Vitrigraph and Murrine
with Helga Watkins-BakerOn this course we will focus on the use of small elements to make fused glass pieces. Working with sheet glass we will create pattern bar, which will be fused and cut. We will also work with the vitrigraph to create pulled coloured cane to be used in our fused pieces.
£300.00 / Places Left: 1
Fossil Vitra
with The Glass Hub TeamAn opportunity to explore the fossil vitra method, as well as stencil techniques, to create interesting new effects in fusing. We will use prepared organic objects such as leaves to explore powder application, as well as stencils to create imagery, developing new ways of creating 'fossil' like effects and natural forms in our fused glass pieces.
£150 / Places Left: 2
Printing Techniques for Glass – Philippa Beveridge
with Philippa BeveridgeFrom linoleum cuts to decals, this four-day course will cover surface decoration and printing techniques using both mediums, as well as kiln-forming techniques from fusing and slumping to basic mould-making. The techniques covered and individual responses will be assessed in light of their great potential for both architectural and sculptural glass work.
£495.00 / Places Left: 3
Masterclass: Form to Fuse – Andrea Spencer
with Andrea SpencerExplore the potential of using flameworking techniques to create elements that can be fused to the surface of sheet glass. Over three days you will investigate solid-sculpting, drawing, colour applications, carving/texturing and construction at the torch.
£595 / Places Left: 1
Winter School
with The Glass Hub TeamDiscover what this amazing material can do by spending Five whole days with us exploring a range of glassmaking techniques including glass blowing, kiln forming, fusing as well as beadmaking and sandcasting. The course will include talks and demos plus an evening meal. Come and learn, enjoy and share the art of glass at The Hub.
£775.00 / Places Left: 10
1-Day Glass Fusing
with The Glass Hub TeamDiscover the art of fusing glass and explore a variety of techniques to create your own designs in glass. You will learn the fundamentals of glass cutting, assembly, inclusions, kiln firing and slumping under the expert guidance of the Glass Hub Tutors. A great introduction for beginners or artists working in other mediums to experiment with this art form.
£150.00 / Places Left: 1
1-Day Further Fusing
with The Glass Hub TeamAn opportunity to explore some exciting new techniques in fusing and slumping, including crackle fusing, flexi-glass medium, working with dichroic glass and drop-out slumping.
£150.00 / Places Left: 7
Working with Pattern Bar
with Helga Watkins-BakerExplore the potential of pattern bar or ‘murrine’ techniques to make highly detailed elements for fusing into larger projects, or for smaller jewellery components. Striking patterns and effects can be achieved with this deceptively simple technique.
£150.00 / Places Left: 6
Reactive Fusing
with The Glass Hub TeamCombine Bullseye sheet glass, powder, frit or metal foils to create reactions when fusing, resulting in special colours and effects. We will experiment with the use of lead, copper and sulphur bearing glasses, as well as red reactive, in sheet glass, stringer and frit form, to create amazing reactive combinations.
£150.00 / Places Left: 5
Masterclass: Advanced Pattern Making in Glass – Ian Chadwick
with Ian ChadwickOver five days you will explore principles of advanced pattern forming in fused glass. Using pre-formed Bullseye glass stringer sheets, students will expand their knowledge and experience of kiln-forming and cold-working techniques to produce intricate patterns which utilise symmetry and geometry to create hypnotising mandala-like patterns.
£795.00 / Places Left: 5
Christmas Fusing
with The Glass Hub TeamCome along and enjoy a fun and festive session of glass fusing. You will have the opportunity to create your own seasonal decorations including stars, trees, icicles, snowmen and more. It is suitable for those new to fusing or those with experience.
£30 / SOLD OUT
1-Day Glass Fusing
with The Glass Hub TeamDiscover the art of fusing glass and explore a variety of techniques to create your own designs in glass. You will learn the fundamentals of glass cutting, assembly, inclusions, kiln firing and slumping under the expert guidance of the Glass Hub Tutors. A great introduction for beginners or artists working in other mediums to experiment with this art form.