About this course
Discover the exciting possibilities of utilising fusing techniques to form glass in the kiln. You will make your own original handmade glass panel.Course Description
This one course day introduces beginners to the exciting possibilities of warm glass – using fusing techniques to form glass in the kiln.
The course will be lots of hands on work, practical demonstrations, slide-show presentations, and individual instruction, all of which are aimed to ensure that each student learns the art of creating their own glass and learns more about their own creative, personal style.
Students are encouraged to bring their own image design or inspirational reference and during the workshop, make their own original handmade glass panel. The suggested size is A5: 148 mm x 210 mm.
In producing this work, you will have learnt how to cut glass, shaping techniques and the tutor will also explain what happens to the glass during the firing cycle and glass compatibility.
Timetable
Timetable for one day courses
Students should arrive by 9am for registration.
Classes are from 9.15 - 5pm
Lunch is included.
Course Materials
Included
- The course fee includes the cost of all glass and the firing.
What students need to bring
- Apron
- Enclosed toe footwear (essential)
- Please bring two identical A5 copies of your design. They should be the same size as your finished work. One copy is to cut out and use as templates and the other copy is for your reference.
- Please bring any of the items below if you have them.
Available to buy
- Available from shop:
- We have a generously stocked craft shop, which opens daily from 8.30am–2pm, for any materials you need to purchase from the shop.
- Craft knife, scissors, art brushes, tracing paper, ruler, card, super glue, eraser, notebook, paper, rubber, tweezers, fine tip marker pen – Sharpie, coloured pens or pencils
Tutors
Martin Cheek has been making mosaics for over 30 years and is the author of seven best selling books on the subject. He hand makes every piece of fused glass for his mosaics, each batch sometimes requiring several firings in the kiln to get it right. There is always some mystery in what the glass will do in the metamorphic process of heat.
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