Discover 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 expert demonstrations. Come and learn, enjoy and share the art of glass at The Hub.
A great glassblowing taster and introduction to the magic of glass. Learn how to gather hot molten glass straight from the furnace and shape into a glass sphere and another glass piece. Through hands-on making you will gain first-hand insight into this ancient craft.
Our one day glassblowing course is both an exciting experience day and a great introduction to glassblowing for beginners. Learn the fundamentals of this ancient craft while you make your own glass objects, using hot, molten glass straight from the furnace.
Join us for a weekend of glass fusing and explore a wide range of techniques to create your own designs in glass. Learn about glass cutting, assembly, inclusions, and kiln firing plus further techniques including slumping, drop-outs and powder techniques like fossil vitra.
Already have some glass making experience? Enjoy five intense but fun days at our studio to extend or refresh your skills. A range of techniques will be covered in all areas including glassblowing, fusing, casting and flameworking, together with discussion and expert demonstrations.
Join us for a weekend of glass fusing and explore a wide range of techniques to create your own designs in glass. Learn about glass cutting, assembly, inclusions, and kiln firing plus further techniques including slumping, drop-outs and powder techniques like fossil vitra.
Take a deep dive into Pâte-de-Verre glass making with artist Alison Lowry. Learn the unique process of creating glass works using ground glass, examining form, colour and adding interest with metal inclusions, reactive glasses and texturing.
Drawing concepts and ideas from the movement of the material, you will explore the potential of flame worked Borosilicate glass. Rods and tubes are transformed, using gravity, centrifugal force, blowing, and manipulation with tools into parts then connected into assembled structures. (4-day or 3-day options)
Discover the art of flameworking beads. Our experienced tutor will guide you through the fundamentals of flameworking (lampworking) using a torch. You will work from your own torch to design and make ten or more beads over the day, using a wide selection of colours and processes.
A great glassblowing 'taster' and introduction to the magic of glass. Through hands-on making you will gain first-hand insight into this ancient craft. You will gather hot molten glass straight from the furnace and shape into glass objects to keep.