Sip + Solder Mushrooms: Stained Glass Workshop at Meanwhile Brewing

Sip + Solder MUSHROOMS: Stained Glass Workshop at MEANWHILE brewing Co. hosted by Deke Cameron TUESDAY, JULY 14TH / 6-9PM MEANWHILE BREWING CO. $80 per student $140 for two seats All materials included Register here In this 3-hour beginner-friendly class, students will assemble and solder a unique mushroom stained glass suncatcher. Bring nothing and leave with your very own work of stained glass art! Participants will learn the basics of lead-came construction, basic soldering techniques, including the use of tools and techniques unique to the art of stained glass. No experience is necessary and students of all skill-levels are encouraged to participate. Ages 14+; minors must have the supervision of a parent or guardian who is also participating in the class. To make your mushroooms: Glass pieces will be pre-cut and shaped. Students will get to choose from an assortment of pre-cut glass shapes in a variety of colors and textures. The finished product can be made into a hanging suncatcher or a garden stake. Safety warning: This workshop can expose you to chemicals including lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Instructor bio: Deke Cameron is a local stained glass artist and teacher, with many years of experience working with students of all levels in varying arts and crafts. He is also a member artist at ContraCommon, a local non-profit promoting the arts and emerging artists. In addition to sharing nearly 50% of his DNA with mushrooms, he also enjoys consuming them, as well as recreating their likeness in art glass. You can learn more about him and his work by visiting his website at www.theglassclown.com or follow him on Instagram @the_glassclown. Register here This project is supported in part by an Elevate Grant of Austin Arts, Culture, Music, & Entertainment.