Duration

10am - 4:30pm (6.5 hours) over 4 consecutive days
26 hours total

Starting Friday 20th, Saturday 21st, Sunday 22nd & Monday 23rd

Requirements

Must be 14+ years old.
Ages 14 & 15 must be accompanied by an adult

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About

Curious about fused glass? Join us for a four day fused glass workshop, perfect for beginners wanting to explore the art of glass fusing. Under the guidance of Sue Tinkler, you will learn multiple techniques for working with fused glass including cutting, layering, embossing and decorating glass, pulling molten glass stringers, squashing glass, silk screen printing with enamels and powders and using transfers.

Across four days, we will use multiple firings to create beautiful mini landscapes including wall art, jewellery, mini bowls that require minimal materials. No prior experience necessary!

What you will be doing

Day 1

• Learn basic glass cutting techniques
• Create three small pieces with embossed textures, copper inclusions, and colour layers
• Prepare kilns with squashed glass

Day 2

• Review results from Day 1
• Begin a full fused wall piece
• Make 3mm powder backgrounds
• Make vitrigraph pull using wiggles blues/greens

Day 3

• Review squashed glass results and discuss possibilities for jewellery, mini pictures, bowls, or adding to larger landscapes
• Screen print onto squashed glass and 3mm powder background pieces
• Paint enamel and add transfers onto squashed glass
• Prepare some pieces for slumping into mini bowls
• Add Vitrigraph and cut up squashed glass to wall panels and tack fuse

Day 4

• Unload kilns and review results
• Attach bails, fit to canvases or backings and add tea lights
• Drill glass for jewellery and assemble pendants
• Presentation of Sue’s work and class display of completed projects

By the end of the workshop you will have hands-on experience with fused glass, a strong understanding of multiple fusing techniques and a beautiful collection of handmade pieces to take home.

About the Artist

Visiting from the UK, Sue has been working with glass since 2000 having initially trained as a graphic designer. She developed her skills as a glass maker by attending over 20 master-classes with international glass makers, learning different techniques and processes. She enjoys mixing and matching these to create her own unique art glass, some of which has been sold in London galleries and at The British Glass Bienalle. Sue has a studio in Hampshire, UK where she has taught glass making to since 2012, she also assists other glass makers run master classes. Sue undertakes commissions for kitchen splashbacks and corporate awards.

Objective

Students will learn shop safety, be introduced to the fusing shop, tools, materials and techniques used in fused glass. Students will have the opportunity to apply those skills to create their very own using the techniques taught in the class. All glass creations are the student's to keep at the end of the class.
Note: glass needs to cool down slowly in the kiln overnight. We can organise to post you your projects at an additional fee if required

Prerequisites

No previous experience in glass or fused glass required, class is open to all interested parties. Ages 14+

Materials & Supplies

All required materials and tools to complete the projects will be provided by the studio and included in the course fees. Students are asked to wear cotton or natural material clothing, long pants, and close toed shoes. Please bring a water bottle, and snacks/lunch to keep energy levels up!