Explore 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.
Discover the art of flameworking glass and create your own beautiful beads and tiny sculpture using a wide selection of colours and processes. You will learn the fundamentals of flameworking, also known as lampworking, with demonstrations and plenty of practice time, working from your own torch.
Explore further techniques in fusing and slumping, including powder techniques like fossil vitra, stencilling and part sheets, plus slumping drop-out vessels. An excellent follow-on day to One Day Glass Fusing and an opportunity to extend your skills or to develop new creative directions with expert guidance.
Discover the art of fusing glass and explore a variety of techniques. You will learn the fundamentals of glass cutting, assembly, accessory glass, metal inclusions, and kiln firing 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.
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.
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.
Create your own Christmas window decorations using traditional stained-glass techniques. Learn to sandblast ‘flashed’ glass to reveal layers of colour and to paint your designs using vitreous glass paint and silver stain with specialised brushes.
Discover the art of flameworking glass and create your own beautiful beads and tiny sculpture using a wide selection of colours and processes. You will learn the fundamentals of flameworking, also known as lampworking, with demonstrations and plenty of practice time, working from your own torch.
Create your own hand-blown glass tumbler on this half-day hot glass session. Work with colour, heat and molten glass to shape a unique drinking glass of your own. A hands-on experience for beginners, couples, friends or anyone looking to try glassblowing.