6 week class course (Wednesday daytime and Thursday evenings) NEXT COURSE DATES If you would like to join us just for one night you are welcome to come along on one of our Thursday nights. Price £38 per head pay on the night. Please message to confirm attendance. 20th April - 25th May 2023 (6.30-9pm Thursday Evenings) and daytime 19th April - 24th May 2023 AUTUMN DATES - now released 31st August - 5th October 2023 Thursdays 6.30pm - 9pm 30th August - 4th October 2023 Wednesdays 10.30am - 1pm 26th October - 30th November 2023 Thursdays 6.30pm - 9pm 25th October -29th November 2023 Wednesdays 10.30am - 1pm If you can't commit to all 6 weeks, you can also attend one-off nights or come along during the day on a Tuesday or Wednesday morning - just message us for details. A great present for you or someone in your life who would love to learn a whole new craft. Suitable for beginners or those who have already attended one of our evening workshops, but want to try some different techniques. Week 1 - Introduction to glass cutting. You will be taken through the different types of glass we use and shown techniques for cutting glass and layering. at the end of the class you will have created two bright and colourful glass coasters. Week 2 - Fun With Frit You will learn two different techniques using powdered glass known as frit, learning to stencil and using frit slurry to create marbled effects. At the end of the class you will have produced two hangers. Week 3 - Embelishments with Flame You will learn to manipulate glass rods using a flame to make a range of embellishments from stringers and noodles to create more organic shapes for your fused glass artwork. Week 4 - Using metal embellishments Learn the technique for using brass and copper inclusions, creating shapes to add another level of interest to your fused glass. At the end of the class you will have created two coasters one with embellishments only and one with coloured glass, frit and metal embellishments. Week 5 - Introduction to enamels You will be learn how to use glass enamels. This technique will bring various types of enamel together to create a layered project. During the class you will 2 10cmx 10cm coasters or one large 10cm x 20cm piece using artisan bubble powders as a base and layering with NT colours and accents. Week 6 - Slumping and Final pieces You will be able to choose your favourite technique to create a final piece of your choosing, be it a coaster or wall hanger. NB: Different glass projects are fired at different temperatures which means that there may be a few week sometimes for pieces to be ready. The Cost for the 6 week course is £240, all materials will be provided as well as tea's and coffee's or cold drinks during the workshop. At anytime if you wish to create extra items using the same techniques then extra glass can be purchased payable on the evening. However, students must know how to cut glass before attending one of the other weeks (So either attend the first week and then the week of your choice). Single workshops are available: If you are unable to commit to the full 6 weeks you can attend one week. NB: No open toed shoes to be worn during class. We also have individual glass nights available too. |