Fused Glass Art For Your Home for Beginners and all levels
Description
Create your own freestanding glass art on this half-day workshop for beginners and those with some glass fusing experience. "Just superb, thank you Mike & Jenny - a wonderful introduction to crafting for me. " - Jayne On this new workshop you'll discover how to create beautiful, textured fused glass art for your home, combining coloured glass, enamel pens, glass frit, crushed coloured glass, murrini and stringers. This workshop is suitable for beginners, but If you've already enjoyed learning the basics of glass fusing on one of our beginner's classes, this is a great next step up for your new fused glass hobby. Tack-fusing involves fusing layers of specially cut glass shapes, frits and powders and stringers on to a base to form your design. The pieces are fired at a lower temperature than for a fully fused piece, resulting in a piece of fused art with beautiful texture! This class will equip you to create your own fused glass designs, and teach you more sophisticated fused glass construction techniques. We'll ask you to do some research, and if possible, some design sketches before the class so you'll get maximum benefit from your time with us. We'll provide guidance on this, if needed. Your design may include shaped sections of coloured glass - in which case we'll teach you basic glass cutting as well. The starting point for projects on this class is a base layer of COE 90 clear fusible glass, 30cm in diameter, already cut for you. You'll cut sections of coloured glass, place frit and other materials and build up your piece. Once your piece is ready for the kiln, we'll fire it and mount it in its wooden stand (included in the price) and let you know when it's ready for collection. What attendees have said about our classes: "This was my first taste of working with glass...absolutley loved it." "Very informative. Small class so lots of one-to-one. Lovely, lovely results." "A great way to spend a day - well structured but also fun and inspiring" "Great day, loads of new skills taught well. Love the end product."
What's included in the price?
The course cost includes: - Clear 30cm diameter circular glass base for your project - Hand-made wooden stand (approx 32cm wide) - Clear and coloured fusible glass, frit, enamel pens and stringers to make your project - Use of all tools and apron - Refreshments during the session including herbal teas, decaffeinated drinks & gluten-free biscuits - Maximum class size 6 people for individual attention - Initial kiln firing - All your work to keep, after firing - Eligibility for our Project Days Programme - Class runs from 1pm to 5.30pm (approx) at our Northants studio near Towcester
Duration
4½ hours
Cancellation policy
Medium - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 4 weeks before the course starts
Maker
Suitable for
- Adults
- Seniors
- Wheelchair users
- Limited mobility
- UK Holiday
- Public transport
- Parking provided
- Suitable for beginners
- Intermediate level
FAQs
Sadly not - due to the nature of the materials our classes are for adults only.
Yes.
With all one-day and longer stained glass classes we include an info pack with details of the tools you've used and suppliers plus reminders of techniques used. This isn't included in half-day classes.
We'll be delighted to help you decided what's needed.
For fusing classes we're happy to advise on tools, materials and kilns on request.
Materials are included in all beginners classes - fusing and stained glass.
Please bring reading glasses if you use them, and sturdy fully enclosed shoes (no sandals).
Aprons, googles and gloves are provided where needed.
Because you will be using lead and solder containing lead on stained glass classes.
Lead is known to pose a higher risk to babies than to adults.
We welcome participating friends or partners.
Sadly there isn't room at most classes for non-participating friends or partners.
Of course!
Fused glass will need to be collected after firing - we will contact you when ready.
This depends on which class you're planning to book.
For stained glass classes - it will be difficult to complete the class if you have severe arthritis or similar.
For fused glass classes - we suggest you choose a class which doesn't involve glass cutting - feel free to contact us to discuss.
If the class you're planning to book is described as 'for beginners' then yes!
Some of our classes are for improvers - these are described as such in the listing.
We have GF and Vegan biscuits in stock normally.
We will bring in non-dairy milk if advised in advance.
Lunches, where included, are provided by the Bell Cafe nearby which caters for intolerances, vegetarians and vegans.
Yes - plenty!
Yes, with level access via a ramp and accessible toilet.
