Masterclass: Follow the Torch – Elliot Walker
with Elliot WalkerThe oxy-propane torch is fast becoming one of the fundamental tools of the studio glass revolution, allowing artists to push the boundaries of conventional glass making. The torch allows for specific heat control and manipulation, creating ever expanding avenues for artistic expression.
£675.00 / SOLD OUT
Masterclass: The Freedom of the One-Off – Joseph Harrington
with Joseph HarringtonThere is a great freedom in the 'one off'. The practice of a maker need not involve producing multiples of one thing. This course is aimed at embracing a spontaneous approach to the initial modelling process through looking at ways to be creative with materials and taking a more spontaneous view of cold working.
£625.00 / SOLD OUT
Masterclass: Graal Techniques – Sonja Klingler and Ruth Dresman
with Sonja Klingler and Ruth Dresman'Graal' is an amazing colour technique developed by Orrefors in Sweden in 1916. Get to grips with the processes involved under Sonja and Ruth's expert guidance. Open to those who want to blow themselves, and also those who want to direct the blowing An intensive but rewarding class, focusing on technique, both hot and cold, with an emphasis on colour and the application of your designs.
£595.00 / SOLD OUT
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. All of the techniques covered will be assessed in light of their great potential for both architectural and sculptural glass work.
£495.00 / SOLD OUT
Masterclass: Hot Glass Sculpture – James Devereux
with James DevereuxAdept at working with solid forms as well as blown pieces, James Devereux has established himself as one of the foremost glassblowers in the UK. This three-day class will offer an intensive immersion into hot glass sculpting, exploring a variety of different sculpting techniques.
£650.00 / SOLD OUT
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.
£595.00 / SOLD OUT
Masterclass: Fusing doesn’t have to be flat – Nina Casson-McGarva
with Nina Casson McGarvaCreate 3D sculptures using hot glass manipulation with traditional fusing techniques as a base. The emphasis will be on experimentation and is suitable for intermediate to advanced students who can embrace failure as being part of the learning curve in testing the limits of glass fusing.
£625.00 / SOLD OUT
Masterclass: Fusing doesn’t have to be flat – Nina Casson McGarva
with Nina Casson McGarvaCreate 3D sculptures using hot glass manipulation with traditional fusing techniques as a base. The emphasis will be on experimentation and is suitable for intermediate to advanced students who can embrace failure as being part of the learning curve in testing the limits of glass fusing.
£625.00 / SOLD OUT
Masterclass: Flexible Fusing – Matthew Szosz
with Matthew SzöszBuild flexible, inflatable, and expandable fusings that can be brought out of the kiln to be worked in three dimensions. Students will learn methods and techniques for assembling fusible structures in flat glass, and bringing those structures to a working point from which they can be manipulated either inside or outside the kiln.
£795.00 / SOLD OUT
Masterclass: Connected Forms – Flameworking with Zoe Garner
with Zoe GarnerDrawing concepts and ideas from the movement of the material, you will explore the potential of flame worked Borosilicate (Pyrex) glass. Rods and tubes will be transformed, using gravity, centrifugal force, blowing and manipulation with tools into components that will then be connected to form assembled structures.
£625.00 / SOLD OUT
Masterclass: Colour Dropouts with Ruth Shelley
with Ruth ShelleyHave you ever wanted to re-create the colours that inspire you into glass but not sure where to start. Ruth Shelley will guide you through the Bullseye colour palette with demonstrations, practical hands-on experiments and discussion.
£675.00 / Places Left: 1
Masterclass: Textures to Embrace – Katie Huskie
with Katie HuskieEver seen a piece of art that you have had that instant connection with and all you have wanted to do is reach out and touch it? In this three-day masterclass Katherine Huskie will guide you through a variety of techniques and methods to manipulate hot glass and create amazing different textures and patterns.
£690.00 / SOLD OUT
Fusing with the Wow Factor – Opal Seabrook
with Opal SeabrookExplore ‘Pop Art’ in glass with the artist Opal Seabrook. Don’t miss this amazing opportunity to discover how to build colourful, graphic 3D artworks in fused glass. Opal will share with you the techniques she has developed over ten years evolving her unique style.
£525.00 / Places Left: 3
Masterclass: Deep Slumped Forms – Karl Harron
with Karl HarronThe aim of this five-day Masterclass is to achieve a sublime deep vessel form in kiln-cast glass. You will be encouraged to develop your aesthetic and conceptual perspective, rather than simply mastering the technique, while negotiating the technical challenges of deep-slumping into three-step ceramic moulds.
£795.00 / SOLD OUT
Masterclass: Pâte de Verre – Joshua Kerley
with Joshua KerleyCreate beautiful thin-walled vessels with subtle translucency using a glassmaking technique known as Pâte de Verre. Artist Joshua Kerley will guide you to the process and with a playful exploration of colour you will produce your own palette of unique hues and tones.
£600.00 / Places Left: 1
Masterclass: Screen Printing on Glass – James Cockerill
with James CockerillExplore the exciting potential of hand-pulled, silk screen printing onto glass. Using traditional glass paints and enamels, you will build up layers of print to create stunning one-off works of art.
£400.00 / SOLD OUT
Masterclass: Advanced Pattern Making in Glass – Ian Chadwick
with Ian ChadwickExplore advanced pattern forming in fused glass over five days with glass artist Ian Chadwick. Working from Bullseye glass stringer sheets, you will expand your knowledge and experience of both kiln-forming and cold-working techniques to produce intricate, geometric, mandala-like patterns.