside curves, to cut circles with and without a circle cutter and to find the most comfortable table height. Students will work with window glass to practice scoring and breaking, and will also be shown how to use the Morton System, a light table and the basic grinder. In this 3-hour class students will make a vase as shown, the project will be fused in LSGA kiln and available for pickup the next day. The glass and stand for the vase are included in the class fee.

The class does not require previous stained or fused glass classes and is highly recommended if one is interested in taking one of Anna’s fused glass classes which will be offered in the fall.

This class will be held at the LSGA Studio at McNally Community Center, all tools and glass will be provided. The class is $60 and limited to 6 students, with one instructor and one assistant.

The class dates are:

August 22 – 5:30PM to 8:30 PM Thursday

August 24 – 10AM to 1PM Saturday

If you are interested in taking this class, please email Pat at plmcneill53@gmail.com . Fees are due immediately. Refunds are available up to one week before the class if cancellation is required. Pat has given this class often at McNally, she has been doing stained glass for over 40 years and enjoys seeing students find easier and more fun ways to interact with glass.

Learn to Make Stained Glass Sun Catchers
2024-05-19 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-05-12 10:00 - 16:00 | McNally Community Center, 210075, Township Rd 82, Lethbridge, AB, Canada
Sunday, May 12, 2024 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

McNally Community Center Lethbridge Society of Glass Artisans Studio

Pack a lunch and spend a day learning how to make quick and easy stained glass sun catchers using glass and lead came.

Material will be supplied to make at least 4 Sun Catchers each to take home.

No experience required.

Bring your Mother a Friend or Family Member… Have some fun!

Learn the pattern techniques for making sun catchers

Learn the finishing touches which will bring your pieces to life

Learn how you can safely hang or stand your works of art

Learn how to handle lead came

Choose from countless pattern kits

WORKSHOP REGISTRATION FEES $80.00

Purchase Sun Catcher kits of your choice for $5.00 to $10.00

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR

Liz Allen has over 40 years experience working with stained glass in both the lead and copper foil techniques. She is a longstanding member of LSGA.

Contact Liz at 403-345-2694 or text her at 587-220-5834 for more information about this course.

Lethbridge Society of Glass Artisans Memberships are only $60.00 and come with many benefits.

Like us on Facebook to check out other classes and events that the LSGA offers.

Learn to Make Stained Glass Sun Catchers
2024-05-11 10:00 - 16:00 | McNally Community Center, 210075, Township Rd 82, Lethbridge, AB, Canada
Saturday, May 11, 2024 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

McNally Community Center Lethbridge Society of Glass Artisans Studio

Pack a lunch and spend a day learning how to make quick and easy stained glass sun catchers using glass and lead came.

Material will be supplied to make at least 4 Sun Catchers each to take home.

No experience required.

Bring your Mother a Friend or Family Member… Have some fun!

Learn the pattern techniques for making sun catchers

Learn the finishing touches which will bring your pieces to life

Learn how you can safely hang or stand your works of art

Learn how to handle lead came

Choose from countless pattern kits

WORKSHOP REGISTRATION FEES $80.00

Purchase Sun Catcher kits of your choice for $5.00 to $10.00

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR

Liz Allen has over 40 years experience working with stained glass in both the lead and copper foil techniques. She is a longstanding member of LSGA.

Contact Liz at 403-345-2694 or text her at 587-220-5834 for more information about this course.

Lethbridge Society of Glass Artisans Memberships are only $60.00 and come with many benefits.

Like us on Facebook to check out other classes and events that the LSGA offers.

Spring Sale
2024-05-05 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-05-04 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-05-03 10:00 - 16:00
Our Spring Sale is coming up the 3rd, 4th & 5th of May upstairs at McNally, if we have time we hope to take interested people downstairs to see our wonderful studio!
