This can be taken as a stand-alone workshop or as part of a two-day class (Part 1 is Thur 23rd June and can be booked separately on the website)
Tutor: Shirley Eccles
10am - 4pm
(Lunch 12.30 - 1.00pm)
This one-day, onsite workshop is designed as an experimental class in Glass Fusing and Slumping and is project based. It can be adapted to suit a range of abilities, including beginners.
Workshop Details
On this exciting and adventurous workshop, you will be able to extend your skills and techniques involved in Glass Fusing and Slumping. We will make two items (per day if you are booking both sessions). The workshop is project based and the aim is to learn different fusing techniques. It will give you the opportunity to experiment with a variety of fusing ideas and glass materials.
Project: Glass Weaving & Lattice Designs. You will learn techniques to design your own ‘woven’ piece of glass or create a lattice design. This will then be used to form a slumped bowl or platter. Suitable moulds will be discussed and prepared for this process. During this project you will also be able to develop your glass cutting skills.
Project: Glass Fused Mosaic. Design a picture by inlaying small pieces of glass and then grouting it with glass powders to create an intricate and colourful glass ‘painting’. You can either create a small wall hanging or a shallow slumped platter which will involve a second firing.
Skills/Techniques Covered
Materials & Firing Costs
Materials are not included in your booking fee.
Please bring with you:
Collection of Work:
All projects will be taken away for kiln firing and will be returned to Ardington for collection. Timings will be advised on the day
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
Tutor: Shirley Eccles
10am - 4pm
(Lunch 12.30 - 1.00pm)
This one-day, onsite workshop is designed as an experimental class in Glass Fusing and Slumping and is project based. It can be adapted to suit a range of abilities, including beginners.
Workshop Details
On this exciting and adventurous workshop, you will be able to extend your skills and techniques involved in Glass Fusing and Slumping. We will make two items (per day if you are booking both sessions). The workshop is project based and the aim is to learn different fusing techniques. It will give you the opportunity to experiment with a variety of fusing ideas and glass materials.
Project: Glass Weaving & Lattice Designs. You will learn techniques to design your own ‘woven’ piece of glass or create a lattice design. This will then be used to form a slumped bowl or platter. Suitable moulds will be discussed and prepared for this process. During this project you will also be able to develop your glass cutting skills.
Project: Glass Fused Mosaic. Design a picture by inlaying small pieces of glass and then grouting it with glass powders to create an intricate and colourful glass ‘painting’. You can either create a small wall hanging or a shallow slumped platter which will involve a second firing.
Skills/Techniques Covered
- Design techniques and special effects
- Fusing processes
- Glass Cutting Techniques
- Melting glass stringers over a flame
- Preparation of moulds for slumping
- Health and Safety when working with glass materials
Materials & Firing Costs
Materials are not included in your booking fee.
- All materials will be provided by the tutor. The approximate cost of these will be £35-£45 per day for two projects (depending on size). If you do both days it will be more (approx £80 depending on size) This is payable to the tutor during the day. As well as the materials, this cost includes both firings and use of moulds.
Please bring with you:
- a sketchbook/notebook and pen
- photos, patterns and pictures to use as inspiration
- a dust mask
- an apron
- an old but clean dishcloth is useful
- wear closed-toe shoes
Collection of Work:
All projects will be taken away for kiln firing and will be returned to Ardington for collection. Timings will be advised on the day
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