October 2021

    Masterclass: The Freedom of the One-Off – Joseph Harrington

    with Joseph Harrington

    There 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.

    Thu 14 October 2021 - Sun 17 October 2021

    £625.00 / SOLD OUT

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    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.

    Wed 20 October 2021 - Fri 22 October 2021

    £595.00 / SOLD OUT

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    November 2021

    Printing Techniques for Glass – Philippa Beveridge

    with Philippa Beveridge

    From 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.

    Wed 3 November 2021 - Fri 5 November 2021

    £495.00 / SOLD OUT

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    Masterclass: Hot Glass Sculpture – James Devereux

    with James Devereux

    Adept 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.

    Fri 12 November 2021 - Sun 14 November 2021

    £650.00 / SOLD OUT

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    February 2022

    Masterclass: Flexible Fusing – Matthew Szosz

    with Matthew Szösz

    Build 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.

    Mon 7 February 2022 - Fri 11 February 2022

    £795.00 / SOLD OUT

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    March 2022

    Masterclass: Connected Forms – Flameworking – Zoe Garner

    with Zoe Garner

    Drawing 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.

    Tue 22 March 2022 - Thu 24 March 2022

    £625.00 / SOLD OUT

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    April 2022

    Masterclass: Colour Dropouts with Ruth Shelley

    with Ruth Shelley

    Have 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.

    Tue 26 April 2022 - Fri 29 April 2022

    £675.00 / Places Left: 1

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    July 2022

    Masterclass: Textures to Embrace – Katie Huskie

    with Katherine Huskie

    Ever 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.

    Wed 13 July 2022 - Fri 15 July 2022

    £690.00 / SOLD OUT

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    September 2022

    Fusing with the Wow Factor – Opal Seabrook

    with Opal Seabrook

    Explore ‘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.

    Wed 7 September 2022 - Fri 9 September 2022

    £525.00 / Places Left: 3

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    Masterclass: Deep Slumped Forms – Karl Harron

    with Karl Harron

    The 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.

    Mon 19 September 2022 - Fri 23 September 2022

    £795.00 / SOLD OUT

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    October 2022

    Masterclass: Pâte de Verre – Joshua Kerley

    with Joshua Kerley

    Create 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.

    Wed 5 October 2022 - Fri 7 October 2022

    £600.00 / Places Left: 1

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