Small piece glass fusing class by Le Breton Traditional
Description
Come and spend an amazing day with experienced Glass Artist Matthew Le Breton, of Le Breton Traditional, in a friendly studio environment. This course is student-led, encouraging you to make your own small pieces of fused glass for jewellery or decorations. Children over the age of 8 years are welcome to attend with a paying Adult and child/student discounts are available for their booking. Please enquire before booking! To make your booking click 'See available dates' or ask for more information please click on the 'message the tutor' below. I do also run one day, evening classes and private sessions in stained glass (scroll down to see other listings). The numbers are limited and classes fill up quickly so get in touch to book your place. These leisure-based courses are run in the newly established Devon Applied Arts Workshop ("DAA Workshop" for short!) between Exeter and Tiverton. Set in rolling fields, the space is disabled access friendly. There are tea making facilities and toilets although you will need to bring your own packed lunch. If you are counting yourself as a returner to the craft then please get in touch via messaging to confirm what skill level you have prior to booking. It helps me to manage the classes. If you wish to book as a present for a loved one please message me to check on the availability of dates prior to any booking or voucher purchase.
What's included in the price?
Your booking fee of £55 covers all materials and equipment you need for the class. Food is not provided but there are refreshments of tea, coffee and biscuits etc.
Duration
3 hours
Cancellation policy
Medium - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 4 weeks before the course starts
Maker
I work as a teacher and artisan both in stained glass and traditional buiding techniques. After a Fine Art degree I first started stained glass myself in 2002 as an evening class and never looked back. I have a passion for traditional crafts and I enjoy being able to bring enthusiam and energy to teaching others. The glass courses I run at our purpose built applied arts workshop are designed to give students the chance to develop their own ideas and it is amazing what gets produced.
Suitable for
- Adults
- Seniors
- Teenagers
- Children
- Wheelchair users
- Hearing impaired
- Christmas
- Parking provided
- Suitable for beginners
- Intermediate level
FAQs
Yes, Here at the Devon Applied Arts workshop we are out in the rolling fields of mid devon in a unit on a large farm. The Workshop is a newly contstructed, light industrial style building with a large forecourt outside to maneouver in and there is plenty of parking onsite. Signage is there to point you to the area to park in.
Yes, there is a small kitchen area with sink, kettle, fridge and microwave so you can store and reheat food you might bring. Food is not provided, but Coffee, tea or herb tea and biscuits will be provided. Round Christmas there is even mulled fruit juice and warm mince pies!
Yes, The initial instruction session is done in a group around a presentation table. So nice and close and easy to hear, or lip reread. The teaching is then done by the tutor circulating around the students and guiding them individually so no need to try to hear from a distance. There are "toolbox" talks throughout, where everyone is gathered in again to see a particular process. Apparently I have a very clear loud voice!!!
Yes, most students are beginners but often there are students who are returning to the craft after a break of months (or years!). You will be given full support to get back up to speed.
Yes, most people who attend have no experience and the course by Le Breton Traditional is designed with that in mind. You will get a full introduction and move through the different techiniques with full suppport and guidance.
