Project Creativity: Glass Etching with Niki Buschmann
2 Have Dabbled
2 Have Dabbled
Arts & DIY
Personalize two pieces of glassware as you learn glass etching, a chemical process that leaves a permanent waterproof design on the surface of the glass. Learn techniques and get tips on producing the perfect etched design. During this hands-on class, you will be provided with the materials, tools, and design stencils needed to create two personalized pint glasses, high-ball glasses or two champagne flutes. Keep the one-of-a-kind glassware for yourself or give them as gifts! The glassware is included in the cost of the class.
Instructor: Niki Buschmann grew up in Fenton, Missouri and graduated from Eureka High School. She has a Bachelors of Science degree in Biological Sciences from the University of Missouri and a Masters of Science in Educational Administration from William Woods University. Niki taught science for 13 years at Hermann High School and is currently employed as the principal of Hermann Middle School. Niki has also served as the Arts and Crafts coordinator for Camp Quality USA, a camp for children with cancer and their siblings.
Niki has always combined her love of education and the creative arts, from teaching acids and bases using tie dye to making soap to illustrate concepts of organic chemistry. Glass etching is another area that combines the precision of science with endless creativity. In addition to these media, Niki enjoys fiber arts, mixed media creations, and the culinary arts.
All ages welcome
We will provide stencils, the glassware, etching cream and all materials needed to complete the project.
Cancellation Policy
Project Creativity is a new series of craft and art-making classes offered by the Sheldon Art Galleries, designed to help you discover your creative abilities! This summer, we offer our first set of classes, teaching the art of flower origami and pinhole camera-making. A cash bar and light snacks will be available. Bring friends and make it an evening of fun, cocktails and creative crafting!
The not-for-profit Sheldon Art Galleries exhibits works by local, national and international artists in all media. Over 6,000 square feet of the galleries’ spaces on the 2nd floor are permanently devoted to rotating exhibits of photography, architecture, music art and history and children’s art. A sculpture garden, seen from both the atrium lobby and the connecting glass bridge, features periodic rotations and installations, and the Nancy Spirtas Kranzberg Gallery on the lower level features art of all media. The Sheldon actively supports the work of St. Louis artists in all mediums and features a dedicated gallery with museum-quality exhibits by St. Louis artists, past and present.