Immerse yourself in four intensive days exploring the creative possibilities that emerge when glass becomes a three-dimensional canvas. This workshop invites you to push beyond surface decoration and venture into the realm of layered glass construction, where image, depth, and light converge to create sculptural works of remarkable visual complexity.

Over the course of this hands-on intensive, you'll master a diverse range of image-making techniques specifically adapted for kiln-formed glass. From the precision of decal application to the spontaneity of experimental printmaking, you'll explore powder printing, wafer construction, and an accessible screen-printing method that eliminates the need for emulsion or darkroom work. Each technique opens new creative pathways, allowing you to build visual narratives that reveal themselves as light travels through multiple planes of glass.

You'll create five distinct pieces throughout the workshop: two intimate 6-layer mini blocks perfect for testing ideas and techniques, two postcards that capture your explorations in a portable format, and one ambitious 14-layer sculptural stack block; a substantial piece that showcases the full depth of your newly acquired skills. The interplay of transparency, translucency, and embedded imagery creates compelling optical effects that shift with viewing angle and lighting conditions.

Beyond the creative process, we'll delve deeply into the technical mastery that transforms ambitious ideas into successful finished works. You'll gain comprehensive understanding of damming techniques for controlled glass flow, develop firing schedules tailored to complex multi-layer constructions, explore strategies for reducing bubble formation, and learn cold working methods to bring your pieces to a professional, exhibition-ready finish. These technical foundations ensure your creative vision translates reliably from concept to completion.

To personalise your major piece, you're invited to send an image to instructor Brenda by the end of June, she'll transform it into a custom decal to incorporate into your 14-layer block, adding a deeply personal dimension to your work.

This workshop is designed for students with foundational kiln-forming knowledge who are ready to expand their technical repertoire and explore the sculptural, architectural potential of layered glass construction.

What you'll take away:

• Proficiency in multiple image transfer and creation techniques for glass
• Technical confidence in complex kiln-forming processes
• Five finished pieces showcasing depth, dimension, and visual sophistication
• A comprehensive understanding of the science behind successful multi-layer work
• The skills and knowledge to continue developing increasingly ambitious layered projects in your own studio