It’s time to get into the holiday spirit and create glass nightlights or tree ornaments for yourself or as thoughtful seasonal gifts for that special someone on your list.  Join Instructor Suzanne Balestri and take a break from shopping to make amazing holiday ornaments such as snowmen, penguins, Judaica, candles, wreaths, Christmas trees, elves, etc.  Keep the season’s inspiration going and design and create a nightlight to add a soft glow to any room. Anything goes in this workshop as you select glass from a wide range of colors and materials to create one-of-a-kind holiday treasures. No previous glass experience needed, and Suzanne will help you along the way.. She will also send you instructional glass cutting and grinding videos in advance of the workshop so you can become familiar with several techniques before getting to work.

$10 cash-only materials fee due at workshop. Fee includes all glass, high-fire fusible hooks, 1 nightlight mechanism if desired, and pre-fired glass embellishments. Additional night light mechanisms will be available for $5 each (cash only) during class.

• Sketching materials are encouraged.

• Closed-toe shoes strongly recommended.

Included in enrollment fees: Pre-workshop video instruction links, in-class instruction, firing/fusing costs, use of tools and machinery.

Fee: $75 general public - A Craft Center account must be set up (it’s easy and can be done through the UCSD Account link below or by calling 858-246-4536) * Reduced fees for UCSD students and faculty.

All glass art will be kiln-fired after class and ready for pick up at the Craft Center a few days after class.

Beginners welcome! Ages 13 and up. Space is limited.