Glass Fusing For All Levels - Make Your Own Fused Glass Wall Clock
Description
Glass fusing - clock art - one day workshops with Jenny Timms. On this workshop you'll learn how to create beautiful, textured fused glass art, combining glass sheets, glass frit, crushed glass, enamel pens and stringers to make a fully working and totally unique clock! We'll teach you how to make your glass wall clock with demonstrations at each step. If you've enjoyed learning the basics of glass fusing on one of our other fusing classes, this is a fascinating next step for your new fused glass hobby! You'll create the flat form for your project by decorating a base sheet of fusible glass, using a wide range of fusing glass and materials to your design. You can choose to create a round or square design 30cm across with a clear or white opal back layer. We'll teach you to cut the coloured fusible glass needed to create your design. You'll place frit and other materials, use enamel pens and build up your pieces, ready for kiln firing. The skills you've learned on our beginner's fusing classes will come in handy here, although this workshop is suitable for beginners too! Once fired we'll drill the central hole, fit the quartz clock movement and your very own clock will be ready for collection! This class will equip you to create your own further fused glass designs, and teach you more sophisticated fused glass construction techniques. We include a discussion on the firing schedules required for these processes for those interested in the more technical aspects.
What's included in the price?
- Fusible glass sheets for the basis of your projects. - Clear and coloured fusible glass frit, enamel pens and stringers to make your project. - Battery powered quartz silent sweep clock movement (no ticking!) - Use of all tools and apron. - Refreshments during the session, including herbal teas, decaffeinated drinks & gluten-free biscuits, and lunch from the nearby Bell cafe. - Maximum class size 6 people for individual attention. - All kiln firings and info sheet on the processes used. - All your work to keep, after all firings are complete. - Eligibility for our Project Days Programme.
Duration
1 day
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
- Limited mobility
- Father's Day
- Intermediate level
- Mother's Day
- Romantic
- Public transport
- Christmas
- Parking provided
- Easter
- 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.
