Fused Glass Relief Panels – The Art of Kiln Carving

Description

Join us for a day indulging your creativity and exploring the fused glass art technique of kiln carving, to create an iridescent freestanding decorative panel or glass hanging, all inspired by the beauty of the natural world. Kiln carving is an unusual but not difficult way of creating a design in glass, and it is related to the idea of creating relief designs, similar to wood blocks or lino cutting. Classes teaching this technique are not often available, so our 1-day course with glass artist Jazz Dixon will be a unique opportunity to explore and create in this way. Plan of the Day: You’ll be welcomed with refreshments before Jazz introduces you to the process of glass fusing and the unique technique of kiln carving. Drawing inspiration from a range of sources, you’ll begin by sketching your ideas and developing a design to bring to life in glass. Using soft compressed fibre, you’ll carve your design with a scalpel and other tools. By layering up the fibre and creating different levels, it is possible to create a 3D effect. Jazz will guide you every step of the way, helping you shape your ideas showing you the different ways available to add texture and detail to your piece. You’ll work with a selection of coloured, iridescent glass to add shimmer and vibrancy to your work. The glass is added during the firing process which will happen after the course day. Over the course of the day, you’ll create two pieces: a main panel—either framed in a sleek metal frame or gently curved to stand on its own—and a smaller hanging suncatcher.

What's included in the price?

- Expert tuition. - All materials needed to create your decorative pieces. - All equipment required for the day. - Firing of your two pieces of work. - Use of a craft apron. - Tea, coffee and biscuits throughout the day (lunch can be brought with you or purchased at the onsite café).

Cancellation policy

Medium - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 4 weeks before the course starts

Maker

Sussex Garden School

with Craft Courses since 2024

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Join our team of creative tutors on our nature inspired craft courses. Our highly skilled Sussex artisans share their skills and knowledge on small group relaxed, crafting workshops at a range of locations across the county.