Glass fusing in New Romney, Kent

Description

Join Teach Me Courses in New Romney for an immersive fused glass workshop, blending ancient craft techniques with modern creativity. This hands-on course is perfect for beginners and seasoned makers, teaching you how to design and fuse colourful glass into vibrant creations such as coasters, decorative panels, or unique art pieces. With expert guidance, you’ll explore techniques like layering, firing, and shaping glass to craft two stunning 10cm x 10cm designs to take home. Glass fusing, an art form over 4,000 years old, involves arranging glass pieces into a design and heating them in a kiln to create smooth, fused artwork. This timeless craft allows for endless creative possibilities, from bold jewellery to eye-catching home décor. The process is accessible to all skill levels, offering a fun and rewarding way to create one-of-a-kind pieces that add light and colour to any space. By the end of the workshop, you’ll leave with your completed creations and the skills to continue exploring fused glass. Whether you’re creating personalised items for yourself or as unique gifts, this course is a relaxing and inspiring way to unleash your creativity while connecting with a supportive community of fellow crafters.

What's included in the price?

All materials and resources will be provided. You’ll begin by planning your design, then move on to cutting glass, where you’ll learn techniques to shape your pieces with precision. Once you’re comfortable, you’ll start arranging and layering colourful glass pieces on your base, experimenting with different colours, textures, and effects. With guidance from the instructor, your design will take shape as you add final details to your creation. Before your piece goes into the kiln, the instructor will walk you through the entire firing process, explaining how temperature settings and timing will transform your work into a fused masterpiece. A course run by Teach Me offers a unique, hands-on learning experience guided by passionate, knowledgeable instructors who are dedicated to helping you succeed at your own pace. With Teach Me, you’ll receive personalised guidance throughout, ensuring you build confidence and master each technique comfortably. Their courses are designed not only to teach valuable skills but also to create a warm, supportive environment where questions are encouraged, creativity thrives, and you can progress at your own speed. By joining a Teach Me course, you’ll leave with a sense of accomplishment, new skills, and a beautiful creation that showcases your hard work and creativity.

Cancellation policy

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

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Teach Me is the brainchild of Yolanda and John Houston, two established commissioned artists. Their ambition is to spread both traditional and new arts, crafts and skills to people. Day/evening courses appeal to local people - the day long workshops attract visitors from far and wide. Teach Me offers tutoring for a huge range of arts/crafts disciplines, for painting/drawing to stained glass arts and mosaics. There are food offers including chocolate making and decorative confectionery.