Duration

10am - 4:30pm (6.5 hours) over 2 consecutive days
13 hours total

Requirements

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

About

Curious about fused glass? Join us for a two day Murrine Glass Landscape workshop, perfect for beginners wanting to explore the art of glass fusing. Under the guidance of Sue Tinkler, you will learn foundational techniques for working with fused glass. This course includes glass cutting, layering, embossing and decorating.

Over the two days, you will create three small textured wall art pieces and a set of tea-lights. Using your own pulled molten glass murrine and pre-made murrine, you will add them to the base glass to add depth and texture to your work. No prior experience is required!

What you will be doing

Day 1 - Getting Started with Fusing

• Learn the fundamentals of glass cutting
• Create three small pieces featuring embossed textures, copper inclusion and surface colour
• Begin first stage of full fused wall piece using techniques from the morning

Day 2 - Adding Texture and Detail

• Pull vitrograph glass murrine to use in your designs (leaf shape)
• Experiment creating soft, watercolour style effects using powders glass to make a set tealight holders
• Add your vitrograph murrine leaves and other murrine shapes (from Tabitha’s Glass Emporium) to your landscape art

By the end of the workshop you will have hands-on experience with fused glass, and new 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 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!