Fused Glass Icicles - Christmas Decorations Workshop for Beginners at Vitreus Art
Description
Fused Glass Icicle Christmas Decorations for Beginners - Mini Fusing workshops with Mike Caddy Fused Glass Icicles Christmas Decorations - try your hand at making your own glass tree decorations with these short classes for beginners. "Was so much fun and really inspired me to learn and make more..." - Will This workshop introduces you to the fun of simple glass fusing with float glass, resulting in a number of unique icicle decorations to enjoy at Christmas - or give as hand-made gifts! The materials and tools needed to create several glass icicle decorations are provided, with enough time to make at least 4 icicles 15-20cm long. You'll be using float glass, coloured frit and glass you'll crush with a hammer to make the 'ice' for your icicles. You'll start by cutting the basic icicle shape out of glass under our expert guidance. If you prefer to work with pre-cut shapes that's fine! You'll then decorate these shapes with chunks of glass to represent ice and coloured glass particles, called frit. The class runs for 2 and a half hours approx. This class will give you a brief introduction to basic fusing, including the difference between the types of glass you can fuse with, and some of the essentials of kiln operation. The class covers all the stages involved in making your decorations from the raw materials and is suitable for all levels, especially beginners. What attendees have said about our classes: "Very well thought out and very Covid friendly " "Really want to come back and learn more. " "Great fun, want to do more, tutors were excellent. "
What's included in the price?
- All the float glass, frit and other materials needed to make at least 4 icicles (most attendees make 5) - Use of all tools, apron, goggles and other protective gear - Refreshments during the class - Maximum class size 7 people - All your icicles to collect after firing in the kiln (approx 5 days) - All workshops run in our well equipped studio near Towcester - Morning sessions run from 10.30am to 1.30pm - Evening sessions run from 6pm to 9pm
Duration
3 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
- Teenagers
- Wheelchair users
- Hearing impaired
- Limited mobility
- Christmas
- Public transport
- Parking provided
- Suitable for beginners
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.
