Glass Fusing for Improvers & Beginners - Beach-huts, Flowers or Meadows Curved Art
Description
Slumped Glass Fusing - creating beautiful curved glass forms with texture, for beginners and those with some glass fusing experience. "Money well spent, shall return for more!." - Cedric 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. We'll teach you how to make S-Curves with a flowers or meadows or beach huts theme, like the ones shown. Depending on the complexity of your first design there may be time to make a second piece. 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! Slumping involves adding form to fused glass after its initial firing. You'll create the flat forms for your projects first, and after the first tack firing these will be 'slump-fired' in to the mould. Once cooled your pieces will be ready for collection! This class will equip you to create your own further slumped fused glass designs, and teach you more sophisticated fused glass construction techniques. We include a discussion on the firing schedules required for these two different processes for those interested in the more technical aspects. The starting point for each of your projects on this class is a base layer of COE 90 clear fusible glass. We'll teach you to cut the coloured fusible glass needed to create the shapes needed for your design. You'll place frit and other materials, use enamel pens and build up your pieces, ready for the first firing. The skills you've learned on our beginner's fusing class will come in handy here, although this workshop is perfect for beginners too! What attendees have said about our classes: "So much fun! ....learnt so much." "Absolutely fantastic day. Thoroughly enjoyed all day. Thank you." "Well constructed, good pace and very satisfying. Really enjoyable day and much recommended." "I wouldn't consider myself at all artistic but I found this great fun"
What's included in the price?
The course cost includes: - Fusible glass sheet for the basis of your project; - Glass cutting practice materials; - Coloured fusible glass to cut; - Clear and coloured fusible glass frit, enamel pens and stringers to make your project; - 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; - Both kiln firings; - All your work to keep, after all firings are complete; at our Northants studio near Towcester
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
- Hearing impaired
- Limited mobility
- Suitable for beginners
- UK Holiday
- Public transport
- Intermediate level
- Parking provided
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.
