Tutor: Shirley Eccles
10am - 4pm
Lunch & afternoon tea provided
Click here for Timings & Refreshments
This workshop is sutable for beginners and those with experience
Workshop Details
This is a newly designed workshop and will enable you to explore different design and fusing techniques to create lovely unique glass artworks of your own. They can either be functional or decorative. Enjoy exploring your creativity through Kiln Formed Glass. For this project you will be able to create either a Lattice design piece or glass weaving and depending on time and the nature of your project you might be able to do both.
For the lattice design you will design and cut different shapes to create a lattice pattern. There are many options which will be discussed. This will then be prepared ready for fusing and slumping.
For the woven technique we will use alternating pre-fused glass strips and weave them with a ‘web and weave’ into a permanent shape which will be fused and then slumped into a mould to create a desired shape in the form of a platter, if you wish. Suitable moulds will be discussed and prepared for this process.
During both these projects you will also be able to develop your glass cutting skills, colour theory and familiarize yourself with the use of a strip cutter. Both these projects are suitable for a further firing to create a shallow dish or you might just wish to use it as a serving platter or decorative panel.
Skills/Techniques Covered
Materials
Materials are not included in your booking fee. All materials will be provided by the tutor. The approximate cost of these will depend on the size and whether you will be using mainly clear or coloured glass. You will be charged per project and a pricelist will be provided. (Approximately £35-£45 per project.) All prices will include firing costs as well as the use of molds.
Your tutor does not have the facilities to take card payments for materials. Please remember to bring cash or your cheque book if your course involves buying materials from the tutor.
Please bring with you:
We advise that you do not buy any materials required for a course more than two weeks in advance, because occasionally a course is cancelled due to low enrolment.
10am - 4pm
Lunch & afternoon tea provided
Click here for Timings & Refreshments
This workshop is sutable for beginners and those with experience
Workshop Details
This is a newly designed workshop and will enable you to explore different design and fusing techniques to create lovely unique glass artworks of your own. They can either be functional or decorative. Enjoy exploring your creativity through Kiln Formed Glass. For this project you will be able to create either a Lattice design piece or glass weaving and depending on time and the nature of your project you might be able to do both.
For the lattice design you will design and cut different shapes to create a lattice pattern. There are many options which will be discussed. This will then be prepared ready for fusing and slumping.
For the woven technique we will use alternating pre-fused glass strips and weave them with a ‘web and weave’ into a permanent shape which will be fused and then slumped into a mould to create a desired shape in the form of a platter, if you wish. Suitable moulds will be discussed and prepared for this process.
During both these projects you will also be able to develop your glass cutting skills, colour theory and familiarize yourself with the use of a strip cutter. Both these projects are suitable for a further firing to create a shallow dish or you might just wish to use it as a serving platter or decorative panel.
Skills/Techniques Covered
- Design techniques and colour theory
- Fusing processes
- Setting up for designs
- Suitable moulds for slumping
- Health and Safety when working with glass materials
Materials
Materials are not included in your booking fee. All materials will be provided by the tutor. The approximate cost of these will depend on the size and whether you will be using mainly clear or coloured glass. You will be charged per project and a pricelist will be provided. (Approximately £35-£45 per project.) All prices will include firing costs as well as the use of molds.
Your tutor does not have the facilities to take card payments for materials. Please remember to bring cash or your cheque book if your course involves buying materials from the tutor.
Please bring with you:
- a sketchbook/notebook and pen
- a dust mask
- an apron
- an old but clean dishcloth is useful
- wear closed-toe shoes
We advise that you do not buy any materials required for a course more than two weeks in advance, because occasionally a course is cancelled due to low enrolment.