3 Day Crash Course in Fused Glass

Course

In Middlewich

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£ 220 VAT inc.

Description

  • Type

    Workshop

  • Methodology

    Inhouse

  • Location

    Middlewich

  • Class hours

    18h

  • Duration

    3 Days

Ideal course for beginners and those starting out!

DEBORAHS MOST POPULAR COURSE! '3 Day in-depth Fused Glass Crash Course'
Make at least 12 projects! £220 inc all materials, refreshments & 2 course lunch 10am - 4pm

1st day -what will I learn? Lots! All the basics of glass fusion inc: easy glass cutting, creating shapes, slumping, safety, tools & how to use frits & stringers. What will I make? Glass lace, coasters, a small free standing sculpture. In the afternoon you may choose to make a bowl, vessel or panel [this day is the same as our intro day - please see above]

2nd day -What will I learn? Fused glass 'hints & tips' Starting out with Kilns, care & use, preparation & programmes! Inc handouts. We will also go through vital temps for full, tack fusing & slumping your glass. Problem solving! You will learn how to incorporate glass paints, enamels, draw with frits & how to add or remove bubbles in your work....love or hate them!
What will I make? 3 slumped bowls or wall tiles, candle bridge & jewellery components


3rd day - What will I learn? Kiln carving adding relief/embossed textures to your work, manipulating glass noodles & how to incorporate your beautiful glass lace from day one! What will I make? Tryptic: Your set of 3 wall panels will incorporate all the skills learned from your last 2 days inc kiln carving techniques. Time allowing please feel free to create extra samples of work, jewellery cabochons, mini houses etc........feel free to have a play here :)


**All you need to know and more to get started in the fused glass world**

Facilities

Location

Start date

Middlewich (Cheshire)
Fields Farm Wimboldsley, CW100LZ

Start date

On request

About this course

The objective of this course is to give the complete beginner a comprehensive insight into the world of fused glass including hands on projects but with a easy brief on the technical side of working with glass.

Complete beginners to intermediates

None other than closed toe shoes or trainers, sleeves which can be rolled back and enthusiasm.

Thousands of former students have passed through our studio doors going onto taking the discipline up as a hobby and several as a full time career! Many follow on with our 3 Day Next Step course

On receiving your request we will contact you or you may of course call or email the studio, we can then take your booking and answer any questions you may have

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Subjects

  • Glass
  • Glass decoration
  • Glass materials
  • Glass fusion
  • Design techniques
  • Fused glass
  • Painting
  • Glass history
  • Sculpture
  • Colour Schemes
  • Stained Glass
  • Copper leaded glass
  • Engraving

Teachers and trainers (1)

DEBORAH MOSES

DEBORAH MOSES

DIRECTOR/STUDIO ARTIST

Course programme

3 day in-depth Fused Glass crash course! MAKE AT LEAST 12 PROJECTS!!

1st day -what will I learn? Lots! All the basics of glass fusion inc: easy glass cutting, creating shapes, slumping, safety, tools & how to use frits & stringers. What will I make? Glass lace, coasters, a small free standing sculpture. In the afternoon you may choose to make a bowl, vessel or panel [this day is the same as our intro day - please see above]


2nd day -What will I learn? Fused glass 'hints & tips' Starting out with Kilns, care & use, preparation & programmes! Inc handouts. We will also go through vital temps for full, tack fusing & slumping your glass. Problem solving! You will learn how to incorporate glass paints, enamels, draw with frits & how to add or remove bubbles in your work....love or hate them!
What will I make? 3 slumped bowls or wall tiles, candle bridge & jewellery components


3rd day - What will I learn? Kiln carving adding relief/embossed textures to your work, manipulating glass noodles & how to incorporate your beautiful glass lace from day one! What will I make? Tryptic: Your set of 3 wall panels will incorporate all the skills learned from your last 2 days inc kiln carving techniques. Time allowing please feel free to create extra samples of work, jewellery cabochons, mini houses etc........feel free to have a play here :)

All you need to know and more to get started in the fused glass world

Additional information

Book together with our NEXT STEP 3 Day Course for your £50 discount!!

3 Day Crash Course in Fused Glass

£ 220 VAT inc.