ABOUT OUR STUDIO

Designs by Sylvanye Teaching Studio is a full-time kiln-formed glass, and precious and base metal (clay & sheet) teaching studio located in Smyrna, TN only 20 minutes from Nashville. 

We are dedicated to teaching students how to design and create beautiful works of glass and metal art such as those listed below using a conventional glass kiln or the revolutionary Microkiln (microwave kiln brand).  

Students will learn to cut and refine their glass designs using various glass cutters, grinders, sanders, etc.

During the kiln firing process, the glass designs and/or metals will be fired or soldered at temperatures ranging from 1250 degrees F to 1700 degrees F.

Sample list of designs you can learn to create in 1 to 3 days:

• Glass & Metal Jewelry for Men, Women & Children 
• Desktop Accessories (letter-openers, bookmarks, business card holders, etc.)
• Sculptural Vase & Candle Votives
• Functional Dishware (Platters, Bowls, Candy Dishes, etc.)
• Desk & Wall Clocks
• Wall & Pedestal Abstract Art
• Acrylic Paint Pouring (canvas, coasters, magnets, etc. 
• Custom Designs 
• Wall Sconces, Sinks & much, much more........

Do you want to learn the art of glass fusing, draping, slumping, etc.?  Want to learn how to combine glass with metals such as silver and copper?  How to drill holes and wire wrap cabochons?  Create fantastic jewelry using a microwave kiln?

Designs by Sylvanye Teaching Studio offers a wide range of workshops for beginners to advance.  We also provide on-site training to art & craft schools, church groups, bead stores, pottery and stained glass studios, as well as private studios, homes and shops.  We bring everything you need for the techniques you and your group want to learn which include kilns, glass, tools, and complete documentation.

Many of our designs can be found in offices, studios, and fine art gallery gift shops including the Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian in Washington, DC, as well as the FRIST Center for the Visual Arts in Nashville, TN and on display in the city hall of Zama, Japan.

We Welcome Custom Design Inquiries